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Why don‘t you bring a potential new member with you to our upcoming Branch Report at the new National Convention Centre on 23 October 2007?
As part of this year’s branch report, we will be conducting an industry famil of the new NCC and hosting an information night for new members. It’s a great excuse to catch up with all of your MEA friends.
Included in our newsletter are details of two great speakers that have been lined up by your professional development committee. Each speaker has been selected for their ability to impart knowledge and help you to grow your skills and your business.
Since our last newsletter MEA ACT has accepted a seat on the Business Council’s Tourism Sports and Arts Taskforce and submissions have opened for the 2007 annual Meeting’s and Event’s Industry Awards.
Entries are also about to open for the MEA/Ungerboeck Systems International Young Professional Scholarship. The prize on offer is full conference registration to the National Conference in Alice Springs next May.
Once again, thank you to our sponsors for helping us deliver quality events to our membership time and time again.
regards
Dana Busic
MEA ACT Chair
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Event Marketing in the e-Business World |
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By Doreen Culliver
You just have to be sorry if you missed the opportunity to attend the recent ACT Branch E-Marketing PD held at the CSIRO on Wednesday 13 June 2007. Twenty-two delegates braved the cold morning to attend and were afforded some very valuable tips on how to develop an effective e-marketing campaign. All delegates were very appreciative of the information received from the three guest presenters –
Nathan Jones – Zebra Interactive Solutions
Paul Martin – Amlink Technologies
Nikki Little – Novotel Brighton Beach
Zebra also offered a free website appraisal to those that had come along. Thank you also to the CSIRO who hosted the morning session in the Optus Lecture Theatre. The breakfast was just great, warming us all up on arrival.
Picture: (L-R) Sally Holdsworth, Paul McKay, Cindy Young & Michael Fish
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Industry Movers and Shakers |
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By Cathryn Hendrickson
Rydges Eaglehawk – Rachael Lihou is the new Revenue & Sales Manager for Rydges Eaglehawk…
Conference Logistics – Elizabeth Medley (previously Elizabeth Campbell) has been promoted to General Manager of Conference Logistics. Well Done Elizabeth!…
Marque Hotel – Emilio Fortini will be the new general manger for The Marque Canberra…
Staging Connections – MEA Committee member, Andrew Shaw is now General Manager, Staging Connections Canberra. The Staging Connections office is moving to Kembla Street in Fyshwick.
Crowne Plaza Canberra and National Convention Centre – Matt Young is the new General Manager of the National Convention Centre and Crowne Plaza Canberra. Paul Shaw is the new Director of Sales and Marketing for Crowne Plaza and National Convention Centre. Cindy Young, the biggest mover and shaker of them all has commenced her new role as Manger of the National Convention Centre.
Quorum Magazine – The magazine closed its doors citing not fitting into the product mix of their parent company as the reason for closure…
Murrays Travel – Nektaria Stavropolous ex ACTION has taken up the brand new position of Business Development Manager at Murrays.
Conference Logistics – Conference Logistics have moved to new premises in Fyshwick on 8 June, phone fax and email addresses will stay the same…
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New Branch Development Officer ACT/TAS/WA |
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It is also great to welcome Lisa Philps as Branch Development Officer ACT/TAS/WA. If have any enquires regarding membership or events – you can contact Lisa via act@mea.org.au. |
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Club G – Comes to Canberra |
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Club G was developed by Venue Marketing Service (in Sydney) to ensure consistent conference service delivery to government organisations. Recently launched in Canberra, Club G offers a number of benefits to the government meeting planner. Check them out by visiting www.clubg.org.au.
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Diary Dates |
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Be sure to mark these important dates in your calendar:
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Colin Chodos
Managing Director
Corporate Behavioural Specialists |
Friday, 5 October 2007
A special event for executive level members with
Colin Chodos, Managing Director, Corporate Behavioural Specialists.
Strategies for developing high performance work cultures. |
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Jeremy Garling
Managing Director
Great Southern E-vents
| Tuesday, 23 October 2007
A Guide to Going Green in Events, ACT branch report and Industry famil of the new NCC
By popular demand, we bring you everything you need to know about going green in events. As presented at RSVP Sydney recently.
