SKAL INTERNATIONAL SYDNEY CLUB 200 Agenda & Schedule ...

SKAL INTERNATIONAL Secretariat
SYDNEY CLUB 200
PO Box 3291 Putney NSW 2112
Phone: 61 Agenda 2 9807 3849 & Fax: Schedule
61 2 9807 1176
52 nd Annual General Meeting and February 2012 Luncheon
Date Wednesday 8 th February 2012
Venue: Parkroyal Sydney Hotel
150 Day Street, Sydney
AGM
Noon- 12.30pm Registration, Networking and drinks - Guests Welcome
12.30pm Meeting Agenda (Reports attached)
Luncheon
SKÅL INTERNATIONAL SYDNEY No 200
MEMBER OF SKÅL INTERNATIONAL
International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals
Founded 1934 – Sydney Chapter Chartered 1960
PO Box 3291 Putney NSW 2112
Phone: 61 2 9807 3849 Fax: 61 2 9807 1176
Email: sydneyskal@bigpond.com Web: www.sydney.skalaustralia.travel
ABN: 85 652 257 464
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Email: sydneyskal@bigpond.com
1. Minutes of the 51 st Annual General Meeting
2. President’s Report
3. Secretariat Report
4. Treasurer’s Report
2012 Budget
Balance Sheet (un-audited)
Profit & Loss Report (un-audited)
5. Election of Officers and Committee
6. General Business
Please Note: That all members must sign in to attend the AGM
and only Financial Active, Life and Retired Members may speak
and vote at the Annual General Meeting
1.00pm Start of Luncheon
SKAL Toast
Induction of New Members
Auction and Raffle to support the Leukaemia Foundation
2.15pm Luncheon Concludes
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MINUTES OF THE 51 st ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
HELD AT THE AMORA JAMISON HOTEL SYDNEY
ON WEDNESDAY 9 th FEBRUARY 2011
COMMENCEMENT: Registration began at Midday. A quorum had been achieved when the
meeting was declared open at 1235hrs.
President Bob Lunnon requested all mobiles be silenced for the
duration of the lunch.
ATTENDEES: A List of attendees is attached as Appendix 1.
APOLOGIES: Apologies were received from: Mark Boniface, Natasha Brawn, Diane
Butler, Hugh Chevrant-Breton, Mark Dakin, Diana Eddy, Julian Good,
Peter Newsom, Paul Seaman, Jayson Westbury, Warren Young
MINUTES OF THE 50 th AGM:
The Members were asked to take the Minutes as read, having been
circulated in advance of the meeting.
Bob Lunnon proposed that the minutes be taken as an accurate
record of the AGM. Brian Kirkham seconded the motion.
There being no further discussion on the minutes the assembly was
asked to vote on the motion. Passed unanimously.
There were no matters arising from the Minutes.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: President Bob Lunnon requested permission for guests to remain in
the room. Those present granted this request.
President Bob highlighted some of the special events of the past year
and some of the events to occur of note in the forthcoming year, such
as the Skal Clubs of Sydney 10th Annual Ball in August. He also
highlighted the success of the World Congress and the generosity of
members and friends who donated to the Queensland Flood appeal
and the Oncology Ward at Westmead Children’s hospital.
President Bob thanked Mike Lillie and Arthur Haddad of the Skal
Secretariat for their tireless work and assistance during the year. He
also thanked the entire committee for the time they spent on Club
affairs.
National President Russell Butler thanks President Bob Lunnon for his
dedicated and tireless work during the World Congress.
President Bob Lunnon moved that the President’s Report be
accepted. Max Kingston seconded the motion. There being no further
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discussion on the President’s Report the assembly was asked to vote
on the motion. Passed unanimously.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: President Bob asked that the previously circulated Secretary’s report
be taken as read. Martin Mitchell commented that the number of
committee meetings he attended was 11 and not 12 as stated in the
report.
Iain Summers moved that the report be accepted. Dan Young
seconded this motion.
There being no further discussion on the Secretary’s Report the
assembly was asked to vote on the motion. Passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT: President Bob Lunnon asked that his previously circulated report be
accepted as read. Robert Hansell moved that the report be accepted
and Russell Butler seconded this motion.
There being no further discussion on the Treasurer’s Report the
assembly was asked to vote on the motion. Passed unanimously.
