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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=150 BGCOLOR="#660000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="32400960dvldxa.jpg"> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=160 BGCOLOR="#660033" TEXT="#F7F7FF" background="326a09e3.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="qhcthisweek.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="QHC This Week"><B><IMG SRC="336962c0.gif" border=0 width="150" height="44" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Queensland Horse Council Inc">Home</A></div> <div> <A HREF="mission.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Mission">Our Mission</A></div> <div> <A HREF="news.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News">News</A></div> <div> <A HREF="notices.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Notices">Notices</A></div> <div> <A HREF="comingevents.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Coming Events">Coming Events</A></div> <div> <A HREF="genreports.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="General Reports For Members">General Reports For Members</A></div> <div> <A HREF="membership.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Membership">Membership</A></div> <div> <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links">Links</A></div> <div> <A HREF="gallery.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Photo Gallery">Photo Gallery</A></div> <div> <B>Board Of Directors</B></div> <div> <A HREF="eadrahorselevies.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="EADRA Horse Levies">EADRA & Horse Levies</A></div> <div> <A HREF="hendravirus.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hendra Virus">Hendra Virus</A></div> <div> <A HREF="eiinfo.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="E.I. 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HREF="mailto:admin@qldhorsecouncil.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:admin@qldhorsecouncil.com"><U>admin@qldhorsecouncil.com</U></A></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" > </FONT></div> <div> Ph 5498 7202 Mob 0407 626 396 </div> <div> Private Box 1110 </div> <div> The University of Queensland Gatton Campus </div> <div> GATTON QLD 4343</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 1044 ><NOBR><div> <B><U> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="674" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B>THE QHC BOARD OF DIRECTORS PICTURED BELOW WITH DPI&F OFFICIALS</B>.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 421 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="530999f0.gif" border=0 width="665" height="415" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></U></B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>2008-09 Management Committee</U></B></div> <div> <I><B><U> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="670" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 48 WIDTH="125"><div> <I><B>PRESIDENT</B></I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> <I><B>Andrew Deacon</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Email:  </B></I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="mailto:" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:"><I><B><U>president@qldhorsecouncil.com</U></B></I></A></FONT></div> <div> <I><B>Tele: 4933 1866  Mob: 0436 141 523</B></I></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 32 ><NOBR><div> <I><B>VICE PRESIDENT</B></I></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> <I><B>Harvey Walters</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Email:  </B></I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="mailto:" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:"><I><B><U>harveyw1@bigpond.com</U></B></I></A></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 48 WIDTH="125"><div> <I><B>SECRETARY</B></I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> <I><B>Lorraine Decker</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Email: </B></I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="mailto:admin@qldhorsecouncil.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:admin@qldhorsecouncil.com"><I><B><U>admin@qldhorsecouncil.com</U></B></I></A></FONT></div> <div> <I><B>Tele: 5498 7202  Mob: 0407 626 396</B></I></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 48 WIDTH="125"><div> <I><B>TREASURER</B></I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> <I><B>Debbie Dekker</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Email: </B></I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="mailto:" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:"><I><B><U>mayvillelodge@bigpond.com</U></B></I></A></FONT></div> <div> <I><B>Tele: 5464 6785</B></I></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 80 WIDTH="125"><div> <I><B>CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER</B></I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> <I><B>Dr Fiona Thompson BVSc (Hons)</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Level 5 Primary Industries Bld </B></I></div> <div> <I><B>80 Ann Street, Brisbane Q 4000</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Email</B></I><I><B>: </B></I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="mailto:ceo@qldhorsecouncil.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:ceo@qldhorsecouncil.com"><I><B><U>ceo@qldhorsecouncil.com</U></B></I></A></FONT></div> <div> <I><B>Tele: 3239 3192 Fax: 3239 3504 Mob: 0423 662 338</B></I></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="125"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="125" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="534" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="660"><div> <I><B><U>QHC 2008-09 BOARD of DIRECTORS</U></B></I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Seven Directors elected from and by Club Members </B></I><I>(Breed, Sport & Recreation Associations)</I></div> <div> <I><B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="696" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B>Andrew Deacon</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="568"><div> (Australian Reined Cow Horse Association Inc)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B>Debbie Dekker</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="568"><div> (Andalusian Horse Assoc of Australia Qld Branch)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B>Harvey Walters</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="568"><div> (Australian Campdraft Association Inc)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="117"><div> <B>John Green</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> (Sth Qld Management Council The Aust Stock Horse Society Inc.)