| JERSEY AUSTRALIA AGM & CONFERENCE | WORDS // RICK BAYNE
2021 AGM and Conference
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HE 2021 AGM and Conference is being hosted by The Central Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club and will be held from the 24th – 27th of May in Warragul VIC. The Central Gippsland Club have an actioned packed conference planned with herd visits to Kings Ville, Youngstar, Riviera, Attaview, Wallacedale, Majestic, Araluen Park, Stonyrun Aus and Kings View Jerseys, visits to the Ellinbank Research Farm, and the Anderson Family dairy and jersey museum and a visit to Yarragon. Combined with the JA AGM and Awards dinner this is an exciting event that will bring members from across the country. And do not forget Dairy’s Finest Sale with 30 of the very best Jerseys available, some of Central Gippsland’s best restaurants and for a special treat, a Jersey themed lunch.. The AGM and Conference has great support from sponsors with Reid Stockfeed the Platinum Sponsor, Genetics Australia the gold sale sponsor, Rabo Bank and Central Sires Co-Op silver sponsor with further sponsorship and support from Burra Foods, All Flex, Gippsland Jerseys and Bulls Foods. In this Journal edition we caught up with 2 members who we will be visiting during the AGM and Conference in Donald and Renee Ross of Youngstar Jerseys and Scott and Tahnee Wilson from Riviera Jerseys. Keep an eye out for the next Jersey Journal edition where we will have a preview of the Dairy’s Finest Sale See flyer insert for more information, costs and booking details. We look forward to seeing you all in Warragul in May.
Notification of 2021 Annual General Meeting The 2021 Jersey Australia Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday May 27th, 2021 at the Mercure Hotel in Warragul Vic. Nominations are now being called for the position of director of Jersey Australia. 4 vacancies are open at this year’s elections. ✤ N ominations must be completed on the official nomination form in totality and returned to the Jersey Australia office by COB Thursday April 15th, 2021. ✤ Only Life. Full, or Family members can be nominated to the board. • Only 1 person per membership can serve or be nominated to serve on the board at any 1 time. ✤ Only members who have paid their membership fee in full for the membership year commencing March 1st, 2021 will be accepted. ✤ Director terms are for a period of 2 Years commencing from the completion of the 2021 AGM.
For more information and to download a copy of the Board Nomination form visit https://jersey.com.au/2021-board-elections/
Monday 24th May • Kings Ville Jersey o Includes lunch. • Dairy’s Finest Sale - 30 of the very best Jerseys are on offer from premier breeders from across the country. • Casual Dinner – Newmason’s is one of Warragul finest eateries and nicely located next to the Mercure Hotel. Tuesday 25th May • Youngstar Jerseys • Riviera Jersey • Attaview Jersey • Lunch – enjoy a Jersey lunch provided by Gippsland Jersey and prepared for you by well-known local chef and now Jersey breeder Matt Wilson. • Wallacedale Jerseys • JA Awards Dinner – To be held at the iconic West Gippsland Art Centre, Catering by “Albert & Smith” with a focus on local and seasonal produce. Beginning with drinks and canapés in the foyer. Wednesday May 26th • Majestic Jerseys • Araluen Park and Stonyrun Aus Jerseys o Includes lunch. • Ellinbank Research Farm – Australia’s and one of the world’s leading dairy research farms with a wideranging R&D portfolio focusing on feed efficiency, health and wellbeing, longevity, and sustainability. • Yarragon Village – as an alternative to visiting Ellinbank Research Farm, this delightful town is home to some of the region’s best speciality stores: art galleries, antiques, and eateries. • Conference Dinner – Located amongst undulating hills on the outskirts of Warragul, Hogget Kitchen is a 13-chef hat restaurant that heroes the best local & seasonal food and wine. Thursday May 27th • Jersey Australia AGM o Mercure hotel conference room • Kings View Jerseys • Anderson Family Jersey & Dairy museum Contact – Reece Attenborough – M: 0400 597 341 attaviewjerseys@gmail.com Tahnee Wilson – M: 0408 220 249 rivierafarms@hotmail.com
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