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New CEO appointedPresident Hugh Harding has announced that Peter Cooper will take the helm of the RAS in Mayfollowing the retirement of long serving CEO Martin Molony

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With a background in the corporate government and not for profit sectors Mr Cooper joined theRAS in 2011 as Commercial Manager responsible for all venue and event business before takingon the role of Chief Operating Officer overseeing strategic planning asset management and thedevelopment of a concept plan to secure the future of Claremont Showground In announcing the appointment RAS President Hugh Harding said that Mr Cooper was anexperienced senior executive who understood the RAS vision and the business and industryenvironment in which it operated

ldquoAs CEO Peter will be leading the RAS through an exciting period of growth as we finalise aconcept plan that will deliver a long term strategy and assist us fulfil our objectives aroundagricultural industry support education and community engagementrdquo

Mr Cooper who is married with two young children has an MBA from the University of WesternAustralia (2009) and has recently completed an MBEAM (Asset Engineering) also from UWA Hehas previously held senior positions with the Perth Market Authority Westfield Pty Ltd andSheraton Hotels and Resorts

Hugh Harding acknowledged the contribution of retiring CEO Martin Molony saying that he hadguided the RAS into a stable and strong era continuously redefining the IGA Perth Royal Showand adding value to commercial activities which underpinned our operations

Win a Premium ProduceEaster indulgence packMembers have the chance to win a beautiful 30 piece Nakamura assorted selections giftbox created for the RAS and a bottle of 2011 Silkwood pinot noir A perfectly decadentcombination Delicate and divine Nakamura chocolates were a stand out at the 2013 PerthRoyal Dairy Show while Silkwood came up trumps at the Perth Royal Wine Show Bothcompetitions are part of the RAS Premium Produce Awards

To enter Members must be 18 years of age and be happy to collect the prize from Claremont

Showground Please email membershipraswaorgau with your name and membership numberby Monday 14 April Good luck

Nakamura Chocolates are available from the Boatshed Market Nosh Gourmet Food amp Gifts TheBeaufort Street Merchant The Herdsman Urban Locavore Fresh Provisions Deli Divine EagleBay Olives and Gangemirsquos Fine Wines amp Food

Silkwood Wines are available from Liquor Barons Wellington St Wembley Hotel The WineMerchant Fremantle online and at their cellar door

Cultivating opportunitiesNicholas Hardie 17 is this yearrsquos recipient of the prestigious $12000 Agricultural YouthScholarship awarded by the Bendat Family Foundation and the RAS Having achieved thehighest ATAR of any student to date at Harvey Agricultural College the 2013 school DUX isstudying for a degree in Agricultural Business Management at the Muresk Institute in Northam Astrongly motivated individual Nick intends to work in an advisory capacity or for a bank withinthe agricultural business sector once he completes his studies

ldquoTo be presented with a scholarship which is so prestigious and to be able to put that on myresume is very exciting rewarding and will stand me in good stead for future employeesrdquo saidNicholas

Whats on at Claremont ShowgroundSunday 13 April - Long Table LunchThe RAS is proud to partner Breast Cancer Care WAs signature fundraising event which with aline-up of top chefs dazzling entertainment and inspiring prizes will have guests digging deep tobeat the $300000 fundraising total raised in 2013

Showground Please email membershipraswaorgau with your name and membership numberby Monday 14 April Good luck

Nakamura Chocolates are available from the Boatshed Market Nosh Gourmet Food amp Gifts TheBeaufort Street Merchant The Herdsman Urban Locavore Fresh Provisions Deli Divine EagleBay Olives and Gangemirsquos Fine Wines amp Food

Silkwood Wines are available from Liquor Barons Wellington St Wembley Hotel The WineMerchant Fremantle online and at their cellar door

Cultivating opportunitiesNicholas Hardie 17 is this yearrsquos recipient of the prestigious $12000 Agricultural YouthScholarship awarded by the Bendat Family Foundation and the RAS Having achieved thehighest ATAR of any student to date at Harvey Agricultural College the 2013 school DUX isstudying for a degree in Agricultural Business Management at the Muresk Institute in Northam Astrongly motivated individual Nick intends to work in an advisory capacity or for a bank withinthe agricultural business sector once he completes his studies

ldquoTo be presented with a scholarship which is so prestigious and to be able to put that on myresume is very exciting rewarding and will stand me in good stead for future employeesrdquo saidNicholas

Whats on at Claremont ShowgroundSunday 13 April - Long Table LunchThe RAS is proud to partner Breast Cancer Care WAs signature fundraising event which with aline-up of top chefs dazzling entertainment and inspiring prizes will have guests digging deep tobeat the $300000 fundraising total raised in 2013

Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 April - 3 in 1 Market ShowgroundAs always a great display of handmade crafts antiques and collectables There will be a greatopportunity to win $2000 cash as a door prize for patrons attending

Hear them roarRAS members score free general admittance to the Claremont Football Club home games held atthe Showground - remember to show your current RAS Photo ID pass

Check out wwwclaremontshowgroundcomau for more information on any of these events

CONTACT US AT THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF WAClaremont Showground 1 Graylands Road Claremont WA 6010 | PO Box 135 Claremont WA 6910

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