John Henchys family at the FM&IA annual general meeting and sundowner: his daughter Emma (left) and her husband Josh Gilmour, Bellevue, FM&IA president Brad Forrester, Claire Henchy, son-in-law Chris Tate, grandchildren Eli, 1.5 years and Jasmine Tate, 4.5 years and daughter Anne Tate, Joondalup.
The Farm Machinery and Industry Association (FM&IA) last week held its annual general meeting and sundowner at Mandoon Estate, Caversham.
In addition to the administrative formalities, the day also served as a tribute to honour the enormous contribution to the organisation of its long-time executive officer John Henchy, who died in September after a short illness.
Mr Henchy's wife Claire and members of his family attended and the FM&IA executive announced an annual award, the John Henchy Student of Excellence Award, would be instigated in his memory to be won by an eligible Muresk Institute, Northam, student each year.