ELECTIONS: Russell Butler conducted the election process.
President: Gary Gelenter was the only nominee and was accepted by
acclamation.
Vice President: Denis Simond was the only nominee and was
accepted by acclamation.
Secretary: Iain Summers was the only nominee and was accepted by
acclamation.
Treasurer: Robert Hansell was the only nominee and was accepted
by acclamation.
Committee: The following stood for committee: Paul Highams,
Andrew Morley, Robin Woods.
Russell Butler moved that these nominees be accepted. Seconded by
Brian Kirkham. All agreed.
Immediate Past President: Bob Lunnon was accepted by
acclamation
Auditors: Mike Lee and Allan Tulloh agreed to remain as auditors for
2011/12.
GENERAL BUSINESS: President Bob Lunnon remembered Skalleague Peter Black and
Skalleague Alan Diamond who passed during 2010, conveying the
best wishes of Skal International to their respective families.
There being no further business the AGM was closed at 1350hrs.
The February Luncheon meeting.
Before the February meeting was declared closed at 1420, Immediate
Past President Bob Lunnon welcomed President Gary Gelenter to the
stage and ‘crowned’ him President for 2011/12 by placing the chain of
office on his shoulders.
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Appendix 1 – List of Attendees
Family Name Given Name Position Company
APPLETON GEOFF PARTNER POLONIOUS RESOURCES
BEERE RICHARD DIRECTOR TOURISM AUSTRALIA
BRADLEY JIM RETIRED
BROWN MELINDA MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER AFTA
BRYANT BILL CORP. AFFAIRS MANAGER CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES
BUTLER RUSSELL SALES MANAGER AVIS AUSTRALIA
CAMERON IAN INTL MARKETING MANAGER TOURISM NEW SOUTH WALES
CHANDLER RON DIRECTOR EUROPE TRAVEL CENTRE
CHILES SANDRA MANAGING DIRECTOR IN PLACE RECRUITMENT
COCHRANE FRANCIS MANAGING DIRECTOR COCHRANE CONSULTING & MKTG
CRISTAUDO JOE MANAGING DIRECTOR ENTERPRISE MARKETING
DE MARIA PETER SALES DIRECTOR MONEYDIRECT
DEAR TONY MANAGING DIRECTOR MICRONESIA AIR
DONHAUSER FRANZ GENERAL MANAGER SHANGRI LA HOTEL
DOYLE RICHARD GENERAL MANAGER DOYLE TOURISM SERVICES
DUFFY ROBYN SALES MANAGER TOURSAFE TRAVEL INSURANCE
ETHERIDGE TIM MANAGER ANZ ACE TRAVEL INSURANCE
FERGUSON IAIN REGIONAL MANAGER ROYAL JORDANIAN AIRLINES
FILIPPI TONY TOURISM MANAGEMENT TAFE
INTERLINE RESERVATION
FRANCIS SUSAN DIRECTOR
SERVICE
GELENTER GARY C.O.O. TRAVEL WHO
HAKIM JEFF MANAGING DIRECTOR NEW WORLD TRAVEL
HANSELL ROBERT DIRECTOR ENTERPRISE TRAVEL SOLUTIONS
BRUNEL WORLDWIDE
HIGHAMS PAUL SALES/MKTG DIRECTOR
CHAUFFEUR
HUTTON PAUL GENERAL MANAGER HILTON SYDNEY
IRVINE VERNIECE GENERAL MANAGER QUEST CAMPERDOWN
JOHNSON MICHAEL GENERAL MANAGER AMORA HOTEL JAMISON SYDNEY
KINGSTON MAXWELL DIRECTOR - SALES & MARKETING BUDGET FRANCHISE GROUP
KIRKHAM BRIAN TOUR COORDINATOR ODYSSEY TRAVEL
KRIEGER EDDY MANAGING DIRECTOR ITALY BY VESPA & FERRARI
LEE MIKE MANAGER LANDMARK TRAVEL
LEWIS STEPHEN RETIRED
LILLIE MICHAEL MANAGING DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR, GLOBAL LEISURE SALES
TRAVEL COMPANY MARKETING
LUNNON ROBERT
A/PACIFIC STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS
LYONS DAVID MANAGING DIRECTOR AFT TOURISM MARKETING
MELWANI DAISY EDITOR AGENTS SUPPORT SYSTEMS
MILLMORE TONY EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN TRAVEL THE WORLD
MITCHELL MARTIN DEPUTY CHAIRMAN SYDNEY 2010 SKAL CONGRESS
MORLEY ANDREW EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT HOSTEC
ORIORDAN GARY DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR ATEC
PROOS GEORGE MANAGING DIRECTOR CENDANT CAR RENTAL GROUP
SCOTNEY MANDY EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER HOUSE OF TRAVEL
SIMOND DENIS MANAGING DIRECTOR THIRD AGE TRAVEL
SUMMERS IAIN OPERATIONS MANAGER AMADEUS AUSTRALIA
VALERIANO ANTHONY SALES MANAGER AGENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS
WINCHESTER DENNIS MANAGING DIRECTOR WINCHESTER & ASSOCIATES
WOODS ROBIN MANAGER TRAVEL MANAGERS
YOUNG DANIEL MANAGING DIRECTOR USTT ASSOCIATES
PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2011
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Dear Skålleagues,
