2 0 0 2 ANNUAL REPORT OFFICE BEARERS 2002 Patron His Excellency Major General Peter Arnison AC CVO Governor of Queensland President C H Meagher AM Vice-Presidents V E Edwards and A G F Warby Hon Treasurer B D Vickers Council A D Bassingthwaighte A G Brimblecombe AM W T Cummins J C Grigg P S Harpham G J Hart S J Hennessey P S Jervis S J Maitland J M McMillan D L O’Connor W E Ryan J F Scott D C Sturrock D G Thomas W H Thompson J P Tunny Hon Councillors W K Bryce BEM J E Liley T G Matthews OBE L K Morris A G Nason MBE OAM M F Talbot P F Wadley E G Wilson Chief Executive J P Tunny The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Auditor ABN 41 417 513 726 S Crane of KPMG Notice of Annual General Meeting of Members NOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS of The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland will be held in the WALTER BURNETT BUILDING, RNA Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills at 9.00 am on 28 March 2003. BUSINESS • Confirm Minutes of Annual General Meeting of Members held on 30 March 2002 • Receive and adopt President’s and Councillors’ Reports and Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2002 • Confirmation of appointment of Mr D G Thomas to Council • Election of Patron • Election of President and two Vice-Presidents for ensuing year • Election of nine Members of Council for a two year term • Such other business as may arise in accordance with the Rules J P Tunny Chief Executive Brisbane 31 January 2003 PAGE 01 President’s Report CONTENTS in furthering the Association’s aims and also acknowledge the input from the Church and the Judiciary in recognizing the community President’s Report 03 and educational values inherent in our Charter Councillors’ Report 06 and its associated events. Councillors in Profile 08 Visits by international delegations and overseas interest groups continue to enhance Corporate Governance Statement 10 the Show’s reputation as a Trade Fair, Statement of Financial Performance 13 presenting a concise snapshot of the quality and potential of product and produce from Statement of Financial Position 14 paddock to plate. Statement of Cash Flows 15 Top class entertainment has become an Notes to and forming part of the 16 essential component of the Ekka but the Financial Report Association also seeks to educate and inform its patrons, particularly younger members, on Councillors’ Declaration 24 IT IS AGAIN A GREAT the latest scientific and technical advances Independent Auditor’s Report inside PLEASURE and privilege to in agricultural and pastoral trends and back cover present the Annual Report of will continue to work closely with industry The Royal National Agricultural and academic institutions to this end. The and Industrial Association appointment of young people to our Future of Queensland for the year Directions Committee, and their enthusiasm ending 31 December, 2002. and assistance, is one way of ensuring this occurs. I look forward to the expansion of This has been a challenging year for your their involvement and influence in the future. Council, with the need to harness foresight, imagination and down-to-earth practicality I welcome Jonathan Tunny as our new Chief in finalising a new Master Plan for the Executive. Jonathan is a young man of grounds intended to open a new era for the exceptional character and experience who Association. will be able to steer the organization into the future, taking full advantage of the I am happy to say I believe our final opportunities that are open to us. document, which now waits approval from the Queensland State Government, will not Long serving Councillor Ken Morris retired last only provide economic, entertainment and year having served the Council since 1986. social benefits for the Association and the Chairman of the Horticultural Committee, people of Queensland, but will also fulfil the a member of the Joint Stock and Wine organisation’s aspirations to continue as a Committees, as well as a great organizer in relevant player in the future of the State’s the rodeo and entertainment fields, Ken has primary and secondary industries, as well been a devoted and dedicated worker for as provide a facility for a range of major the Association and I would like to record Queensland events. my personal thanks and the gratitude of the organization for his input. We continue to be most grateful for the support of the Queensland In turn we welcome a new Councillor, Government and the David Thomas. David will be overseeing interest of the Opposition the Woodchopping Competitions at the 2003 Ekka. PAGE PAGE 02 03 An enlarged setting for John Bury’s PARTNERS IN EXPORT TAGALONG RIDE OF A LIFETIME Storybook Living History, gave considerably The Department of Primary Industries