Melbourne Cup Day Event

The Inaugural NSW Regional event was held on Melbourne Cup day, at a luncheon at The American Club in Sydney. Guests enjoyed a three course meal, a few wines and tried their luck on the horses! The event concluded with hopes of the NSW region being as successful as the star of the day, Maykbe Diva! Pencil in the date for next year – 7th November 2006.

Guest speaker Paul Steele, Chairman & Founder of PMMS Consulting Group, highlighted the perils of outsourcing, emphasizing the importance of good procurement practice and the dangers of lack of understanding of supply market dynamics and of backing the wrong horse!

Committee Slots Still Open

There are two vacancies still on the NSW Committee.  Anyone interested in serving until at least 31st Oct 2006 can contact Ebony in the first instance at the CIPSA main office – committee members all get the opportunity of influencing their own portfolio responsibility within the regional business plan and all play a part in representing the region.

Look out for more in 2006!

Stay tuned for more successful events happening in this region in the New Year.

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 an amazing first year with almost 2000 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 during this period. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and happy New Year!

CIPS Australia Level 10, 520 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Tel: 1300 765 142, Fax: 1300 765 143, Email: info@cipsa.com.au, www.cipsa.com.au