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THURSDAY 13 JULY - DAY ONE VIC/TAS CHAPTER SUMMIT
8.00am-8.30am Registration
8.30am-9.15am Welcome: Includes Team Building Activity, Acknowledgment, Principal’s Welcome (Elizabeth Hanney, Siena College), Chapter President’s Welcome (Tracey Grobbelaar) & Summit Chair’s Welcome (Marion Cape)
9.15am-10.00am Keynote Speaker: Simon Kuestenmacher - Co-Founder & Director at The Demographics Group
Simon, together with Bernard Salt is the Co-Founder of The Demographics Group, providing specialist advice on demographic, consumer, and social trends. Simon holds degrees in Human and Urban Geography and writes weekly for The New Daily and monthly for The Australian newspaper. His social media posts reach over 25 million people every month and he ranks as one of the world’s top 10 influencers in data.
10.00am-10.30am Morning Tea
10.30am-11.30am Session #1 Session #2 Session #3
The Alumni Journey - Introduction to Customer Experience Mapping Dr Jason Pallant, Swinburne University
Donor Stewardship / Relations Roundtable
Kate Barnett & Carl Junot, MGS
The Value of Connection & Collaborations Fireside Chat
Rae Byron, Tintern Grammar; Tracey Grobbelaar, Siena College; Eliza Goding, Strathcona Girls Grammar
Post Presentation Questions & Answers
Simon Kuestenmacher, The Demographics Group
11.35am-12.35pm
#5
Beyond Mentoring
- What Forms Does Mentorship Take Panel - Linda Sprott, CGS; Alastair Lee, Alumgrow
#6
Making the Most of Community Giving / Giving Days Fireside Chat
Tracey Grobbelaar, Siena, Catherine Middlemiss, Sacred Heart, Geelong; John Philips, BGS
#7
Mapping the Customer Journey
Bianca Coleburn, Faith Lutheran College
#8 Session #9
Lifecyle of Admissions
Rae Byrom, Tintern Grammar School; Marion Cape, Strathcona Girls
Grammar
Taking RisksEnhancing Brand and Reputational Perception
Angelo Kourtis, VP People & Advancement, Western Sydney
12.35pm-1.30pm
Alumni - Share Your Best Idea Roundtable
Philanthropic Campaigns Roundtable
AI CHATGPT - How Will This Change the Face of School Marketing Roundtable
Satisfying Demands for Campus Visits for Future Families Roundtable
Sharing of Resources Between Schools Roundtable
Alumni Giving Programs: The Blueprint for Success
Alastair Lee, Alumgrow
Building / Starting
Your Bequest Program Roundtable - Judy Reid, Loreto Toorak; Roni Baird, MGS
Retaining Enrolments & Marketing Amidst Inflation / School
Fee Rises & National Trends
Mark Baldasso & Jack Stevens
Overseas Students Compliance and Wellbeing
Using Demographic Information in your School’s Strategic Planning
Peter Buckingham, Spectrum Analysis
Engaging Interstate & International Alumni
Mike Howell, Geelong College
Securing and Keeping Major Donors
Panel - Penny FowlerRichards, Lauriston; Carl Junot, MGS; John Philips, BGS; Ann Badger, Marts & Lundy
Interpreting and Communicating Your Brand to Stakeholders
Angelo Kourtis, VP People & Advancement, Western Sydney
What Information is Available Using Mapping to Make Better Business Decisions
Success in Offering a Hybrid Model of Online Learning
Anna Sever, Deputy Principal Learning & Teaching, Haileybury 5.30pm-6.00pm Gin Tasting / Cocktail Event
Program details are subject to change.
Peter Buckingham, Spectrum Analysis
STRONGER TOGETHER
TWO VIC/TAS CHAPTER SUMMIT
8.30am-9.00am Keynote Welcome: Megan Davis, Storyteller for Innovation
Megan Davis is a devotee of the magic of storytelling! Since 2012 she’s been crafting narrative strategies for businesses that are daring to create new futures and realities. She’s a globetrotting speaker and workshop conductor and her secret weapon is empathy - in business and life, she puts people first. For innovators looking to change the world with an enchanting story, get ready to conjure the power of your own strategic tale!
9.00am-10.00am The Strategic Trio - Principal, Director of Business Services and Director of Advancement.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS (Spectrum Analysis)
ADMISSIONS (iDAT)
LEADERSHIP (ANZUK)
Peter Houlihan, Principal, De La Salle; Katrina Brennan, Principal, Shelford Girls Grammar; Tony Grant, Director of Business Services, Siena College; Mark Glover, Director of Business Services, Trinity Grammar; Catherine Middlemiss, Director of Advancement, Sacred Heart Geelong; Russell Davidson, Director of Development & Alumni Relations, Haileybury. Hosted by Mandy McFarland, Educate Plus ALUMNI (JWAM) FUNDRAISING (Fundraising Research & Consultancy)
10.00am-10.30am Morning Tea
10.30am-11.30am Session #25 Session #26 Session #27 Session #28 Session #29
Alumni Governance Structures and Alumni Excellence Awards
Russell Davidson (Haileybury)
Securing and Maintaining Bequests Roundtable - Peter Toms, BGS; Sandra Dick, Scotch
Creating a Marketing Plan
Joe Brooks, JWB & Co
The Enrolment Funnel Digistorm
Strategic Messaging Keynote BreakoutMegan Davis
11.35am-12.35am Session #30 Session #31 Session #32 Session #33 Session #34
Taking a Seat at the Leadership Table Bianca Coleburn, Faith Lutheran College (QLD) Combined Session with Leadership
Building a Culture of Giving / Fire Side Chat
Paula Gething, Anglicare; Bernadette Batten, Xavier College; Hayley Galloway, Trinity Grammar
Uniform Roll Out Sue Sonego, Caulfield Grammar
Overseas RecruitmentDiversifying your Market
Taking a Seat at the Leadership Table Bianca Coleburn, Faith Lutheran College, QLD Combined Session with Alumni
12.25pm-1.45pm
Lunch - Awards Presentation, hosted by Jo Stanley, TV & Radio Host
Jo Stanley rose to fame in 2003 as one half of The Matt & Jo Show where she enjoyed 10 successful years of breakfast radio, followed by another seven years for various stations. Having appeared on all TV networks in Australia, Jo is currently co-host of The House Of Wellness, where she loves sharing her passion for mindfulness, meditation, gratitude and self-compassion. With 25 years experience as a performer, Jo is also a dynamic and entertaining speaker, facilitator and MC.