Jersey Newsletter – August 2024
JerseyNZ Annual General Meeting 2024
WHEN: 26 September 2024, 1:00pm
WHERE: Waikato Innovation Park, Ruakura Rd, Hamilton
Jersey NZ invites all members to attend the Annual General Meeting on Thursday 26 September at 1.00 pm in the Conference Room in the Skypoint building at Waikato Innovation Park, Ruakura Rd, Hamilton. Waikato Innovation Park has easy access to & from the Waikato Expressway. Onsite café Weave Eatery will be available for any member wanting to purchase lunch prior to the meeting.
The 2024 Annual General Meeting will be a hybrid meeting. That means that you can either join us in person, or online. While we do hope that many members (especially local) will attend the meeting, the ability to also join via Zoom will enfranchise all members. Afternoon tea will be provided.
The Annual Report will be issued electronically on 11 September 2024.
RSVP:
Members will be required to contact the office by Thursday 19 September to confirm numbers if they will be attending either in person or online. Meeting links will be provided to members who register to attend online prior to the meeting.
Complete the registration form online click here or email jkennedy@jersey.org.nz with your Name, Stud, Number Attending, In person/Online.
If you have a question for the AGM but cannot attend, please e-mail pgoodin@jersey.org.nz
Jersey Focus
Jersey Focus – November issue
We will soon begin work on the November issue of the Jersey Focus. If you would like to book an advert in this issue, please email info@jersey.org.nz
Booking deadline: 4th October
Material deadline: 11th October
JerseyNZ can design your advertisement for you, please see these rates below:
1 x A4 page: $400 + gst
1 x ½ page: $300 + gst
1 x ¼ page: $250 + gst
Pre-prepared adverts can also be accepted at a reduced rate (please contact the office for more info):
Jersey Focus Dates
We are pleased to report that as of 2025, the Jersey Focus will go back to being issued in March and September. Keep an eye out later this year to book your spot in the March 2025 issue.
Survey – we value your opinion!
We value your opinion and are committed to making the Jersey Focus magazine the best it can be. To ensure the content we provide is relevant and engaging, we need your feedback!
Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey. Your insights will help us tailor the magazine to better meet your interests and needs.
Enter your name and email to enter the prize draw for a JerseyNZ goodie bag.
Survey closes Friday, 23rd August
Click the link: https://forms.gle/afSPFcvsetkmTywt6
Associate Director Position
The JerseyNZ Board are pleased to offer governance development opportunities to interested members in the form of an Associate Director position.
- Two six-month positions are available running back-to-back effective from the Annual General Meeting 2024
- Associate Directors will be required to sign a non-disclosure document
- Associate Directors will be expected to participate in a JerseyNZ committee of their choosing with the proviso that the convenor agrees (if not already doing so)
- Associated Directors are expected to participate fully in the meetings but will have no voting rights
- Associate Directors will be required to attend either the JerseyNZ Annual Conference or the AGM
- Meeting attendance expenses will be reimbursed by JerseyNZ
- There will be no honorarium payable
- Successful applicants will be selected by the Board
Letters of application outlining your interest in the position along with a basic CV may be sent to pgoodin@jersey.org.nz by 31 August 2024. If you have any questions, we encourage you to reach out to a JerseyNZ Director.
2025 Annual Conference
In breaking news, the JerseyNZ Annual Conference will be held in the South Auckland region during the week of 31 March 2025. Watch this space for the exact dates & venue and exciting announcements about the Conference programme and speakers!
Jersey Future 2025 Team
JerseyNZ is once again on the lookout for diverse high genetic merit bull calves, aiming for a team of up to ten young bulls represented by 8-10 different sires for 2025.
For more information, click the following link: https://www.jersey.org.nz/jersey-future/
Nominations close on 13 September 2024. To nominate a bull, email the birth ID to info@jersey.org.nz
Jersey Future Orders
Orders are still being taken for our very popular 2024 Jersey Future Team. This team delivers outstanding averages for gBW, fertility, udder overall, capacity and dairy conformation. JerseyNZ celebrates the unprecedented success of the Jersey Future programme with 25 young bulls going on to be marketed since the programme’s inception in 2017. Support Jersey Future – Your Future.
To download the 2024 catalogue or make your order online, click the following link: https://www.jersey.org.nz/jersey-future/
World Wide Sires Photo Competition
Our 2024 Competition was another success and results are being rolled out each day by class currently on our Facebook page. Congratulations to all winners and thank you to our sponsors, World Wide Sires for their continued support. To view results to date, please visit our website: https://www.jersey.org.nz/world-wide-sires-photo-competition-2024/
Certificates and vouchers will be sent out to Clubs or members directly in the near future. Thank you to all members who entered.
