Presidents Blog November 2008
Another year in the life of the Chamber executive is coming to a happy conclusion. As we prepare for the AGM on November 25th, it is appropriate that I reflect on our achievements and highlights this year.
Since November 2007, we have:
- rebranded
- taken premises
- launched a new e-commerce website, complete with ticketing system
- launched Round Table, our new quarterly magazine
- attracted new sponsorship
- created a new membership offer
- developed an excellent relationship with the Shire
- recruited an excellent executive officer, Lisa Harrap
- grown our membership
- launched a Shop Local program
- supported events within the Shire, like
- Targa West,
- Tour de Perth Cycle Race
- Bickley Valley Carmel Festival
- Walk the Zig Zag
- Haynes St Carnivale
- Carols by Candlelight
On Friday, 14th of November, the Chamber held its 2nd Annual Business Excellence Awards, at the Lesmurdie Club.
One hundred members and guests and dignatories attended the gala evening, expertly MCeed by Pip O'Connell from Postcards. Local businesses won awards in nine categories, and for the first time, we inducted six Life Members into the Chamber:
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Gerry Garbellini
- Kim Johnston
- Brett Johnston
- Ken Miliauskas
- Jan Fletcher
We also raised over $2500 for Timor Leste Schoolies Project, from proceeds of our Silent Auction. Many thanks to those who donated items for the auction.
It was an excellent night, and we are now looking forward to next years awards, which will be the Chambers 30th Anniversary. This will be a black tie event, as we celebrate 30 years of representing the interests of business in Shire of Kalamunda.
On behalf of the Executive Committee, I would like to thank our members for participating actively in our events, and making the Chamber what it should be; a dynamic, relevant group that acts as a community of businesses with a focus on being the best we can.
See you at our AGM on the 25th of November!
Regards,
Rob Bentley, President
