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
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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
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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 [email protected] Sales Enquiries [email protected]
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!