CHAIR’S MESSAGE BY ANDREW GAY
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he first part of 2018 has been a busy time for the GMA Board as it continues to develop a proposed ‘one GMA model’ for consideration by the state GMA Associations and the members. The proposed model will aim to maximise the ability of GMA to service its members through improved strategic alignment, increased member benefits and greater efficiency in resourcing and administration. The model will also look to ensure our industry partners, and corporate partners, are provided with improved services and business outcomes. GMA EO, Jim Cail, has looked to engage with state executives and GMA members as part of this process, to ensure members are well consulted and to ensure the proposed model is capable of meeting the needs of the GMA membership and supports GMA members in their professional development, health and wellbeing. The GMA Board is currently refining the proposed governance and business model based upon consultation and will hopefully be in a position to present it to State executives for feedback throughout June and July. Along with the ‘one GMA model’, GMA has also been busy ensuring ‘business as usual’ requirements continue to be enhanced. This includes: - GMA will shortly announce that registrations for the first Australian managed Business Management Institute (BMI) program will open. The two proposed “Club Management - BMI” courses will be accredited by the Club Managers Association of America. GMA has engaged Dr Geoff Dickson to be the lead facilitator of the two courses scheduled in Melbourne from the 15th to 19th October and in Sydney from the 22nd to 26th October. Geoff comes to us with outstanding credentials, having also managed the GMA NZ BMI Program for a number of years. Further information on the courses will be promoted shortly.
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- The GMA Member Assistance Program, proudly supported by the Qantas Golf Club, has now been activated. GMA members, along with a members’ immediate family, will have access to a 24-hour counselling service of highly qualified, registered psychologists and counsellors across Australia. The service is highly confidential and there is no disclosure of any information to GMA relating to your sessions. The program will provide short term counselling assistance for a range of issues including depression, anxiety, mental illness, relationships, grief and loss, work related stress and other issues you may be facing in your personal or
work life. The GMA Member Assistance Program, proudly supported by the Qantas Golf Club, is a key component of the organisation’s ability to support the health and wellbeing of all our members. Contact details are available from the Members section of the GMA website. - Expressions of interests have now opened for the GMA-CGE 2018 FAM & Professional Development Tour to China’s Hainan Island. The trip takes GMA members to two great venues – Mission Hills Haikou, the world’s largest golf resort and Sheraton/ Dunes Shenzhou Peninsula, site of some spectacular golf. While there are plenty of opportunities for golf to be played, specific professional development components of the trip include a behind the scenes look at the resorts’ food and beverage and golf operations activities, introductions to senior hotel and golf management staff and the ability to create life-long networking opportunities with other GMA members on the trip. Having undertaken this trip in 2017, I would highly recommend giving this serious consideration - it certainly was a special experience. - The GMA Members Genesis Cup is on again in 2018. This competition sees GMA members automatically entered into the Genesis Golf Competition with a dedicated leaderboard tracking all GMA members as part of a separate competition. The two GMA members at the top of this leaderboard at the conclusion of series one and two of each competition, and who have increased their club’s participation in the Genesis Golf Link Cup by 50 players, will each be flown to Sydney to enjoy a weekend of golf at one of Australia’s best courses and a day at the Australian Open in the Genesis Marquee. - GMA, in partnership with Hostplus, was delighted to provide the opportunity for a small number of GMA members to participate in a Hostplus “Health Wealth Program” which is run in conjunction with the South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL Club. This opportunity will see selected members participate in a structured health, fitness and wellbeing program conducted over a 6 week period by high performance staff at the South Sydney Rabbitohs, utilising their elite training venue in Redfern. This concept is something we would like to expand further into other states. In closing, I wish all members the very best over the coming months and look forward to providing more exciting news in the next edition of the e-mag, including confirmation of the 2019 National Conference venue in Melbourne.
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Andrew Gay Chair
Paul Paterson Deputy Chair
Cathy Neagle Director
Anthony Masters Director
Aaron Muirhead Director
Brad Dawson Director
Peter Busch Director
Jim Cail Executive Officer
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