East Gippsland Branch

GSSA East Gippsland Branch Report 1^st July 2009.

 

The East Gippsland branch of the GSSA held its annual dinner meeting and AGM on Tuesday the 23^rd of June 2009.

 

Tom Bull from Lambpro, Holbrook was the after dinner speaker. Tom spoke on his ideas on breeding the latest genetics in the lamb industry, maternal breeding, the pros and cons of joining ewes at 7 months of age, lamb feed lotting, the status of the lamb industry. Tom was a very thought provoking speaker, and generated a large number of questions and comments from the crowd of over 30 members, guests, and prospective members. The dinner was held at the Wy Yung hotel on the northern side of Bairnsdale.

 

Simon Hunt of Stratford was re-elected as President of the branch for what must be his tenth year in this role. Tim Buxton was elected as vice President and Leo Hamilton re-elected as Secretary. Tim Buxton has taken on the role of Treasurer. 

 

Andrew Sheridan and Rick Robertson were re elected to the commitee, other interested members are invited to join the committee. Please contact Simon Hunt if you wish to join on 0428 457 044.

 

The branch is planning a bus tour later in the spring to Orbost area and the East Gippsland high country looking at some innovative properties and operations.