Victorian Simmental breeders' Dinner

Bill Almond presenting award to Peter Wenn.

Three Victorian Simmental breeders were recognised for their services to the breed at the Victorian branch dinner, held the night before the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Melbourne. There was a reasonable attendance from Victorian members and their guests who were able to enjoy the evening with federal council members from various parts of Australia.  

 

During the nights proceedings, Geoff Cockerell, Gelora Park, Portarlington, and Peter Wenn, Pinaroo Hills, Narre Warren, were both presented with certificates in recognition of their services to the Simmental breed by Bill Almond, Kensileyre, Wagga Wagga, NSW.

 

Hayden Chapel, Koopa Creek, Tennyson, was also awarded a Victorian junior achievement award for his display of enthusiasm and passion for the breed.

Bill Almond presenting award to Geoff Cockerell.

  

Garry & Kay Gillett, Vic.

Geoff & Laura Cockerell with Mel Ryan, Vic.

  

Heather DuVallon, Vic & Mike Introvigne, WA.

Peter Wenn, Vanessa Scheiner & Barbara Sutton, Vic

  

Michael Frankcombe, Tas & Peter Schembri, Vic.

Tom Baker, SA, Kate Dowler, Weekly Times & Peter Lloyd, Quadrant Australia.

  

Peter Liddy, NSW & Garry Rodda, Stock & Land.

Bill & Elaine Almond with the World Simmental Fleckvieh Golden Book Award Bill received at the  2008 UK congress in June.

  

Simmental Australia, EO, Damian Coffey, Armidale, NSW with Vanessa Scheiner, Vic.

Hayden Chappel, Junior Simmental Australia member who received a recognition award at the dinner but was not in attendance.

  

Simmental Australia Incoming President, Tom Baker with Outgoing President, Bill Almond.

Simmental Australia Federal Council, L to R, Incoming President Tom Baker, Michael Frankcombe, Mike Introvigne, Outgoing President, Bill Almond, Peter Liddy, Garry Gillett & Mel Ryan.