Another year has passed and I am reminded of the quote by the famous (or
infamous) Douglas Adams “Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so”. For those of
you that have held the position of President, you full well know that it is a privilege,
one which I would commend to all members, young and old to consider. I thank all
Skålleagues for giving me the opportunity and for the honour of being your
President.
All through the year I was expecting to write here about the way we must adapt to
meet the challenges of a changing world. The 2010 World Congress is now well
behind us and the future beckons. But when reviewing previous reports I could not
help but be drawn to the eerily similar events of 2004/5 – flood’s, tsunamis, and
cyclones are not unique to this year. And while the travel industry has “downsized”,
businesses closed and competition increased since those long ago days, I am
pleased to say that our overall membership numbers have only marginally reduced.
I would take this opportunity thank all the members for their continued support
during the year and in particular I thank the outgoing Executive Committee for their
personal contributions to the club’s ongoing success. In a reflection of the times, 3 of
the existing members of the committee are not standing for re-election this year.
Robin, Andrew and Robert will be missed and their experience hard to replace. A
special thank you must go to Mike Lillie and Arthur Haddad for their continued
service in the Secretariat.
Whilst global and industry events throughout the past year have been challenging,
we have attempted to ensure that Skål retains its relevance as an important channel
for both established and up and coming industry executives to network.
Robin Woods as the Chair of the Membership Development committee delivered two
major initiatives this year. The Membership Survey consisted of three separate
surveys which questioned various elements of our Club and Skål generally as an
organisation in order to gain member’s feedback on our relevance, positioning, value
and adherence to our core values. 30 or more members responded to each survey.
As part of the transitioning of the club to take account of the changed circumstances
of the industry, and the degree of difficulty we now experience in gaining
sponsorship and prizes, the combined Skal Clubs of Sydney have agreed to next
stage the Skal Ball in 2013 and to focus in the meantime on other opportunities to
have the members of the 3 clubs actively engage and network.
Paul Highams must be recognised here for his efforts to make the 10th Combined
Skål Clubs of Sydney Ball, and our Christmas Luncheon, very special events under
what turned out to be very trying conditions. Paul has agreed to be our club’s
representative on the committee planning the 2013 event.
At the Skål World Congress in Turku our club raised an amendment to the Statutes
on the basis of good governance that would have resulted in the Skål Auditors not
being able to hold a position on National Committees. While this was defeated on the
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votes at the Congress, we have subsequently been advised that the by-laws have
been changed to remove the possibility of an Auditor holding a Treasurer’s role at
National level.
At the Skål Australia National Assembly which our club hosted in August in
conjunction with the Ball, it was decided to automatically raise the fee charged by
National by the rate of inflation every year. This was carried with 1 dissenting vote.
With the increases in levies from National and International, and the continued
pressure on financing the activities of the club with fewer lunch attendees, the local
annual fee has had to be raised to $249 and your committee has agreed to increase
the cost of the lunches by $1 on average. This is the first increase in many years.
I am very pleased to advise that Russell Butler has decided to stand for re-election
for the position of National President of the Skål Clubs of Australia. We can only
commend and thank Russell for his continued commitment to Skål Sydney Club,
Skål Australia, and Skål International.
