NOVEMBER BDAQ MEETING

Wednesday, 9th November, 2011.

Pacific Paradise Bowls Club.

13 Menzies Drive, Pacific Paradise.

(refer to adjacent map)

Meeting Commences 6.00pm.

No charge to attend meeting.

(Tax deductable 2 course meal available for $20)

SPONSORS: 

      

1.      CAESARSTONE - Bob Lovell from Caesarstone will inform members about the exciting new range of quartz surfaces available and also share some of the endless design possibilities possible with the product. http://www.caesarstone.com/  (Bob Lovell 0438 405 014)

2.      POLYTEC - Karen Munro and Boe Anderson will demonstrate some of the great range available from Polytec and tell us a little about the company. With an outstanding array of colours, styles and surface finishes, the polytec range of doors, panels and laminates is amongst the most comprehensive in Australia   http://www.polytec.com.au/    (Karen Munro 0407 214 665)

SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

1. BRAD THOMPSON - Brad Thompson and some of his team from Thompson Building Group are going to offer members some feedback about building documentation from the point of view of the building company owner, the construction team and the sales professional. Some of the items to be discussed include information they would like included on drawings, elements requiring detailing and the benefits of 3D renderings. Brad will be joined by Phil Chipperfield (Construction) and Darryl Dalton (Sales) This is a presentation which I'm sure will benefit all designers - not to be missed.                                (Thompson Building Group 5457 6500)

DOOR PRIZE: Polytec have kindly arranged to supply a door prize on the evening. So come along for your chance to walk away with a great prize.

DATE CLAIMER:

Our last meeting for the year is to be held on 'Thursday' December 15 at the Pacific Paradise Bowls Club. Weathertex have offered to sponsor a barefoot bowls evening. This will be a casual get together to finish off the year, so put it in your diary now and come along to enjoy a fun evening with your design industry colleagues.

Members note: Please bring your business card to provide to sponsors.

Close of Meeting at 8:30 pm approx.


Please remember to RSVP and advise of any special dietary requirements to ian@mojodesign.net.au

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It talks about the value of your ideas, food for thought:

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Thanks also to Taty Hindes for presenting her topic on The Business of Graphic Design, showcasing some of her outstanding work, and her approach to clients and design.

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Thanks to Bert Priest for passing on this information:

hydraulic plans are not required for any Duplex/Dual Occupancy development across the whole-of-region

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