Co-op Newsletter

April 2018

March is one of our peak business months and this year has been no exception. We’ve got some good deals available this month with our focus on fencing, drench deals and grass seed for our long suffering members waiting for autumn rains.

We enjoyed catching up with our Smithton members to celebrate the first anniversary of our local store. We particularly appreciate the great feedback we receive from Circular Head members on the great service members get from local staff there. Well done Robyn and Ian.

Smithton Dinner Thanks to the suppliers and

members who supported the First Anniversary Dinner for the Smithton Store held recently in Smithton.

A full house, excellent guest speaker and good company contributed to the highly successful night. As mentioned on the night it’s a celebration of a highly successful year of operation of our Smithton Store. This success is attributed to the great work of Robyn, Ian and Bec locally and the magnificent support our Circular Head members have given our Co-op in the past year.

Our guest speaker Mark Harris Global Marketing Manager for Gallagher gave a very informative presentation on the challenges facing farmers not only in New Zealand but internationally, judging by the long queues of members waiting to talk to Mark after the dinner it was well received. Thanks to the suppliers who supported the night in particular Gallagher with national CEO Malcolm Linn attending and for their generous prizes given to members on the night.

It’s encouraging to see the enthusiasm and support of the Co-op by our members in the area. Your support in making this event such a great success will ensure we look for future opportunities to repeat this function.

Chairman Rod Rylah addressing members at the Smithton Members Function

Mark Harris our guest speaker summed up the spirit of the evening well in one remark. Commenting on the strong sense of community and the passion members and staff had for their Co-op, Mark quipped that “its almost more a Cult than a Co-op”. Coming from a person who travels the world talking to farmer groups its high praise.

Autumn Promotion Pricing – in both stores

members will note 2 Co-op autumn Sales catalogues. One is a customized AIRR catalogue and the second is an instore promotion designed with TruTest.

Members should be aware that all pricing in these catalogues is retail pricing to the public. Both members and non members have access to these catalogues so to avoid confusion we publish with retail prices only. As good as these advertised prices are; member prices will be significantly below these prices.

Member Recognition In the last few weeks we’ve had

the farming operations of two long standing member’s highlighted on Landline. Congratulations to the Roberts Thomson family at Table Cape and the Frankcombe family at Yolla for 2 pretty inspiring stories. A big thankyou to Bec Frankcombe in particular who proudly wore her Yolla Co-op hat during the interview.

L-R Leearn McNamara, Jenny Dolly, Brad Rigney

News from the Board

Congratulations to everyone involved in the celebration of the first year anniversary of our store in Smithton recently. Smithton members certainly came out in force to support the sold out evening . On behalf of your Directors thanks for your tremendous support of our Smithton store and staff. As mentioned on the evening we’re delighted with the sales turnover and membership growth we’ve experienced in Smithton recently. A big thank you also to the many Wynyard staff who attended the evening to support their fellow Smithton staff and our members. In early March the Co-op held a strategic planning workshop conducted by Victorian consultant Patten Bridge. The

focus of the workshop was on innovative ways where the Co-op can add value to our members businesses into the future. Thanks to everyone who participated. A lot of great opportunities for the Co-op were discussed on the day. In the next few months as we progress through these ideas we update members on our progress. Our next big event on our Co-op calendar is the Open Day in May and the Board is working with staff to ensure we produce another memorable event for our members again this year.

L-R Gavin Pearce Peter Moore Patten Bridge (Consultant) Simon Elphinstone Donna Avery Rob Sadler and Rod Rylah at our recent Planning Workshop

Rod Rylah

Autumn Electric Fencing Promotion Fancy a romantic weekend away at one of

three RACT Resorts around Tasmania

Purchase $100 or more of any Speedrite Product between now and the 23rd

of May and go in the draw to win a $500 voucher at any of RACT Resorts around Tasmania.

Cradle Mountain Hotel Freycinet Lodge Strahan Village

Winner drawn at our Open Day

36,000 RS Energiser Powers up to 360 km (500 acres / 200 ha) 36.0 J max. output energy

Buy a 36,000 RS Energiser between now and Open Day and receive a free Super Earth Kit and 25 metres of underground (RRP of bonus stock $133

Ask in store for a Hot Member Price Enjoying a night out at our Smithton Dinner Left to Right Ellen Atkins, Wendy Berechree and Heather Grey

“NEW” – All Natural Dog Food CYCLONE N-SURE GATES.

Purina Beyond - available in 3 flavours (Special Deal on these 2 sizes)

*Chicken & Whole Barley 15kg

*Lamb & Whole Barley 15kg At the AIRR Conference in February we were

*Salmon & Tuna 15kg able to take up an offer on the 4.2mt & 4.8mt

Cyclone N-Sure Gates.(while stocks last)

4.2mt Member Price $119.00 inc

Members Price $56.00 inc 4.8mt Member Price $129.90 inc

Olsson Lick Blocks Cyclone Gate Sets (half price!) *Econo Mag Grass Tetany 15kg Through the post Quality Gate Set (limited stock)

*Beefmaster Grass Tetany 15kg

*Lambli Lick Block 15kg Special Member Price …..ONLY $11.00 ea. Inc GST

*Bentobite Lick Block 18kg (Normal member price …. $ 22.00)

*007 Horse Lick Brick 2kg

*Peak 50 + 7% Urea 16kg

We have good stock levels on all Ratchet Tie Down Straps

the popular lick block range . 9mt x 50mm x 2500kg

Our staff at both the Wynyard &

Smithton store will assist you . Member Price $13.50 inc

Cattle Tranz (8 pack)…. $ 26.00 inc.

Earthon 7.5kg Laundry Powder

Member Price

$ 39.00 inc.

How are your Vaccine needs for the season. ( New Stock has arrived – place your order now, do not miss out)

Ultravac 7 in 1 & 5 in 1

Great Deals for Co-op Members - Contact your Local Bearepaires Today! Co-op Members are charged only from the farm gate for on farm work – “show your

Membership Card and save Contact your local Bearepaires for pricing

Co-op Diary – Wednesday 23rd May Annual Co-op Open Day Wynyard

Contact Midland tractors for great deals on the full range of John Deere

equipment from heavy duty farm machinery to all-purpose utility tractors

Contact Tim Coldicutt on 0429 902 639 Today

Anthony Grey and John Korpershoek at our Smithton Dinner Mathew and Susan Lester with David Squibb

Yolla Partners Show your Yolla Membership Card and save

April Tankworld Deal for Members

Member save even more on any advertised specials See the Tankworld Tasmania website or contact Teresa for details.

Co-op Contact Details Wynyard 64 422470, Smithton 64 521565 Account queries admin@yollaproducers.com.au NOTE For all fertiliser orders please ring Leearn at our Wynyard Store direct on 64 425 273

Call Robyn at WFI Insurances today for all your insurance needs WFI Insurances - a preferred Yolla Co-op Partner

254 Mount St Upper Burnie (in the Elphinstone Stevens building) 0407 563 612

Steering Brake and Clutch Services

Members will get substantial savings across the entire range of steering/brake and clutch parts and services as well as batteries for all automotive vehicles. Book it back through the Co-op and earn additional loyalty reward savings