Jonty, is the livestock and production assistant at Wingham Beef Exports, the Manning Valley’s largest employer, and she will address The Manning Net on July 26.

Jonty’s passion has evolved from a young age and bolstered by her many awards, both individually and as part of teams, over years of showing and involvement with Beef Week.

Not limited to local events, Jonty has won the title of Junior Judge and the coveted FCAS (Federal Council of Agricultural Societies) National Beef Cattle Young Judges Championships at the Sydney Royal Easter show.

Jonty continues to gain experience in the red meat industry in her full time position at Wingham Beef Exports (the abattoir), and remotely studying through the University of New England (UNE) undertaking a double degree of Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business. She aspires to own her own property to be able to work with her own beef cattle - which seems more than achievable by this dynamic young local.

The Manning Netters next meet at 6.30pm, on July 26 at Wingham Services Club.  RSVP by 10 am Monday July 23 at the latest.

The cost for the evening is $25, which includes a two-course meal with complimentary tea and coffee after the meal. Please advise of any special dietary requirements.

The ladies on the door would greatly appreciate if you could bring along the correct money, this saves us the task of chasing up a lot of change.

To RSVP in person this month, please contact Susan Ryan 6553 5150; Alison McIntosh 6553 4780; or Marilyn Thomas 6551 3416.

If you leave your RSVP on the answering machine or Telstra101, please include your phone number so we can respond and confirm we received your booking.

You can also RSVP via the web site www.manningnet.org