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
Elizabeth Lithgow
Ian Bucknall
Michael Tonta
Steve Campbell
Tim Morgan
Ray Tonkin

Horses

Melinda Ralph
Brett Hickey
Leanne Tarranto
Wayne Loughnan

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