In years such as this one, where significant decisions need to be made at both the ADF and DA AGMs, it would be helpful if the events were separated by weeks rather than hours.
In years such as this one, where significant decisions need to be made at both the ADF and DA AGMs, it would be helpful if the events were separated by weeks rather than hours.
But this year, the AGMs will be held just 24 hours apart – ADF on Thursday November 26 and DA on Friday November 27, both starting at 10.30am (AEDT).
To be fair to the organisers, this is 2020 and I think it is fair to say that nothing is turning out the way we had planned.
The most important decisions to be made at both AGMs will be the election of new board directors.
There are four candidates standing for two board positions at ADF: Brian Tessmann, Glenn Britnell, John Versteden and Ross McInnes.
There are six candidates offering themselves for election at the AGM for DA. The three candidates offering themselves for election through the DA selection committee process are Tania Luckin, Roseanne Healy and Paul Roderick and the three who are nominated directly by at least 100 members are Carlie Barry, David Beca and Phil Ryan.
Both AGMs will use video conferencing and online voting technology. Unfortunately for the democratic process, we know from our experience through COVID-19, that using video conferencing systems is likely to result in a significantly reduced number of participants at both events.
We simply cannot push the point enough.
If you are a member of either ADF or DA, we strongly urge you to make your membership count by voting. In spite of the online/video nature of the meetings this year, you do not have to be a tech genius to vote.
If you cannot attend the AGMs (both being held via video conferencing), please pass your proxy to either myself – Matthew Trace (on behalf of QDO) or another farmer who will definitely be attending the AGM who you would want to vote on your behalf.
Your vote really could make a difference to Australia’s dairy future.
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