Our chosen charity for this year was the Leukaemia Foundation, giving us an
opportunity to pay something back to an organisation that had directly helped one of
our members. They received $5,600 plus some significant advertising support. We
also donated $1,695 to the Florimond Volckaert Fund (the fund assisting
Skålleagues globally who suffer hardship) and $1,715 to the QLD Flood Appeal. I
would like to personally thank all the sponsors for their generosity together with the
support of members and guests who made all this possible.
To the providers of the great lunches we have enjoyed this year I thank you on
behalf of the members once again for your continued and valued support. I would
like all the members to take note that we had 2 hotels added to our list this year
where we had never previously held a lunch. An especially big thank you therefore to
Daniel from the Swissotel and Nigel and Paul from the ParkRoyal.
We thank all of our members who have actively sought to involve potential members,
and everyone in the club who have made these guests feel welcome and valued as
our friends. The fact is that the majority of members are far busier today than they
have ever been. Nevertheless I would ask to consider where else can guests meet
so many senior professionals from all facets of our great industry in one room, in
some of the most sought after hotels in the world?
In closing I wish each of you Happiness, Good Health, Friendship, and Long Life, for
2012 and many
years thereafter.
Skål!
Gary Gelenter
President Skål International Sydney.
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Secretary’s Report 2011
Attendance at meetings took a dramatic drop from 893 Skalleagues and Guests in
2010 to 703 in 2011 doing business amongst friends during lunches, although over
100 of these were guests at our 50 th Anniversary Lunch
Lunches are on the second Wednesday of the month, Committee meetings are held
on the following Tuesday each month.
There were 12 Committee meetings during the year. The number beside each name
below indicates the number of Committee meetings attended by each member:
G. Gelenter 12 D Simond 10 P. Highams 6 A Morley 9
I. Summers 11 R. Hansell 10 R. Woods 8 M. Lillie 11
Immediate Past President - B Lunnon 3
The club had a successful year in attracting new members, however our new
members did not quite make up for the number of members who left. We started
2011 with 154 members, (146 active, 3 life, 4 associate, 1 retired) and 4 Friends of
SKAL, and have begun 2012 with 150 members, (141 active, 3 life, 4 associate, 2
retired) and 5 Friends of SKAL
We had 22 new members join us during the year including 1 who transferred from
other clubs, 4 members transferred out to overseas clubs.
It is important to sustain our strong membership in order to contain our costs and to
give you, our existing members, the benefits of the best value travel industry
membership available. 2012 will be a year of transition, development and relevance
as the committee implements some of your initiatives from the membership survey
and strives to drive up lunch attendance and membership.
And as it is all part of “Doing business amongst friends” we sincerely thank our
members and partners who hosted lunches
January 12 Captain Cook Cruise’s “MV Captain Trevor Haworth & Jackie
Sydney 2000”
Charlton
February 9 Amora Jamison Hotel Sydney Michael Johnson
March 9 Shangri-La Franz Donhauser
April 13 ParkRoyal Sydney Nigel Roberts / Paul Seaman
May 11 Intercontinental Fred Matte
June 8 Four Points Steve Molnar / Marie Dumond
July 13 Sofitel Wentworth Marc Cherrier
August 10 Quay Grand Paul Donnelly
September 14 Hilton Sydney Paul Hutton & Felix Busch
October 12 Swissotel Daniel Fueglister
November 16 Aesops Restaurant Joint with Sydney North
December 14 Four Seasons Vincent Hoogewijs
Best Wishes to you all for a Happy, Healthy, Safe and Successful 2012, Skal !
Iain Summers, Secretary, Skal International Sydney
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TREASURER’S REPORT 2011
It is with pleasure that I present the SKAL International Sydney financial reports for
the year ended 31 December 2011 and the proposed budget for 2012.
Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to thank outgoing President Gary
Gelenter for his dedication to the task and more personally for his help and
guidance throughout the year. Thanks also to my fellow committee members for
their valuable contributions to ongoing success of the club. A special mention
should also go to Mike Lillie and Arthur Haddad for their efforts in 2011.
I can report that 2011 produced an accounting loss of $3,320.00 after a number of
one off adjustments. Without these adjustments the result would have been a
profit.
