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Cairns Business Women's Club Newsletter
August 2003

CAIRNS' NIGHT OF NIGHTS CBWC GALA NIGHT Sofitel Casino Saturday 16 August 2003 80% OF TICKETS SOLD! Enjoy a great night of mystery, magic and music. Tickets at $95 will cover a pre-dinner drink, a three-course meal, table wine and entertainment following the Awards. This is a night for members and their guests, sponsored by CBWC and Cairns' premier businesses. Dress is Black Tie - dress up for the fun and fantasy not seen in Cairns before. BOOK EARLY - spaces are limited! If our lunches are any indication, you don't want to miss out. Taking bookings now. Individual or Book a Company Table Call Kelly at Girl Friday @ Cairns on 4081 0121 or book on-line at girlfridaycairns@bigpond.com.au		In This Month's Issue w Next Lunch Tuesday 12 August Mercure Harbourside Hotel BOOK here! w From the President w Members  Offers 1. Business Coaching Program 2. E-Campus Australia 3. Cloud9's No Man's Land w Door Prize Promotion w Networking Table w Who was at lunch? w New  Members w Other Local Events w Articles of Interest 1.Peter Jarver Gallery 2. Member Telstra Award Finalist w Member Profile w Committee w Members' Snippets w Newsletter Articles and Advertising w Stop Press

From the President

Last month's lunch at Paradise Palms was yet another sell out occasion - 140 people! That's 140 people who were prepared to spend an extra 30-40 minutes on top of the usual hour or so for lunch to drive up to Clifton Beach for what has become the most powerful monthly networking event on the Cairns business calendar. What a fantastic turnout.

As I write this message, the submissions are being delivered to my office from the Award finalists. They are relieved to have achieved step one of the process (writing their submission), nervous about step two (facing the judging panel!) and excited about the final step - the 18th Cairns Business Women's Annual Gala Awards Night. I'm sure many of you have already been through this process, and I hope that many more will go through it in the future. In the meantime, I would ask you all to come and support these talented and accomplished business women and show Cairns why the club's annual awards have become such a credible and sought-after 'badge of honour'.

Seats for the Gala Awards Night on Saturday 16th August are limited and they have been selling like hot cakes, so don't wait until the last moment or you will miss out! Contact Kelly Morrison today on girlfridaycairns@bigpond.com or 4081-0121.

And talking about awards, many congratulations go to one of last year's winners (the recipient of the Special Judges Award), Christine Franklin and her husband Tyson from Pro-Arch Podiatry who recently won their category in the Queensland Telstra Small Business of the Year Awards. Read more here. They are now automatically entered into the National Awards which will be held in Melbourne on Friday 15th August - the night before our own awards night in Cairns.

And there's more good news! Last year's Corporate Business Woman of the Year winner, Lyn Griffiths from SeaFM, won her category in the Townsville Business Women's Awards last Friday night. Congratulations to both Lyn and Christine, and it's good to know their talents were recognised by the Cairns Business Women's Club in 2002! We obviously have very talented judges as well as finalists!

Congratulations to Angela Capitanio named Salesperson of the Year for the third time at the recent Cairns Real Estate Institute of Queensland Awards of Excellence. Next year Angela will be inducted into the REIQ Hall of Fame.

See you all at the August lunch.

Melanie Wicks, President
melanie.wicks@the2020group.com.au
Phone 4040 6555

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Let's Do Lunch

The Club has a regular lunch generally held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month held at a different Cairns location on each occasion.

Tuesday 12th August 2003

August Guest Speaker Sponsored by;

Create, Design and Copying who has been established in Cairns for seven years. Create is your one stop shop for all your printing and graphic design needs. Traditionally a copy shop Create has expanded their operations to cater for printing of large banners (1.5 metres in width to 30 metres in length, lightboxes, posters, display stands, flyers, reports etc. The friendly staff are able to help you with everything from lamination to binding and most things in between!

Create also had a new addition to the team! Some of you may know Damien Cox our graphic artist from his days at Bolton Inprint and Peter Lik. Damien is one of the more creative members of our team, and is able to help you with creative and innovative ideas for postcards, award publications, business cards, and presentation folders. If you would like to add some colour into your world through your printed media then give Create a call for a quote today!

