All functions will be announced separately to all our members, once dates, venues and guest speakers have been ‘locked in’.
Details will be announced closer to the date.
For later in October we plan to give you an insight into ‘Interrelated Trading between Queensland and Germany’, an address by Bruce Gatz from Trade Queensland. This would be of particular interest for all our business members.
In September we continue with our themes of providing you with an insight into ‘Creativity and Innovation in Business’ a topic seamlessly following our previous function’s theme and speaking for itself as an engaging topic. The guest speaker will be Bob Jajko.
Our social dinner will be at L'ACADÉMIE Hotel in Spring Hill.
We plan to entice you with an address by Executive Coach Heiner Karst who will stimulate your senses and make you think of ‘Managing Your State’ or ‘Confidence, Recognition and Presence’, aspects of your own personal planning, the importance of your own career development and what is ‘The Price and the Prize’.
This time the focus is YOU and your own purpose in life and business.
On this occasion, we are delighted to present as our speaker Ms Lorraine Cobcroft, small business owner, entrepreneur, writer, trainer, and orator.
Ms Cobcroft will be speaking on the topic of “Virtual Networking: The Key to Market Share in Today’s Business World?” As she writes:
“Success in business isn’t about being seen by millions. It’s about getting the maximum number of ‘most wanted responses’ from the largest possible number of genuinely qualified prospects.”
Here are the details of the breakfast:
Date: Thursday 25th March 2010
Venue: King of Cakes, Graceville Village, Shop 3/ 286 Oxley Road Graceville. (Train to Central station 5 mins walk away; Bus stops close by on Oxley Road, parking available)
Time: 7.00am to 8.30am.
Menu: A choice of two breakfasts, including bottomless coffee/ tea / hot chocolate
Aussie Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs, bacon, tomato, sausage, toast and butter.
German Breakfast: cold cut platter, including cheese, ham, and leberkaese. Fresh bread and a 5 grain roll, butter and jam.
Cost: $20.00 per person
RSVP: Sunday 21st March 2010, Tina Woehrle
On arrival, please pay GABA Treasurer, Gerda Wittenberg, and place your breakfast order with Alice or her staff.
As there have been requests by wider members of GABA to attend this breakfast, we have opened this specific function up to the whole membership. However, places will be limited. Bookings will be on a “first in best dressed” basis. We encourage you to respond as soon as possible to assure your place. In order to assist King of Cakes to have the breakfasts ready on time, we ask that you indicate which breakfast you prefer when you respond. The breakfasts will be ordered in advance, and you can pay GABA Treasurer Gerda Wittenberg, on arrival.
The Executive Committee of GABA would like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will take place
Date: Monday 22nd March, 2010
Time: 6.30 pm
Place: Yungaba, main building, first floor, 120 Main Street, Kangaroo Pt. QLD 4169
Please note that only current financial members will be able to vote during the proceedings of the AGM.
In case you cannot attend the meeting, you may provide a proxy to another member in writing.
This will be an occasion to catch up with old friends and meet new people.
Date: 24th February 2010
Venue: King of Cakes, Graceville Village, Shop 3/ 286 Oxley Road Graceville.
(Train to Central station 5 mins walk away; Bus stops close by on Oxley Road, parking available)
Time: 7.00am to 8.30am.
Menu: A choice of two breakfasts, including bottomless coffee/ tea / hot chocolate
Aussie Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs, bacon, tomato, sausage, toast and butter.
German Breakfast: cold cut platter, including cheese, ham, and leberkaese. Fresh bread and a 5 grain roll, butter and jam.
Cost: $20.00 per person
RSVP: Sunday 21st February 2010
Please RSVP by phone to Tina Woehrle (3882 6897 or 0405 920 677) or Gerda Wittenberg 3263 5881. You can also respond to this email. Looking forward to seeing you all.
Joint event with German Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chamber of Commerce and Industry QLD and GABA
Any company intending on taking a leadership role in their industry requires a new breed of leader with a unique combination of skills in communicating, coaching, inspiring and motivating, as well as skills in business management, negotiation, and strategy.
This new generation of leaders must surely have a different approach towards people in order to be successful in today’s significantly changed environment.
