Western regionWESTERN REGION’SOUTSTANDING SEASONThis year the members of the Western Region produced a packedprogramme of events to enlighten and stimulate. Mrs. Breda Ryan,Director of Anthony Ryan Ltd and the Ardilaun House Hotel, the founderof the BPW Galway, an internationally affiliated Business andProfessional Women’s organisation launched the packed programme toa gathering of sixty people on the 7th October.“Training & Development in Irish Companies” presented by Dr.Thomas Garavan – was sponsored by Baxter Healthcare SA and theCastlebar Campus of GMIT.On the 3rd of February, Harvey Wasserman delivered his address on“Fear” sponsored by Transitions Optical Ltd. Dr. Wasserman believesthat fear, in its many overt and subtle forms, is a major cause of humanlimitation and suffering – this was an event not to be missed.The residential weekend was held on 6th and 7th of Februaryincluded, for the first time, a programme for professionaldevelopment. Peter Cassill presented the “Workplace of theFuture” sponsored by Medtronic AVE on the 11th March. The finalevent is “Mediation” presented by Sean McHugh and sponsoredby Tyco Healthcare on 6th April.All members of the Western Branch Committee are volunteers andgive of their time generously and selflessly. Companies throughoutthe western region sponsor our events. The Committee would like totake this opportunity, on behalf of the <strong>CIPD</strong> Western Region to thankall our sponsors and friends, especially the Galway & MayoInstitute of Technology, without whom, we simply would not survive!Michelle Lynch- CPL, Breda Ryan, Marie-Therese Macken ChairpersonWestern Branch, Ann Martyn – CPL main sponsor of the nightThe first event ‘EmploymentLaw Update’ a livelypresentation by Adrian Twomeya Senior Associate in A & LGoodbody drew an audienceof close to 140 people. TheGala Dinner Dance sponsoredby CCP Recruitment Ltd wasa resounding success. HorizonAdrian Twomey making his presentation the music providers for thenight were enhanced by thetalented members of the Western Branch and the <strong>CIPD</strong> Students!The number of people attending each event so far has been well up onthe previous year. The <strong>CIPD</strong> Western Branch hope to build on the verygood record set in 2003.NORTH WEST REGION: BALLI<strong>NA</strong>BEVERAGES WIN TOP TEN COMPANIESTO WORK FOR AWARDGina Maglioccoand GeraldineCorban whoattended“Employment LawUpdateThe top 50s companies event sponsored by Boston Scientific and theWestwood Hotel stimulated debate and interaction. This event wasably chaired by Robert Lee, CEO of the Best Companies in Ireland toWork With(check this name).Back row (Left to Right): Kevin Dunleavy, Ballina Beverages; Bob Lee,CEO, Great Place to Work Institute; John Smith, Balllina Beverages;Rachel Armstrong, Independent Newspapers; Anne Marie Coleman,Gabriel Gormley, Helen Tuffy, Eileen Boland, Ballina Beverages;Front row (Left to Right): Keith Sheridan, Brendan Flynn, Philip Rossiter,Vincent Lang, Ballina Beverages.pg34 Autumn 20<strong>04</strong>
Title StrapMASONITE IRELANDSECURES “EXCELLENCETHROUGH PEOPLE” AWARDMasonite Ireland was the first Company in Leitrim to be accreditedwith the Excellence Through <strong>People</strong> Award when presented with theaward by the Tanaiste, Mary Harney.Pictured above is a group from Masonite, including the HR Team whoattended the award ceremony. Commenting on the award, NiallMcEvoy, Human Resources Manager at Masonite congratulated allemployees for their work in achieving this very significant award. “Weare particularly delighted to be the first Company in Leitrim to berecognised with this Human Resources award. Since the Companycommenced operations in 1996 we have strived to develop and promotebest practice in Human Resources Management. This award is bothrecognition and encouragement to attain even higher standards”.Niall McEvoy is the Chair of the North West Region of <strong>CIPD</strong>.Photographed left to right: Jim Hoey, MD, Masonite Ireland,Niall McEvoy, HR Manager, Masonite Ireland and John Halbert,HR Director, Masonite International (USA).pg35 Autumn 20<strong>04</strong>