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Global Cold Chain Summit (hosted by the RWTA)

RWTA (SA Division) Annual Golf Day - Friday 30th September 2016

RWTA (VIC Division) Annual Golf Day – Fri 16 Sep 2016

RWTA (NSW Division) Charity Golf Day – Tue 6 Sep 2016

 

The Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association of Australia Ltd (RWTA) are pleased to announce that Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) and Cascade Australia are Platinum Sponsors of the RWTA (NSW Division) Annual Charity Golf Day for 2016. We look forward to your support for another record breaking day!

Programme

 7:00 AM  - Registration & Light Breakfast

 7:50 AM - Player Briefing & Shotgun Tee-off

 12:45 PM - Completion of round followed by Lunch & Presentations

  3:00 PM - Wrap-up

Dress Regulations

• Shirts must have collars, sleeves, be clean & tucked in at all times.
• Tailored trousers, shorts or skirts with white socks (any club logo allowed) may be worn.
• No denim, cargo or pull-string pants permitted.
• Golf Shoes are essential for play (soft spikes preferred) 

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RWTA (National Conference) Golf Day- Wed 31 Aug 2016

RWTA Conference & Expo – Wed 31 Aug to Fri 2 Sep 2016

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Australia's Gold Coast is a city coming of age. Strategically located on the edge of the Asia-Pacific rim, with access to two international airports, the Gold Coast is perfectly positioned as a destination for business, investment, study, sport, events, tourism and lifestyle. The Gold Coast stretches along 57 kilometres of coastline and is home to over half a million people. Beyond the city’s beautiful beaches are vast, sub-tropical rainforests with breathtaking scenery.

Welcoming close to 12 million visitors each year, the Gold Coast is full of attractions and things to do. As Australia’s premier tourist destination, the city offers a vibrant mix of shopping, accommodation, theme parks, restaurants, entertainment and events, along with an abundance of natural attractions. The Gold Coast has developed into a diverse, cosmopolitan, forward-thinking city with a future full of promise. 

Getting to the Gold Coast

Centrally located on the Gold Coast, Gold Coast International Airport is located just 20 kilometres south of Surfers Paradise. A range of carriers fly directly into GCIA: Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Tiger Airways and Air New Zealand. There is a conveniently located information desk at the airport to assist in getting you to your destination.

Climate on the Gold Coast 

Queensland's Gold Coast has a comfortable sub-tropical climate ideal for outdoor enjoyment all-year round. The Gold Coast averages 245 days of fine and sunny weather each year and has an average rainfall of about 1400mm annually, the majority of which falls in the summer period (December - February). Daytime temperatures on the coast are generally in the mid 20°C range. The Hinterland is slightly cooler with maximum winter temperatures around 16°C. In winter, clear skies and dry air mean cool nights. Here you will find some information on temperature, rainfall and seasonal activities to help you plan your Gold Coast holiday. September on the Gold Coast has sunny days followed by mild tropical evenings. 

Conference Venue – Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, Queensland

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort is conveniently located towards the northern end of the Gold Coast, a 5-minute drive from Surfers Paradise beach and just minutes away from a vast array of dining and shopping precincts. The hotel is also located 40 minutes north of the Gold Coast Airport and only a 1-hour drive away from Brisbane and both the domestic and international airports.

The resort is also conveniently located for all the best attractions for kids in the Gold Coast. Sea World, one of the world’s finest marine parks and one of the most environmentally friendly lagoon habitats in the world is a five-minute drive away. Dreamworld, famous for having the biggest gravity rollercoaster in the southern hemisphere, is also home to White Water World. Dreamworld and White Water World are located off the Pacific Motorway, approximately a 30-minute drive from the hotel. Also 30 minutes away is Warner Bros. Movie World and Australian Outback Spectacular, which offers a magical experience of film-oriented escapism and Paradise Country featuring Australian wildlife and traditional outback culture. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is just a 35-minute drive away and provides children with a never ending interactive experience with nature’s many creatures.

