Following a successful 2023 Burdekin Show that exceeded expectations, the Ayr Pastoral, Agricultural and Industrial Association held its Annual General Meeting on Monday, December 4.
Burdekin Shire Council Deputy Mayor Sue Perry declared all committee positions vacant before electing a new committee, with most members being re-elected into their respective positions.
Chris Lyne was elected as President for a fourth term while Vice President Brendan Kolb, Treasurer Serafina Towler and Secretary Pam Christensen will also continue in their roles.
Marilyn Hutley, Sharon Kenny, Meghan Wilson and Carole Harness were elected to the Executive Committee while Lorraine Strathdee will take over as Patron after Rosemary Menkens stepped down from a significant tenure.
The 2023 Burdekin Show saw 5,302 people walk through the gate and Mr Lyne is looking forward to improving on that in 2024.
“Every year, we get more people through the gate, we get more takings from the gate, but the entertainment spectacle of the actual show gets bigger and better,” he said.
“There’s plenty of stuff for people to go and see, the trouble is getting around to it all.”
Recent shows have included fireworks, ring entertainment and a tractor pull with the committee hoping to add sheepdog trials to next year’s event.
The association is also looking to accept exhibit applications online for the first time and will keep the community informed on how this will work.
Mr Lyne said the Burdekin Show thanked the community for their support and sponsorship.
“People come for different reasons, whether it’s catching up with people or getting out and about, but it brings the community together,” he said.
“It’s one thing to put your hand up and say you’ll put this event on, but it’s another for the committee, volunteers, businesses and the general public to support it.”
The Burdekin Show will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Visit burdekinshow.org for more information or like Burdekin Show on Facebook.
Vice President Brendan Kolb, Treasurer Serafina Towler, Secretary Pam Christensen, President Chris Lyne, Committee Members Marilyn Hutley and Sharon Kenny, Patron Lorraine Strathdee and Committee Members Meghan Wilson and Carole Harness
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