annual report 2007 where City meets Country - the RNA
annual report 2007 where City meets Country - the RNA annual report 2007 where City meets Country - the RNA
GoveranceThe people behind the RNA showgroundsThe shaping of the RNAOn 13 August 1875 a group of colonists met at the Brisbane Town Hall toform The National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland.The Association’s Charter, with Governor Sir William Cairns as its President,was to promote and encourage the agricultural and industrial developmentof Queensland; as well as provide a unique opportunity for country andurban residents to come together in a celebration of Queensland lifestyle.The RNA represents a membership of close to 5,000 peopThis Charter still guides the current RNA Council. Fromits formation, the Association was envisaged as a nationalorganisation representative of all aspects of Queenslandsociety and this was reflected in the diverse professionalbackgrounds of RNA Councillors then, and still is today.RNA MembershipThe RNA represents a membership of close to 5,000people from across Southeast and regional Queensland.In 2007 RNA life memberships increased by 67. RNAMembers enjoy a range of benefits at Showtime andthroughout the year, including free admission to EkkAfor the Member and a guest; access to the Members’Grandstand; free use of cloak room facilities throughoutthe Show; reduced entry fees for most EkkA competitionsections; discounted venue hire at the RNA Showgroundsthroughout the year; free parking at events held at theRNA Showgrounds outside of EkkA; and other offersand discounts in association with RNA sponsors.The RNA CouncilEvery aspect of the RNA’s operation and developmentis guided by the RNA Council who meet monthly.A voluntary role, the RNA Council is made up of13 Councillors and eight Executive Councillors,representing a broad cross section of the communityand professional experience.The Councillors are nominated and elected by the RNAMembers.Executive CouncilDr Vivian Edwards OAMMB BS Qld FRACPPresidentA Neurophysician by profession, VivianEdwards has dedicated a large part ofhis life to the RNA. A Councillor since1987 and RNA President since 2003, Dr Edwards andhis family have been actively involved in many facets ofthe Show over decades. In 1995 he founded the HorseBreeds Expo and organised this event until his electionto the Presidency and was the RNA Honorary MedicalOfficer for 26 years to 1987. He is a Member of theRacing Animal Welfare and Integrity Board within theQueensland Government’s Ministry for Racing and
Chairman of the Rural Futures Committee for South EastQueensland under the Co-ordinator-General’s Office ofUrban Management.Allan Warby OAMSenior Vice-PresidentA respected Queensland Grazier,Allan Warby, Principal of BillinbahPastoral Company, has dedicatedhis professional career to thedevelopment of our State’s cattle industry. He has beenan RNA Councillor since 1972, was appointed JuniorVice President in 2000 and Senior Vice President inOctober 2003. He is Chairman of the Beef Cattle;Joint Stock; and Meat Hall Committees and aMember of Development; Entries; Animal Boulevard;and QCAS National Finals Committees. Hiscommitment to the Show is evident in the growthof the EkkA’s cattle competition to becomeAustralia’s largest.Catering and House; and Appeals and DisciplinaryCommittees; Member Development; Horse and Arena;Joint Stock; National Animal Boulevard; and WoodchopCommittees. He is a Ring Councillor and convenor ofthe RNA Future Directions Committee.Alastair BassingthwaiteA Grazier and RNA Stud CattleExhibitor from Yarrawonga-WacoSanta Gertrudis Stud, MrBassingthwaighte has served on theRNA Council since 1981. He is anactive Member of the Entertainment, Marketing andSponsorship; Beef Cattle; Joint Stock; and Meat HallCommittees.Susan HennesseyMrs Hennessey brings to the RNACouncil considerable expertise inthe area of fine arts. A retired interiordesigner and past RNA Exhibitor andle from across Southeast and regional Queensland.David ThomasJunior Vice-PresidentSolicitor, and ImmediatePast President of the BrisbaneDevelopment Association, DavidThomas joined the RNA Councilin 2002 and was elected to the position of Junior Vice-President in 2006. He Chairs the RNA’s Development;Planning; and Woodchop Committees and is a Memberof the Entries; Appeals and Disciplinary; Space andLetting; and Veterinary Committees.Dan O’ConnorDipTchng BCAE BEdSt QldLLB QUT LLM QldHonorary Treasurer Dan O’Connoris a Barrister-at-Law and ChiefExecutive of the Bar Association ofQueensland. He