June BDAQ Meeting & Regional Design Awards

Wednesday, 13 June, 2012.
Look Cabinets
5-7 Industrial Place,
Yandina

• Meeting Commences 5.45pm for 6.15pm start.
• $10 per member to attend (covers partial cost for the awards function)
• Finger Food & drinks will be provided during the night.

SPONSOR:

LOOK CABINETS/KLEENMAID APPLIANCES – Jeff from Look Cabinets & Danny from
Kleenmaid Appliances will provide a presentation on their organisations & products offered.
(www.lookcabinets.com.au)

REGIONAL AWARDS
Paul will provide us with a visual presentation of award finalists & winners for 2012.
Refer below.

Please remember to RSVP by Friday 8 June and advise of any special dietary requirements to:brad@brdg.com.au

DECEMBER BDAQ MEETING - CANCELLED

Thursday, 15th December, 2011 meeting is CANCELLED due to lack of numbers.

(PLEASE NOTE THURSDAY NIGHT MEETING RATHER THAN OUR USUAL WEDNESDAY)

VENUE:Pacific Paradise Bowls Club. 13 Menzies Drive, Pacific Paradise.

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TIME:    Meeting Commences 6.00pm.

COST:   Free

SPONSORS: 

      

1.   WEATHERTEX - Chris Worchurst from Weathertex has kindly arranged sponsorship of our December meeting which is to be a 'Barefoot Bowls' evening. This final meeting of the year is planned as a casual affair and an opportunity to catch up with your design industry colleagues in a relaxed and fun environment. Weathertex are providing food and drinks for the evening as well as arranging for the barefoot bowls. A display of Weathertex products and information will be available on the night and Chris will be happy to answer any queries you may have. (ChrisWorchurst 0408 803 299 ) 

      Please support our sponsor by coming along and joining in the fun.

                          

DOOR PRIZE: Treasurer Ray has arranged for a six pack of beer and a bottle of wine to be awarded as door prizes to 2 lucky members.

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
Your early RSVP would be appreciated so that all the necessary arrangements can be made with the bowls club.

SEPTEMBER BDAQ MEETING

Meeting Date...........................
Wednesday, 14th September, 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)

SPONSOR:       

1. BONDOR / SOLARSPAN - Steve Cramb from Solarspan will be telling us about the InsulLiving project. The InsulLiving project was conceived by Bondor as the next phase in the journey towards zero energy housing, with an 8+ star energy rating.
   Steve will demonstrate:
   • The ease of construction using Insulwall® & SolarSpan®
   • The speed of construction
   • The reduced requirements for trades.. www.solarspan.com.au (Steve Cramb 0418 748 680)
2. APRICUS Michael Axisa from Apricus Solar Hot Water Australia will give us an overview of their Evacuated Tube solar water heating technology and its benefits. We will also get a preview of the soon to be released Alunga system which will combine Hot Water, Pool Heating and Space heating in the one tank. A very intersting development.           (Michael Axisa 0424 133 599) www.apricus.com.au/

SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

1. Rod Richards is back again for our September meeting talking about business planning, and planning for success.
   
   Last minute change to Rod's presentation: Rod will mix it up in his session with a round table forum on "Looking for new Opportunities through Marketing Strategies". He will be calling for ideas and suggestions in developing an effective marketing plan. This should be a lively and thought provoking session, with the opportunity to think about your business and what you do in a different way.
   
   Free business plan templates will be given out on the night to all attendees.            (Rod Richards 0408 750 502) www.richardsconsulting.com.au

DOOR PRIZE: A couple of door prizes will be on offer during the evening - another good reason to attend.

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

Close of Meeting at 8:30 pm approx.

RSVP             ian@mojodesign.net.au

September meeting preview

Rod Richards is back again for our September meeting talking about business planning, and planning for success.

Rod will mix it up in his session with a round table forum on business planning. He will be calling for ideas and suggestions while filling in a business plan live. This should be a lively and thought provoking session, with the opportunity to think about your business and what you do in a different way.

Free business plan templates will be given out on the night to all attendees.

Set aside the 14th September, come along, stretch your mind and take your business to another level at our next BDAQ Sunshine Coast meeting. Look forward to seeing you all there.

Tilling Meeting Invitation

BDAQ State Conference

Sustainable Building Design - A New Paradigm

Friday 19 August to Sunday 21 August 2011

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

Merivale Street, South Brisbane

MAY BDAQ MEETING

Meeting Date...........................
Wednesday, 11th May, 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)

SPONSOR:       

1. RITEK - Shaun Maloney from RITEK will be talking to us about the exciting roof applications possible with Ritek® Custom Roof Panels.(Shaun Maloney 0432 500 095)

SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

1. GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD - Mike Jenner from Graphisoft has invited Sam Cunningham from the SCRC to demonstrate how Council has made use of the 3D modelling capacity of ArchiCAD to help in the future strategic planning for the Sunshine Coast. Mike will also demonstarte the Graphisoft Virtual Building Explorer for ArchiCAD. (Mike Jenner 0420 405 916)

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

Close of Meeting at 8:30 pm approx.