Create, Design and Copying 143 buchan street p o box 357 bungalow 4870 p: 4051 3517 f: 4051 3567 e: sales@create-design.com.au

Many thanks to our regular luncheon sponsors

At Bendigo Bank we believe "Successful Customers and Successful Communities create a Successful Bank -in that order"  www.bendigobank.com.au

The Year's Dates for Lunches

For the forward planning business person here are the tentative dates for 2003.
Venues and speakers are to announced;

• Tuesday August 12
• DATE! Friday September 19 (Part of Festival Cairns)
• Tuesday October 14
• Tuesday November 11
• Tuesday December 9 (Xmas Cocktail Function)

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The Guest Speaker - David Will

David Will has worked in international education for 19 years. Trained as a language teacher he taught for 7 years in Spain, Scotland, Italy and Australia. In 1989 he set up International House Queensland (IHQ), the first stand-alone ELICOS centre in Cairns.

International House English Language College - Cairns

The Cairns operation now accounts for over a third of all international students in Cairns. It operates:

• the International House Queensland Teacher Training centre (the first CELTA centre in Queensland)
• the franchise for Intuition Homestudy programs in Australia

The college is the local exam centre for Cambridge proficiency exams and for IELTS. In 1993 it won the regional Small Business of the Year award for its class, and in 2002 it won the regional Exporter of the Year award for Education.

International House Qingdao
David is also Director of International House Qingdao, an important English Language college located in the Shandong province of China. This is operated in a joint venture arrangement with a local university.

Cairns University Project
David has been involved with the Cairns University project from the beginning and was a Director on the board when the original company was set up. He has now taken over as coordinator of the project in conjunction with partners Peter James and Frank Gasparin. These days David's time is taken up with the University project, running the three schools, and travelling to China.

Philosophy
"My philosophy is based upon the precept that people are the most important resource available to us, and that with training, motivation and confidence people usually surprise themselves and others with what they can achieve. For any school to succeed it is essential that the three major stakeholders, the students, the staff and the directors, feel deep involvement and personal satisfaction. If any one of these groups is not fundamentally comfortable in their participation then the school has no long term future. Indeed the successful growth of the company will depend upon how effectively it develops its staff and students."

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How The CBWC Can Help to Promote Your Business

Prizes At Luncheon Events

Every month the club has a business card draw and general raffle prizes.
Being a not-for-profit organisation the funds from raffles help to keep you bringing this events each month.
Thank you to all who promptly and generously offered prizes for the lunches in the past.
And thank you to last month's prize givers...

• Undersea World Aquarium Family Pass ($30)
• Professional development books from Great Expectations
• Super Health Check from Garrisons valued at $220
• A $500 advertising campaign on 99.5 Sea FM
• Wine and floral arrangement from Money Tree
• Beaches Health Studio - 3 month membership
• Ecampus Australia - One Week Computer Training Course
• Cuddle Cruise Gondola Cruise from Gondola Classique
• Mystery dinner party kit from Tailor Made Mysteries
• City Life Magazine - 3 month advertising package to the value of $1155
• Membership for a year to the Friends of the Gallery in a souvenir bag
• Every Bloomin' Thing Consultation to improve or re-furbish an existing garden.
• Reef trip for 2 people on the sail boat Ecstasea from Reputation Marketing
• "Winter Wellbeing Box" from Dagmar at HOE'S POINT ! - B&B
• Four tickets to Alexander's recital from Roz Bishop, Therapy Works
• Golfing Gift Pack from Sue and the team at LJHooker Yorkeys Knob
• ProfiTune Gift from Denise Olholm - "Profit Opportunity Wealth Diagnostic"
• Australian Tourism Network Green Island Family pass Big Cat Cruises
• Movie Tickets from Red Dog Clothing
• Miller Harris Gift Pack with chocolates, wine and goodies
• Total Beauty gift voucher
• 9 carat gold blue sapphire earring studs from Trudy of Guided Fossicking Tours Gemstones and Jewellery
• Group Fitness Program and a Healthy Balance Seminar from Betterbodiez

Next month ... there are already great prizes but there is still room to promote your business ...

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Networking Table

A clearly marked "Networking Table" will be available at each luncheon for members and guests information. If you wish to bring special offers, information about your business, flyers etc to the lunch, you can now place it on the Networking Table rather than the lunch tables. This way everyone gets a chance to display what they offer.

Only CBWC information and sponsors material will be permitted on the lunch tables.

