FRASER COAST CENTRAL

Dear Members and Guests,

DUE TO PAUL PISASALE SPEAKING AT THE MARYBOROUGH CHAMBER LUNCHEON EARLY IN FEBRUARY, THE HERVEY BAY JANUARY BREAKFAST HAS BEEN CANCELLED

HERVEY BAY CHAMBER’S NEXT FUNCTION IS A LUNCHEON ON
19 FEBRUARY
DETAILS TO FOLLOW SHORTLY

Please join the Maryborough Chamber on:

Date: Tuesday, 9 February
Time: 11.30am for a 12noon start
Speaker: Paul Pisasale, Mayor of Ipswich
Where: Brolga Theatre, Lennox St, Maryborough
Cost: Members $50; Non Member $60

Hear the State’s most successful Mayor who has transformed Ipswich into one of Queensland’s top addressses by facilitating selective development.

RSVP must be accompanied by payment.

Cheque Payments: Secretary, Maryborough Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 282, Maryborough  QLD  4650
EFT Payments: BSB 014 655  A/C 3873 20497

Email Payment details and RSVP to Shona at secretary@maryboroughchamberqld.com.au.
Any queries, please call 0407 872 876

Received and published by Henry Sapiecha 18th Jan 2010\

Hi All,

Please note GREET Regional Partnership Meeting scheduled for Friday 20 November 2009, this meeting has been postponed.

Rather than a meeting, we would like to invite all members along for a time of celebration and reflection on the year that was for the GREET Regional Partnership.

May you please confirm if you can attend a Morning Tea on?

When:              Tuesday 8 December 2009

Where:             Parrots Restaurant

Maryborough Campus

Time:               10:00am to 11:30am

Your response is appreciated ASAP for catering purposes.

Cheers,

Daniel Sanderson

Community Education Training Officer

Wide Bay Institute of TAFE

LMB 279

Maryborough  QLD  4650

Ph No: (07) 4120 2568

Fax:    (07) 4120 2466

Email: daniel.sanderson@deta.qld.gov.au

Received and published by Henry Sapiecha 15th November 2009

Come and celebrate the 1st Birthday of FCYP

Enjoy the Night;
Catch the Free Bayswater Bus!

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Received and published

by Henry Sapiecha 29th October 2009

Upcoming Member Meetings

NOTE IN YOUR CALENDAR

Members who missed the last breakfast, what can I say, you missed it. Mike O’Hagen from Mini Movers was sensational and a great help to all organisations that were there, just ask any of them. Do not miss another opportunity to have some fun and learn some tricks.

10th November..…Brekkie @The BROLGA

The Masterchef Guide To The Sharemarket

Two local finance experts, Mick Toohey and Marvin Reck, will give a “no holds barred” analysis of the sharemarket. Plus we two special guests, Gordon Gekko and Bud Fox, who will give exclusive company recommendations. Forget the disclaimers these experts are putting on the cravat and are giving some real opinions.

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8th December.……Brekkie @ The BROLGA

Why Use A Shotgun when a Pareing Knife Will Do

John Crittall, Director of Industrial Relations for Master Builders, will provide an overview of the new dismissal laws effecting small and medium size businesses. John is an exceptional speaker however it is not for the faint hearted as John’s manner is attuned to negotiationg with Building Unions. Do not miss this early Xmas present.

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9th February - Lunch @ The BROLGA

Improving Your City – How You Can Make It Happen

Paul Pasasale, Mayor of Ipswich, is electric. He has agreed to speak to chamber members about putting Maryborough back on the map. He is not only a sensational speaker, he actually has turned Ipswich into Queensland’s leading city. How did he do that? Find out in February. (The wait is going to kill me)

Regards

Shona

www.maryboroughchamberqld.com.au

PO Box 282

MARYBOROUGH  QLD  4650

secretary@maryboroughchamberq

Received and posted by Henry Sapiecha 27th October 2009

Dear Members and Supporters,

Lunch with Aussie’s

John Symond

In conjunction with Aussie Hervey Bay, the Chamber is extremely proud to present Aussie’s John Symond for the Chamber’s November function.

