First Members Networking Meeting

CIPS Queensland held its first Members Networking Meeting on the 2nd November at Chifleys in Brisbane’s CBD. The evening was attended by over 30 procurement and supply chain professionals with a mix of CIPS members and non-members. CIPS Queensland’s Chairman, René Kling welcomed the group and introduced the committee members. Mr Kling also discussed the committee’s Business Plan with the group and highlighted the events calendar for 2006. It was encouraging to have so many well respected industry professionals present who, by bringing their expertise and enthusiasm to the group, made the evening such a success. The committee is now challenged to make the next meeting on the 18th January next year an even greater success. CIPS members are also welcomed to join the committee to discuss a range of issues each month. For the details of the committee meetings please contact tony_fitzgerald@health.qld.gov.au.

2006 Events Kick-off

The 2006 events calendar for CIPS Queensland is a very busy and exciting one. Kicking off with a Business Breakfast Presentation on the 1st February. Several other breakfast and members meetings will be held throughout the year in Brisbane’s CBD. Both members and non-members are encouraged to attend both meetings as the CIPS Queensland Committee presents industry leaders offering sound advice in relevant business topics and business cases for us all to learn from. These events also provide attendees with a wonderful opportunity to network peers and other professionals across a broad range of industries. Any suggestions for topics to be addressed at the Business Breakfast Presentations can be forwarded to billie.gorman@pinerivers.qld.gov.au. It is certainly going to be an exciting and busy year for CIPS Queensland.

Supply Chain Conference calls for suggestions

In order to support our colleagues in the procurement profession, CIPS Queensland is calling for suggestions on topics to be covered at the Supply Chain Conference in July next year. CIPS is a major supporter of the event and as such is called upon to provide sessions on procurement related topics. Suggestions have already included Alliance Contracting, Amendments to the Local Government Act’s Contracts and Tendering section, Commercial Law and Risk Analysis. Anyone wishing to nominate other topics for consideration by the CIPS Queensland committee should forward them to rkling@rmkconsulting.com.au.

Annual Members & Professional Associations Survey

This week is the last chance to respond to our CIPSA member survey. Simply go to www.beaton01.com and follow the links or respond to the link in our last email of 25th November.

The survey is run by Beaton Consulting on behalf of 20 not-for-profit organizations in Australia and will provide valuable member feedback for CIPSA after out first year and benchmark our performance against the other participants.

Respondants could win one of 12 substantial prizes – including two $2,500 vouchers for Peppers Resorts.

CIPSA Launch PMI service for members

CIPSA are delighted to launch their endorsement of the Performance of Manufacturing Index [PMI] and Performance of Services Index [PSI] which are compiled monthly by the AIG. Other supporters include PWC and NTC Research.

As a new benefit for CIPSA members, these indices will be e-mailed directly to all members on the 5th working day of each month as a new CIPSA member benefit. Members wishing not to receive this new monthly service are free to unsubscribe by reply or by emailing directly to info@cipsa.com.au

CIPSA Office closing for Christmas

After a promising first year with 1600 members on board, a successful conference under our belt and a challenging new year ahead, CIPSA is closing their office for a short break to recharge our batteries! From the 23rd December to the 9th January, CIPSA will officially close. Queries can be made to info@cipsa.com.au, or leave a message on our 1300 765 142 number which will be attended to on the 10th January. If an urgent matter must be attended to, please contact 0404 452 861. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and happy New Year!

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