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AUTUMN 2012

It is an interesting time of year with weaning of foals and the various foal shows coming up.

Please check the ‘Events Calendar’ for events and also view the Regional Promotional Groups individual websites, by going to www.wpcs.com.au/events.

Thank you to the members and enthusiasts who have supported the various events during the last couple of months. It is wonderful to see many spectators enjoying the social side of Society events and functions as well as the exhibitors providing entry numbers at strong levels.

Results of the following events are available on this website under the ‘Showing’ tab, Show Programs & Results or by clicking the links below –

WPCS Australia Inc. Unofficial Dressage Competition - Dressage Competition Results

Queensland All Welsh Show 2012 – Queensland All Welsh Show Results

Welsh National Show 2012 - Welsh National Show Results

Achiever Awards – the successful Achievers are published in the Society Journal 2012. The Committee of Management choose the Achievers by vote, based on National and State achievements in open company. Any members of the COM who have bred or own nominated horses do not take part in the process.

Young Ambassador Interviews will take place in April 2012. Excellent applications have been received which bodes well for the future of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society Australia. The successful Young Ambassador 2012 – 2013 will be announced at the Society Annual General Meeting, to be held at Atwood, Victoria the 23rd of June 2012.

Committee of Management Nominations close on Friday April 13th 2012. Nomination forms are available in the Autumn Action 2012. If nominations exceed the six vacant positions, voting forms with resumes of the nominees are mailed to all Full Members.
• If a ballot is necessary, please read the resumes carefully and send in your vote.

Annual General Meeting and National Conference 2012 – Saturday June 23 & Sunday June 21
Details about the weekend are included on this website. This is a great social weekend for members, and includes the Annual Delegates’ Meeting on the Saturday morning, giving representatives of the RPGs and the Committee of Management, the opportunity for face to face discussion. A ‘Members’ Program’ with a guest speaker, is held on Saturday morning, followed by lunch, then guest speakers, the announcement of the Society Young Ambassador for 2012 – 2012, an ‘Open Forum’ for members and the AGM. On Sunday, the official launch of the Society History Publication, incorporating an informal program ‘The Society History, Present and Future’ will be held. Please click this link for details of the weekend. AGM Information Full registration details will be available soon, and also in the Winter Action 2012.

SOCIETY JOURNAL 2012 - if you haven’t sent in your Journal Advertisement as yet, please ring the National Office now. Reasonable advertising rates and the offer of reduced website advertising if combined with journal advertising ensures promoting your stud or business in this highly sought after publication gives excellent value and exposure. For a Journal Advertising form click the link. Journal Advertising Form 2012

Kind regards
Michele Baker
Chairperson

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