Next Gen - The Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies

QCAS Next Generation

Recent News:

QCAS Next Generation would like to congratulate all finalists who participated in the State Finals of all QCAS competitions.

QCAS Next Generation Annual General Meeting: Executive Committee

President: Carla Tierney - President's Report

Vice-President: Rowan O'Hara

Secretary: Amy Trace

Treasurer: Bruce McConnel

Executive Members: Kylie Welke, Janine Milne, Gavin Smith, Michelle Omyla, Katie-Ann Flegler, Lyle Hasselbach

Minutes of the 2010 QCAS Next Generation Annual General Meeting

Young Farmers and Entrepreneurs Breakfast - 8/08/10

Thank you to all who attended the Young Farmers and Entrepreneurs Breakfast at the Brisbane Exihibtion.

Please forward any feedback to Amy Trace (Secretary) at jasonamy28@yahoo.com.au.

About Us

Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies Inc (QCAS) Next Generation Youth Committee consists of 128 affiliated show societies throughout Queensland. Each society is responsible for the organisation and staging of their annual show. Few shows are identical however most feature a strong Agricultural focus.

In order to see the success of the local show movement continue QCAS have created a Youth Committee known as QCAS Next Generation. This committee is charged with increasing Youth participation in the organising and co-ordinating of our local shows. This includes assisting with the running of various show competitions, providing assistance to individuals show, providing assistance to youth in attracting sponsors, running new events at shows and obtaining the necessary skills to add value to the individual show.

The Future is in Your Hand

The QCAS Next Generation provides:

· Assistance to Local Shows, Sub-Chambers & QCAS

· Help in bridging communication gaps between youth and their committees

· Opportunities for members to participate in workshops, training days and conferences

· Opportunities for development at other shows

· Mentor opportunities at local and state level

Youth Conference and Workshops

2010 QCAS Next Gen Conference Delegates and Distinguished Guests

On the 24th and 25th of January 2010, the QCAS Next Generation held their first Show Day Youth Workshop and Conference. 46 delegates representing 3 states and 9 Queensland sub-chambers attended the workshop at the Royal Toowoomba Showgrounds. The Australian Government through the Department of Agriculture Fishieries and Foresty supplied the QCAS Next Generation with funding to hold this workshop to provide accommodation and transport of delegates to the workshop.

The Show Day Workshop helped to provide the delegates with the skills they need to fully engage with established agricultural show societies within their region. This was accomplished by hands on activities, guest speakers and shared experiences between youth and distinguished guests. A full report of the 2010 Conference is available from the QCAS Next Generation.

The very premise of the workshop was to get like-minded young people from around Queensland together in one location to learn new skills, but also to share best practice and build a network of support. The three day workshop provided the young people selected by their Sub-Chambers with the necessary skills to become fully engaged in the decision and organisation of their local show. The experience gained from the workshops helps to see youth sitting on, and fully contributing to a successful show committee. This will empower the youth to extend their area of influence.

In January 2011 the QCAS NG will repeat the success of the 2010 gathering by holding our 2^nd Youth Conference and Workshop in Brisbane. This will provide delegates with knowledge and practical skills through hands on activities, guest speakers and shared experiences between youth and distinguished guests.

Amy Trace, Secretary & Carla Tierney, President