RSVP             ian@mojodesign.net.au

Results of April AGM

Thank you to all those that have stood up to represent their local BDAQ region. Here are the results from April voting:

President: Paul Hindes
Vice President: Bob Kain
Treasurer: Ray Trinder
Secretary: Brett Grimley
Assistant Secretary: Daniel Horton
Event Co-ordinator: Ian Gorton
SSC Delegate: Beverley Jorgensen
Delegates: Dick Zwart and Cameron Lincoln

Thank you and I look forward to working with you all for the next year.

APRIL MEETING (AGM)

Meeting Date...........................
Wednesday, 13th April, 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)

BAR TAB WILL BE RUNNING ON THE NIGHT - SO COME ALONG AND GET YOUR FREE DRINK

SPONSORS:       

1. WEATHERTEX - David Hunwick from Weathertex will show members the new Eco Groove exterior cladding and also demonstrate the ease of fixing Weathertex over steel framing. To help demonstarte David has invited David Waddel from Stoddard's to bring along some steel framing and the required tools for a hands on Demonstration. 
2. TILLING TIMBER - Debbie Payne from Tilling Timber will inform us about Tillings Smartframe products, product applications, site issues and also present a LIVE demonstration of Tillings new V12 Software Programme and tell us how it can assist Building Designers. Debbie will be joined by Carol Claffey who is Tillings NEW Software Trainer for Qld.

AGM:

The Annual General Meeting will be held at the April meeting. All executive positions are open and nominations are being called for. In particular the positions of Branch Delegate and Secretary will need to be filled as both Eddie Baden and Bev Jorgensen are not available to continue in these rolls. Nominations can be forwarded to Paul Hindes.

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

Close of Meeting at 8:30 pm approx.

RSVP             ian@mojodesign.net.au

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Hello Sunshine Coast Members

Please be advised that the Annual General Meeting will be held at our next meeting 13^th April at the Pacific Paradise Bowls Club.

All executive positions are open and nominations are being called for.

In particular the positions of Branch Delegate and Secretary will need to be filled as both Eddie Baden and I are not available to continue in these rolls.

Nominations for positions can be sent to Paul Hindes

Regards

Bev Jorgensen (Branch Secretary)

MARCH MEETING

Meeting Date...........................
Wednesday, 9th March, 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)

SPONSOR:        Pending

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER:  Steve Cooper - CEO of Tourism Noosa - will be talking to members about the impact tourism can have on the demand for building design services. Steve will discuss future directions and marketing initiatives in the pipeline at Tourism Noosa. This should be a topic of interest to all Sunshine Coast designers.

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

Close of Meeting at 8:30 pm approx.

RSVP             ian@mojodesign.net.au

FEBRUARY - BDAQ MEETING

Meeting Date...........................
Wednesday, 9th February, 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)

SPONSOR:     A&LWINDOWS

Amanda and Amy from A&L Windows will give us an
overview of the products and services offered by A&L Windows.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

Debbie Johnson from Building Suncoast Green is a representative
on the Sunshine Coast Regoinal Council's Affordable Housing
Task Force. Debbie will update us with the latest information
about Councils affordable living initiatives.

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

Close of Meeting at 8:30 pm approx.

RSVP             ian@mojodesign.net.au

Location Map

BDAQ Sunshine Coast Meeting Location Map

WHEN: every 2nd Wednesday of the month.

WHERE: Pacific Paradise Bowls Club.
13 Menzies Drive, Pacific Paradise.

Meeting Commences 6.00 pm

No Charge to attend Meeting
(Tax deductible 2 Course meal available for $20)

Map Link

Dec Meeting

B D A Q  S U N S H I N E  C O A S T

DECEMBER 2010 M E E T I N G N O T I C E


WHEN: Wednesday, 8TH December 2010.


WHERE: Pacific Paradise Bowls Club.


13 Menzies Drive, Pacific Paradise.


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Meeting Commences 6.00 pm


No Charge to attend Meeting


(Tax deductible 2 Course meal available for $20)


PRESENTER 1:
Greg Martoo from Martoo Consulting – Town Planners, Urban Designers and Surveyors – will provide members with advice about the type of information to include on drawings which are produced to support development applications.
Greg is also a surveyor and will be able to answer questions members may
have regarding surveying.


PRESENTER 2:
Debbie Johnson from Building Suncoast Green is a representative on the Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s Affordable Housing Task Force. Debbie will update us with the latest information about Councils Affordable Living initiatives.Debbie Johnson from Building Suncoast Green is a representative on the Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s Affordable Housing Task Force. Debbie will update us with the latest information about Councils Affordable Living initiatives.


PRESENTER 3:
Ray Trinder will share some images that he gathered on a recent trip to the Victorian Alps. The village of Dinner Plain is the site of a collection of interesting residences designed for the alpine conditions.


CHRISTMAS DOOR PRIZES:


Come along to be in the running to win one of the door prizes on offer at our last meeting for the year.


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


Close of Meeting at 8:30 pm approx.


BDAQ Sunshine Coast Branch


RSVP to ian@mojodesign.net.au