Thanks to our members for providing such a variety of information on a regular basis. The Committee encourages all members and guests to use the Networking Table as an opportunity to promote their business.

Members Speaking At Lunches

If you have a service or organisation to promote and you wish to speak at a lunch. Members are invited to speak for 2 minutes but you must pre-book to allow us to schedule time. This will make for easier facilitation at the lunch and also ensure you won't be forgotten. Because of demand,  once again contact Helen Bairstow at helen@e-mailmarketing.com.au or phone 4053 1873.

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Who was at the Last Lunch? 150 people! And once again ...

Left to right. Kaitesh & Reshmee (JCU), Louise & Sam (Beaches Health Studio)		Left to right. Leanda (Garrisons), Lynne (Ray White), Rebecca (Garrisons)
Left to right. Donna & Tracy (Events NQ), Janet (Australian Tourism Marketing - ATM)		Left to right. Kerrie & Sharlene (Burkin Funerals) with a representative from Cairns Japanese Medical Services
Left to right. Adrienne (Suncorp Metway), Dina (Telequip), Tania (Suncorp Metway)		The picturesque Paradise Palms was the venue.

There are always a range of companies at each event with plenty of opportunities to network.  All people having fun while doing business!

Below is a list of companies (and their guests) represented at the July Event.

Many thanks to our luncheon sponsors

5 x Cairns Bendigo Bank Branches,   located locally for your convenience. Cairns City, The Bolands Centre, Contact: Roger Steedman Ph: 4052 1555 277 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt, Contact: Mike Harrison Ph: 4052 8900 Piccone's Shopping Village, Edmonton, Ph: 4045 2488 280 Sheridan Street, Cairns, Contact: Colin Kinna Ph: 4044 5212 Smithfield Shopping Centre, Contact: Glen Robertson Ph: 4038 1700

So Who Are The "Bendigo Bank Girls"? Left to right. Jann Szelpuk, Tracey Dhu, Tina Tomkyns, Melissa Keating, Robyn Offer and Kellie Joscht. Bendigo Bank has a strong contingent of females working in the far north QLD regional office. The Bendigo Bank Girls, as they are known to many, have a wide range of  interesting roles within Bendigo Bank and are always supporting other  young women looking for a career in finance. We decided that the best way to introduce the Bendigo Bank Girls was to get "up close and personal" with a hard hitting question and answer forum which we will bring to you each month. Name Work Title Best aspect of your job Jann Szelpuk (alias Smith) or also know as Mrs Spell Check Regional Assistant Not looking at my job like 'work' it's fun instead Tracey Dhu Business Banking Officer Providing a level of customer service beyond their expectations Tina Tomkyns Wealth Management - Business Development Manager Training - passing on knowledge Melissa Keating (no, no relation to you know who) Financial Planner I get to know so many people of different backgrounds. My role is all about getting to know my clients and maintaining a working relationship within the framework of financial advice Robyn Offer Insurance Development Manager Working with staff and meeting our customers Kellie Joscht Regional Operations Manager Being able to assist staff with concerns

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Special Offers from;

Business Coaching Program

It is with great pleasure that the Cairns Business Women's Club announces the start of its Business Coaching Program in partnership with the State Development Smart Women – Smart State Initiative.

Up to 15 Cairns businesswomen will be chosen to participate according to their eligibility to fulfil the selection criteria. In brief;

• you must be a current member of the Cairns Business Women's Club
• you must be the owner or operator of a small sized business (defined as up to 10 employees) which has been operating for a minimum of two years
• you must be genuinely prepared to commit to the full 6 month program and
• pay a participant's fee, the amount of which will be confirmed in due course.

If you are eligible and wish to benefit from this six months of coaching and skills development please complete both the application and the needs assessment forms. Downloadable word documents here.
Participant application form.  Needs assessment form.

Business Coaching is ideally suited to the business owner/operator. This programme has been specially designed to suit the anticipated needs of businesswomen and is made up of;

• one-on-one 1-hour sessions weekly
• plus 3 half-day group workshops over the 6-month period.

The aim of a Business Coach is to;

• motivate you;
• act as a sounding board;
• ignite you and your business with new ideas/ways of doing things;
• support you to take risks;
• and also act as a companion when you need to talk.

Coaching is a proactive way to take your business to the next level. You will set goals, learn how to change behaviours, deal with change, coach your staff and learn how you can make more money.

