At the Herefords Australia Annual General Meeting, two long-serving directors, Mr Geoff Birchnell and the Honourable Trish Worth AM retired from the Board, in line with the Board constitution.
In his address, Herefords Australia Chair, Ian Durkin, thanked them for their service to the company and more broadly to the breed.
“Geoff and Trish were instrumental in establishing the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, and its ongoing activities, and were also extensively involved in the most recent review of the Constitution and changes to company rules and regulations,” Mr Durkin said.
“During her tenure, Trish also served as Chair and Geoff assumed responsibility for member liaison duties.
“On behalf of the Board, staff and our members, I wish them both well in their future endeavours and thank them for their considerable service.”
Outgoing director, the Honourable Trish Worth AM said she had enjoyed her time and achievements whilst on the Board and would continue her work promoting the breed.
“Herefords are great cattle – they are docile, have strong fertility, longevity and ability to do well on grass, and the cows have a strong mothering instinct,” Ms Worth said.
“I am looking forward to continuing to breed Herefords and promote them, particularly in my local area.”
Long-service membership awards were also announced during the AGM. Congratulations to the following members.
50 year membership
| Robert Haling | Reedy Creek | NSW |
| Rob Francis | Yallaroo | WA |
| Bowen Family | Bowen Downs | QLD |
| Daryl Schipp | Doodle Cooma | NSW |
| JE and LM Doncon | Tamaru | WA |
| Vern and Margaret Younger | Bannockburn | NSW |
| Jim Young | Young Cattle Partnership | SA |
25 year membership
| Jeffrey and Jennifer | Andtravern Herefords | VIC |
| Tim Cheers | Charlinda | NSW |
| Bogan Farms Pty Ltd | Scrubby | NSW |
| Michael and Nereda Hanlon | Howes Creek Hill | VIC |
| Peter and Jenny Wotherspoon | Nindethana | VIC |
| Robert Harris | NSW | |
| B and M Robins | Willow Creek | NSW |
| Tim Roberts Thomson | TRT Pastoral | VIC |
