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2012 Strategic Plan Member Presentation Meeting 28 March 2012. Agenda Introduction and background EXCO membership structure Chamber strategy for the year Questions and answers. Introduction and background The policy of the Chamber is to without reference
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2012 Strategic Plan Member Presentation Meeting 28 March 2012
Agenda • Introduction and background • EXCO membership structure • Chamber strategy for the year • Questions and answers
Introduction and background The policy of the Chamber is to without reference to colour of skin, race, gender, culture or religious conviction, attend to the interest of members as an a-political, non racial organisation and to: • Effect, maintain and promote an optimum free market system in a predominantly capitalist system; • Protect the interest of members as business persons and act as their representative
Mr Mokone du Preez • Mr Matsobane Tleane – Past President • Mr Percy Mongalo - President • Mr Arthur Mongalo • Ms Mboya Msimango • Mr Mxolisi Mchunu • Mr Mosa Holomo • Mr Erwin Middleton • Mr Connie Bezuidenhout • Mr Casper Mare • Mr Simphiwe Mdlalose • Ms Moriti Rasefate • Ms Adelaide Theko
Role of EXCO member • To serve the membership as a whole objectively, unbiased, no self serving motives • Uphold the integrity and improve status of PCOB Role of Chamber member • Pay Membership fees • Support the chamber • Attend events, make inputs and partake in events
Vision A chamber where every business person wants to belong • Mission To serve as a unified voice for business without reference to colour of skin, race, gender, culture or religious conviction
Strategic Objectives • Attend to the interest of members in an a-political, non racial manner • Develop closer working relations between the chamber, its members and stakeholders • Enhance value add to members through effective networking opportunities and engaging on pertinent business issues within the province • Accelerate member recruitment with focus on SMME’s, women, youth and Students • Continuous entrepreneurship and skills development for members and their employees
Portfolio Chairperson • Safety Security & Liaison Mr Mokone du Preez • PCOB Awards Mr Percy Mongalo • Stakeholder Communications & Marketing Mr Matsobane Tleane • Administration Mr Arthur Mongalo • Membership Drive Ms MboyaMsimango • Finance Portfolio Mr MxolisiMchunu • Breakfast/ Network Meetings Mr Mosa Holomo • Training & Development Mr Erwin Middleton • Social Events Mr Connie Bezuidenhout • Tourism PromotionMr Casper Mare
Safety, Security & Liaison: Mr Mokone du Preez Objective • Ensure secure and clean business environment in the city Program Activities • Engage in periodic meetings to monitor and alert members of crime awareness and crime techniques • Focus – cleanliness of the city, unlawful hawkers and street business, parking management • Membership participation and Feedback
At least one crime prevention session with the chamber (self defence training) • Municipal by-laws awareness campaign
Membership : Ms MboyaMsimango Accelerate member recruitment with focus on SMME’s, women, youth and learners Proposed strategies • Invite Woman, Smme and Youth formations to PCOB events • Represent PCOB at Woman, Smme and Youth events • Express business views on issues concerning Woman, Smme and Youth
Membership • Visit FET’s and Commercial colleges to promote PCOB and entrepreneurship • Get slot from member media organisations for promoting business knowledge, debating issues, writing articles and promoting PCOB • Encourage member businesses to come with incentives for PCOB members • Promote visibility and identity eg Membership Cards, Certificate, Blazer, Scarf etc
Membership • Introduce value add at social events such as soccer, cricket and rugby matches • Make membership qualification for awards at Gala dinner • Make 1 table for youth and 1 for Students at Gala dinner • Structure membership fees to have smme’s, students and youth fees • Make fees payable over maximum three months.
Social Events : Mr Connie Bezuidenhout All social events shall serve as marketing and information sessions • Banquet • Date : 15 November 2012 • Venue: To be confirmed • 1Free table for Youth and 1 for Learners • Award excelling members • Golf Days: Around May and August
Administration : Mr Arthur Mongalo Objective: To Ensure that the chamber ‘s internal processes are not sub standard • Role • Source chamber operational funding • Acquire office equipment and tools • Manage chamber staff • Act as secretary at stakeholder meetings • Support function to other portfolio chairs • Manage the Website
Social Events • Business card Networks ( Mosa Holomo) Host the Business Card Networking evenings every alternate month • Breakfast Sessions (Mosa Holomo) Will be hosted bi-monthly Invite speakers Rotate venue • Tourism Lunches (Casper) Hold a PCOB Travel Lunch 3 times per year
Tourism Promotion: Mr Casper Maré • Platform and link between LTA and Municipality, and PCOB Members in Tourism Sector . • Advice and consult with regards to tourism issues • Provide training opportunities within the Tourism Sector • Communicate • Statistics, Tourism Trends, Fedhasa Communications • The LTA events calendar. • Tourism Grading Council criteria and benefits • .
Tourism • Hold a PCOB Travel Lunch 3 times per year. • Networking opportunities among the tourism sector. • Involve the Airlines, Car Rentals, Travel Agents, Tour Operators, Events Companies, Hotels, B&B’s, Guest Houses, etc. • Raffle tickets and Great prizes (weekend packages, etc.) for charity fundraising. • Negotiate for special rates for PCOB members
Training and Development: Erwin Middleton • Quality training initiatives for PCOB members and employees • Taking training to the business premises • Education and training for entrepreneurs • Educational content to be included on the PCOB website • Host quarterly business seminars
Focus Areas • Personal and Business Finance • Small Business Development • Telephone Skills • New Companies Act • Corporate Governance • Business Environment • Motivational Talks • The new economy
Administration and Finance • Office and Boardroom We require an office space and Meeting place/places befitting the status of the PCOB • Financial Status We need interventions to improve our financial position • Website • Use as marketing tool • Use as source of information • Update membership list • Link with other relevant sites • Commitment by Exco and members