PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE for 15th December 2008

Hello Fellow Swappers & Friends

Thank you to all the members who provided valuable feedback as the PEG meeting last Friday, this information will be invaluable as the committee prepares for a bumper 2009 Business Swap calendar. The meeting was well attended with 16 Business Swap members. Peter Timothy provided inspiration with his thought of the day, judged by Loretta Rigby to be the most profound.

Joanne Marinic was our 10 Minute Spotter, giving us an insight to her business background and asking for assistance with ideas for the partial or total lease/sale of their commercial premises in West High Street comprising approximately 800sqm. As always, fellow members were keen to participate in the discussion and provided Joanne with some great ideas and potential leads.

Two round tables have been scheduled for December, the first held by Tony Foote on Friday 12^th on technology advances – 4 members attended this session and received valuable information from Tony – even more impressive given it was his birthday!!! – Happy Birthday Tony.

John Nisted and Helen Bambery are holding a round table this Friday, the 19^th December to discuss preparing and submitting press releases. All members are invited to attend this round table at The Professional Centre on Friday 19^th December at 9:00am.

This Friday is our last meeting for 2008 and will be a mixture of learning with fun. Glenda Frances and Les Boulle will facilitate the PEG and with their combined expertise, I’m certain the meeting will be full of fun and value. For your introductions this week, can you all tell us one activity you love doing away from your workplace – what is your hobby, your sport, your favourite past-time?

I look forward to seeing you all on Friday!

Linda Ward – President, Coffs Harbour Business Swap

Please Note: John Nisted and Helen Bambery have rescheduled their round table on Press Releases to occur early in 2009