SUMMER NEWSLETTER

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2020

NEWS FROM THE BOARD

MEMBER BBQSMITHTON

9th DEC 2020

MEMBER BBQWYNYARD

16th DEC 2020

CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY

FRI 25TH DEC

CLOSEDBOXING DAYSAT 26TH DEC

CLOSED BOXING DAY(OBSERVED)

MON 28TH DEC

CLOSED NEW YEARS DAY

FRI 1ST JAN

CLOSEDAUTRALIA DAYTUES 26TH JAN

UPCOMING

EVENTS It is a huge honour to be nominated as Chair of the Board. I hope the previous4 years of sitting on the board learning about the business will put me in goodstead to assist the board and staff continue the business on its upwardstrajectory. It has been at best a challenging year with the advent of Covid-19and the staff are to be commended for continuing to turn up to assistmembers during a lockdown period, knowing their own health, and theirfamilies health could be at risk. We thank them for their dedication.

The season appears to have started out kindly, with the paddocks awash withsilage and hay just waiting for harvesting, and lovely consistent rain meaningirrigation is at a minimum for this time of year. Product prices have also beenupbeat – and long may that continue. In the business itself we are making some changes to the way our deliveryservice is being managed, to try to take pressure off the staff on the floor, andprovide our members with a more personalised and proactive service. So don’tbe surprised if you get the call that the Trucks are heading your way, and whatdo you need on its way past. In order to gauge what our members really value and are looking for from theCo-Op and to help us mould where we head the business so its aligned withthe members needs, we are undertaking two forms of survey. One a quickcomputer survey, and for some a phone survey as well. This is being done by aprofessional survey firm, who are working on our behalf. We all hate surveys,but we see it as the ability to give you the opportunity to assist us in makingthe right decisions for you. So please, if you get a call, take the time to makethat difference. Until the next newsletter… RegardsDonna Avery

While it has been a great year for a lot of our members with higher milk and beef prices, we still have seensignificantly higher input costs in commodities like grain and fertiliser. At long last we are starting to see grainprices turning the corner with the new harvest being well above last years poor results. Which is why we haveseen a massive reduction in bulk grain prices moving into new season.

We also expect fertiliser prices for products such as urea to ease slightly in the New Year. We can’tunfortunately offer you much optimism for rising dairy commodities returns but at least some of the key inputscombined with an improved season will make Christmas a little easier for many of our members.

While 2020 continues to throw curb balls our way, the business has recently broken some major sales records,with October 2020 being an all-time record sales month for the Co-op in both the Wynyard and Smithton storewhich continues to exceed our high expectations thanks to the support of all our members and the hard workof the entire team.

Most of our members have experienced decent rainfalls in recent weeks, which has seen the silage season lookquite strong. Based on the amount of grass I continue to see around the area I suspect that many farms will belooking for second cuts over the next few weeks. I will say that while we have been keeping up with silagesupplies if you are going to need silage wrap or net wrap in late December please get your orders into us ASAPto make sure you don't miss out.

We’ve also got two BBQ's planned in the lead up to Xmas; one in Smithton and one in Wynyard. We encouragemembers to join Directors and staff at these events. They are good events to mingle with fellow members andgive us valued feedback on how we are going as a Co-op. While we hope to run the events smoothly on thescheduled dates, COVID 19 restriction may create unexpected changes last minute, so if you are wanting toattend please keep an eye out for any announcements.

Finally, we have two new staff members who have started at the Wynyard Co-Op. The first being LeearnMcNamara , who has rejoined the Co-Op after leaving in 2018. The second new team member is Damien Kaywho grew up in Smithton but has just moved to Yolla.

On behalf of all our staff we wish all our members a Happy Christmas and New Year. It’s been our absolute privilege working with you all this year.

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OPERATIONAL UPDATE

LIFE MEMBERSHIPI would like to start by saying congratulations to our new LifeMember, Gerald French, who has been recognised for hissubstantial contributions to the success of our Co-op.

