Annual General Meeting information 2010

The 2010 AGM for the NZ Red Poll Cattle Breeders Assn will be held at Masterton in the Wairarapa, From 12th April until 15th April 2010 (Incl). While there we will be taking the opportunity for those who wish to to visit members herds as well as taking in some of the sights of "The Wairarapa". Anyone interested in viewing the herds or any part of the event should contact either: Graeme Evans -ph 06 3782051, e-mail: gljsevans@xtra.co.nz. or Helen McKenzie -ph 06 3727842, e-mail: rosemarkie@wise.net.nz.

Live and Helsman SALES On Wednesday the 14th there will be a live sale of Red Poll Cattle held in conjunction with the weekly sales at the Masterton Saleyards then on the Thursday the Association will be running its own Helsman auction at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park. If you have stock to sell in the auction please advise the Secretary urgently. Catalogues will be available in late March. Contact the secretary for a copy. Ph 03 693 8862. redpolls@slingshot.co.nz. and it will also be available on this website (keep watch)

NZ Red Poll Cattle Breeders Association. Itinerary for Herd Tour Wairarapa  12th April  to  April 15th 2010 Monday 12th April 2010                         4.00pm Meet at Graeme & Judy  Evans-Evanlea Stud (Masterton)view cattle             6.30pm Tea at Evanlea followed by Herd Reports Tuesday 13th April 2010             8.40am Adrian Standish view X breed cattle at (Parkvale)             9.15am Nan & Sue view cattle and morning tea (Parkvale)             10.40am Helen McKenzie and Warwick’s view cattle followed by lunch (Longbush)             2.30pm Puhaka Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre and Afternoon tea             4.00pm To Woodville view cattle at Pinfolds                         Dinner – own arrangements. Wednesday 14th April 2010             9.30am Peter Wald view cattle (Dalefield Carterton)             10.30am Morning tea at Masterton Saleyards (Norfolk Rd)             11.20am approx Live sale in conjunction with Weekly sale at Masterton Saleyards              3.00pm Visit Kingsmeade Cheese Factory (Te Ore Ore) followed by visit to Shop in town        7.00pm Annual Dinner with Guest speaker at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park                                      Approx cost $35.00 for set menu. Thursday 15th April 2010             9.00am Helmsmen Sale (Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park)             9.45 Morning Tea             !0.30am Annual General Meeting  (Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park)                  At conclusion of AGM Depart for Home or tour around the Wairarapa at your leisure.    Accommodation at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park High St Masterton Bookings by  25th February to secure rooms. Let them know you are part of the Red Poll Tour            phone 06 3700500  Cost $135 Double. Live sale at Masterton Saleyards Norfolk Rd Masterton (Entries to PGG Wrightson) Annual Dinner at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park High St Masterton Helmsman Sale at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park High St Masterton AGM at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park High St Masterton.

Make this an enjoyable event and catch up with friends - see you at Masterton