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Council correspondence was taken from the recent council meeting held 21st May.
Council Communications
Election of Officers took place as per the list on of Technical) responded by saying a technical training
page two. The youth and marketing committees were session was planned for the day of this year’s AGM in
disbanded with the consensus that both were operational May, but unfortunately due to the situation it had to be
roles which will draw on external assistance. The council cancelled. Marketing was also a topical discussion with
elected that a NZ Hereford Youth co-ordinator will be members wanting to know the plan, so they could market
appointed to engage and develop the next generation their studs in line with the association’s strategy. Colin
and would report directly to the NZHA general manager responded by saying once the strategy was confirmed
and directed to work within the guidelines of the strategy. breeders would be informed.
The NZHA general manager will continue to engage The Treasurer’s report was accepted with the balance
with marketing professionals and under the guidance of once again being very favorable. A breeder did question
council and the direction of the strategy will implement a the spend on increase in marketing expenditure, however
marketing plan within budget. once the magazine budget was removed from the equation
The president explained to the council that the committees (as the manager explained it was not a marketing expense
were selected taking into account a mix of experience as since it covers its own cost) it was felt that the marketing
well as succession planning in mind. spend was appropriate to the year’s budget. A discussion
also took place regarding Hereford Prime contribution by
Strategic Plan (page 10) was the topic for the remainder the few members through the Hereford Prime club and
of the meeting. Over the next few council meetings (which questioned whether all members should support HP as
will likely be a mixture of zoom and in person), council will HP benefited every member. NZHA president responded
discuss how and when the actions will take place to meet with confirmation from the HP President that an annual
the priorities of the association. grant of $20K had been set several years ago and to
date HP pays back what it does not require. The NZHA
AGM Summary president continued to say that the $20,000 works out
The AGM was held on Sunday 17th May via Zoom. A to be approx. $1 per cow, so all members do currently
quorum was present with 26 members on line and a few contribute to HP.
proxy votes submitted prior to the meeting. The minutes Laurie Paterson then delivered the HP report and an
were passed from the previous Annual General Meeting update along with a treasurer’s report.
with a few questions from members regarding the lack General business included discussions on marketing,
of action relating to the technical training for members what technical success looks like and the World Hereford
discussed at the previous AGM. Robert Peacock (Chair Conference.

Hereford

Magazine

PGG WRIGHTSON We are so fortunate to once again

have Kate Taylor to be our editor
LIVESTOCK for the 2021 magazine. She is
in particular seeking commercial
Currently procuring Hereford heifers with multiple leads; however, she would also be
options of delivery. Heifers purchased will be interested in unusual stories related to
subject to export China protocol. Herefords or interesting stud history.
Please email her your suggestions: herefordmag@gmail.com
Age: Hereford Heifers Born 2019
Weight: 210kg at delivery into Quarantine Please contact the office to arrange for 2020 magazines to
Delivery: Early October 2020 be sent to you, so you can distribute them to your local farm
Pedigree: Category 2 stores and clients at your sale. Rosalie Russo has some boxes
in Hamilton. Please call (07 825 9904) to arrange collection.
All enquiries contact your local PGW livestock agent
alternatively call Ross Gibson 027 539 6894

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