Opening: The acting Chairman Alex McDonald declared the meeting open at 3.55 pm.

Attendance: As per the Attendance Book for the AGM.

Apologies: As per the AGM.

Previous Minutes:  Moved Ian Robson, seconded Matt Friend that the minutes be accepted as read.
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Business Arising: 
Glyn Williams outlined the success of the "Limousin News" feature in The Land newspaper and thanked members for their support.  He stated that it was planned to put out another edition on the 28 June as a lead-in to the spring bull selling season.

Treasurer's Report: Michael Stacey presented the Treasurer's report.  The Region had a balance of $6293.20 as at 29/2/08.

Secretary's Report: Glyn Williams reminded members that APGs could claim their allocated promotion and marketing matching funds ($500.00 per APG) through the Treasurer at anytime throughout the year.  If they required further assistance, then they should apply to the NSW Region.

Director's Reports:
· NSW Director: Karen Hedger presented her report.  She highlighted that the new WA and NZ Directors would be joining the Board at the next meeting at Wodonga. 
· Nationally Elected Director:  Matt Friend presented his report.  He highlighted that the Limousin breed had moved up two positions in the breed pecking order for the number of new registrations.

General Manager's Report:
Alex McDonald gave an update on the consultants report into promotion and marketing of the breed.  A briefing for members will be conducted at Wodonga following the ALBS AGM.

Show Report: Breed Captain, Ian Robson, presented his report.  There were 102 exhibits and Leanne Neilson had done an excellent job as our judge.  In the steer competitions Limousin and Limousin cross had done extremely well winning Champion School, Lightweight, Middleweight and Reserve Heavyweight broad ribbons on the hoof.  Nominations for next year's judge in order were:
· Roger Evans
· Jason Strong
· James Laurie
Ray Vlietstra commented on the method of selecting the Stan Hill team and suggested that he has asked Ben Toll to come up with some recommendations for the selection process.

RAS Feedback:
Mr Edgar Downes from the RAS Cattle Committee attended the meeting and took questions/comments from the floor.  Points raised by members included:
· Stan Hill Trophy.  It was suggested that the current requirement for breed societies to nominate the steers in their Stan Hill Team was more a test of the ability of the selectors than a reward for having the best steers.  Well represented breeds, eg Limousin, were at a disadvantage as they might have to pick a team from 40 steers against