Welcome from the Conference Chair

I am absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to Chair the 2012 Conference. 

Who Should Attend:
This conference has been devised to assist all Schools, Training Institutes and Universities. We recommend it to all Development Officers, Fundraisers, Enrolments/Admissions Officers, Alumni Coordinators, Marketing Staff, Heads and Board Members whether they are new to their field or established experts.

Benefits:
World leading practitioners will offer introductory and master classes in the areas of Fund Raising, Marketing, Alumni management and Enrolments.

Concurrent sessions will ensure that all delegates are exposed to a full range of specialised and focused sessions that will build their knowledge and expertise.

The Conference is also preceded by a range of introductory 'Discover' sessions focused on Fundraising, Marketing and Enrolments.

Delegates will also be able to network with other colleagues in their field, sharing experiences and building their own knowledge and support base.

Having attended each ADAPE Australasia conference since 1998 I know how valuable and important this professional development opportunity is for each of us.  As we commence our planning, working closely with Neil McWhannell our highly efficient and inspiring CEO and his team, we welcome your feedback, suggestions and comments.

I urge you to let me know if you have any thoughts you would like to share.  Whilst there is a team at the helm this is an important opportunity for each member to make a contribution to the planning process.

Please mark your 2012 diaries with the date:  Wednesday 5 - Friday 7 September 2012.  There will be pre-Conference streams from 3 September.

I know that I speak for all NSW/ACT members when I extend a very warm welcome to you all to beautiful Sydney.

Marilyn Rickard, Director of Community Relations, St Catherine’s School, Waverley NSW

Email: mrickard@stcaths.nsw.edu.au

Tel: +61 (2) 8305 6238