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PHAN well prepared for another active year
As executive housekeepers come under increasingly large workloads and more stressful responsibilities, membership of, and participation in, appropriate industry bodies can prove very worthwhile for the individual’s wellbeing. That was a key message imparted by Professional Housekeepers Association of NSW Inc (PHAN) president Maureen Jolowicz at the Association’s 2013 annual general meeting.
SEQPHA Mother’s Day Breakfast
SEQPHA invites its members and non-members to a Mother’s Day Breakfast held at Sofitel Gold Coast on 7 May 2013 at 7 am. The cost to attend is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.
Please contact Melissa Bent if you would like to attend by 1st May on Mob: 0427 142664 or email melissab@mbdesigns.com.au
Professional Housekeepers of NSW visit Manly International College
It was the first event for 2013 – and 22 members of the Professional Housekeepers Association of NSW accepted the invitation to inspect the facilities and surroundings enjoyed by students of the renowned Manly International College of Management.
Faculty staff, Jan Read and Melissa Roughly, presented an overview of the housekeeping component for the Hospitality undergraduate programs, to the intense interest of an august collection of Executive Housekeepers and Supervisors. A strong vote of confidence was given to the content and relevance of the material presented.
The ethos of the college as they train and mentor international students is to foster a passion for the profession of Hotelier. This provides freedoms and involvement in local community at many levels. On route to achieving high academic goals – the opportunity to serve the community is a very present value. The college manages work placement partnerships with many Sydney hotels.
Senior students were preparing for a Gatsby event the next day and the visitors were impressed at the décor and the entire event creation, management, planning, budgeting, resourcing – a student responsibility from start to finish. Very impressive. We were told that Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban had their wedding and reception at the college – now that would be a fantastic milestone to flag on your college c.v.
A great start for learning, networking, getting out there for 2013. Coming soon – a seminar on The Ageing Workforce – strategies for management of older workers. Please contact Mavis Hedrik at public.officer@phan.org.au for additional information.
More photos available on web site: www.phan.org.au
PHAN AGM held March 19th at Sydney Shangri la Hotel
A total of 37 members and invited guests attended, including the Committee. Everyone was warmly welcomed by President, Maureen Jolowicz, Radisson Blu Hotel. She described 2012 as a reasonable yet challenging year for all – owners, hoteliers, housekeepers and all PHAN members.
The pressure on PHAN members caused by consistent high occupancy and ever increasing responsible management practices was often reflected in attendance at events. Maureen encouraged all members to consider the benefit of being away from their property for a short while to engage with peers and a focus that often brings refreshment and re-energizing. There is value in enjoying learning, networking, establishing new connections – and having fun.
At this Annual General Meeting a motion was put to the members to vote for inclusion of suppliers as Associate Members. Their energy, enthusiasm and support is a great encouragement to the association. As a recognition of the benefits of inclusiveness, it was put to the Members that the constitution to be amended to permit the admission of Associate Members – at the individual discretion of the committee.
AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION The motion “To amend the constitution to admit Associate Members, at the discretion of The Committee” was put to the meeting. By a show of hands 21 voted in favour of the motion, 2 voted against the motion and 2 members abstained. Accordingly, the motion was passed. Framework and implementation and will be placed on the agenda at the first meeting of the new incoming Committee
ABOUT PHAN
The Professional Housekeepers Association of NSW, Inc. was founded in 2005 by a group of Sydney based, Executive Housekeepers. We are the only not for profit, incorporated association representing Housekeeping and Accommodation Management in the Sydney region.
PHAN is dedicated to support and encourage all employees in Housekeeping and allied areas with training, education and mentoring across all areas of the operation. This is provided by seminars and workshops with industry experts and invited specialists across the wide range of activities that are part of the regular function of the Housekeeping Department.
The sharing of knowledge and fostering professional development throughout each person’s career as well as actively assisting new recruits to advance their knowledge and experience – for the benefit of the Hospitality industry.
