May 25th.
Major event at Moama Bowling Club. 5.45pm
Featuring presentation by Bernard Salt.
Sponsored by Ausure Insurance and Finance.

Bernard Salt is a compelling and entertaining speaker employed by blue-chip companies to stimulate thought provoking discussion at conferences, seminars and workshops. Bernard is a business advisor, author, speaker and columnist, and renowned demographer.

Bernard has an understanding of the way in which demographic change shapes consumer markets. He can explain the characteristics of Generation X and Gen Y and how you can use this knowledge and understanding for more successful outcomes when dealing with customers and staff.

A Queensland journalist described him as ‘quick witted and dynamic as a public speaker; he is articulate and holds an audience exceptionally well’.

In demand as a speaker, Bernard balances an increasing number of engagements with running a national advisory practice out of Melbourne. He holds Bachelor of Education and Master of Arts degrees and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

QUOTES
"… he took the room totally by surprise right from the beginning and they loved him … the energy in the room was palpable and Bernard totally met their enthusiasm and kept them completely enthralled throughout his session."
National Employment Services Association

"… topical, focussed and importantly entertaining presentation … his depth of knowledge on his subject has significantly enhanced his ability to deliver not only the prepared presentation, but also to further delve and discuss broader issues relative to the topic and particularly relative to the audience."Southern Cross (03) 928

July 8th
Members only social event. You cannot invite non members but another staff member is welcome but you must RSVP: Monday July 5th July.

Clocktower Apartments. 6pm. ( Annesley St, behind the Old Post Office café)
Winetasting, tasty food, heritage environment and interesting conversation.

Network while tasting a variety of local member wines in the lovely surrounds of the Clocktower apartment banquet room thanks to our bronze sponsor; Georgian and Clocktower Apartments.

Finger food will be provided by our silver sponsor Radcliffes.

August 12th 
Moama Bowling Club.
Member expo and mini conference in the afternoon, culminating in dinner and entertainment from one of the most respected, talented and witty presenters in Australia, Andrew Horabin.

All members will have the opportunity to participate in the expo. Details of the expo and conference will be circulated to members closer to the event.

Andrew Horabin
Andrew Horabin, MC and character speaker.

Andrew Horabin is a veteran professional speaker. He has worked throughout Australia, at conferences as a trainer, facilitator and MC. and entertaining audiences as his alter ego, "Mick the Demotivational Speaker".

As a body language specialist, Andrew Horabin has trained undercover police officers, detectives, and Australian Federal Police surveillance operatives and human source (informant) handlers in such skills as infiltration, establishing rapport, building trust, recognising deception, negotiation and communicating effectively.

As a communication skills specialist, Andrew Horabin has worked with big and small business, Government departments, community organisations and schools in the areas of teamwork, positive conflict resolution, stress management and building relationships.

As a public speaking expert, Andrew Horabin has trained sales people, lawyers, detectives, teachers, senior managers and school students in the attitudes, knowledge and skills of confident, effective speaking.

As "Mick the Demotivational Speaker", Andrew Horabin has performed at conferences, awards nights and special events across Australia for such clients as Alcoa, ANZ, BankWest, BHP, Century 21 Real Estate and Hewlitt Packard. He is renowned for his relaxed, interactive, inspiring and hilarious presentations.

Andrew Horabin has also performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and toured West Australia with the one man version of his musical, WHAT A MAN'S GOTTA DO.

Client comments about Andrew Horabin…

I was impressed with how well you were able to include our key issues. Many speakers talk about customizing their presentations but none have executed it as well as you did.
Australian National Credit Union

The manner in which you conducted the MC duties was, in my experience, without peer
Landcare

Mick had the entire audience rolling in the aisles ... an entertaining and perfectly pitched presentation... by far the most enjoyable conference dinner I've ever been to.
Acoustical Society of Australia (WA)

Anthony Farrant one of our MBN members has heard Andrew speak and said he : “was the best speaker I have heard.”