Coming Events in MEA - Australia-wide
New South Wales
Professional Development: Behind the Scenes of an International Congress
Tuesday 12 August 2008
The XXII International Congress of The Transplantation Society being held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on 10-14 August , will attract over 4,500 participants. This is the largest congress coming to Sydney in 2008 and is being managed by The Meeting Planners. Hear how a congress of this scale is managed by The Meeting Planners from the CEO Karine Bulger. Annabel Davis, Director of Sales International of the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre will talk about the key venue challenges faced during such a large congress. And Virginia Loyola, Bid Director at the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) will discuss how the World Congress of the Transplantation Society was won for Sydney. Presentations begin at Harbours Edge Events Centre from 7.45am on Tuesday 12 August followed by a site inspection at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre for guests to go behind the scenes of this international congress. Click here to register now.
Articulated Professional Development: Building Business Relationships
Tuesday 26 August 2008
MEA NSW is excited to announce we will hold our first Articulated PD topic – Learn how to Establish and Conduct Business Relationships - at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre with speaker Jacqui Muir AFMEA, The Conference Manager. MEA is a Nationally Recognised Training organisation (RTO) and this session equates to a unit of competency included in a qualification that is accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework. To gain the formal Certificate of Completion for this unit of competency an assessment must be successfully completed which incurs an additional fee. The formal Certificate of Completion can be used towards a Diploma of Event Management or Certificate IV in Tourism (Sales & Marketing). Thanks to our PD sponsor Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre for their ongoing support.
Queensland
ClubMEA at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC)
Wednesday 20 August 2008
The next ClubMEA lunch will be held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday 20 August from 12 noon to 2.00pm. With the construction of the Northern Extension to the GCCEC now well advanced, MEA members and guests will enjoy the opportunity to learn more about the centre almost doubling its exhibition space, as well as its great news at having been recently inducted into the MEA Hall of Fame.
MEA Queensland wishes to offer sincere thanks to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre for its kind support as venue for this ClubMEA event.
Professional Development: Team DNA® presented by Sabre Corporate Development
Tuesday 26 August 2008
The next MEA QLD Professional Development Seminar will be a half day morning event, 8.30am-12 noon, to be held on the Gold Coast on Tuesday 26 August at a venue to be confirmed.
The session, to be called Team DNA®, is aimed at middle to senior management participants. It will be facilitated by Sabre Corporate Development, one of Australia’s leading team-building organisations which specialises in unique and effective approaches to corporate team and management development.
The Team DNA® programme combines powerful Team Role theory and personal profiles with pragmatic “hands-on” experiential re-enforcement, to develop increased knowledge of self and others. Teams and individuals succeed or fail one relationship at a time, and just like biological DNA, Team DNA® can be used to quantify and manage individual and collective strengths and weaknesses. It is informative fun with lasting value.
Attendees will be required to complete an on-line questionnaire prior to attending the professional development session, in order to maximise the benefits of their participation.
With spaces limited for this session, members are encouraged to note this date in their diary to ensure they are able to participate in what promises to be an insightful and valuable development opportunity.
MEA Queensland wishes to offer sincere thanks to Sabre Corporate Development for their kind support and facilitation of this event.
Future ClubMEA Events - Expressions of Interest from venues
MEA Qld has recently received a lot of interest from venues keen to host a future ClubMEA event. In order to accommodate these requests, a calendar is currently being prepared. If you would like to host a future ClubMEA event, stay tuned for an expression of interest email which will be coming your way shortly. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to promote your venue to the industry!
South Australia
ClubMEA: AAMI Stadium Tour
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Come along to enjoy some fine food and wine whilst overlooking the hallowed turf and take this opportunity to be updated on the redevelopments planned for the home of AFL in SA.
Encore Group’s team of professionals are based at the Iconic AAMI Stadium. AAMI stadium holds over 50,000 patrons and did you know that Encore Group serves 3,500 meals to corporate hospitality guests on any given game day? So wear your favourite team’s colours loud and proud whilst you experience a behind the scenes tour of this spectacular venue.
There will be a prize for best dressed - so don’t forget your scarf or team jumper and see the Stadium without the hustle and bustle of the game day crowd.
For further information please contact Branch Development Officer SA, Kate Duldig at kduldig@mea.org.au.
Victoria
ClubMEA: Behind the Scenes @ Crown Melbourne
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Join MEA Victoria on an intimate tour behind the scenes at Crown Melbourne.
MEA members will be guided through the maze of kitchens at Australia’s largest banqueting operation, whilst enjoying a sample of their fabulous food and wine. Experience Crown’s world-class chefs at work and marvel at the craftsmanship and precision behind every dish created.
Spaces are limited to 50 guests so book early!
For more information please contact Alison Johnson, Manager – MEA Victoria on 03 9329 5716 or vic@mea.org.au.
ClubMEA: Annual Auction @ Sofitel Melbourne
Wednesday 10 September 2008
Not only is it a great night of networking, the ClubMEA Annual Auction is about supporting the future of your industry.
The 2008 MEA Victoria Auction night is being held on 10 September at Sofitel Melbourne. One of the primary goals of the MEA Victoria Auction Night is to raise funds for the 2008 MEA Victoria Ruth Ellis Student Scholarship. Proceeds from this event enable a final year student to meet experienced professionals and learn about their chosen industry by attending the 2009 MEA National Conference being held in Adelaide.
So why not join us at Sofitel Melbourne for a night of fun at the MEA Victoria Annual Auction and networking night!
For more information on the annual auction or to donate an auction item please, contact Alison Johnson, Manager – MEA Victoria on 03 9329 5716 or vic@mea.org.au.
The ClubMEA Annual Auction is proudly supported by
Western Australia
Professional Development: Business Development - How to plan, implement and sell business event products & services
Thursday 7 August 2008
MEA WA is pleased to announce our next articulated professional development seminar, hosted at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre on Thursday 7 August, 9.30am – 4.30pm. With two special industry speakers specialising in Business Development Management, Kylie Adams of RAC Travel Services and Cathy Fogliani of Corporate Theatre Productions will provide a valuable overview of the processes relating to the sale of business event products and services. A foundation level PD, this full day intensive seminar is suitable to personnel who are already working within business events with at least a basic understanding of the areas of planning and implementation of sales activities. Registered attendees also have the opportunity of completing a post course assessment, which if successful contributes credit toward a National Qualification.
For further information, contact wa@mea.org.au or Click Here to register online now.
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