Oct/Nov 2010 - Australian Jersey Breeders Society

OFFICE MATTERS
By Office Manager Lorraine Keating
Hi all,
Up in the tropics they have a build-up to the
“wet” which gets everyone a little tense and
makes some people a little crazy – they
go “troppo”. Now I’m not comparing our
office situation to their big build-up, but we
certainly have a mini one here.
Spring Registrations start “pouring” in and
as fast as Jenny and Cathy can register,
more arrive the next day. Not that we’re
complaining mind, that’s our reason to
be, but you can definitely feel the tension
as the pile gets higher (or stays the same
no matter how many you think you’ve done
for the day). Added to that this year is the
Elders export to China which requires
2,000+ animals to be registered. Jenny
walks around muttering to herself “We
will get it done, we will get it done” like a
mantra, while Cathy just sits stoically at the
computer and keys in …. Though I think I
can hear her grinding her teeth.
Classification applications are starting to
trickle in, I’m sure the flood will occur on
the 5th October (5 days after cut-off in
case you didn’t know). That will then die
down until the flurry of last minute phone
calls which is when we get the really good
excuses.
Jersey Futurity is also up and running for
the first year – due 30 September, hmmm,
who worked out that date?? And because
I plagiarised the Class Application for
Futurity, opening the mail is getting very
confusing!
The Calendar has started, thought I’d get
a head start this year to avoid the trauma
of last year, though you’ve got to admit that
last year was better than the nightmare of
my first year when the dates were wrong
(HORROR!)
The real beauty of being here nearly 3
years is that I’m aware of the pitfalls and
can prepare adequately for them. YEH,
RIGHT, if you believe that …..
Working with Jersey Members ensures that
you will never know what will happen one
day to the next – can be quite interesting
and sometimes make you want to tear out
your hair.
However I am breathing deeply – as we say
in here – “calm, Calm, CALM”
Catch ya’ — Lorraine
Congratulations
On behalf of all the Jersey Australia (WA)
members we wish the new Mr Wayne &
Mrs Belinda Owston every success and
happiness after their big day. Belinda
(formerly Lutey) was caught here
celebrating with a bubbly alongside her
much fancied bridesmaid Misty and proud
mother Susan Lutey who also moonlights as
Jersey Australia (WA) Secretary.
Simon Reid “Jackiah Jerseys” and Belinda
Egan “Ripponlea Jerseys” have announced
their engagement and we wish them every
happiness for their future together.
28 — JerseyJournalOctober/November 2010