</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B>Lorraine Decker</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="568"><div> (Caboolture Trail Horse Club Inc)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B>Wayne Hingst</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="568"><div> (Australian Campdraft Association Inc)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <I><B>2 Directors elected from and by Individual Members, Life Members and Commercial Members</B></I></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="117"><div> <B>Rick Morris</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="568"><div> (Individual Member)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B>Linda Nielsen</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="568"><div> (Individual Member)</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></I></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 186 ><NOBR><div> <B>President</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="54773a70.jpg" border=0 width="115" height="167" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><div> <B>Andrew Deacon</B> </div> <div> <B>Occupation:    </B>Managing Director</div> <div> <B>Equine Interests: </B>Promotion, development & growth of the western pleasure horse sector</div> <div> <B>Other Interests:   </B>Family</div> <div> <B>Current Involvements:  </B>Board Member of ARCHA and the American Quarter Horse Association of Australia.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="597" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 179 ><NOBR><div> <B>Vice President</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="54373a00.jpg" border=0 width="115" height="160" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC><NOBR><div> <B>Harvey Walters </B></div> <div> <B>Occupation:   </B>Barrister</div> <div> <B>Equine Interests:</B>  Campdrafting, Cutting, Breeding Quarter Horses</div> <div> <B>Current Involvements:  </B>ACA Councillor</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="597" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 198 ><NOBR><div> <B>Secretary</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2ed71960.jpg" border=0 width="113" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><div> <B>Lorraine Decker</B></div> <div> I became involved with the Qld Horse Council in 2004 when I was passionately involved in saving our forest trails. I agreed to take on the secretary's role in October 2007 when I returned from overseas without realizing what lay ahead! </div> <div> Before retirement, my business profile saw me as a Company Director, in Recruitment Management and a Sports Administrator.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" > </FONT></div> <div> I was a mature adult when I first became involved with horse riding and prior to that my sporting participation and administration experience included swimming, tennis, cricket and netball. I founded the Brisbane Netball Association in 1971 which led to Life Membership and being honoured by The Queen with a British Empire Medal for my Service to Sport. </div> <div> I am currently involved with Wildlife and Koala Rescue when I'm not indulging in my horse riding passion of Competitive Trail Riding.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="597" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 169 ><NOBR><div> <B>Treasurer</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="54073960.jpg" border=0 width="115" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><div> <B>Debbie Dekker</B></div> <div> <B>Occupation:   </B>Self Employed</div> <div> <B>Equine Interests:</B> President AHAA Qld, Andalusian Horse Breeder, Ride & Show Horses </div> <div> & in Harness. Show Judge & Steward, Owned horses since 4 yrs old, Pony Club, Eventing & Dressage </div> <div> <B>Other Interests</B>: Breeding Damara Sheep.  Reading     </div> <div> <B>Current Involvements:     </B>AHAA Qld Committee  Members since 1983</div> <div> President of AHAA Qld for 12 years</div> <div> Federal Delegate AHAA for 7 years</div> <div> Federal President AHAA</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="597" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 195 WIDTH="118"><div> <B>Chief Executive Officer </B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="55d739f0.jpg" border=0 width="115" height="159" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><div> <B>Dr Fiona Thompson BVSc (Hons)</B></div> <div> I started my position of CEO for QHC in early August 2008.  I graduated with honours in Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland in 1996.  I began my career in Red Hill, Brisbane and then moved to Melbourne where I also worked in private practice.  After moving back to Brisbane I started at Biosecurity Queensland working on the Equine Influenza (EI) Emergency Response part time, whilst still maintaining a part time position in a small animal clinic.  The workload involved in the EI project became more demanding and I switched to full time work with the DPI&F.   My interest and passion in horses is now confined to driving my two daughters and their ponies to lessons, Pony Club and competitions.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="597" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 187 ><NOBR><div> <B>Director</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="54473a80.jpg" border=0 width="115" height="168" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><div> <B>John Green</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" >       </FONT></div> <div> <B>Occupation:     </B>Retired Director of Logan City council </div> <div> Family Business Partner</div> <div> Horse Stud Owner</div> <div> <B>Equine Interests:</B>  Breeder of Australian Stock Horses, Competitor & Judge ASH</div> <div> <B>Other Interests</B>: Honorary Life Member ASH, Family</div> <div> <B>Current Involvements:  </B>Director of Australian Stock Horse Board (National) served for 15 yrs. Delegate to Sth Qld Management Council</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="597" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 186 ><NOBR><div> <B>Director</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="54673a70.jpg" border=0 width="115" height="167" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><div> <B>Wayne Hingst</B></div> <div> <B>Occupation:    </B>Horse Breeder, Trainer, Campdrafter</div> <div> <B>Equine Interests:</B>    Horse dealer for 40 years. Training for and competing in campdrafts all over Australia</div> <div> <B>Current