2022 Emerging Leaders and VAS Rural Ambassador Luncheon

Inviting you to celebrate Emerging Leaders and the VAS Rural Ambassadors for 2022 with a sumptuous two-course meal.

When: Sunday 25 September 2022, 12pm - 2:30pm
Where:
Port Phillip Function Space, Royal Block, Melbourne Showgrounds
Dress: Business Attire
RSVP & special dietary requirements:
Please email events@melbourneroyal.com.au by 15 September 2022

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased for $79 per person + service and handling fee.

This includes an entry ticket to the 2022 Melbourne Royal Show which you will receive separately from your 2022 Emerging Leaders and Rural Ambassador Luncheon ticket.

Click on the link here to buy your tickets: https://www.melbourneroyal.com.au/whats-on/2022-emerging-leaders-and-rural-ambassador-luncheon/#

The speeches for the VAS Rural Ambassador Competition will be held separately to the luncheon function at 10am on Sunday 25th September 2022 at the Melbourne Royal Show (Location of Room to be confirmed).

Ambassadors

All societies are encouraged to get behind their Show Ambassadors and support them at the State Final.

VAS Ltd has a total of 11 Ambassadors competing this year and are listed as per below:

  • Alexandra Pattinson (Central & South Gippsland - Foster Show)

  • Indi Skehan (Central & South Gippsland - Pakenham Show)

  • Emily Corbett (Central & Upper Goulburn - Lilydale Show)

  • Chelsea Wearne (Central & Upper Goulburn - Heathcote Show)

  • Rosie Archer (Goulburn Valley Riverina - Finley Show)

  • Jade Sheen (Goulburn Valley Riverina - Kyabram Show)

  • Katherine Bain (Midlands - Beaufort Show)

  • Kate Methven (Midlands - Maldon Show)

  • Nathan Farrell (Murray Valley - Wodonga Show)

  • Giorgi Boucher (Northern District - Cohuna Show)

  • Rylie Cherrey (South Western - Warnambool Show)


Agricultural Shows BACK BIGGER & BETTER!

Many Show Societies are deep into Show preparation for the 2022 Spring Show Season with many communities looking forward to bringing back their Agricultural Shows BACK BIGGER & BETTER! This time last year Show Societies were making the difficult decision to cancel their annual event but take 2 and hopefully on the track to being able to run the annual event.

If you are interested in taking on a volunteer role at an Agricultural Show please contact your local Show and offer your assistance.

Convention Registrations NOW OPEN!

Book in the 24th, 25th & 26th June 2022 for the VAS Ltd Convention to be held in Nagambie. The weekend will be hosted by the Seymour Show, which they have put together a timetable and accommodation options for attendees, which can be accessed via this link: http://www.vicagshows.com.au/convention

Registrations are due by Tuesday 7th June 2022. The form can be downloaded via the above link.

Don't forget the Convention Competitions that can be entered by each Show Society:

ARTICLE MADE OF SHOW RIBBONS – any item, up to 1.5m on any one side, any medium. (2 entries only per Society)

PHOTOGRAPHY - “AFTER DARK” & “SUNRISE/SUNSET” (2 entries only per section per Society)