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Simmental NSW Youth Project Committee weekend

We wish to invite you to attend an informal, educational weekend where our passionate youth can meet and form a NSW Youth Committee. Our intention is to form strong relationships with likeminded Simmental youth and senior members during a relaxed but informative weekend where decisions can be made and a committee formed, moving on to cement a progressive NSW Simmental Youth Program.
A Date and Location have been locked in and program planned. This weekend is open to all Simmental members, so please come enjoy the countryside, new company, learn something, and support our youth. Our youth committee is open to all under 25 years with a minimal cost of $11.00 Membership.
• Date Weekend 2nd, and 3rd July.
• Location, Nowendoc 2354 (New England Tablelands)
• Accommodation: The Nowendoc Memorial Hall (bring your own swag, bedding etc.) There are cooking facilities toilets and 1 shower with constant hot water. The Hall is also heated.
As there are no set costs to the attendees for the weekend activities, a donation box will be available to help cover rental and meal costs. If you wish a little more comfort rentals are available at a reasonable price.
Nowendoc Country Motel contact Lyn Henderson 67770952
Wandana Farmhouse contact Linda Wild 0447228870
Doug Wild 0407891874
• Catering BBQ and kitchen facilities are available, where as a group we can self-cater for meals. If you have any special dietary needs, please let us know. I would ask attendees to bring morning tea items to share. There will be no shop available, so you must bring your own snacks and beverages.
• Planned activities
• Sausage sizzle Friday night for those arriving and setting up.
• Saturday:
• Cooked breakfast
• Visit To Nowendoc Run, a large commercial enterprise who deal with trade cattle and a growing female herd. The Manager Ross Henderson will talk and guide us around this operation. This company have invested heavily in pasture improvement, cattle management, water, marketing, and infrastructure and are very keen to promote youth in the industry.
• Nicki Henderson, a professional bovine/equine Nutritionist will also talk on a nominated nutrition topic at this time.
• Nick West, a local Stock and Station Agent who is an Auctions Plus assessor will give a practical demonstration on the assessment process.
• Lunch Provided.
• Logie Simmentals cattle will be available to inspect. There is a small growing stud operation of Black Simmentals and a commercial crossbreeding cow operation for vealer production.
• Saturday Afternoon/Night there will be a meeting to form an official NSW Simmental Youth Committee which is open to any NSW Youth Member up to 25yrs.
This event is open to all Simmental Members and families who wish to promote the Simmental Youth and breed in general. I hope I can include your name to attend this weekend. If you wish to apply for membership, please fill in the attached form and return to felicity@simmental.com.au. Feel free to email me on jennyabullen@gmail.com or telephone 0429231287