President’s Report

With the end of the year fast approaching, it was a pleasure to gather with many of you at our AGM on 15 November at Scotch College. We sincerely thank Tim Shearer, Director of Development, for hosting the event and arranging a private tour of the impressive Sir Zelman Cowen Centre.  It was fabulous to see the result of such a successful campaign and the philanthropic support.  

On behalf of the Vic/Tas Committee I wish you and those around you best wishes for the festive season. 

With kind regards

Maria Mercuri F.Edplus
VIC/TAS Chapter President

‘LEAPS AND BOUNDS’ – Chapter Conference 26-27 June 2017 at Brighton Grammar

We are excited to reveal the theme of our 2017 conference – Leaps and Bounds. Over two days, we’ll explore the latest advances in our industry, hear from those who are leading the way about how they are innovating, and extend our own professional skills to bring out the best in our organisations. We’d love you to play an active part in our Conference and really shape it to meet your needs.

Please email your response to the following:  

• Join the Conference Committee: We are currently in the process of forming a Committee to organise the conference. This is a wonderful opportunity to play a key role in EducatePlus and extend your skills and experience. 

• Ideas for topics: Do you have two or three ideas that you think the Conference needs to cover for the next leap forward? 

• Ideas for keynote speakers and presenters:  Do you know any amazing and inspirational presenters from within and beyond our industry?  

PLEASE respond to the above prior to Wednesday, 7 December 2016 via email to:  mercurmn@mlc.vic.edu.au.  Thank you.

Presenting your 2017 Vic/Tas EducatePlus Committee

We were delighted to vote in three new members to the Vic/Tas Committee at the AGM on 15 November. 

A warm welcome to:

• Jasmine Groves (Associate Director, Alumni Engagement, University Advancement Office, Swinburne University of Technology)
• Carolyn Roney (Head of Advancement, Firbank Grammar School); and 
• Laura Maasburg (Marketing and Communications Specialist, Toorak College). 

Each new member brings a unique set of skills to EducatePlus that complement the returning Committee members, and we look forward to planning a range of dynamic events across our four pillars in 2017 for members.  We want to be responsive to your needs. 

The full Vic/Tas Committee for 2017 includes:

Maria Mercuri, President
John Phillips, Vice President
Joyce Taylor, Secretary
Russell Davidson, Treasurer
Laura Bird
Karl Brown
Jasmine Groves
Adam Liddiard
Laura Maasburg
Michelle Newell
Lisa Pretorius
Carolyn Roney

Thank you to our Sponsors

At the end of another busy and successful year, we sincerely thank our organisation and chapter sponsors who have supported our activities: 

Organisation Sponsors 

Dakin Mayers
JFM Law
MGM Wireless
Mondo Mentor
Synergetic
O’Keefe and Partners
Lindsay Yates Group 

Chapter Sponsors

Action Words
Happy Medium Photos
MGM Wireless
MMG Education
Marts and Lundy
Trybooking
AdamsPrint
Print Tasmania