Saturday 17th November, 2012

9.30am – 11am visit to CARA PARK, Curtis family

11.30am – 1.00pm BBQ lunch at Blue Lake

1.00am – 2.00pm visit to MARANDALY, A & J Kranz

2.00am – 3.30pm visit to LE WONGA, McCourt family

5.30pm – arrival at Committee Room Mt Gambier A & H Showgrounds

6.00pm – AGM

7.00pm – Dinner and Guest Speakers:

Stephen Fisher –  Pfizer Australia

Andy Withers – Belmore Shorthorns Naracoorte

Sunday 18th November, 2012

8am – 11.30am Directors face to face at Committee Rooms

1.00pm – BBQ lunch at Cape Douglas on the beach for those who can stay on.

Forsters have a herd of Composite cattle used with Angus/Salers sires at Cape Douglas.

Guest Speakers

Steve Fisher will give a presentation on the cattle diseases Vibrio, Lepto and Pesti Virus and will be free to discuss DNA testing of traits. Presentation time is 30 – 45 minutes.

Andy Withers is a beef cattle judge of some repute in South Australia and has also judged at Agribition in Canada.  Andy will give a presentation on Agribition and his recent trip to Argentina.

It is suggested that the Blue Lake Holiday Park be considered for accommodation due to its proximity to the town, studs on the tour and tourist attractions.  Self Contained bungalows, retreats and units are available at reasonable costs contact the park on (08) 87259856 or via email at: bookings@bluelakeholidaypark.com.au

The site can be viewed on the web at:  www.bluelakeholidaypark.com.au

Alternative suggestions are available; please feel free to contact Steve McCourt on 0887268109 for assistance.  A map and direction plan is currently underway please contact Steve for a copy.