John Symond is arguably one of Australia’s favourite Aussies, and he will be visiting Hervey Bay on 13 November 2009 for the opening of Aussie’s new office on Boat Harbour Drive, Pialba.

As part of his visit to the Bay, John will be joining us for lunch as the Chamber’s Keynote Speaker and will share stories of his amazing life journey with us.

John describes his life as a typically Australian one – a happy childhood in Brisbane and Sydney’s west, a near miss with financial failure after the 1987 crash and subsequent emergence as one of Australia’s most inspiring businessmen.

Date: Friday, 13 November 2009
Time: 12.00pm for 12.30pm start
Venue: Hervey Bay Boat Club, Buccaneer Drive, Urangan Marina
Cost: $50 for Members and $60 for Non Members
Member rates apply to members of the Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Burrum
and Tiaro Chambers of Commerce, Fraser Coast Young Professionals,
UDIA and Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism.

RSVP: On or before Tuesday 10 November 2009 (if not sold out prior)

CLICK HERE

to download the flyer and registration form.

There will be limited seats for this event, so EARLY BOOKINGS will be a must to secure your spot.

All attendees will have a chance to win a personally autographed copy of “Aussie John”, his latest book (so don’t forget your business cards). There will also be an opportunity to purchase tickets to win a bottle of 2002 Vintage Penfolds Grange, kindly donated by The Hervey Bay Boat Club.

We would like to extend a big thank you to our supporters who are:

AUSSIE HERVEY BAY
FRASER COAST CHRONICLE
SEVEN WIDE BAY
MIX FM 103.5
THE BOAT CLUB, HERVEY BAY

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS FUNCTION REPLACES OUR USUAL END OF MONTH BREAKFAST

Received and published by HenrySapiecha 23rd Oct 2009

Dear Members and Guests,

Chamber Breakfast – Wednesday 28 October, 2009
at 6.45am for a 7.00am start at the Boat Club, Buccaneer Drive Urangan

OCTOBER – HERVEY BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BREAKFAST

Speaker: Ted Sorensen, MP Member for Hervey Bay

Ted was born and bred in Hervey Bay and served for many years on the Hervey Bay City Council. Last time he stood for Mayor he polled an outstanding 63% first preference votes. He declined nomination for the amalgamated council, choosing instead to represent the City in State Parliament.

If local knowledge accounts for anything, Ted would be one of the best representatives we could possibly get. Hear from him a first hand account of what goes on in Parliament in Brisbane.

PRE-PAYMENT OF CHAMBER BREAKFASTS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM AND PAY BY CREDIT CARD OR EFT.
CASH AND CHEQUES STILL BEING ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR

For a low Cost of of $15 for Chamber members or $20 Non Members you really can’t afford to miss this great speaker.

Please RSVP before close of business Monday, 26 October 2009

Click Here to RSVP (if you wish to pay at the door)
Click Here to RSVP (f you wish to pay by EFT or Credit Card)

Sharon Philp
Chamber Secretariat
T: 0428 725 662

Received and published by Henry Sapiecha 15th Oct 2009

Dear Members and Supporters,

BUSINESS HERVEY BAY IS ON THIS FRIDAY
16Th October 2009

Get your networking glad rags pressed and ready: the next Business Hervey Bay evening function will be held on:

Date: Friday, 16 October

Where: Fraser Coast Outriggers on the Esplanade
(opposite the Bay Apartments)

Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Cost: Gold Coin Donation

Thank you to our sponsors who are:

Community Solutions

Business Hervey Bay networking functions are open to all business people in the city. The evenings once a month give business people a chance to catch up and chat in a relaxed atmosphere.

For more information on Business Hervey Bay or to register to receive a regular email update on the monthly functions log on to http://businessherveybay.com

We look forward to seeing you there.