A significant factor contributing to this result was that two invoices were paid in
2011 that comprised amounts related to previous year accounting expenses. In
addition fees received for the financial year 2011 were accounted for in 2010
resulting in a cost to this year result of $1156. The process of recognising income
to match against expenses has now been changed. Without this change the result
for 2011 would have been better by $1132.
Total lunch attendees in 2011 were 703 against 884 in 2010 (20% reduction). This
compares with a net membership reduction of less than 3%.
Put simply, the club derives income from two main sources: membership fees and
function profit. Each year, your membership fees primarily cover the cost of the
Secretariat. For example, the club’s membership fees in 2011 were $14,140
against secretariat expenses of $14,393.
We attempt to use function income, excluding fines and raffles, to pay general
expenses. In 2011 total net income from all sources other than fines and raffles
was $22,818 against $33,665 in 2010 (down 32%).
The main differences in revenues by category are:
Category 2011 2010 Diff
Membership Fees 13653 16419 -2765
Ball Net Income 8 6000 -5992
Congress Pins 0 4090 -4090
Total Expenses (excluding donations) amounted to $28,660 against a budget of
$28450 (or less then than 1% higher) while in 2010 the comparative is $26,357
(higher by $2,300 or 9.0%). After recognising Conference Travel expenses of
$3,123 in 2011 ($0 in 2010) and Accounting Fees of $2,591 (compared with $285
in 2010) this reflects a very good example of your Committee working hard to keep
a lid on all other controllable costs.
The Club continued to support charities this year of $8,965 including $1,695 to the
Florimond Volckaert Fund and $5,600 to the Leukaemia Foundation and $1,715 to
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the QLD Flood Relief Fund.
Our cash reserves are higher at the end of 2011 than they were at December 2010
due to the prepayment of Capitation to Spain in 2010. There is an additional cash
benefit of over $9000 in hand for 2012.
For the budget year 2012 your committee has taken a counter intuitive approach to
the prevailing “doom and gloom” scenario’s prevalent in the press if not all part of
the industry.
We have taken this view based on the assumption that as the premier networking
body in the city if not the country, it will be of importance for industry participants to
expand their contact base, not contract it. However, your committees’ consensus is
that 20% of existing members will not renew, be transferred out or retire. This is
significantly higher than in previous years but based on renewals and resignations
to this date, not overly pessimistic. To counter this we are expecting at least 20
new members, bringing the year-end total to 140.
We have increased membership fees to cover the increase in costs from National
and International Capitation and to cover a small increase in the monthly costs of
the Secretariat.
On this basis the budget reflects an expectation that there will be a 10% increase in
total numbers attending lunches in 2012 with guests and visitors maintaining their
current level of 20% of members.
Overall we expect Total Expenses to fall slightly from those incurred in 2011,
reflecting the return to normal accounting costs. ($25458 budget against $26864)
For those that are not aware I am retiring as Treasurer and will not be standing for
the Committee in 2012. I thank you all for your past support and look forward to
seeing you and your guests at many lunches in 2012.
Robert Hansell
SKAL International Sydney Club 200
Treasurer
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SKAL INTERNATIONAL SYDNEY - BUDGET 2012
INCOME
Membership Income
Capitation - Spain $ 7378
Capitation - National $ 9380
Membership - SKAL Sydney $ 15272
Joining Fees $ 1800
Total Membership Income
Function Income
$ 33860
Function Income - Members $ 33987
Function Income - Non Members $ 14796
Fines & Raffles $ 6275
Merchant Fee Recovery $ 1540
Event Sponsorship $ 600
National Events $ 300
Total Revenue
Miscellaneous Income
$ 57499
Interest $ 807
Total Miscellaneous Income $ 807
Total Income $ 92136
Cost of Sales
Total Food & beverage $ 37994
Audio Visual Hire $ 4000
Total Cost of Sales $ 41994
Gross Profit $ 50142
EXPENSES
Membership
Capitation Spain $ 8680
Capitation National $ 9380
Total Membership $ 18060
Operating Expenses
Accounting $ 1035
Badges $ 400
Bank and Govt Charges $ 120
Charities & Donations $ 3200
Computer related (incl hosting) $ 200
Conference & Travel Expenses $ 3900
Document Storage $ 360
Florimond Volckaert Fund $ 1500
Flowers & Gifts $ 200
Honorary Members $ 952
Marketing $ 1724
Marketing - Lunches $ 1178
Merchant Fees $ 1566
Parking $ 300
Photocopying $ 130
Postage $ 240
Secretariat $ 12733
Secretariat - Lunches $ 1178
Stationery $ 240
Telephone, Fax & Email $ 840
Website $ 210
Total Operating Costs $ 31998
Total Expenses $ 50058
Operating Profit $ 84
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2012 Nominees for the Executive and Committee of
Skal International Sydney
Nominations have been received as listed below. A resume of each nominee
follows.