Please show your desire to participate by forwarding the completed application forms by the close of business Fri 25 July. Fax: 4041 7655 or mail to PO Box 7201, Cairns 4870.

To find out more contact Sarah and Jeanette.

Sarah McIntyre: Mobile: 0413 622 333 Business: 4041 0361 sarah@sarahmcintyre.com
Jeanette Harvey: Mobile: 0400 280 878  Business: 4031-9464 j.harvey@iig.com.au

Kelly Harvie, Manager, E-campus would like to offer all CBWC members a complimentary 2 day training trial. Contact her by email at ecampusaustralia@bigpond.com

"If you've ever wanted to increase your skills or broaden your horizons through education and training, E-Campus Australia offers you a new virtual solution of computer courses and information regarding "online training" and "education". You choose the time and place; we supply the course and content.

These individual tutorials can be accessed 24 hours a day 7 days a week from your choice of work area. Just simply logon to your training site via the internet and choose the subject you wish to study and begin your self paced or instructor led class. This service is supported live 24/7.

We are able to offer a wide selection of Computer Courses, Media & Design, Networking, and Small Business. So select from one of our 800 courses or contact us regarding our up and coming course selection.

This new method of training complements the current level of public knowledge of the Internet, with the level of website useability. We are confident of being able to assist the majority in some level of computer training, however we are always open to requests and keep track of all requests.

For personal growth or corporate gain, contact us regarding your training needs, and we can arrange a library specifically around your needs.

We are proud to announce our official involvement in the Skilling Cape Communities Project. This project aims to increase regional skills and awareness of ICT career opportunities and will include identification of skills shortages, career opportunities, mentoring, role modelling and skill sharing activities. It will facilitate the development of inter-community partnerships with WIT, Balkanu and existing government, industry and educational organisations.

E-Campus Australia looks after the Communications and Press Release Department for the Cairns WIT Organisation. So email E-Campus Australia and let us know your Women In Technology story, maybe you have a NEW Technology Business and need coverage, or some useful information for us all to have a look at, contact us today."

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Member Profile

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Peter Jarver Gallery - CREATIVE CORPORATE GIFTS

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Public Speaking Training

Public Speaking Training
Learn how to give a memorable speech, present, well and deal with nerves. We can show you all the tips you need to make your presentation "stand out from the rest"
Date: Friday 22nd August 2003 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: In Touch Media Training Room, First Floor, 35 Grafton Street Cairns
Included: Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea will be provided.
Cost: $250 per person.
Bookings: Ph 4041 1641 or email danaejones@intouchmedia.com.au

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Commerce Queensland Business After Hours - 27th of August

The next Business After Hours function is being sponsored by the Rydges Plaza Hotel on the 27th of August from 6.00pm - 8.30pm. The Rydges Plaza has recently gone through a refurbishment and the results are well worth a look. (They will also be offering some fantastic drink and food specials for those who want to stay on for an extra Carlton product or two). To book call Commerce Queensland on 4031 2122 or email vgayton@commerceqld.com.au and mix with other 250 business leaders at the most successful networking event in the Cairns Region, Business After Hours at the new look Rydges Plaza Hotel.

Brush Up on Your Networking Skills at...
Networking For The Absolutely Terrified

Networking is essential in today's business world. Networking is natural to some but not to all. This course will teach how to effectively network to promote and profit your organisation. In some fun demonstrations and anecdotes you will discover a few skills of 'how to network' that you may not have thought of or known.

This allows you to stand in a new confidence when meeting people and business contacts.
You will learn how to;

• break into groups
• participate in and start up conversations
• overcoming shyness and appear confident
• remember names with simple techniques
• starting up conversations
• give the right impression
• escape from non-productive conversations politely
• how to make the best use of your business cards
• shaking hands 2003 style

Participants are also advised of 'modern day' topics to avoid  and how to use body language and mirroring. A great preparation for Business After Hours or any other event where networking opportunities to arise.

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E-Newsletters to Grow Your Business Workshop

A NEW workshop designed to get you started to learn how do your own email newsletters.