Gerald was a founding member of the Co-op forty four yearsago. Since then he has been an active contributor andsupporter of the Co-op over the entire period serving in avariety of roles, including as President from 1981 to 1982.

Gerald together with Ian Smith and Terry Franks, would meet atTerry’s home to compile a regular newsletter for Members. This was the beginning of the monthly YPS newsletter thesame tradition I am following today with writing the Yolla Co-Opnewsletter.

Gerald French accepting his lifemembership at the AGM

Website - yollacoop.com.au Wynyard Store - 6442 2470 Smithton Store - 6452 1565

John deere 6v gator

225$inc GST

Perfect for Christmas!Perfect for Christmas!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING It was good to catch up with members at our recent AGM and talk about the Co-Op continued successand exceptional results last year. Once again we had a strong membership turnout even with COVID 19restriction with two candidates seeking election as Directors. As a result, sitting Directors Donna Averyand Simon Elphinstone were elected to the board for a three year term.

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NOV &

DECMember Deals

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119$inc GST

inc GST

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Mongrel boots - Zip and laceNon-Safety

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Mongrel boots Slip On

Non-Safety

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Member Deals noV &

DEC

something for everyone!

Items may vary at your local storeSee in store for pricing,while stocks last!

94 96

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$ $ 34.50$

20.50$

Pro Plan Puppy and Dog Food Varieties

2.5kg

15kg12kg

New range in store!New range in store!2.5kg

12pk

Pro Plan Cat Dryfood 2.5kg

& 12pk SachetVarieties

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Scream Pet Gusset & Bolster Pet BedsVariety of colours and sizes available

while stocks last!

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10.75$inc GST

62$99$

inc GST

Member DealsNOV &

DEC

99$inc GST

90$inc GST

inc GST

119$inc GST

13$inc GST

18$inc GST

5m

6m

Ratchet Strap AssemblyAlso available in heavy duty!

126$inc GST 76$

inc GST8$inc GST

$37.50inc GST

$11.80inc GST

From

Fiskars Garden tool rangeStocks may vary at your local store

Kincrome12pce Screwdriver

Set

Kincrome44pce Impact Bit Set

Kincrome 8pce Reverse GearSpanner Set

Kincrome LEDInspection

Light

Kincrome 39pce 1/2" Socket Set

Kincrome Measuring Tape

Great Gift Ideas!

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BEAUREPAIRES

Great Co-op Member Tyre deals now on offer forpassenger, 4-wheel drive and agricultural vehicles at your local Beaurepaires Store.

MOTORCYCLE SCENE BURNIE

Members are receiving $400 Co-op rebates afterpurchasing selected motorbikes. Call in toMotorcycle Scene (Bass Highway Cooee) for adeal on Can-am motorbikes.

ATKINS LIVESTOCK SERVICES

Call Bernard Atkins at Atkins Livestock Servicesfor reduced Co-op member rates on livestocksales at: 0417 593 158

YOLLA PARTNERS DISCOUNTS

STEERING BRAKE AND CLUTCH

Members will getsubstantial savingsacross the entire rangeof steering/brake and

clutch parts and services, as well as batteries forall automotive vehicles. Book it back through theCo-op and earn additional loyalty reward savings.

TANKWORLD

Contact the Co-op forthe latest Tankworldspecial.

MIDLANDS TRACTORS

Contact your nearest Midlands Tractor store(Longford or Latrobe) for deals on new and usedfarm machinery.

Show your Yolla Membership Card and save

CONTACT US

Fertiliser OrdersPh: 6442 5273

Account Enquiriesadmin@yollaproducers.com.au                         Sales Enquiries sales@yollaproducers.com.au

83 Mount Hicks RdWynyardPh: 6442 2470

Wynyard

18 Emmett StreetSmithtonPh: 6452 1565

Smithton

WFI

Call Robyn at WFI Insurances today for all yourinsurance needs at: 0407563612

Let WFI know you are a Yolla memberto receive 2.5% of your premiums back!