Murray Grey Newsbrief

June 2008

In this issue:

1. Life Memberships
2. By-law changes
3. National Sale

Presentation of Honorary Life and Life Memberships At the 2008 Murray Grey Annual General Meeting held in Palmerston North Joyce Gray was awarded Honorary Life Membership to the Society and Trevor Beer was awarded Life Membership. Citations were given as follows:

Joyce Gray Honorary Life Membership.

It is with a great deal of pleasure that I have been asked to speak on the Honorary Life Membership of Joyce Gray.

Bill & Joyce started Marire Murray Grey stud in 1974 purchasing a number of approved Angus or base stock. Thereafter they bought a number of pure bred females from many studs throughout the country.

From 1978 Bill & Joyce used Newhaven Park Barclay quite extensively and he was followed by another successful sire in Willakooka Jumbo. At shows and sales Joyce would always be seen washing and cleaning tails prior to an animal’s entrance into the ring.

In 1981, Bill was elected to the NZ Murray Grey Council and took up the position of Treasurer in 1984. This was the start of many trips to Palmerston North for Joyce.

In 1975 the Waikato Murray Grey Breeders Club was formed and Bill and Joyce have been active members of this club with Joyce in charge of social activities, catering and on-going requirements at our Fieldays site at Mystery Creek in Hamilton.

Arguably the most successful sire bred by Bill & Joyce Gray would be Marire Destiny 707 sold to the Hayward family in 1989 for $13,000. In 1990 the Australian Murray Grey Society held the second World Congress at Aubrey/ Wadonga.

Bill & Joyce attended this along with other New Zealanders where an enjoy- able time was had by all. With Bill being elected President of the NZ Murray Grey Society in 1992 Joyce’s support was needed more than ever.

The culmination of Bill’s tenure as President came in 1994 when NZ hosted the third World Congress and long with this the World Presidency. The work load for Joyce during this congress was huge.

It included a herd tour of Marire Stud and a marquee lunch for over 200 people. During this period the Gray’s ran a Bull trial for members and Joyce always before or after these happy social occasions.

In conclusion, during the past few years Joyce has continued her association with the Waikato Club and currently holds the posi- tion of Patron.

Citation prepared by Trevor Beer.

Trevor Beer - Life Membership

In 1974 when two Murray Grey animals, which were purchased in Australia, arrived in New Zealand Trevor Beer and his late father registered the Laynedowie Murray Grey Stud.

Trevor has been an active member of the NZ Murray Grey Society ever since. Trevor was appointed as a Judge in 1985; he became a Councillor in 1988; Vice President in 1993 and President in 1995.

He was appointed as an Inspector for Northern Districts in 1992. Trevor farmed in Roto-O-Rangi and has been involved in showing and National Murray Grey Bull sales. Trevor was convenor for the World Murray Grey Congress in New Zealand in 1994.

Trevor is an active member of the Waikato Murray Grey Breeders Club and is presently President for the second time. He has been involved with this Club for 34 years. Throughout his involvement with Murray Greys he has had the support of his wife Doreen and family.

Congratulations Trevor on your Life Membership.

Citation prepared by Allan Hayward.

By-Law changes

At the recent Council Meeting a change to By-Law 2.1 was made:

Old Rule: 2.

ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION: Exporting Genetic Material: Any bull from which semen is to be drawn for International use must first pass an inspection by the Chief Inspector and two other approved inspectors. A composite inspection report, compiled at the time of the inspection, is to be lodged with the Administrator.

New Rule: 2.

ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION: Exporting Genetic Material: Any bull from which semen is to be drawn for International use must first be approved by Council.

National Sale

National Murray Grey Sale National Murray Grey Sale, Beef Expo Manfeild May 14th Lot 1 Yorkvale Bingo sold to commercial farmer, South Otago for $4,700

Trevor Clarke and Yorkvale Bingo