Hosts

Sydney Royal

Showgirl Competition Zone Final

Saturday, 15 February 2020

Program

STANDING CANAPÉS

Call to Order & Welcome – Matt Mueller, Finley Show Society

President Introduction of Official Guests – MC Timothy Green

Apologies & Housekeeping – MC Timothy Green

Showgirl Interviews – Stephanie Clancy Ganmain, Holbrook, Junee, Lockhart, The Rock, Wagga Wagga, Walbundrie

Guest Speaker – Chris Noack, Bendigo Bank

MAIN COURSE

Showgirl Interviews – Stephanie Clancy Ariah Park, Berrigan, Cootamundra, Deniliquin, Finley, Griffith

Guest Speaker – Sarah Cudmore, 2019 Zone 7 State Finalist

Showgirl Interviews – Stephanie Clancy

Hillston, Lake Cargelligo, Leeton, Temora, Ungarie, West Wyalong

DESSERT

Guest Speaker – Joseph Murphy, ASC of NSW Next Generation

Announcement of Group Final Winners –Stephen Hatty & Jill

Chapman, Group Presidents

Raffle Drawn

Announcement of 2020 Zone 7 Finalists – Jill Chapman, ASC Vice President

Vote of Thanks – Matt Mueller, Finley Show Society President

Closing – MC Timothy Green

Judges

Olivia Calver The Land

Brett Kenworthy ASC of NSW Director

Isabel Hawken

2017 The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Competition Second Runner-Up

Special Guests

Jill Chapman

Vice President, Agricultural Societies Council of NSW / Group 9 President

Stephen Hatty

Agricultural Societies Council of NSW Group 8 President

Peter Commens

Agricultural Societies Council of NSW Group 8 Delegate

Wal Blezard

Agricultural Societies Council of NSW Group 8 Delegate / ASC Life Member

Yvette McKenzie

Agricultural Societies Council of NSW Group 9 Delegate / RAS Councillor

Geoff Bush

Agricultural Societies Council of NSW Honorary Life Member

Joseph Murphy

ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 8 Delegate

Timothy Green

ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 9 Delegate

Aimee Snowden

ASC of NSW Next Generation Group 9 Delegate

Stephanie Clancy

2019 The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl

Sarah Cudmore

2019 Zone 7 State Finalist

Tobie Payne

RAS Youth Group Chair

Chris Noack

Bendigo Bank Coleambally Manager

Matthew Hannan

Berrigan Shire Council Mayor

Marilla Harper

Representing Ariah Park Show Society Age – 21

Occupation – Student: Masters of Teaching (Secondary)

Hobbies – Travelling, watching historical television dramas,

being with friends, playing board games, shopping Ambitions - To complete my university degree and start my

career as a high school teacher. Travel more in Europe, the UK

and possibly North America.

Chantelle Gorman

Representing Berrigan A.&H. Society Age – 22

Occupation – Farmer

Hobbies – Playing netball, going to the gym. I like to think of

myself as a bit of a jack-of-all-trades, so I guess that’s kind of an interest...

Ambitions – To be the 4th generation on our family farm as I

have grown up loving farming. I’d love to continue our family

tradition of having a mixed farm with beef cattle, meat & wool sheep, and mixed cropping with cereal, legume and fodder

crops. I would also love to upgrade my HR licence to a HC or MC by this time next year.

Jessica Neale

Representing Cootamundra A.P.H.&I. Society Age - 24

Occupation - Policy Advisor, NSW Minister for Education;

Student: Bachelor Arts – Secondary Education & English Hobbies – Spending weekends in Cootamundra. I love

everything outdoors, especially camping, gardening and kayaking, and relish the chance to get off-the-grid on multi-

day hikes. Ambition – Once I graduate with my teaching degree, I hope

to be placed in a rural or remote school.

Rose Nevinson

Representing Deniliquin P.&A. Society Age - 21

Occupation – Trainee Woolbuyer

Hobbies – I currently breed my own Merino Sheep, and have

a strong passion for Merinos and Wool. I also enjoy painting and drawing, as well as motorbike riding and getting outdoors.

Ambitions – My goal is to have my own Merino Stud by the

end of the year, and eventually help others improve their own Merino Flocks. I would also like to help people understand

more about the wool industry.

Georgia Webb

Representing Finley Show Society Age – 18

Occupation – Student: Bachelor of Global Studies with

Diploma of Languages in French Studies Hobbies – I love animals, which led to my becoming an ANCC

registered Cavy Stud (Guinea Pigs). I also enjoy reading, and

became a BETA reader for author W.R. Gingell. I enjoy music, leading singing at church.

Ambitions – I intend to work in the human rights field and, in

doing so, make a meaningful impact on the world. I hope to find work in policy or research, particularly with charities such

as World Vision or Compassion, international bodies such as the UN, or the Australian Government.

Georgia Booth

Representing Ganmain Show Society Age – 21

Occupation – Student: Bachelor of Speech and Language

Pathology Hobbies – I enjoy any activity that involves being outdoors. I

enjoy going for hikes, riding, swimming or any sporting

activity. I also enjoying going fishing on the Murrumbidgee River with Dad.

Ambitions – Once graduating from university I hope to travel

to the Northern Territory or Asia working as a Speech

Pathologist. I also hope to one day run a full marathon and hike Mt Everest Base Camp.

