From the CEO
(Pictured: Linda Gaunt, MEA Chief Executive Officer)
News from the Board of Directors
Matt Crouch, Executive Lawyer of solicitors Bartier Perry will be attending Board Meetings as an invited guest at the discretion of the Board. While he is not a director and will not be involved in voting or decision making, Matt's legal and industry knowledge will be a valuable resource for the Board.
MEA’s Executive Certificate in Meetings Management to be held in Queensland for the first time
This highly regarded intensive training program will be held for the first time in Queensland in June 2008. Conrad Jupiters on the Gold Coast will be the venue for the program, which is designed for those will less than three years experience in the meetings industry.
The 3.5 day course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive knowledge of the scope of the meetings and events industry, a methodology for organising meetings and events, and interactive opportunities for participants to develop and broaden their current skill base. The program is conducted by industry professionals and practitioners to ensure relevance and currency.
Any enquiries regarding this course should be directed to Jennifer Milward at qld@mea.org.au in the first instance.
MEA welcomes New National Supporters
At the recent AIME Exhibition in Melbourne it was announced that MEA has secured two new National Supporters. mice.net magazine and Staging Connections have joined Qantas and AIME in the prestigious role of MEA National Supporter.
MEA have many sponsors around Australia in various capacities and we thank each of them for their commitment to the industry. The accolade of National Supporter is not bestowed lightly and we offer our sincere thanks to Helen Batt-Rawden from mice.net magazine and to Karen Bolinger from Staging Connections who have both on behalf of their companies worked diligently with MEA to become National Supporters of their industry association.
For more information on the criteria required to become a National Supporter of MEA please contact our national office on 02 9929 5400.
MEA National Supporters:
Who's Who a winner!
MEA’s 2008 Directory, “Who’s Who in Meetings & Events” is the biggest and brightest yet! As well as being sent to MEA members, over 3500 have been distributed to meeting planners Australia wide including over 450 to hosted buyers at AIME in Melbourne.
The so called ‘industry bible’ is a comprehensive directory with key contacts, descriptions of services and features an easy to follow index of categories and locations. The online version is up and running too with a great search engine at www.meetingsevents.com.au/whoswho.
In addition the 08 edition carries a great feature on the meetings & events industry award winners and lists Accredited and Recognised MEA members – those with demonstrated achievements and dedication to the meetings and events industry – both are a great place to start when looking for meeting managers or suppliers.
The Who’s Who is free for meeting planners. Contact MEA on (02) 9929 5400 or mea@mea.org.au for your copy.
Apology to Impact Entertrainers
A gremlin caused an incorrect listing of Impact Entertrainers in the 08 Who’s Who. No, they haven’t moved into AV! Directors Darren Isenberg and Andrew Klein, long time MEA supporters, can be found on p. 205 of this year’s edition. They specialise in MC’ing, Team Building and Presentation Skills Training and can be contacted on (02) 9300 9450 or Darren@lunch.com.au or find out more on their website at www.ourwebsite.net.au.