Format of the event:
- Jeremy Garling, Managing Director, Great Southern Events
- Afternoon tea/Branch report/new members information session
- Industry famil of the new Convention Centre
To book, click here. |
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Tuesday, 1st April 2008
The 2007 ACT Meetings & Events Industry Awards
Hosted this year by Hotel Realm, this not to be missed annual awards showcase celebrates and recognises the achievements of local industry professionals. See below to start planning your entry now! |
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2007 Meetings & Events Industry Awards |
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That‘s right. Nominations are now open. It‘s time to starting planning for your entry into the Meetings & Events Industry Awards! Make this year YOUR year - do not miss out on this unique opportunity to benchmark against other industry professionals, and to gain the recognition you deserve.
It‘s easy, convenient, rewarding – and it‘s all on-line! For more information please go to www.meetingsevents.com.au/awards/ or call Lucy Pantling in the MEA National Office on (02) 9929 5400
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60 seconds with new MEA Committee Member
Mark Huck, Director of Sales – The Brassey of Canberra
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 | 1. How long have you lived and worked in Canberra, and what prompted the decision to move to the Nation’s Capital?
I have been here about 19 months and firstly as the Director of Sales and Marketing for Novotel Canberra before moving to The Brassey of Canberra.
2. Please tell us a little about The Brassey of Canberra and why you are enjoying the role.
It is a wonderful, unique hotel that is heritage listed situated on two and a half acres. We turn 80 this year.
3. You’ve been in the industry for some time – do you think it’s changed much over the years and if so, in what ways?
The change has been enormous. When I first started in the tourism industry you wrote airline tickets by hand and looked up airline schedules in a directory call the ABC. Hotel chains have ventured into Australia in a huge way and still growing. Internet has changed the industry and is still changing and developing.
4. We understand that you are involved in several networking groups and organisations in Canberra. What are some of these organisations and how do you manage to find the time to keep actively involved with so many things?
I am involved in the MEA, Australian American Association, SKAL, Schmooze, Australian British Society, and a member of many other Associations and Nation Icons.
5. What motivated you to join the MEA ACT committee, and what do you see yourself focusing on over the next 12 months?
Being new to MEA I will listen and learn how we involve ourselves in the business events community. I hope we can help to make Canberra the most professional conference city in Australia.
6. What do you like doing when you have a bit of ‘down time’?
Tennis and golf. Before I came to Canberra I used to Event (horse riding cross country, show jumping and dressage) over 1 or 3 days. However that has taken a back step, and I like to travel.
7. Please share with our members and readers a few of your local favourites (a) best coffee in town; (b) favourite restaurant; (c) favourite watering hole; and (d) your chill-out place
I like to try different places. As most people in Canberra I head for Manuka or Kingston. Also Dickson for Yum Cha or out into the county areas to the local cafes and restaurants.
8. Last question – you are hosting the ultimate dinner party for five (5) people, including yourself. Who would your guests be (you can choose anyone), and what would you cook?
I would do the traditional Roast. I would invite Madeleine Albright, Tiger Woods, Margaret Court, Nelson Mandela and my nephew Robert Huck.
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Did you know? |
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- Young Professional Scholarship opens soon. Check MEA website for details: http://www.meetingsevents.com.au/training/scholarships.shtml.
- The planning of future YMEA events are in the pipeline. If you or one of your staff are under 27 and want to be a part of YMEA – simply send your details to act@mea.org.au.
- MEA 2008 Conference will be held in Alice Springs, 9 – 12 May.
- The 2009 destination for the annual MEA conference has been announced as Adelaide.
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Farewell to fellow committee member Cathryn Hendrickson from the Canberra Convention Bureau |
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Cathryn Hendrickson and Helen Nealer at AIME |
Cathryn has been on the MEA ACT committee for over 2 years and although we are very happy to see her start her round the world adventure, we are very sad to see her go. We wish Cathryn all the very best and thanks for being an inspirational member of the MEA ACT team. |
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