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LGMA Perspective. Any Questions?. You are the LGMA. The first year as part of LGMA (SA). Staff support offered to CMN Committee. Preparation of agendas and minutes Circulation of information Management of database Promotion of events and initiatives Catering arrangements
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Staff support offered to CMN Committee • Preparation of agendas and minutes • Circulation of information • Management of database • Promotion of events and initiatives • Catering arrangements • Identification of opportunities such as cross promotion • Administration of committee finances • Ad Hoc Committee support • OH&S / Insurances
81 delegates attend the Launch of Community Development Evaluation Framework Workshop in February
Over 200 delegates attend the R U Ready? Volunteering for a Sustainable Future Conference a few weeks ago
CMN profile continues to increase • Issues to confront and lessons to be learned but all with lovely spirit of collaboration
Overview of LGMA (SA)’s achievements a year on.... • New website including online registration system • E-newsletter • 263% increase in database from 275 to 1000+ • 40% increase in membership from 225 to 314 (half of this attributed to CMN) • 860 people attended LGMA (SA) events • Appointment of Membership & Communications Manager and new Finance Officer • Significant improvement in financial performance
Some quick stats..... CMN members as a percentage of LGMA (SA) event attendees (35/860) • CMN members • as a percentage of • LGMA (SA) • (44/314 )
CMN Membership Overview • Total: 44 members
Quick Overview of CMN Account • CMN Committee Support not charged to Network • Costs incurred by Network such as Catering or Reimbursements charged to CMN Account • Staff time required beyond committee support charged to CMN Account • Event profits after LGMA levy deposited to CMN account
LGMA (SA) Levy on events • In February 2010 a complete review of LGMA (SA) accounting and financial decision making practices was undertaken • UHY Haines Norton was contracted to assist the Association implement full cost attribution accounting • An LGMA (SA) levy was introduced in order to ensure that all events and initiatives were contributing to overheads such as salaries, rent, insurance, governance, etc
CMN Finances • Further detail re: the CMN account movements and LGMA levy will be presented at the next CMN Coordinating Committee Meeting and on a quarterly basis to that committee
Just the beginning... • Themes and issues to confront us • Terms of reference –annual review • Future Opportunities: • Marketing opportunities • Membership growth • Cross pollination • And beyond......