Queanbeyan Business Chamber Minutes for Monthly Meeting 8th September
2015
Held at the Queanbeyan Information Centre, from 8am till 9.15am
1. Welcome:
2. Attendance:
Michael Barclay, Daniel Collings, Stephen Bartlett, Kevin Pritzler, Lib
Ferreira, Hilary Wardhaugh, Jan Browne, Graham Coddington, Rory
Markham.
3. Acceptance of previous minutes:
Graham motioned, Daniel seconded, passed.
4. Apologies:
Steve S.
5. Treasurer’s report:
- We currently have $24,000 in the bank and it’s declining quickly,
with the major expense being the wage for the Member Services
Officer.
- We can start offsetting this cost with the new sponsorship packages
over the next two months.
6. Member Services Officer’s report: Membership/New
Website/Telstra/New Member Resolution
- 20 current financial members, with invoicing to go out this week to
bring paid membership up to 30th June 2016.
- 8 New Financial Members currently being processed, invoices sent
out.
- Approximately 5 other current member leads, Michael will follow
up.
1 Farrer Place Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Po Box 635 Queanbeyan NSW 2620,
[email protected], Mob: 0437 973 819, Office Hours: 7-11am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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Structure of New QBC Website is complete, content being further
developed over the coming weeks.
Progress on Telstra phone and internet hook-up for the QBC office
has been slow due to red tape surrounding the separation of our
service from the QCC’s. If this doesn’t progress this week, Rory has
proposed that Michael join his office at Benedict House to remain
connected.
Motion for the following people/businesses to officially join the QBC
as financial members: John Zafiris, Leanne Moore, Jessie Gillard,
Hilary Wardhaugh, Steve Stavreas, Aaron Torline, Ron Hill, and Rory
Markham. Graham Seconded. Passed.
7. Correspondence:
- In: Open letter from the Real Estate Institute of NSW, Queanbeyan
Branch RE: Rates, tabled and spoken to.
- Out: none.
8. New sponsorship options:
- Outlined:
 Bronze: $500+GST – Name/logo on dedicated sponsors page of
website.
 Silver: $1500+GST – Permanent website sidebar visibility and 1
networking function per year with branding and hosting rights.
 Gold: $5000+GST – Branding and hosting rights to 2 networking
events per year as well as a higher position on the website
sidebar.
 Platinum: $10,000+GST – All of the value of the gold package plus
a tailored member services package, whereby time will be set
aside for the Member Services Officer to target and work on a
niche issue relevant to your business. To be negotiated.
- Michael to send new sponsorship options to members to gauge
interest.
9. Preparation for AGM on October 6th:
- Notice for AGM and call for nominations to go out this week.
10. Queanbeyan rates and networking event for 29th September:
1 Farrer Place Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Po Box 635 Queanbeyan NSW 2620,
[email protected], Mob: 0437 973 819, Office Hours: 7-11am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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Discussion on rates in other city councils and how they compare to
Queanbeyan.
29th September networking event for rates, 3 different associations
will be represented, we expect a large turnout.
Stephen B. will follow up on a speaker for the 29th.
Michael to book Top Pub for Tuesday the 29th at 5.30pm.
11. Downtown Q:
- The QBC will continue to push our key message of support for
redevelopment.
- Key stakeholders to be contacted over the coming month to help
drive support.
12. Council Elections:
- Discussion on the QBC’s position regarding the upcoming council
elections.
- The QBC - while aiming to be apolitical - will be showing support for
the policies which promote good and sustainable business in
Queanbeyan over the coming months.
13. General Business and Other Items:
Discussion on full-time roll for Member Services Officer:
- Driving and maintaining our communication channels and key
messages will require a full-time Member Services Officer as soon as
we are financially able. Rory indicated that the milestone of $30,000
in new funding will be required for this and that he hopes that the
QBC is at this point by November.
“I am Queanbeyan” and QBC Social Media Strategy (Hilary and Lib
presenting):
- Lib presented her “I am Queanbeyan” social media project which
showcases the unique people of Queanbeyan and promotes a
positive town image.
- A strong social media strategy will be a key factor for growing
membership and reengaging with the Queanbeyan community.
- Michael and Hilary to reassess our social media strategy early next
week.
1 Farrer Place Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Po Box 635 Queanbeyan NSW 2620,
[email protected], Mob: 0437 973 819, Office Hours: 7-11am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Current QBC Event Plans:
September Early Morning Seminar and Q&A:
Managing Debtors and Working Capital, Aaron Torline, Country Heir
11th September
September Networking Event:
Queanbeyan Rates, Speaker TBD, Top Pub 29th September
October Early Morning Seminar and Q&A:
Social Media in Business, Hilary Wardhaugh, Venue and Date TBD
October Networking Event:
Village Building Co. Sponsored Event, Venue and Date TBD
November Networking Event:
A Potential Manella/Telstra Shop Sponsored Event, to be confirmed
December Networking Event:
Xmas Function, Venue and Date TBD
Next meeting – QBC Annual General Meeting 6th October, 2015 at the Tourist
Hotel from 5.30pm till 7pm.
1 Farrer Place Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Po Box 635 Queanbeyan NSW 2620,
[email protected], Mob: 0437 973 819, Office Hours: 7-11am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday