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It is not too late to register for this year’s conference. Critical issues facing the industry will be debated and those making decisions will be there to hear the industry’s perspective.
TAB Chief Executive Andrew Brown will front up as to why the TAB are slashing commissions to social outlets. Law Commission President Sir Geoffrey Palmer will indicate his thinking on future liquor reforms, and the Minister responsible for making changes, Minister of Justice Simon Power, will also be there.
Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy and Associate Minister of Tourism and Minister of Immigration Jonathan Coleman will also present and take your questions.
If politics is not your bag but you want to know how to cash in on food, leading restaurateur Judith Tabron will share her tips and insights. If its marketing you are interested in, Tania Witheford, ex of Wotif, will share her ideas and solutions. Tim Cossar, Chief Executive of the Tourism Industry Association will predict future tourism trends and report on what successful tourism businesses are doing to survive and thrive in today’s challenging market.
There is something for every hospitality operator at this year’s conference. It’s not too late to book, click here and register now.
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For those golfers out there, Kinloch Golf Course has offered a special deal to help you wind down at the end of the conference, on Friday 2 October.
The golf option includes one round of golf, cart hire and refreshments at conclusion of match, a great deal for HANZ members at $170 per person. The tee-off schedule and competition format will be advised nearer to the time, and will be dependent on numbers.
If you are yet to register for Conference, please make sure you select the golf option in addition to your conference registration or you can simply email Rebecca Dobbs who will confirm the golf option for you and provide further details if required. Click here to register or email rebecca.dobbs@hanz.org.nz.
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Finalists have been announced – click here to check out who they are!
Winners will be announced at the Lion Nathan Awards for Excellence black tie dinner on Thursday 1 October at Wairakei Resort Taupo.
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There are some fantastic prizes to be won at this year’s conference &and all you need to do is be there!
Register now to be in with the chance to snap up a Samsung LED television, Side by Side Slim Line Refrigerator, MP3 players and much more!
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The Annual General Meeting of the Hospitality Association is to be held on Wednesday 30 September 2009, 2pm at Wairakei Resort, Taupo.
Agenda
1. APOLOGIES
2. OBITUARIES
3. APPOINTMENT OF RETURNING OFFICER
4. CONFIRMATION OF OFFICERS, AND ELECTION OF BOARD OF MANAGEMENT POSITION FOR THE 2009/2010 YEAR
One nomination has been received for the following positions and they are duly elected for 2009/2010:
President Bill McLean
Vice President Marty Fuller
Treasurer Peter Morrison
4.1 Election to determine which two Board members have a two year term (two to be elected) from Adam Cunningham, Reg Hennessy, John McHugh and Josh White.
David Mercer and Warren Stewart have two year terms and remain on the Board for 2009/2010.
5. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE 2008 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
6. MATTERS ARISING
7. PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS
8. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 2008/2009 YEAR
9. FINANCIAL
9.1 Annual Statement of Accounts and Auditor’s Report for the 2008/2009 year
9.2 Appointment of Auditors
9.3 Board recommendations:
THAT the 2009/2010 Membership Subscription remain at $600 plus GST.
THAT for 2010/2011 the National Board be authorised to increase Membership Subscription by up to the annual CPI adjustment should this be necessary.
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
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A copy of the unconfirmed Minutes of the Hospitality Association of New Zealand Annual General Meeting of 15 October 2008 can be read here. You will need your membership number to access the member only section of the HANZ website.
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What has been happening in your region? Go to your regional update and find out about local events, awards and the great advocacy work regarding key hospitality issues.
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