has been an RNA Councillor since2000 and was appointed Honorary Treasurer in 2006.He is actively involved in the RNA and oversees manyaspects of Show planning including: Chairman of Budget;Education and Agricultural Development; Space andLetting; Entertainment, Marketing and Sponsorship;Steward, she was elected to Council in 2001 andwas appointed to the Executive Committee in 2006.Mrs Hennessey Chairs the Fine Arts Committee,incorporating fine art, cookery and photography, and isa Member of the Budget; and Chairs the Catering andHouse Committees.Philip Harpham BVSc QldVeterinarian, and cattle and sheepGrazier Philip Harpham hasdedicated much of his professionallife to improving animal welfare andagriculture in Queensland. Untilrecently he represented Agforce, the Sheep MeatsCouncil of Australia and Animal Health Australia to lobbygovernment for industry improvements. Mr Harphamhas been an RNA Councillor since 2001 and wasappointed to the Executive Committee in 2007. He alsoChairs the Veterinary and Young Judges Committees andis a Member of the Beef Cattle; Budget; Development;Planning; Joint Stock; Meat Hall; and QCAS NationalFinals Committees.RNA Annual Report 2007 27
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GoveranceThe people behind <strong>the</strong> <strong>RNA</strong> showgroundsThe shaping of <strong>the</strong> <strong>RNA</strong>On 13 August 1875 a group of colonists met at <strong>the</strong> Brisbane Town Hall toform The National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland.The Association’s Charter, with Governor Sir William Cairns as its President,was to promote and encourage <strong>the</strong> agricultural and industrial developmentof Queensland; as well as provide a unique opportunity for country andurban residents to come toge<strong>the</strong>r in a celebration of Queensland lifestyle.The <strong>RNA</strong> represents a membership of close to 5,000 peopThis Charter still guides <strong>the</strong> current <strong>RNA</strong> Council. Fromits formation, <strong>the</strong> Association was envisaged as a nationalorganisation representative of all aspects of Queenslandsociety and this was reflected in <strong>the</strong> diverse professionalbackgrounds of <strong>RNA</strong> Councillors <strong>the</strong>n, and still is today.<strong>RNA</strong> MembershipThe <strong>RNA</strong> represents a membership of close to 5,000people from across Sou<strong>the</strong>ast and regional Queensland.In <strong>2007</strong> <strong>RNA</strong> life memberships increased by 67. <strong>RNA</strong>Members enjoy a range of benefits at Showtime andthroughout <strong>the</strong> year, including free admission to EkkAfor <strong>the</strong> Member and a guest; access to <strong>the</strong> Members’Grandstand; free use of cloak room facilities throughout<strong>the</strong> Show; reduced entry fees for most EkkA competitionsections; discounted venue hire at <strong>the</strong> <strong>RNA</strong> Showgroundsthroughout <strong>the</strong> year; free parking at events held at <strong>the</strong><strong>RNA</strong> Showgrounds outside of EkkA; and o<strong>the</strong>r offersand discounts in association with <strong>RNA</strong> sponsors.The <strong>RNA</strong> CouncilEvery aspect of <strong>the</strong> <strong>RNA</strong>’s operation and developmentis guided by <strong>the</strong> <strong>RNA</strong> Council who meet monthly.A voluntary role, <strong>the</strong> <strong>RNA</strong> Council is made up of13 Councillors and eight Executive Councillors,representing a broad cross section of <strong>the</strong> communityand professional experience.The Councillors are nominated and elected by <strong>the</strong> <strong>RNA</strong>Members.Executive CouncilDr Vivian Edwards OAMMB BS Qld FRACPPresidentA Neurophysician by profession, VivianEdwards has dedicated a large part ofhis life to <strong>the</strong> <strong>RNA</strong>. A Councillor since1987 and <strong>RNA</strong> President since 2003, Dr Edwards andhis family have been actively involved in many facets of<strong>the</strong> Show over decades. In 1995 he founded <strong>the</strong> HorseBreeds Expo and organised this event until his electionto <strong>the</strong> Presidency and was <strong>the</strong> <strong>RNA</strong> Honorary MedicalOfficer for 26 years to 1987. He is a Member of <strong>the</strong>Racing Animal Welfare and Integrity Board within <strong>the</strong>Queensland Government’s Ministry for Racing and
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