22nd November 2007

Attendees 16
Leads 11 internal 8 External a total of 19.
Speakers today-Edward and Peter.
Edward told us how he has been rebranding himself in the marketplace. He now has his own domain name that will come into play shortly. qualityproperty.com Watch this web site as it develops.
Edward is now doing some extensive advertising on Radio 96.5 and getting good response to this new and intense campaign.
Peter part of one's investement strategy is to prepare for retirement. Many people set investments up and don't take a lot of notice of them ie. buy shares and put them in the bottom drawer for years.
If you increase your return over 10-15 years it makes a huge difference.
Buying and selling shares is dangerous if you don't know what you are doing.
Know how to identify problem shares.
Know how to manage shares.
You need an effective exit strategy.
Have plans in place to protect your assets if things go wrong.
Minimum amount to get into shares $10k if heavily involved $25k can do well.
Thanks guys for interesting and informative talks.
Speakers next week Geoff Clarkson and Greg Jardine.

15th November 2007

17 Attendees
Leads today- 19 Internal 3 External a total of 22.
New Management Team is now in full flight. Janeece, Nicola and Ngaire fill these positions fo rthe next 6 months. Their primary goal is 30 members. 26 in 3 months and 30 in 6. We all need to be constantly on the look out for members as it is members who make this networking club successful. Good luck ladies.
Janeece Giraldo and Dave Willams were the speakers.
Janeece spoke about industry super funds that do not pay commissions, they spend money on TV adds. You need to look at the returns of the various funds over time say 3 years average return 18%
Janeecee's company over 3 years 34.96%.
Check your statements to see how you are going.The American subprime is still a problem.
Dave from PBS warned us against special deals that some suppliers offer they catch up with you on the larger ticket items. Prices at PBS are likely to be better as they work on a reasonable markup on all products and don't go for the big hit.
Dave is able to source unusual products eg 50 Cowbells recently.
Speakers next week: Peter Varcoe and Edward Singleton.

Tabulam Races- Well Almost

The races were cancelled because of the flu but that didn't stop us have a relaxing time eating, drinking and socializing with even a little fence fixing.
We were not deterred by the occasional showers and by all reports a good time had by all.
A visit to Jean-Claude's French Restaurant for Sunday lunch was fabulous. If you get the opportunity to visit Mallanganee NSW then the restaurant should be a must.

8th November 2007

Only 14 attendees today.
Leads 5.
Speakers David Pratt and Simon Penrose.
David has now started his own business after many years in the finance industry. David started his working life in CBA working in some far away places like Darwin. He undertook lending and then moved to Commonwealth Development Bank before transferring to CBFC where he moved into Equipment Finance his speciality. Subsequently he spent many years with Don Stevens Finance and later Centrepoint Finance when they bought out Don Stevens.
Now in his own business he still has access to the same lenders and even some others.He is able to be more flexible and is looking forward to the challenges of his own business.
Simon told us about his family holiday in Cairns and at Hinchinbrook Island where he attended his sister's wedding.
They enjoyed the reef and he reports that the Island did a fantastic job. No mobile phone reception or internet so the perfect place top get away from business and recharge the batteries.
Simon is now throwing himself back into work attending to all those telecommunication challenges.
Speakers next week Edward and Tom.
David settled up the winners on the Melbourne Cup. Thanks for all your work David.

Melbourne Cup Sweep

2007 MELBOURNE CUP SWEEP

1. TAWQEET David Pratt
2. BLUE MONDAY Simon Penrose
3. BLUTIGEROO Peter Varcoe
4. GALLIC Madeleine Hicks
5. RAILINGS Lynn White
6. EFFICIENT Richard Jones
7. MAYBE BETTER Monette Gardiner
8. TUNGSTEN STRIKE Janeece Giraldo
9. ZIPPING Libby Duffin
10. BLACK TOM Nicola Cox
11. MASTER O’RIELLY Terry Lynam
12. PURPLE MOON Julia & Kevin Casey
13. LAZER SHARP Shane Holbeck
14. ON A JEUNE Mary Ryan
15. SCENIC SHOT Peter Varcoe
16. SARRERA Tom Arnott
17. SCULPTOR Julia Casey
18. DOLPHIN JO Jenny Pratt
19. DOURO VALLEY Dave Williams
20. SIRMIONE Ngaire Birch
21. THE FUZZ Jacki Arnott
22. ESKIMO QUEEN Janeece Giraldo
23. PRINCESS COUP Chris Ryan
24. MAHLER Paul Ryan


1st Place $ 150.00
2nd Place $ 50.00
3rd Place $ 30.00
Last $ 10.00

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Meeting 1st November 2007

16 attendees today 15 Members 1 Visitor.
Welcome to our newest member Shane Holbeck from Accountix.
Leads today 9
Speakers Libby and Tom.
Libby shared how she became a graphic artist and how the technology of today was then a long way off so she knows how her trade is done from the ground up. Samples of her work in a tourism magazine spoke volumes for her talent. She insists on working with clients until they are happy with the result. Well done Libby on your 1st presentation.
Tom told us about "10 Pitfalls to Watch out for when Shopping for a Home Loan"
Very informative and the single page handout is an easy reference guide.
Speakers next week the 2 Davids- Statioery and Equipment Finance.
Melbourne Cup Sweep is being attended to by David. Horses will be posted as soon as the draw is advised.Good Luck to those who are in it.