Jersey Genome
Members who submitted DNA samples for our 2024 team have all been contacted informing them whether their animals have been successful or not. We are expecting sire recommendations from CRV very soon and these will be sent to the 2023 team, along with a mating agreement for the new team. We appreciate your patience this year with a change in process and dealing with a lot of DNA samples through the JerseyNZ office.
Nominations
If you feel you have a 2024 calf that you would like to offer to the JerseyGenome™ programme, please let us know the birth ID at the office. We will add this to our list of nominations and contact you later in the year for a DNA sample.
TOP & Classification 2024 Season
Applications are now open for the 2024 TOP & Classification season and close on 23 August 2024.
To get your herd onto the schedule for inspections click the following link www.jersey.org.nz/2024-top-application/ or download the application form attached.
Interested in finding out more about becoming an Inspector? Give us a call and book in for a ride along – spend a day out in the field with an Inspector to get a feel for the job and all it entails. Contact Alayna Judge at ajudge@jersey.org.nz
Semex On Farm Challenge 2025
Keep an eye out for the 2025 Semex National Jersey On Farm Challenge, with entry forms out soon. This year, the South Island Championship cow will be awarded to the highest pointed cow entered in the Semex National Jersey On Farm Challenge.
Ian Harris Memorial Heifer Competition
Do you have that special heifer in your herd or do you think that you can pick a ‘good one’?
Then why not enter her into the Ian Harris Memorial Heifer competition and be in to win a cash prize!
For more information and an online entry form click on the following link: https://www.jersey.org.nz/ian-harris-memorial-heifer-competition/
North & South Island Championships 2024/25
The North Island Jersey Championship will be held at the NZ Dairy Event taking place at Feilding from 20-22 January 2025. The South Island Jersey Championship will be awarded to the top placed South Island cows in the 2024 Semex On Farm Challenge.
Holley Geck & Marcus Trotter
Holley Geck Memorial Junior Showing Trophy
Entries are now open for the Holley Geck Memorial Junior Showing Trophy. This is open to JerseyNZ Junior members who show their animals at calf club days (school and/or A&P Shows). Follow the link to enter: https://www.jersey.org.nz/holley-geck-memorial-junior-showing-trophy/
Marcus Trotter Award
An Award for Junior showing and very sought after. This award is open to JerseyNZ Junior members who show their animals at A&P Shows, club shows and other dairy events. Follow the link to enter: https://www.jersey.org.nz/marcus-trotter-award/
Entries for both Junior showing awards close on 1st October 2024 and members will be sent an activity card upon entry.
Registrations
The close of Herd Book is rapidly approaching and Alayna needs your registration information by 20 August to be able to process your registrations in time – simply call the office or email ajudge@jersey.org.nz
After 31 August, all 2023 born animals will be charged at the over 1yr rate.
Unpaid Registrations Policy
Members are reminded that any members who have not paid registration invoices within three months of the invoice being sent will be contacted regarding payment. If the registrations remain unpaid one month later the animals affected will be de-registered.
Merchandise
JerseyNZ polos – $45 each + gst
Large x 2
XL x 1
Women’s 12 x 1
Women’s 14 x 2
Women’s 16 x 2
Women’s 18 x 1
‘The Future is Golden’ polos – $45 each + gst
Small x 1
Medium x 3
Large x 3
XL x 2
2XL x 3
Jute bags – $25 each + gst
X 15
These are available on a first come, first served basis. Members will be invoiced, along with postage. Non-members will be invoiced, and payment is required before merchandise is sent.
Email info@jersey.org.nz to place your order today!
Calendar Preorders
2025 Calendar pre-orders are now available! Get in super early to secure your 2025 calendar.
Pre-order here: https://www.jersey.org.nz/jersey-calendar/
National All Breeds Youth Camp
Save the Date! The 2025 World Wide Sires National All Dairy Breeds Youth Camp will be held in Southland on January 4th-7th, 2025. We will share more information with members as it comes to hand.
Three Generation Pedigrees
The feature to order Three Generation Pedigrees has now been officially added to the JerseyNZ website.
To order any future 3GP please visit the link attached or contact our office at info@jersey.org.nz or 07 856 0731 – https://www.jersey.org.nz/three-generation-pedigrees/
Newsletter Attachments
If you are receiving this newsletter by post, all entry forms and attachments can be downloaded from the website, or posted from the office on request.
Member Communications
Electronic notifications are a great way to keep abreast of all our communications to you. Where we have your e-mail address, and you have NOT previously advised us that you don’t wish to receive mail electronically, we will use this.
There are some great benefits to using electronic notifications – you will receive notifications immediately, it saves on printing and postage expenses for the Association, and it’s better for the environment! You can manage your requirements with a simple phone call or e-mail to the office. Contact Alayna at info@jersey.org.nz or call 07 856 0731 (9am – 4pm Monday – Friday).