Involvements: </B>Previously 3 years on Fernvale Campdraft Committee. </div> <div> Australian Campdraft Assoc Councillor for approx 17 yrs</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="597" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 181 ><NOBR><div> <B>Director</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="54573a20.jpg" border=0 width="115" height="162" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC><NOBR><div> <B>Rick Morris</B></div> <div> <B>Occupation:     </B>Equine Product Manufacturer</div> <div> <B>Equine Interests:</B>     Owner & Breeder Straight Egyptian Arabians</div> <div> <B>Other Interests</B>:     Fishing, Sport, Documentaries</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="597" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 229 ><NOBR><div> <B>Director</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="55c73a30.jpg" border=0 width="115" height="163" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><div> <B>Linda Nielsen</B></div> <div> I first joined the Queensland Horse Council three years ago as an individual member believing in the benefits of membership and having a desire to contribute to Queensland's horse community.  During the EI outbreak I accepted the role of Corporate Advisor.</div> <div> Growing up in Queensland's rural region of the Granite Belt, my involvement with horses began as a child on the family property and has continued to be a focus in my life following my move to the West Moreton area.  Being a small property and horse owner, my interest in horses has taken me to many event, seminars, clinics and expos where I have been fortunate to meet many people from across the industry, reinforcing my belief in the vital role the Queensland Horse Council has to play. </div> <div> Corporately, I specialise in sales and logistics co-ordination, currently working for an ASX listed energy company where I work in logistics planning, systems design, development and implementation and also revenue budgeting valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars, forecasting and reporting.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="597" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 165 ><NOBR><div> <B>Director</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="54273920.jpg" border=0 width="115" height="146" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><div> <B>Don Nixon</B></div> <div> I have been a member and past president of Wynnum Pony Club since 1981 and involved in the running of night showjumping at Wynnum for over 10 years.</div> <div> I have served on the board of the Sports Federation of Queensland for 5 years and been their Treasurer for 3 years.</div> <div> I have served as Treasurer of the Pony Club Association of Queensland for 14 years and I have also been President of Pony Club Australia for the past 5 years.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="597" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 228 ><NOBR><div> <B>Past President</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="53e718c0.jpg" border=0 width="113" height="140" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><div> <B>Julie de Visser </B></div> <div> I have had 30 years experience in the horse industry both in Australia and the UK.  I have been involved in riding schools, studs and the Riding for the Disabled Association. I also developed and operated my own manufacturing and retail equine business for eight years.</div> <div> I am currently employed as an Account Manager for CopRice, a manufacturer of horse, stock and companion animal feeds.</div> <div> I have been studying horses for over 24 years, with many qualifications including a Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Studies) majoring in equine. I am currently completing a Masters of Business Administration.</div> <div> I have a strong commitment to voluntary work in general and the horse industry in particular. </div> <div> I have owned all sorts of horses over the years.  I have competed at State and National level dressage, but all breeds and equine activities interest me.</div> <div> I am committed and passionate about building a stronger horse industry for all Queenslanders.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="597" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 179 WIDTH="118"><div> <B>Immediate Past President</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="15e5b820.jpg" border=0 width="91" height="130" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><div> <B>Mark Hohenhaus</B></div> <div> I have been a member of QHC Inc. since 1997 and have served on the Committee of Management since 1998. From 1999-2002, I had the honour of occupying the position of President and have since undertaken the role of Vice-President until late 2006 when I was again elected as President for 2007. </div> <div> As a QHC Inc. delegate to the Australian Horse Industry Council, I became a Director and Trustee from 2001-03 and held the position of Junior Vice-President in 2003. </div> <div> I have taught in the equine field since 1979 and I am currently employed as a Senior Lecturer and the Equine Studies Coordinator at The University of Queensland Gatton Campus. </div> <div> With my wife (Robyn) and son (Daniel), we operate a small Australian Stock Horse Stud (Merindah).</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="597" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 32 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="32" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><div> <B>AHIC Representative</B></div> <div> <B>Andrew Deacon</B> </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="597" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 32 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="32" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><div> <B>Membership Committee Convenor</B> </div> <div> <B>Rick Morris</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="597" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 32 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="32" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><div> <B>Industry Advisory Committee Convenor</B> </div> <div> <B>Don Nixon</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="597" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 32 WIDTH="118"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="32" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="118" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="597"><div> <B>Forest Access Committee Chairman</B> </div> <div> <B>Dick Collyer</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>