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Features

As the Gold Coast's only luxury beachfront resort, we welcome you to the newly refurbished Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort and Spa. The new look Sheraton includes 295 refurbished rooms and suites, accommodation corridors, lobby, reception desk, guest lifts, Porte Cochere, hotel entry, pool area landscaping, 

• Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast features a pool bar, a health spa and direct beach access. This luxurious property is a 10-minute drive from Surfers Paradise and a 15-minute drive from Jupiters Casino.
• All guest rooms boast views of the garden, lagoon or the ocean. Each has the signature Sweet Sleeper Bed, an iPod dock and flat-screen cable TV.
• The property has a lap pool and a gym. You can pamper yourself at Golden Door Spa and Health Club.
• Terraces Restaurant features a buffet which includes fresh local seafood, traditional favourites and desserts. 
• Pearls Bar enjoys views of tropical gardens and Pacific Ocean, and it offers premium beers on tap, high tea and light meals.

Conference Details

Conference Program Details will be released shortly detailing Speakers, Exhibition Packages, Partner Program, Social Events, and

Sponsorship Opportunities

Delegate and Partner Registration will again be available online at www.rwtaconference.com.au 

Gold Coast is the perfect location for delegates and their partners to make a holiday out of their time in Queensland. From the iconic Surfers Paradise beach to the dining precincts of Main Beach and Broadbeach and out to the lush, green hinterland, there’s a new experience waiting for you at every turn on the Gold Coast. Theme parks, world-renowned beaches and year-round sunshine are just a few of the reasons 10.5 million visitors flock to the Gold Coast each year

So make sure you put these dates in your diary, as the place to be in September 2016 will be the SHERATON GRAND RESORT, GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND

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Exhibitors and sponsors are encouraged to contact the Executive Officer - Russell Sturzaker at rsturzaker@rwta.com.au  to discuss your involvement at this exciting conference and exhibition.

RWTA (SA Division) Networking Breakfast & AGM – Tue 2 Aug 2016

RWTA (QLD Division) Annual Golf Day - Fri 15th July 2016

RWTA (NSW Division) Networking Breakfast - Tue 21st June 2016

The next NSW Division Networking Breakfast is on Tue 21st June 2016. Featuring three guest speakers covering Freight Forwarding, Professional Health and the Frank Vale Award.

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RWTA (VIC Division) Networking Breakfast-Women in Supply Chain - Thu 9 June 2016

The next VIC Division Networking Breakfast is on Tue 9th June 2016. Focusing on "Women in Supply Chain" the guest speakers will be Jen Dalitz & Laurel O'Donnell.

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RWTA (QLD Division) Networking Breakfast-Women in Supply Chain - Tue 7th June 2016

The next QLD Division Networking Breakfast is on Tue 7th June 2016. Focusing on "Women in Supply Chain" the guest speakers will be Jen Dalitz & Laurel O'Donnell.

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RWTA (QLD Division) Electricity and Energy Management Forum - Wed 20th May 2015

Date: Wednesday 20th May 2015

Venue: Mantra - South Bank Brisbane – 161 Grey Street, South Bank QLD

Time: 9.00 am – 10.30 am

Presenter: PG Energy (Progressive Green Pty Ltd)  

Forum Topic: “Why your business should consider purchasing your electricity from the wholesale market?”

Cost: Free

RSVP: Monday 18th May via email to billie.bozickovic@americold.com.au 

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Privacy Statement:
The RWTA collect personal information about participants in order to manage and maintain their event booking. Contact information will be used by the RWTA to provide information about future functions, events, training opportunities, key news and issues effecting the Australian Cold Chain Industry. Your contact information will not be released to any third parties without your prior consent.

RWTA (NSW Division) Annual Golf Day – Tue 19th May 2015

 

Castle Hill Country Club - Spurway Drive, Baulkham Hills NSW

We are once again looking forward to our Annual NSW RWTA Golf Day - the 15th year on the hallowed grounds of the Royal & Ancient Castle Hill Country Club.  The Golf Day is the single largest corporate social event on the RWTA NSW Division calendar, and the support afforded by our many Corporate partners, members and guests has always been extremely good, growing continuously over the past 14 years.

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Major Sponsor:

 

TMHA (Toyota Material Handling Australia) have once again taken up Platinum Sponsor status, and will oversee our Presentation Lunch - We offer a huge vote of thanks to Steve Takacs - COO & VP of TMHA for their most generous long term support for this event.

