The Power of Positive Energy in Business, Relationships, Sport & Life
A Message from the President
On behalf of the Federal Executive and the Federal Councillors of the Club Managers’ Association Australia, I am delighted to invite all eligible delegates to participate in the industry’s premier executive leadership event. I take this opportunity to thank our trade supplier sponsors, the Board of Management Studies and CMDA staff for their ongoing commitment to the professional development of CMAA members.
Bill Clegg ACCM
CMAA Federal President
Activity Points
Delegates receive 20 Industry Activity Points for attending the Conference towards achievement or maintenance of the Active Certified Club Manager (ACCM) Award. 10 points will be awarded to delegates who attend and sign the register at the CMAA General Meeting. A further 10 points will be awarded to delegates who travel more than 100km from the radius of their club to attend the conference.
Venues
All Conference workshops and the State of Origin game telecast will be held in the Pavilion Convention Centre, Ground Floor, Conrad Jupiters. Smart casual attire is recommended for the Conference.
Conference Overview
Wednesday, July 2
8:30am-9:30am: CMAA Members General Meeting –
CMAA Members Only
Pavilion Convention Centre, Ground Floor, Conrad Jupiters.
9:40am-10:30am: 30+ minutes with Paralympics Gold
Medallist David Hall, OAM
10:30am-11am: Morning Tea
11am-12pm: Conference Keynote Presentation
The Power of Positive Energy in Business
presented by Anthony Ackroyd
12pm-1pm: Lunch
SESSION 1 WORKSHOPS
1pm-2:30pm - Select one only
Workshop A:
Managing in Turbulent Times - presented by Roma Gaster
Workshop B:
Strategies for Building a Healthy Relationship
with Your Board -
presented by Paul Lyons
2:30pm-3pm: Afternoon Tea
SESSION 2 WORKSHOPS
3pm-4pm - Select one only
Workshop C:
The Change Game -
presented by Roma Gaster
Workshop D:
Clarifying the Role of the Board and of Management -
presented by Paul Lyons
Thursday, July 3
SESSION 3 WORKSHOPS
8:30am-10am - Select one only
Workshop E:
Online Marketing Made EASY -
presented by Stuart Ayling
Workshop F:
Engage With Your Team – Turning GRUMPY Into GREAT! -
presented by Big Dave Staughton
Workshop G:
Strategic Business Planning and Implementation -
presented by Merv Neal
10am-10.30am: Morning Tea
SESSION 4 WORKSHOPS
10:30am-12pm - Select one only
Workshop H:
HR Manager The Case for the Internal Consultant -
presented by Jennifer Chiplin
Workshop I:
Rules of the Change Game -
presented by Wayne Forrest CCM
Workshop J:
How to find GREAT staff in a TOUGH Market -
presented by Big Dave Staughton
12pm-1pm: Lunch
SESSION 5 WORKSHOPS
1pm-2:30pm - Select one only
Workshop K:
Strategic Management and the HR Manager Role -
presented by Jennifer Chiplin
Workshop L:
Captaining the Change Game -
presented by Wayne Forrest CCM
Workshop M:
Marketing Made Simple - Using a One-Page
Marketing Mind Map -
presented by Stuart Ayling
2:30pm-3pm: Afternoon Tea
SESSION 6 WORKSHOP
3pm-4pm
Workshop N:
Little Things Make a Big Difference -
presented by Ian Harvey
Friday, July 4
SESSION 7 WORKSHOPS
8:30am-11am
Session O:
Get Off Your Arse! A Lesson in Inspiration -
presented by Ron McLean
8:30am-11am:
CEO/CMAA Sponsor Forum -
presented by Ian Harvey
ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES
Wednesday 2 July (7:30pm – 10:30pm)
‘Footy Fever’ – Live telecast of State of Origin Game
Pavilion Convention Centre, Ground Floor, Conrad Jupiters. Select beverages will be available for purchase and complimentary ‘Footy’ finger food provided. Please indicate your interest in attending on the Conference Registration Form. Entry to the function is restricted to registered conference delegates only. Conference ID Badge required for entry on the night: No Badge - No Entry!
Thursday 3 July (6pm-9:30pm)
Australian Outback Spectacular - $100 pp (includes GST)
Discover the Outback Spirit with Australian Outback Spectacular, an evening dinner show presented by R.M.Williams, filled with outback music, drama and action! The permanent attraction on the Gold Coast is set in a giant 1000 seat arena with a cast of larger than life characters and amazing animals.
Includes return coach travel from Conrad Jupiters Hotel, 3 course dinner and a stockman’s hat.
To register indicate your interest on the registration form. Tickets limited to 150.
Post Conference Suggestions
Delegates may like to partake in a variety of self directed activities on the Coast such as local club tours, playing iin the Mid-Year CMAA Conference Gold Coast Zone Charity Golf Day, attending the CMAA Gold Coast/Brisbane Charity Race Day and/ or attending the International Rugby Union match between the Wallabies and France at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night.
Friday 4 July (tee-off 12pm)
Mid-Year CMAA Conference Gold Coast Zone Charity Golf Day - $110
Proceeds to the Queensland Teenage Adventure Camps. Robina Woods Golf Course - includes lunch, green fees and golf cart. Book online, or inquiries to steve.condren@bigpond.com M: 0418 766 689 or cheques to CMA Gold Coast Zone PO Box 1266 Beenleigh Queenland 4207.
Saturday 5 July (11:30am – 6pm)
CMAA Gold Coast / Brisbane Zones Race Day at Gold Coast Turf Club
$110 pp or table of 10 $1000
All proceeds to charity – it’s a great day out. Book online, or inquiries to steve.condren@bigpond.com M: 0418 766 689 or cheques toCMA Gold Coast Zone PO Box 1266 Beenleigh Queenland 4207. The money raised will go to the Police Citizens Youth Club andBravehearts. Sponsors are Foster’s Australia (Beverage & Races) with Ainsworth Game Technology (Raffle).