and To nearly 400 riders who took part at some more scope for demonstrations of life in the the Port of Brisbane Corporation this year stage of the Tagalong Ride from Longreach to pioneering days. partnered the Association in arrangements the 2002 Ekka, Saturday, August 17, was the Meanwhile in the upper floor of the Dairy for the annual Partners in Export Dinner climax of an experience they will never forget. with guests invited from a wide spectrum More than 100 riders rode the last stage of THE 2002 ROYAL Industry Hall an exhibition of quilting talents of government, industry and international the ride from the Roma Street Parklands to the QUEENSLAND SHOW from across Queensland and interstate proved one of the most popular exhibits at this year’s interests. Ekka for an enthusiastic welcome. In spite of drought and Show. Sponsored by the State Government difficult rural economic Members of the diplomatic corps, producers The deep gratitude of the Association and the through the Department of Primary Industries, conditions, nearly 26,000 entries for livestock and business leaders exchanged views and Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame goes to all the event resulted in the hanging of more and product competitions were received for information to assist in the growth of the communities and individuals who offered than 200 quilts, many depicting scenes from the 2002 Show. potential export markets. friendship and hospitality to riders along the the maker’s rural background using the Year way, and to members of the Special Events Association President, Colin Meagher, Prime Beef Cattle entries topped the 2001 of the Outback theme. The overall Best of Unit of the Queensland Police Force for their welcomed the 230 guests before compere, total, as did the numbers of Stud Horses and Show, which attracted prize money of $3,000 continual support and assistance. Horses in Action. As in recent years, dogs went to Victorian quilter, Marilyn Waters while Brett Annable from Channel Ten, introduced supplied the highest count in any competition many thousands of patrons cast their Viewer’s guest speakers, Minister for Primary with 3,903 appearing before judges during the Choice Award vote in favour of the quilted Industries, Henry Palaszczuk; AgForce Chair, OTHER EVENTS IN SHOWGROUNDS 10 days of the Show. portrait of R.M. Williams by Lorraine Carthew Larry Acton; Special Commissioner to South- The use of the grounds for other events of Teneriffe. East Asia, Sallyanne Atkinson, and Director throughout the year has confirmed the RNA Ekka fans responded enthusiastically to the of the Rocky Point Prawn Farm, Serena Lipf. Showgrounds as a versatile and user-friendly action, colour and nostalgia of Outback Small Ekka patrons gravitated to Farmyard venue for a wide variety of exhibitions and Thunder, the 2002 headline attraction in the Friends and the Animal Nursery, to pet, pat entertainment with plenty of parking. Energex Main Arena. and cuddle baby animals and marvel at the ROYAL QUEENSLAND WINE SHOW AND care and concern displayed by their animal AWARDS DINNER The Courier Mail Home Show in March Activities on No 2 Oval drew a continuing mothers. Animals were rested regularly A record 3,339 wines were entered for the and the Queensland Caravan and crowd of enthusiastic youngsters ready to try to ensure the enthusiasm of their human 2002 Wine Show with Chief Judge Phillip John Camping Show in June, which also their skills under the tutelage of professional playmates did not prove overwhelming. commenting on the high standard of exhibits incorporates the 4WD and Fishing skate boarders and BMX champions at the and presentation. Shows are the largest events of Planet X ramp. Making sure every one had a turn to bottle their kind in this State and drew feed the eager lambs and goat kids proved The third BMW Awards Dinner at the Cotton Displays of BMX Dirt and Vert riding, Skate record crowds in 2002. a challenge for Farmyard Friends’ organizer, Auditorium on Thursday evening, July 19, was and Inline, caught the mood of excitement. James Kemp, while students from Queensland a sell-out event confirming the prestigious The Timber Show, Truck Show Extreme Sports fans were not the only ones University’s Gatton Campus supervised the nature of the Awards and the importance and Tackle and Tinnie shows catered for as youngsters and their parents Animal Nursery and the welfare of the small of the Brisbane Wine Show in providing the were all highly successful, bringing joined in the thrill of participation with creatures and animal mothers in their charge. first taste of the season’s vintage. Winning patrons from interstate as well as the experts. Gold Medal wines from the 2001 Wine Show from a wide area of Queensland.