Bronte Koster

Representing Griffith Show Society Age - 24

Occupation - Speech Pathologist specialising in Paediatric

Disability; Diagnostician Student Hobbies - I’m an avid poultry fan and have taken special

interest in the breeding of rare duck breeds. Ambitions – My long-term goal is to set up a rural diagnostics

clinic to serve the demand in our region. I am also determined to research the impact of these conditions (Autism Diagnosis

and in Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) on rural communities. I believe this would increase awareness and

funding for children in my regional area and others.

Georgia Knight

Representing Hillston Show Society Age – 19

Occupation – Bartender Hobbies – My hobbies include painting, crocheting, puzzles

and cooking. I also helped coach the Hillston Swans Under 10s

Netball team.

Ambitions – This year I want to start studying again and I am

currently looking into online courses for Rural Sciences, and maybe later on Archaeology. I am also hoping to travel

overseas this year.

Philippa Bowler

Representing Holbrook Show Society Age – 18

Occupation – Waitress; Student: Early Childhood

Hobbies – Hockey, athletics, horse riding and showing cattle. Ambitions – I am aiming to complete my training in Early

Childhood so that I can work with and teach small children. In

the future I hope to obtain further experience in a range of sporting areas so that I may be able to help to inspire younger

children, particularly girls, to have a go at a wide range of activities.

Sara Makeham

Representing Junee Show Society Age – 21

Occupation – Domestic Violence Caseworker

Hobbies – Mostly reading and learning new instruments. I

also have recently taken up needlework. I am also an avid hockey player.

Ambitions – My goal is to be a community police officer,

taking a community-orientated approach to tackling local issues on crime and safety issues, and helping to make a

difference in the lives of rural and small communities.

Grace Skipworth

Representing Lake Cargelligo Show Society Age – 22

Occupation – Disability Support Worker ; Student: Bachelor

of Business Management Hobbies – Netball and gardening

Ambitions – Achieve a degree in Business Management with

a joint study in accounting, gain experience in the workforce to

eventually use my knowledge to help struggling businesses in small communities.

Jemma Leeson

Representing Leeton Show Society Age – 23

Occupation – Retail Sales Consultant

Hobbies – Football, rodeos and horse riding, travelling, water

skiing, and fishing/camping

Ambitions – To create more buzz about the Showgirl

Movement and how fun this experience can be; to show that it is all about creating opportunities and memories of a lifetime.

Jana Shilo

Representing Lockhart A.&P. Society Age – 24

Occupation – Barmaid & Nanny Hobbies – Swimming, music, animals, dance (Ballroom, Jazz &

Ballet), art, and anything outside I enjoy painting and drawing,

and love any kind of challenge or anything new. Ambitions – To go back to pharmacy one day, and to have

more children.

Kimberley Ferguson

Representing Temora Show Society Age – 21

Occupation – Casual Childcare Educator, Casual Service

Station Attendant

Hobbies – Playing guitar and drums, baking, and gardening

Ambitions – To work for a year then begin my primary

teaching degree next year.

Jessikah McCarthy

Representing The Rock Show Society Age – 23

Occupation – PDHPE Teacher

Hobbies – I enjoy playing sports and being outdoors. I also

enjoy volunteering, as well as listening to country music and

attending concerts.

Ambitions – My main career goal for the next year is to have

established the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in my current

workplace and have many students successfully engaging in the award program.

Katie Ridley

Representing Ungarie Show Society Age – 21

Occupation – Tutor, Student: Bachelor of Education Hobbies – Travel, reading, history

Ambitions – After university I want to return home to teach

in rural areas. I also want to travel.

Kate Webster

Representing Wagga Wagga Show Society Age – 24

Occupation – AAO, Student: Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Hobbies – I love travelling and experiencing new cultures. I

also enjoy spending time with my pets, tutoring and reading in my spare time.

Ambitions – I would like to eventually complete a PhD in

relation to meat production and eating quality. However, my short-term goals include gaining industry experience to

broaden my knowledge of the industry as a whole. I also hope to continue my community involvement through the Show

Society and other organisations.

Aimee Riley

Representing Walbundrie Show Society Age – 22

Occupation – Administration Officer, Student: Bachelor of

Agriculture Hobbies – I currently compete for Jindera in both netball and

tennis. I also enjoy performing and listening to music. Outside of these, I enjoy camping and all other outdoor activities, as

well as reading.

Ambitions – With my degree I hope to bridge the gap with

paddock to plate awareness, get more young individuals (especially women) involved and help farmers work towards

developing sustainable agricultural practices throughout the industry.

Stephanie Judd

Representing West Wyalong Show Society Age – 21

Occupation – Beauty & Skin Therapist

Hobbies – Horse riding (showjumping) and netball

Ambitions – To expand my Beauty & Skin Clinic in West

Wyalong to include advanced skin therapies after having recently completed two advanced skin courses.

We encourage you to take lots of

photos, live stream your Showgirl’s interview and the announcement for

family and friends back home, and share online with the hashtag:

#Finley2020Zone7

A big thank you to our Showgirl Zone Final Subcommittee for their hard work over the last several months to ensure this

day comes together as smoothly as possible.

Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but

because they’re priceless. ~ Sherry Anderson

Tonight’s raffle is a hamper showcasing the entire South Western and Riverina region, created with local produce, donated by business from towns that hold a

Show from right across our Zone – check out our map on the inside back cover to see all the businesses!

The proceeds from the raffle will be donated to BlazeAid to help their

rebuild efforts of fire affected communities.

Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10, and can be purchased from Finley Show committee members throughout the evening.

See You In Ungarie! 6th February 2021

Program designed by Victoria Kennedy - @justmevictoria_