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Programme:

• 7.00 am Registration & Light Breakfast
• 7.50 am Player Briefing and Shotgun Tee-off
• 2.45 pm Completion of Round, followed by Lunch and Presentations
• 3.00 pm Wrap-up

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Dress Regulations:

• Shirts must have collars, sleeves, be clean & tucked in at all times.
• Tailored trousers, shorts or skirts with white socks (any club logo allowed) may be worn.
• No denim, cargo or pull-string pants permitted.
• Golf Shoes are essential for play (soft spikes preferred)

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Sponsorship:

• All Sponsorships now include a complimentary team (of 4 golfers).
• We no longer have Bronze/Banner sponsorships, but instead, Logo Sponsorships.  If you take up this option, you simply need to email us your logo, and we'll include it on one of our banners inside the clubhouse.
• There are a limited number of Longest Drive/Nearest The Pin Sponsorships (first come, first served) and they each include one banner on one of the Competition holes.  If you don't have a banner, please contact us for a quotation to have one made up.
• The Charity Queen Sponsorship has been pre-sold and we look forward to seeing this year's Charity Queen at the Practice Putting Green.
• Silver Sponsorships allow two of your Banners – one Teardrop Banner near the Practice Putting Green (at the high visibility halfway point) as well as one Rollup Banner inside the clubhouse, visible during morning registration and post-golf lunch.  Multiple Silver Sponsorships are available.  If you don't have banners, please contact us for a quotation.
• One Drinks Cart Sponsorship is available and this will include signage on the Drinks Cart that circulates the course, as well as provision of two of your Banners – one Teardrop Banner near the Practice Putting Green (at the high visibility halfway point) as well as one Rollup Banner inside the clubhouse, visible during morning registration and post-golf lunch.  If you don't have banners, please contact us for a quotation.
• A maximum of 3 x Gold Sponsorships are available.  The offer includes pre-event exposure in promotion of the event (including this registration form as they are locked in) and on-screen promotion in the clubhouse.  Provision of two of your Banners – one Teardrop Banner near the Practice Putting Green (at the high visibility halfway point) as well as one Rollup Banner inside the clubhouse, visible during morning registration and post-golf lunch.  If you don't have banners, please contact us for a quotation.

 
For 2015, we now have an online registration form, have modified some of the Sponsorship Packages with more flexible options - see registration section for details.

Booking Form

If you have any questions, please contact Steve Parbery 0400-993455 or Eugene Devine 0416-046161

RWTA (Victorian Division) - Networking Luncheon - Thu 30th April 2015

Date: Thursday 30th April 2015

Venue: Sunshine Golf Club – 475 Mount Derrimut Road, Derrimut VIC

Time: 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm

Speakers: Two entertaining speakers to listen to, followed by questions and time for networking will be available.

Cost: Members $70.00
         Non-Members  $90.00
        (please feel free to invite as many quests as you wish !!!)

Bookings are now open, using the attached Registration Form.
Please email your completed form to: gregl@aboxford.com.au

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Payment Terms:
The RWTA’s preferred method of payment is EFT, and payment must be received prior to the event to confirm your attendance, an Invoice or / Receipt will be issued.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made more than 3 days prior to the event will receive a full refund. Refunds are not applicable when cancellation of a booking occurs within 3 days of the event.

Privacy Statement:
The RWTA collect personal information about participants in order to manage and maintain their event booking. Contact information will be used by the RWTA to provide information about future functions, events, training opportunities, key news and issues effecting the Australian Cold Chain Industry. Your contact information will not be released to any third parties without your prior consent.

RWTA (QLD Division) - Members Meeting - Fri 17th April 2015

Date: Friday 17th April 2015

Venue: Americold – Murrarie Site – 61 Queensport Road, Murrarie QLD

Time: 12.00 noon to Finish at 1.30 pm

Topics to be discussed:

·         General Business:
·         Industry news – National Level
·         Industry news – Local Level
·         Frank Vale Award Nominees
·         Dinner Dance
·         Golf Day
·         RWTA Q – Support local charity – Community approach
·         Market Information

Lunch : Will be provided by Americold, please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions to be catered for when you register ………

Cost: Free

RSVP: Thursday 16th April via email to billie.bozickovic@americold.com.au 

RWTA (NSW Division) – Networking Breakfast – Tue 14th April 2015

Date: Tuesday 14th April 2015

Venue: Breakfast Point Country Club – 72 Village Drive, Breakfast Point NSW

Time: 7:00am for 7:30 am (cooked breakfast) to Finish at 9.00am

Speakers: Three entertaining speakers to listen to, and time for networking will be available.