Received and published by Henry Sapiecha 15th Oct 2009

Results of our AGM elections – 5thOct 2009

Chaired by Councillor Gerard O Connell

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*RETIREMENT OF OUR SECRETARY AND TREASURER

Rhonda Davidson & Bill Brown

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*RE-ELECTION OF  PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT

Bill Gosewisch & Mal Chard

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*PUBLICITY OFFICER RE-ELECTED

Henry Sapiecha

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*NEW SECRETARY AND TREASURER APPOINTED

Donna Gibson & Helen Day

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Networking after the meeting

Mal Chard speaks to our new secretary Donna Gibson

Helen Day our new treasurer shares snacks with fellow member

Our president Bill relaxes with members after his election-11th term

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Photos and posting by Henry Sapiecha 7th Oct 2009

BREAKFAST MEETING GREAT SUCCESS

@ AROUND 200 ATTENDEES @ AT THE BOAT CLUB HB. QLD

LOCAL HIGH PROFILE SPEAKERS ON FRASER COAST DEVELOPMENT PRESENT THEIR CASE FROM COUNCILS VIEWPOINT AND THE DEVELOPERS POSITION.

Further details can be obtained by request [on a need to know basis only] as to transcripted content of proceedings and contents of presentation.

Congratulations on a well organized and successful event .

We as the Burrum Chamber had an opportunity with Henry Sapiecha at the meeting to present the case of the Howard Torbanlea area as the epicentre of growth in providing major services to the entire Fraser Coast because of our strategic location here and our Highway-Electric rail-Power-Water.

The fact is also that here are vast tracts of government owned land where extensive industrial estates could be built, large land parcels for affordable housing for the workforce could be made available and a more suitable airport for conveyancing of goods, materials and people on a larger scale to that currently existing in the Fraser Coast.

This new centre of growth will be within half an hour to all points of the compass from Maryborough, Hervey Bay,Childers and beyond.

The new amalgamated council is now the Fraser Coast which in the long term should be serviced by a more strategically located base central to all villages and towns that they have been entrusted to serve.

Mr King of FCRC has replied that they are in the process of discussing with state government the possibilities and feasabilities of such endeavours in the Burrum area with the intention of utilizing effectively the existing services that Torbanlea and Howard possess.

We at the Burrum Chamber shall keep you posted as we get updates.

The execs of the Burrum Chamber fell justifiably satisfied that our endeavours in promoting this event in conjunction with the other chambers contributed significantly to the success of this breakfast meeting attendance.

The quality of content by the speakers was exceptional and we all thank them for that.

The Burrum Chamber has distributed many hundreds of flyers on the event earlier via an email data base that has been collated over time as well as posting a version of the event in our web site.

To all involved CONGATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE

Published by Henry Sapiecha [Publicity Officer]

1st Oct 2009

Soenaid Mulholland -       Secretary0407872876

www.maryboroughchamberqld.com.au PO Box 282 MARYBOROUGH  QLD  4650

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Bio of Mike O’Hagan

For the first 10 years of Mikes work life he worked for 35 different employers. In his words “I’m a product of the many really bad, and the few good, employers I worked for”.

This background helped to influence Mike to “do it differently” in business.

His business career started with buying and selling goods as a second-hand dealer. 8 years later the entrepreneur in Mike surfaced when he launched a short distance furniture removal business. This evolved into MiniMovers. MiniMovers is today an innovative market leader, growing from an initial investment of $200 and a Ute, to an annual turnover exceeding $30 million with over 450 employees. Today, Mike Chairs the Board of Directors with an experienced CEO running the Business.
www.minimokes.com www.youbeautute.com

Mike has recently been on various Government committees including a Small Business Advisory Panel to the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia. He is currently a Commissioner on the Australian Fair Pay Commission, charged with the responsibility of setting the minimum pay for workers in Australia. He is also on the Board of Directors, of the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) and the National Board of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

To keep “on the edge” he is also attending the EO/MIT Entrepreneurs Masters Program in Boston USA. He is a sought after key note speaker who shares a variety of business and thought provoking views over a range of topics. He can answer the questions while keeping you interested, inspired and empowered.

“My education at the very best school (of hard knocks) guarantees I’ll challenge many commonly held beliefs”.

Mike is a true entrepreneur and a business innovator, and you’ll find that his down-to-earth style is both compelling and contagious.

SEE YOU THERE!

Posted by Henry Sapiecha 28th Sept