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14/8/2007
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 President's
ReportHi All, Our July dinner meeting was a great night with guest speaker Pam Birkit from the Daintree Discovery Centre, many of our members voted Pam as our best ever speaker, and I would have to agree, she was wonderful, (there is a lady who knows how to run a business.) Our August dinner will be held at the Atherton RSL with Geena Court from Court House Realty. Geena was Cairns Business woman of the year 2006. Don’t forget we are fundraising for Katie Crichton our (Maize Queen entrant) over the next couple of weeks and your help and support would be appreciated. Unfortunately due to the lack of support from the TBWN members we have had to cancel our involvement with this years Race day activities. As a committee we can only accomplish so much, we rely on your interest and support as members, to ensure the ongoing growth of the club. Look forward to seeing you all in Atherton on the 22nd until then take care. Louise Nielsen, TBWN President TBWN News  Welcome to our new members Louise Knol, June Dwyer, Danielle Hodgens and Danae Jones. Do People Forget Your Birthday? TBWN would like to change that. Please send your name and birthdate (year
optional) to Bronwyn. Membership Information Membership Info / Apply for a TBWN membership / Renew your TBWN membership Applause and Accolades Thank you, to the sponsors of our next Dinner Function: Louise Knol from Grandview Country RetreatAngela Lewis from botanica
Events Atherton Maize Festival As you may be aware, TBWN decided to sponsor a Maize Queen entrant to help raise our profile in the community. Katie Crichton, our youngest function attender, agreed to enter for us. One of our responsibilities is to help her to raise funds for charity.
It would be great if you could spare some time to help raise money and to publicise our group.
Upcoming Activities:
Saturday 18th Cake, Produce & Handcraft Stall outside Sydney H Turner
Donations can be left at Tableland Secretarial Services at any time but perishables on Friday 17th.
Can anyone spare an hour to work on the stall or sell tickets?
Please Email Liz ASAP so we can draw up a roster.August 31st Maize Festival Parade,
Katie is looking for fun-loving people to dress up and be on her float.
Sustainable Farmers Market
Farmers and artisans are invited to sell their produce or arts and crafts on Saturday 29th September, 6:30 to 12:00 at Fermo Farm 343 Pinecreek Road Gordonvale. Email Anthony and Kia to register kiony@tp.com.auFunding / Sponsorship / Grants Coles Group Community Fund This fund supports local charitable organisations with the aim of building healthier communities. Priority areas are health and wellbeing, environment, and life-long learning. Applications for up to $50,000 close 31 August 2007 and further information is available from communityfund@colesgroup.com.au or 03 9829 4434.
Business Water Efficiency Program (BWEP)
The $15 million program is open to elligible businesses until April 2009. Details on the program are available at the SEQ Water website - http://www.seqwater.com.au/content/business.asp?name=WhatIsBWEP. The information relates to south east Queensland and has not been updated to reflect the statewide extension but the processes will be similar. The Far North will be the first region targetted for adoption of BWEP. Cairns Water will be meeting with the BWEP Project team soon to discuss the details of the program and the role of Cairns City Council. It is likely that applications for funding will be made in the first instance to Cairns City Council but this is yet to be confirmed. If you are interested in the program now then you can contact Alan Brown, Regional Coordinator for BWEP on 3011 5170 for more information.
Our Place, Our Future Funding
Funds planning initiatives and projects which will lead to sustainable rural and remote Queensland communities. Applications close 30 July and 22 October and further information is available from 1300 794 611 or online at http://tinyurl.com/2lqd9l.
CWA community grants for drought affected areas
CWA has $4 million to distribute to both families and community organisations in areas affected by drought. Community organisations can access up to $3,000 for events or support programs for drought affected communities. Applications are ongoing and further information is available from elphin.grove@bigpond.com or 03 6426 7235
Useful Websites and Tech Tips Is your business a future maker or a future taker? Be inspired: http://youtube.com/watch?v=kJ8c5QWsCRQ Buy one pair of inexpensive shoes from Tom's shoes and he'll give a free pair of shoes to a child in need in a developing country. Not only does this business make the world a better place but the marketing is remarkable. "Tom has turned the shoe into a souvenir. A post-modern shoe, a shoe for people who don't need shoes, but are happy to wear a statement... (this shoe) will be one that people talk about when they're wearing it." ...Seth Godin https://www.tomsshoes.com/ Training, Mentoring and Development Managing Diversity
An essential training workshop for those who want to learn more about managing workplace mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. These free workshops are running once a month at Worklink. Perfect for managers, supervisors, HR and employment agency staff. Email margaret.frederick@worklinkemp.org
Moving on From Your Current Business
Get informationre business saleability, sale processes, and retirement. Mareeba Tuesday 28 August 5-9 pm CWA Hall Byrne Stree or Malanda 29 August 10-2 Malanda Lodge or Atherton Wednesday 29 August 5-9 pm Latte Lounge Main Street. Register by contacting Sue at Gulf Savannah Development 4031 1631.
The Essential Workplace Relations System seminars
Atherton workshop 20 August 14.30-16.30, Atherton International Club and Mareeba 29 August 14.30-16.30 , Mareeba Leagues Club. Contact Cherie Corke, Business Development Manager Cairns Chamber of Commerce 4031 2122TBWN Contact Info Tablelands Business Women's Network PO Box 1421, Atherton, Queensland, Australia, 4883 ABN 74 669 596 987 |
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Photos from theJuly Dinner Meeting
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