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.