Guest Speak—David Webb Ware.
David is a 3rd generation farmer in the district, with his grandfather settling in Webb Wares Lane, Glen-burn.
David spoke of the current drought conditions effecting much of southern Australia, and of the stress and expenses incurred by famers as they strive to maintain stock during the ongoing dry conditions. David feels this is the worst drought he has faced as a farmer, without the autumn break to support calving and lambing and continuing into spring and summer the ground is too dry and dams too low.
David promotes the use of science to assist with feeding and animal management, changing from hay to grain feed and has fenced off his farm dams, introducing reticulated watering points, so that dams are kept clean and healthy. Pasture damage has been extensive and resowing will be required to reestablish feed.
Farmers will need to work towards drought proofing for the future, with hay storage and grain handing facilities updated. Proactive assistance from Federal Government, ie. tax incentives, would help farmers to facilitate this.
David is concerned with animal welfare and encourages the public to contract the RSPCA should you have concerns for stock in poor condition. 
Vote of Thanks—Gary Fitzgerald
David is a 3rd generation farmer in the district, with his grandfather settling in Webb Wares Lane, Glen-burn.David spoke of the current drought conditions effecting much of southern Australia, and of the stress and expenses incurred by famers as they strive to maintain stock during the ongoing dry conditions. David feels this is the worst drought he has faced as a farmer, without the autumn break to support calving and lambing and continuing into spring and summer the ground is too dry and dams too low.
David promotes the use of science to assist with feeding and animal management, changing from hay to grain feed and has fenced off his farm dams, introducing reticulated watering points, so that dams are kept clean and healthy. Pasture damage has been extensive and resowing will be required to reestablish feed.
Farmers will need to work towards drought proofing for the future, with hay storage and grain handing facilities updated. Proactive assistance from Federal Government, ie. tax incentives, would help farmers to facilitate this.
David is concerned with animal welfare and encourages the public to contract the RSPCA should you have concerns for stock in poor condition. 
Vote of Thanks—Gary Fitzgerald
3 Minute Speaker— Exchange Student Cucky
Cucky (Josefa) our exchange student from Chile, spoke of her weekend in Beechworth, which was a gathering of Districts 9790 and 9800 inbound and outbound students.
It was a great opportunity to meet other exchange students and to plan the activities for the next 12 months—a trip to the Great Barrier Reef and a Central Australia/Uluru experience to look forward to.
She really enjoyed the opportunity to chat in her native Spanish language with some of the other in-bounds!
Cucky is currently enrolled in Year 11 at Yea High School. She has previously played competitive volleyball, so is looking forward to school competitions.
Her family in Chile are currently hosting a Belgian student, and previously hosted a student from Albu-ry, who she is looking forward to catching up with.
Cucky (Josefa) our exchange student from Chile, spoke of her weekend in Beechworth, which was a gathering of Districts 9790 and 9800 inbound and outbound students.
It was a great opportunity to meet other exchange students and to plan the activities for the next 12 months—a trip to the Great Barrier Reef and a Central Australia/Uluru experience to look forward to.
She really enjoyed the opportunity to chat in her native Spanish language with some of the other in-bounds!
Cucky is currently enrolled in Year 11 at Yea High School. She has previously played competitive volleyball, so is looking forward to school competitions.
Her family in Chile are currently hosting a Belgian student, and previously hosted a student from Albu-ry, who she is looking forward to catching up with.
Thank you to Sa-cred Heart Primary School for catering tonight.
Another delicious meal from Emma and her team.
Student helpers did a great job with table service, with the help from little Ferg!
Another delicious meal from Emma and her team.
Student helpers did a great job with table service, with the help from little Ferg!