CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT (Issue 7)

Has the CMPA progressed on its member’s interests?

You be the judge and send your opinions to our newly appointed Editor Lisa Amor

Recognition

It is with pleasure that I report to you that on numerous occasions the concept of the CMPA and its works and the support of its members, their employees, and contractors has been widely recognised and complimented.

All members should be aware from reading the CMPA News and their networking over the last 12 months, of the works carried out by the Management Committee. This crescendo of work has been underpinned and supported by the Associates, Policy and Special Issues committee, the Education and Technical committees and friends of the CMPA. As the Chairperson, I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank and acknowledge their commitment and hope that you show your support through attendance of the CMPA Annual General Meeting.

Ownership

It is well known that having any portion of financial ownership in a business brings challenges and responsibilities which must be understood and continually managed. ‘Duty of Care’ comes to mind and in our industry sector, this issue is compounded by the majority of our endeavours being centred on a task which is not a science but a craft which is underpinned by succession.

The nurturing and development of an identity for private capital as against globalisation is paramount to the survival of our businesses through the pooling of our intellectual resources. Without this approach, I feel we will continue to experience the collapse of our social structure.

All employees, managers and owners should partake, invest and compete in the CMPA’s evolution to ensure entry into and ownership of capital is not restricted by regulation and the dignity of meaningful employment is supported and recognised as the main game.

It is with these concepts in mind that the Management Committee will be establishing a CMPA Business Support mechanism to assist owners to address entry, survival and departure strategies and options for their businesses.

Information & Training

I would like to note that the development of an accessible information data bases through the supply of documents and training programs are producing results for owners and employees.

We are establishing and are committed to working with our members on the issues of energy management, capital acquisition and the environmental impact of their businesses upon their employees the surrounding community.

It is therefore necessary that all training must be undertaken with the understanding that industry participants are not just to be assessed for competency, but supported with meaningful and accessible knowledge and resources that must be delivered with quality to enhance their businesses longevity and employees’ well being.

In summary as noted at the IOQ Presentation at Ballarat, issues affecting our members businesses directly affect individual family incomes and as such require continual attention to ensure they are not adversely affected by change.

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