Monthly Archives: March 2014

SEQPHA Breakfast 8 April 2014 at Longboards Surfers Paradise

SEPQPHA 8 April breakfastSouth East Queensland Professional Housekeepers Association will hold their next breakfast on 8th April 2014 from 7.00am at Longboards Laidback Eatery & Bar.

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New product – The Grout Mop!

grout mop and bonnit bugDuring Liz’s visit to the huge Cleaning Show in Las Vegas last year she came across 2 interesting new cleaning mops called the Grout Mop and the Bonnit Bug. They both incorporate a broom with nylon bristles along with a handy removable microfiber pad. The Grout Mop is useful for cleaning any tile surface which is a combination of tiles and grouting while the Bonnit Bug is more suited to spot cleaning carpet and upholstery. Click Here To Read More

Conrad’s pillow menu up to 75 options

pillow menu conradGuests can now look to 75 different ways to slip into slumber with Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ variety of pillows, depending on their personal pillow preference.

Claiming it to be the world’s most extensive pillow menu, the brand’s pillow selection includes destination-based and mood-inspired pillows to allow their guests to experience luxurious comfort.

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Upcoming PHAN Annual General Meeting 27th March 2014

PHAN-logoThe Annual General Meeting of the Professional Housekeepers Association of NSW Inc will be held at 4pm on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Menzies Sydney Hotel

the Agenda includes the opening address and welcome by President, Ms. Maureen Jolowicz

Review of 2012 AGM minutes by Ms. Zarife Melick. Presentation of 2013 Financial Statement by Ms. Nela Neves. PHAN event in 2013 by Ms. Grace Esogon. Social media at PHAN by Ms. Lalini de Silva and Ms Kamila Smirski.

This will then be followed by NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS. OPEN DISCUSSION WITH MEMBERS REGARDING 2014 EVENTS

LUCKY DOOR PRIZE DRAWING

Close of meeting – all members are invited to join sponsors for drinks and canapés

           

This is your Chance to Win 1 Free Admission to the Online Finance for Housekeepers Course!

enter2winTo all housekeepers around the world! From today for only 10 days L&A is offering 1 person FREE ADMISSION to its online Finance for Housekeepers course . For your chance to win and start this course on Monday 28th April 2014 with fellow housekeepers from around the world register your name, position, hotel and email address with Meike. Email her your details and your name will go in the draw: meike@lycetteandassociates.com

The winner will be notified by email. Be quick this competition ends 31st March 2014!

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Successful 3 Day Housekeepers Workshop in Malta

malta workshopLiz has just completed another successful 3 day Development Programme for Housekeeping Managers in Malta. Attended by 12 Housekeepers and their Assistants, the workshop was held at the Westin Dragonara Hotel  and Resort hosted by Angela Attard, the Executive Housekeeper from that property. It was a very lively 3 days with terrific sharing of best practices and some impressive networking opportunities. Click Here To Read More

SEQPHA AGM and new committee announced

Untitled1The SEQPHA Annual General Meeting, took place on Tuesday 18TH February 2014 at SOFITEL BROADBEACH

Nominations and Election of 4 office-bearers for the association and 10 ordinary members of the committee:

President  - Libby Sharp                   
Vice President –  Gavin Lysaght                   
Treasurer  -  Melissa Bent                     
Secretary  - Mardi Shennan          
Committee – Kerry Dowen
Committee – Poppi Farry
Committee – Denise Miller
Committee – Gordon Moffitt
Committee – Rachael Newberry
Committee – Joyce Percy
Committee – Gillian Perkins
Committee – Colleen Reynolds
Committee – Wendy Robson
Committee – Rachael Schwab

All of the above accepted & seconded by all members.

Update on Upcoming functions in 2014

QT – Tuesday the 11th of March 2014.

Gold Coast Turf Club Race Day Saturday the 10th May 2014

Calendar of proposed events to follow after Committee Meeting.

Committee Meeting to be scheduled.

The fundraiser function for Mardi last month was very successful and raised $12, 165.00