Advisory Groups & Committees
The role of a committee or advisory group is to work with RASV to ensure the delivery of events that are relevant, engaging and assist in further education and promotion of Victorian agriculture.
The members of these committees and advisory groups are appointed by the RASV board and are experts in their field. They provide insight into the latest industry trends and movements and advice on how to refine and advance the competitions.
Art, Craft & Cookery
Susan Campbell-Wright, Chair
Malcolm Sanders
Pam Mawson
Merrilyn Laws
Christina Despoteris-Sheppard
Leanne Compton
Katrina Wheaton Penniall
Alpaca
Rochelle Veitch, Chair
(Maddy) Bissels
Jonathon Provis-Vincent
Louise Lazarus
Lynda Holdsworth
Beef Cattle
David Bolton, Chair
Allen Snaith
David Spencer
Gary Tunham
Noeleen Branson
Sam Nelson
Duncan Newcomen
Cindy Smith
Dairy Cattle
Edward Troutbeck, Chair
Neville Wilke
Ricky Ferris
Justin Johnston
Geoff Kirton
Dogs
Andrew Burt, Chair
Gael Wilcock, Vice Chair
Robert Bell
Lois Wilkinson
Clive Makepeace
Heather Tilley
Judith Oliver
Anthony Price
Fleece
Roger Wilkinson, Chair
Helen Wright
Doug Hopkins
Norm Tozer
Ian Shawcross
Tim Steere
Paul Ferronato
Craig Trickey
Heritage
Colleen Lazenby, Chair
Jason Ronald OAM
Elizabeth Lithgow
Ian Bucknall
Michael Tonta
Steve Campbell
Tim Morgan
Ray Tonkin
Horses
Melinda Ralph
Brett Hickey
Leanne Tarranto
Wayne Loughnan
Elizabeth Porter
Dean Matthews
Poultry
Michael Holmes, Chair
Natalie Akers
Murray Akers
Megg Miller
Neil Penny
Bill Bergin
Royal Melbourne Wine Awards
Samantha Isherwood, Chair
Matt Harrop
Tom Carson
Mel Chester
Mark O'Callaghan
Emma Brown
Jeni Port
Sheep
Gavin Wall, Chair
Lynette Dehnert
Mathew Hill
Elizabeth Russell
Graeme Collins
Bruce Starritt
Bron Ellis
Tim Ferguson
Jessica Sutherland
Jill Noble