MINTRAC staff wish all of our readers a very Happy Christmas

As 2015 draws to a close at breakneck speed, I wish to join with all the MINTRAC staff in thanking all of our readers for their support and encouragement throughout a difficult year. Despite a turbulent political climate, you have registered your support in record network and conference attendances, and in your willingness to respond to and comment on industry training issues in detail, and often at short notice.

We have achieved so much this year! The Training Package has been reviewed and submitted for accreditation, with three new qualifications and a major revision of the meat safety qualifications.The support materials have been updated and are just about ready for release.

We have developed programs to address RFP requirements, ammonia refrigeration and grass seeds. We have run a successful executive leadership program and launched a new way of undertaking the Diploma of Meat Processing – judging by the quality of our graduates and current candidates, the future of the industry is in good hands!

The MINTRAC Board has commenced a Strategic Planning process which will be finished early in the New Year.

Daily we have addressed, resolved or referred the myriad of questions and inquiries that cross our desks – and personally, this is one of the areas of MINTRAC work that I enjoy the most.

We have lost some valued staff at MINTRAC, but have also engaged new staff who are already making their mark with new ideas and directions.

So as Christmas 2015 is upon us, thank you everyone for all the ways you have engaged with and supported MINTRAC this year. 2016 promises to be exciting, bringing new challenges, new programs and maybe even new directions.

We wish you peace, some relaxation in the holiday period, and a happy and successful New Year.

Jenny, Clive, Kate, Mark, Irene, Margaret, Rachel and Fiona

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