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Executive Committee

• Melanie Wicks, President
  melanie.wicks@the2020group.com.au 4040 6555
• Deb Maguire, Vice-President & Newsletter Editor
  deborah.maguire@sd.qld.gov.au 4048 1111
• Jeanette Price, Secretary
  jeanetteprice@bigpond.com 4039 2449
• Michelle Frainey, Treasurer
  mfoptions@ozemail.com.au 0402 224 906
• Jennifer Thompson, Functions Coordinator
  alist@zoomnet.com.au  0427 320 379
• Helen Bairstow, Guest Speaker Coordinator
  helen@e-mailmarketing.com.au 4053 1873
• Danae Jones, Publicity Officer
  danaejones@intouchmedia.com.au 4034 1914

General Committee

• Tea Dietterich, Sponsorship Coordinator
  multimedia@2m.com.au 4057 7659
• Helena Blum, Awards Coordinator
  multimedia@2m.com.au 4055 0110
• Victoria Ciddor, Awards Consultant
  victoria@iig.com.au 4059 2832
• Leanda Kayess, Awards Consultant
  lkayess@garrisons.com.au 4051 3400
• Sonya Dainer, Awards Consultant
  thelakes@betterbodiez.com 4053 6238

Membership Officer
Kelly Morrison 4081 0121
girlfridaycairns@bigpond.com

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Welcome to New Members

• Kylie Dempsey, ANZ
• Robyn Miller, Bright Eyes Sunglasses
• Sherry Ey, Cairns Tropical Gardens Motel
• Sharon Watkins, CFS Cleaning and Maintenance
• Trudy Worden, LJ Hooker Edge Hill
• Louise Conlan, MacDonnells Solicitors
• Jane Silvestro, MacDonnells Solicitors
• Sandra Camilleri, MacDonnells Solicitors
• Jane Koch, Man Overboard / Hong Kong Shopping Tours
• Angelina Mortley, Martin College
• Jenny Campbell, Merch Sharp & Dohme
• Deb Taylor, My Mortgage Broker
• Sarah McIntyre, Outdoor Mentor Pty Ltd
• Jeanette Harvey
• Louise White, Paradise Palms Golf Course
• Deborah Jarver, Peter Jarver Gallery
• Ivana Andacic, QR Traveltrain
• Lynne McConaghie, Ray White Cairns
• Amanda Macor, Sensaysh Hair & Makeup
• Vera Rinaudo, Vera's Skin Solutions and Makeup
• Linda Lane Steen, Cloud 9 Private Resort & Spa

CORPORATE MEMBERS

• Katrina Pringle, Westpac Banking Corporation
• Belinda Taylor, Westpac Banking Corporation
• Kerrie Burkin, Burkin Funerals
• Penelope-Ann Sullivan, Lend Lease Property Management

If you would like to find out more about becoming a member, you can do so at the website www.cbwc.org.au - where you will also find the  new membership form to download.

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Snippets

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e-Marketing initiative

Reshmee Gunesh would like to thank the following CBWC members that have volunteered for the e-Marketing initiative that was presented at the Paradise Palms Luncheon on 8 July:

• ARB 4WD

• Cooya Beach Cottage

• Create Design and Printing

• Garrisons

• Peter Jarver Gallery

• Profit Tune

• Red Dog Clothing

• TriUnity

• Vocational Partnerships Group Inc.

A special thank you also goes to Helen Bairstow and Nicky Jurd for volunteering to showcase their companies, real life challenges in the online world, and opportunities in e-business in Cairns to JCU students. Helen and Nicky have also kindly agreed to be co-examiners in assessing student presentations in October.

A great big thank you goes out to the CBWC for supporting this initiative.
Watch this space in November to hear feedback from participating members!

Reshmee Gunesh is a Lecturer in Marketing at the School of Business James Cook University (Cairns campus) Tel: (07) 4042 1426 Email reshmee.gunesh@jcu.edu.au

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Congratulations to Angela Capitanio

Congratulations to club member Angela Capitanio who was named Salesperson of the Year for the third time at the recent Cairns Real Estate Institute of Queensland Awards of Excellence. Next year Angela will be inducted into the REIQ Hall of Fame.

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The CBWC Newsletter

It's a great opportunity for members to promote their products and services, to encourage others to participate in events they may be holding, and a great opportunity for self promotion included in cost of your membership.
It is produced on a monthly basis and is now sent to over 400 people, and contributing or advertising is FREE.

Deadline for advertising, articles and any other content is the 15th of the Month.

If you wish to contribute, please contact;
Newsletter Editor,  Deborah Maguire,  at;
Tel; 07 4048 1111; Fax; 07 4048 1122
Email; deborah.maguire@sd.qld.gov.au

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