UPDATE
Second Quarter 2006
INSPIRE*CREATE*INVEST
In this issue of the GAMAA Update we congratulate Karen Goldsmith on her elevation to the role of Executive Director, award our graduating scholars, update you on PrintEx07 and provide details of the August workshop, “Creative Leadership & Innovation”, for which there are still places available.
GAMAA APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Karen Goldsmith, Manager of GAMAA has been appointed to the role of Executive Director. In making the announcement President of GAMAA, Alastair Hadley said the appointment was “in recognition of the invaluable contribution Ms Goldsmith has made to the development and progress of the Association’s aims and objectives since her appointment to the role of Manager in 2004.” Ms Goldsmith was delighted with the appointment.
“In the past two years I have gained considerable knowledge of the industry in which we work and of the unique processes that enable the members of GAMAA to work as a cohesive team despite the fact that many who sit at the table are competitors. I look forward to continuing to work with GAMAA members, liaising with other associations and the industry to meet the
challenges of the future.”
PrintEx07 Fills Up With 72% of the floor plan already booked the industry’s major trade event for 2007 is tracking ahead of target. For all enquiries contact Thurain Aye at Reed Exhibitions on 02 9422 2999. The GAMAA Bi-Annual Retreat November 23 to 27 Planning is well and truly underway for November’s Retreat to be held at the newly renovated Bella Chara Resort at Gerringong on the NSW coast. This bi-annual event is crucial to determining future directions for the Association and this year members will set goals to take us to 2012. Please endeavour to attend and let the GAMAA office know as soon as you are able of your intention.
GAMAA LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME August
Workshop
Creative Leadership & Innovation
The GAMAA Leadership workshop programme, now in its fourth year, is attracting participants eager to embrace the dynamic environment created by these residential workshops. The August workshop, “Creative Leadership & Innovation”, will once again blend GAMAA’s unique mix of leadership exploration, theatricality, personal coaching and self-awareness techniques to provide participants with a distinctive learning experience.
“Creative Leadership & Innovation” will be held in Sydney 31 August – 2 September.
For further information about the GAMAA Leadership Programme or to secure your space at the workshop contact Karen Goldsmith, GAMAA Manager on karen@gamaa.net.au or GAMAA’s Education Manager, Samantha Crock on sam@gamaa.net.au
GAMAA Contacts:
Executive Director
Karen Goldsmith (02) 9869 0010
karen@gamaa.net.au
PR Consultant
Alison Stieven-Taylor, Reality & Illusion Productions 03 9681 7068
media@gamaa.net.au
Dates for your diary
September Quarterly—Thursday 14th - Crown Casino Melbourne
November Retreat—Thursday 23rd - Sunday 26th at Gerringong NSW
GAMAA LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME Graduates
The most recent graduates of the GAMAA Leadership Programme—Scholarships are Russell Cavanagh (pictured with GAMAA President Alastair Hadley) Steve Brunsden and Michael Dorigo. There are currently 10 GAMAA scholarship recipients engaged in study at various Universities around the country; a unique facet of the GAMAA Leadership Programme is that scholars can choose the University and course that suits their specific needs.
Applications for 2007 open in September.