CATCH-UP

His contribution to our Association and the sport of professional rodeo has been second to none. His professionalism and passion whilst representing the board and the Association is a credit to him and he will be dearly missed. Being a director can be a thankless job at times and Jeff’s enthusiasm never wavered and he always ensured he was solid in his decisions and advice On behalf of the Board of Directors we thank Jeff for the countless hours he contributed towards progressing the Association and the sport we know he is passionate about. Jeff has taken up a higher and very demanding role with his employer and felt that he no longer had the time necessary to dedicate to the position he held on the Executive Board. Thank you Jeff.

Moving onto introductions Last week saw our new Business Manager Melinda Walker commence Melinda will be based in the Warwick office and will take the lead in managing the office and all things business. Melinda’s background includes managing a busy Stock and Station Agent Business and has her own Bookkeeping business. The commencement of Melinda will mean I will be stepping away from things at the end of August/early September. I will still be available to offer assistance when needed and until Melinda is fully up to speed

Please, please remember to submit your motions for the AGM You have until the 11th of September to submit. I regularly am on the receiving end of complaints about APRA rules, so members this is your way of doing something about it. Put your pen to paper and get things in and even better still, show up……. come to the AGM and have your say.

A reminder that expressions of interest for Officials and stock contractors for the NFR close on 11th of August. Visit our website to find the EOI form and complete and return to us.

Please take note of the proposed program for the NFR in this edition of the newsletter. In particular, the addition of an Awards ceremony and back number presentation even on the Wednesday night 8th November the night before the NFR kicks off, to be held at the Gracemere Hotel

Also note NFR entry dates for the top 25 in the standings being 11th – 29th September. Entries will be via email at entries@prorodeo.com.au. Top 15 at the end of the season who have entered will then receive personal invitation to the finals along with registration requirements.

Best wishes to all attending the rest of the Northern run Safe travels

Until next month

Jill Lyons Operations Manager