One recent example of leadership is Telstra’s management re-adjustment strategy to counter the difficult times in the telecommunication industry.
German subsidiary companies in Australia are not immune from leadership issues, or from finding new solutions for business success. An overview of the situation with the German companies in Australia will be provided.
Date: Wednesday 10 February 2010
Time: 07:15 - 09:00 am
Location: Tattersall’s Club
215 Queens Street, Brisbane 4000
Cost: GABA and GACIC Members, & their invited Guests $ 39.00
RSVP: Thursday 4. February 2010
Contact: GABA VP: John Kahlert 07 3378 7108
Registration online: info(_AT_)gaba.org.au
Venue: Tattersall's Club
Joint event with German Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chamber of Commerce and Industry QLD and GABA
Venue: Yungaba
No cost, members only
Wednesday, 29 April 2009 - GABA Women
Where: King of Cakes, Graceville Village, Shop 3/ 286 Oxley Road Graceville.
(Train to Central station 5 mins walk away; Bus stops close by on Oxley Road, parking available)
Time: 7.00am to 8.30am.
Cost: No set charge - each person responsible for own account.
Please RSVP by phone (0405 920 677) or email, by Sunday 26th April 2009.
Tuesday, 16 June 2009, 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Topic: The New Industrial Legislation – Key Differences and Consequences
You will have the opportunity to listen to one of the experts of Australia’s leading law and professional services firm and afterwards ask questions. This is followed by our customary networking possibilities with drinks and light refreshments provided.
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 7.00 am - GABA Women
Where: King of Cakes, Graceville Village, Shop 3/ 286 Oxley Road Graceville.(Train to Central station 5 mins walk away; Bus stops close by on Oxley Road, parking available)
Time: 7.00am to 8.30am.
Cost: No set charge - each person responsible for own account.
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 6.30 pm
The GABA Social Dinner will be held at the "L'Academie Hotel" on St. Paul's Terrace in Fortitude Valley.
A social networking dinner with 3 delicious courses, including wine.
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 6 pm - 8.30 pm - GABA company visit
At a time of increased bilateral trade between Germany and Australia, the safe and reliable transport of goods and the controlled cost effective shipment between the continents are two of the most important components within the supply chain from producer to user.
We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to visit GABA member DB Schenker, one of the fore-most companies specialising in integrated logistics services.
Venue:
Schenker Australia Pty Ltd (DB SCHENKER)
51 – 57 Qantas Drive
Brisbane Airport QLD 4009
Program:
6:00 pm Meet and mingle
6:30 pm Official greetings and presentations
7:15 pm Finger food and drinks
8:00 pm Guided tour of facility
8:45 pm Approx. Finish
Invitations have been sent out to GABA members.
To help us with catering arrangements, please respond no later than Wednesday 9th September 2009.
Wednesday, 30 September 2009 - GABA Women
Where: King of Cakes, Graceville Village, Shop 3/ 286 Oxley Road Graceville.
(Train to Central station 5 mins walk away; Bus stops close by on Oxley Road, parking available)
Time: 7.00am to 8.30am.
Our speaker on this occasion will be Ms Michele Kozsar who is a Counselor and educator. Michele will be speaking on the topic of anxiety and stress, particularly in relation to working women.
October 2009
Brisbane Oktoberfest, details at www.oktoberfestbrisbane.com.au
Thursday, 17 December 2009, 6.00pm for 6.30pm
Where: King of Cakes, Graceville Village, Shop 3/ 286 Oxley Road Graceville 4075, ph: (07) 3278 2833
Parking: on site, free
Cost contribution: $40.00 for members, $45.00 for non-members
We look forward to a welcome drink with you followed by
some traditional German Food, like Häppchen/hors d’oeuvres,
a great buffet selection with Leberkaese/Meatloaf, Schinken/ham off the bone,
Kartoffelsalat/Potato Salad, grüner Salat/green salad and Brezel/pretzel and
Weihnachtsstollen and fruit mince pies.
B.Y.O. alcoholic drinks, selected soft drinks are available.
Our function will be accompanied by Andrew on his keyboard playing some festive music.
We look forward to einem gemütlichen Abend with some relaxed networking opportunities for
our members and friends.
Business information evenings with guest speakers on particular topics will be advised to all members by email