PHAN Visit to International College of Managment Manly
For the first PHAN event of 2013, the new PHAN Committee have arranged a visit to the International College of Management in Manly, Sydney NSW on Thursday 11th April. Participants will meet at Circular Quay wharf at 3.15pm. The visit will start with a tour of the college including a show around of the old seminary building, this will be followed with a presentation of the syllabus, talks with teachers.
The event will finish with drinks and canapés. A good opportunity for industry to meet with students who are looking for industry placements especially in housekeeping training .
RSVP Mavis Hedrik PHAN Public Officer on public.officer@phan.org.au by 8th April 2013
The 2013 PHAN committee
The Professional Housekeepers Association of NSW (PHAN) announces the new office bearers for 2013.
President: Maureen Jolowicz –
Vice President: Grace Esogon
Secretary: Zarife Melick,
Treasurer: Nela Neves
Committee:
- Kamila Smirski
- Helen Hofman
- Lalini de Silva
- Nenita Poquiz
- Frans van Lieshout
- Ali Kondukar
- Jason Death
PHAN event:
Thursday 11 April: The International College of Management at Manly for a tour of the wonderful historic buildings, meet with the teaching staff, discuss the syllabus for the hospitality leaders of the future. Cocktails will be served after the tour
PEHN Easter Egg Hunt
Join PEHN (Professional Executive Housekeeper network) for the Easter Egg Hunt! This event will be a fun night of socialising and networking a good time to catch up with everyone, and enjoy searching for some yummy chocolate eggs. While your there why not enjoy some uniform bargain hunting as well. There are quite a few samples to be had at ridiculous prices.Industry event:
The SIA National Safety Convention is less than two weeks away.
Don’t miss your last chance to register for this crucial industry event, where all the latest OHS developments and current issues will be examined.
Book now via our secure online booking form - it will only take a few minutes.
The SIA National Safety Convention 2013 includes the highly interactive roundtables session in the afternoon of Day One. You will have the chance to develop a solution to identified business/workplace problems with small groups of fellow attendees. See the full event agenda here.
Interested in being a roundtable facilitator? You will have the opportunity to lead discussions on one of the following topics:
+ Standards: Technology that builds knowledge with real time intervention
+ People: Consultation and communication: Web 2: Tapping into the power of social media and open source safety
+ Competency management and development: Competency, practice sharing and lessons learned
+ Performance Improvement: Incident management: Engaging open communication
+ Performance measures: Reshaping our thinking
+ Professional practice: Management skills
+ Keeping abreast of the evidence
Each table runs for 45 minutes, repeating 4 times. As a facilitator, you will be able to work closely with around 40-60 roundtable participants. To find out how you can get involved, please contact Annalise Reid on +61 (0)2 9080 4323 or email annalise.reid@informa.com.au.
PHAN AGM 19 March 2013
The PHAN Annual general Meeting will be held on Tuesday 19 March 2013 – 4 pm at the ShangriLa in Sydney. Please put in your diary now, official invitation will be forwarded next week, make sure the PHAN public officer has your updated information.PEHN events for 2013
The Victorian Professional Executive Housekeeper Network (PEHN) Calendar of events for 2013. First PEHN event for the year will be the Easter Party @ scuttle on the 26th March, followed by the Housekeeper’s Forum in May, in July a Mini Trade Show, September is the International Housekeeper’s Week Activities, AGM in October and Christmas Party in December. Check the website for details, closer to date, invites will go out to all members.
For more information visit: http://www.pehn.org
SEQPHA AGM and 1st Breakfast in 2013
SEQPHA will hold its first breakfast for 2013 as well as their AGM this month. The event will be held at the Watermark Hotel and Spa Gold Coast on Tuesday the 26th of February 2013.
Dates for your diary.
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary “Shave for a Cure” Tuesday the 12th March.
- Gold Coast Turf Club “Race Day” Saturday the 6th April.
After the AGM the new committee will plan the rest of the year.
Please contact Melissa Bent if you want a AGM nomination form or a SEQPHA membership form by email: melissa@corporatedesigns.com.au
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