PRESIDENT: DENIS SIMOND
VICE PRESIDENT: IAIN SUMMERS
SECRETARY: SUE FRANCIS
TREASURER: IAIN SUMMERS
COMMITTEE: GEOFFREY BEAMES
MELINDA BROWN
DIANE BUTLER
ANDREW CASTLES
SUE FRANCIS
VERNIECE IRVINE
Nominee for President is:-
Denis Simond is the club's current Vice President. Began his career at Qantas
serving in Personnel, Cabin Crew Training, Sales and Marketing. Joined Skal in
Melbourne in 1976 whilst with Qantas and transferred to Sydney in 1978. Has
worked in retail, wholesale, inbound and outbound tour operation and for the last 23+
years has specialized in marketing travel to the over 50s market segment.
Nominee for Vice President is:-
Iain Summers started his travel career as a Travel Consultant with Thomas Cook,
moving to Amadeus where he has held Senior Specialist, Team Leader, Regional
Manager Asia Pacific and now General Manager of Operations for the Pacific
positions during the last 14 years. Skal Sydney Club Committee member since 2007,
Secretary since 2008 to date.
Nominee for Secretary is:-
Sue Francis Is Director of Interline Reservation Service which specialises in travel
for travel industry and retired airline employees. Sue Joined SKAL in September
1990 in New Zealand where she owned a successful GSA company, and prior to
that worked for Qantas for 18+ years. Sue transferred to SKAL International on
arrival in Sydney. Having enjoyed some 21 years as a member, Sue would like to
contribute more by offering her services on the committee.
Nominee for Treasurer is:-
Iain Summers started his travel career as a Travel Consultant with Thomas Cook,
moving to Amadeus where he has held Senior Specialist, Team Leader, Regional
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Manager Asia Pacific and now General Manager of Operations for the Pacific
positions during the last 14 years. Skal Sydney Club Committee member since 2007,
Secretary since 2008 to date.
Nominees for Committee are:-
Geoffrey Beames Has many years experience in airline management, tourism,
hospitality, Merchant Banking and Stock Exchanges. Was Director of Airline
operations for TAA and Executive Director of Ansett, responsible for International
operations. Presently Chairman of The Wine Lodges and Palm Tree Groups,
consulting in Tourism, Aviation and Resort development.
Melinda Brown Has a Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Management) and over the last 17
years has held various positions in various sections of the retail travel industry,
including leisure and corporate consultancy, groups, incentives and conferences and
inbound travel. Melinda spent 4 years as Operations Manager for an industry
association before taking on the role of Marketing and Communications Manager of
the Australian Federation of Travel Agents which she has held for the last 3 years.
Diane Butler A regular guest at SKAL lunches for a while, Diane joined SKAL
International Sydney North in 2002. She transferred to Sydney Club in 2010 when
she commenced employment as Marketing Director for the Pinpoint Travel Group.
Diane has attended National SKAL meetings in Australia and two World Congresses
– Turkey and Sydney.
Andrew Castles After completing his business degree (Major in Tourism
Management) Andrew began his career with Qantas Vacations in Los Angeles,
before joining Australian Pacific Touring in the role of Product Manager, which he
held for 7 years. In 2007 Andrew accepted the position of Sales & Marketing
Manager with Australia’s leading small-ship expedition line Coral Princess Cruises in
Cairns. In 2010 Andrew relocated the sales and marketing team to Sydney.
Verniece Irvine Has been a member of a number of clubs as work has moved her
around the country, often in Committee roles. Has been a regular attendee at
International Congresses and National Meetings and has introduced many people
into Skal over the years. Now based at Quest Apartments Verniece looks forward to
helping the club over the coming year.
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