Cost: $60.00 for members, and $90.00 for non-members. (please feel free to invite as many quests as you wish !!!)

Bookings are now open, using the attached Registration Form ….. please email your completed form to: marieb@rwta.com.au or Fax to: (03) 9645 6445.

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Payment Terms:

The RWTA’s preferred method of payment is EFT, and payment must be received prior to the event to confirm your attendance, an Invoice or / Receipt will be issued.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made more than 3 days prior to the event will receive a full refund. Refunds are not applicable when cancellation of a booking occurs within 3 days of the event.

Privacy Statement:

The RWTA collect personal information about participants in order to manage and maintain their event booking. Contact information will be used by the RWTA to provide information about future functions, events, training opportunities, key news and issues effecting the Australian Cold Chain Industry. Your contact information will not be released to any third parties without your prior consent.

RWTA (SA Division) – Networking Breakfast – Tue 31st March 2015

Date: Tuesday 31st March 2015

Venue: Stamford Grand Adelaide (Ballroom 4) Moseley Square – Glenelg SA

Time: 7:00am for 7:30 am (cooked breakfast) to Finish at 9.00am

Speakers: Two entertaining speakers to listen to, and time for networking will be available.

Michael Bellstedt (Managing Director - MINUS40 Refrigeration Engineers - Designers, Consultants and Project Managers.)

Michael will not only discuss refrigeration, but solar, lighting and other energy use, and address government support and energy efficiency finance also.

Steve Parbery (Corporate Accounts Client Manager - Toyota Material Handing Australia Pty Ltd.)

Steve will address the topic of Forklift Safety, and the ongoing improvements being utilized in order to reduce accidents and fatalities.

Cost: $44.00 for members, and $66.00 for non-members. (please feel free to invite as many quests as you wish !!!)

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Payment Terms:

The RWTA’s preferred method of payment is EFT, and payment must be received prior to the event to confirm your attendance, an Invoice or / Receipt will be issued.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made more than 3 days prior to the event will receive a full refund. Refunds are not applicable when cancellation of a booking occurs within 3 days of the event.

Privacy Statement:

The RWTA collect personal information about participants in order to manage and maintain their event booking. Contact information will be used by the RWTA to provide information about future functions, events, training opportunities, key news and issues effecting the Australian Cold Chain Industry. Your contact information will not be released to any third parties without your prior consent.

RWTA (QLD Division) Networking Breakfast – Wed 4th March 2015

 

When: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Where: Observation Café – Port of Brisbane Visitor’s Centre 3 Port Central Ave, Brisbane QLD
Time: 7.00am for a 7.30am Start to Finish at 9.00am

The Networking:

We invite you to take a couple of hours before you start your day to connect with others in the industry to discuss high level topics of real importance, develop new relationships and gain critical information. This is a rare opportunity to network with other senior management professionals within the industry. Ample opportunity will be given for you to discuss issues and network with others.

The Speakers:

Ray Hodge Director of Ignite Business Consulting

• Ray will speak on crafting efficient business processes, optimising human resources, aligning your business with the buyer, and delivering results-based work through strategic planning and measurements.

Dean Watson National Product Manager - Toyota Material Handling

• Dean will address the topic of Forklift Safety, and the ongoing improvements being utilized in order to reduce accidents and fatalities.

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RWTA (NSW Division) Networking Breakfast – Tue 10th February 2015

When: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Where: Breakfast Point Country Club – 72 Village Drive, Breakfast Point
Time: 7.30am to 9.00am

The Networking:

We invite you to take a couple of hours before you start your day to connect with others in the industry to discuss high level topics of real importance, develop new relationships and gain critical information. This is a rare opportunity to network with other senior management professionals within the industry. Ample opportunity will be given for you to discuss issues and network with others.

The Topic:

Vehicle Rollovers!

• Why do Rollovers Occur? 

• What is the Appropriate Industrial Relations Response?

The Speakers:

 Mike Robertson, Managing Director & Engineering Manager, Engistics.

• Mike will cover why rollovers occur – including speed, sudden steering responses, loading, dynamic slosh, suspension and tyres etc. 

Tony Wilks, Group General Manager, Industrial Relations, Toll Group

• Tony will cover the industrial relations issues to be considered when a driver is involved in a rollover incident.

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