| Members News Roundup |
Lots and lots of news this month - which is fantastic. Keep em coming! |
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| PA of the year awards |
On the 8th November this year, PA-Assist.ie will host the 2007 PA Awards.
The country’s top PAs will receive due recognition for their central roles supporting Ireland’s leading business people. There are hundreds of personal assistants out there who organise events as part of the their overall job description and this is a chance to reward them for their efforts. Organised by pa-assist.ie, Ireland’s only resource and information website for Office Professionals, the Awards, now in their fourth year, will be presented at their annual awards ceremony on November 8th.
Commenting on the awards was Sandra Cummins (Director; Pa-assist.ie):
“We are delighted to let the search begin for this year’s top PA and welcome nominations from all those who would like to see their PA, Secretary or Executive Assistant commended for their hard work and support. A good PA is worth their weight in gold and PAs are regularly referred to as the ‘Unsung Heroes of the Office’, so we decided that these hard-working women and sometimes men, should be rewarded for their efficiency and dedication to their bosses. The Awards recognise the pivotal role of PAs which is an evolving and ever changing one, demanding professionalism, skill, efficiency, and dedication. Many PAs go on to run their own highly successful businesses becoming leaders in their own right.”
The coveted PA Awards include:
- Financial PA of the Year
- Professional Services PA of the Year
- Medical and Pharmaceutical PA of the Year
- Sales & Marketing PA of the Year
- Training, Education & HR PA of the Year
And the Oscar of the Awards:
- The Overall PA of the Year for 2007.
We encourage business managers from all sectors to nominate their PA , Secretary or Executive Assistant who fulfils criteria such as excelling in their role of support services, exceptional skills in office management, performance of their tasks with confidentiality and confidence; showing a commitment to efficiency and capability to working on own initiative and are pleasant and caring within the work place.
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Launching the 2007 Pa-assist.ie PA of the Year Awards (from right to left) was former PA & model Sarah Clohessy, well-known broadcaster and Awards MC Marty Whelan, the 2006 winner Alison Ladrigan from GE Money and Sandra Cummins of PA-Assist.ie.
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Hundreds of nominations poured in last year from CEOs, Chairs, MDs and company directors who all felt their hard working PA deserved to have their chance in the limelight and pa-assist.ie hope to double the number this year!
The winning PA in 2006 Alison Ladrigan was Ireland’s answer to ‘Wonder Woman’. Being a mum to two small children, the PA to the Chief Executive of GE Money had also recently walked 100km in Cambodia for charity …and all in her stride!
Following the Awards this year’s Top PA of the Year will be able to leave the office behind and take to the sun drenched shores of Sardinia where they can wallow in the first prize of a private villa with pool …and turn their mobiles off…or maybe not….
To nominate your PA and see them reap the award they truly deserve, or to register to attend the Awards Ceremony log onto www.pa-assist.ie or call 01 207 0092. The closing date for nominations are the 31st October 2007.
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| Event Insurance made easy |
From wedding fairs and garden shows to intimate opera festivals and monster rock concerts, tens of thousands of people attend hundreds of diverse events in Ireland every year. EventSmart.ie provides a simple, straightforward way to get event insurance offering some of the best coverage in the marketplace.
Cover available:
- Public Liability
- Employers Liability
- Cancellation/Abandonment
- Property Damage
For Event Organisers, Managers and all sorts of Exhibitors, EventSmart.ie provides a full range of services including:
- Hassle free cover
- Highly competitive rates
- Efficient Professional Dedicated Team
Philip Caswell, Director of BHP Insurance had this to say:
“Until the recent launch of EventSmart.ie the market for this type of risk was very small with the majority of insurers shying away from Event related businesses. EventSmart.ie has filled a gap in the insurance market. Too often Event Organisers find out at the last minute that they were under protected, if at all, for certain risks. Given the financial commitment involved in organising an Event, it is essential that the right insurance is in place to protect your investment.”
As members of Neo Ireland, Philip Caswell & Joann Hevey attended their first Networking Event, and had this to say about it"
"We attended The fifth “P” in Event Marketing on Tuesday 9th October at the Marketing Expo in the RDS and we were made feel very welcome. We got the opportunity to meet the Neo Ireland Team and a number of other members, which we hope to be able to assist with their Insurance requirements."
Current EventSmart.ie clients include Pod Concerts and Expo Exhibitions.
For a hassle free no obligation quote, contact us.
Low call – 1890 20 20 40
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Eventsmart.ie is a trade name of BHP Insurances Ltd which is regulated by the Financial Regulator as a Multi-Agency Intermediary and a Mortgage Intermediary
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| Jobs at the German-Irish Chamber |
The Chamber have just joined up as members to Neo Ireland and told us all about this fantastic opportunity.
Job Description/Responsibilities
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Event Management: Plan and organise high-quality events, such as business luncheons, golf outings, information seminars, Oktoberfest Beer Festival, Midsummer Ball.
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Member Services Management: Develop effective relationships with members and assist them with queries. Target potential members with the aim of increasing the number of members in the Chamber. Various membership administrations.
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PR: Create newsletters, update website, produce marketing material and liaise with the PR department to increase profile of the German-Irish Chamber through press coverage of events.
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Budget management: Extensively research costs to ensure efficient work within your budget.
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Administration: Manage and update Chamber database
Skills Required
- Third-level qualification
- Minimum of 1-2 years experience in a similar role desirable
- High level of experience with Microsoft Office
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to respond positively to new challenges with a pro-active attitude
- Self-motivated and target-orientated
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The German-Irish Chamber of Industry and Commerce is part of a global network of German Chambers in 80 countries whose guiding principle is bilateralism. We are a membership organisation and our mission is trade facilitation between Germany and Ireland. We assist companies in their search for new business opportunities in both countries. Our work is based on three pillars:
- Official Representative of the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology
- Chamber of Commerce and Member Organisation
- Complete service provider – DE International
Applications (CV and letter of introduction) should be sent to Mary Levey by e-mail
German Irish Chamber of Industry & Commerce
46 Fitzwilliam Square
Dublin 2
This position will close on the 31 st December 2007 |
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| Meet Helen O'Brien Management |
Helen O'Brien (Managing Director) and Alan Rafferty (Business Development Director)
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With in excess of 25 years experience in Corporate Event & Conference Management, Helen O'Brien Management will produce your entire event from conception to completion - as a success!
Helen O'Brien Management provides complete turnkey management for meetings, conferences, AGM’s, sponsorships, special events whether corporate or private, golf days, excursions, gala dinners and sporting events – both nationally and internationally.
Each event is meticulously researched and planned; by working closely with our clients we deliver all requirements and needs, ensuring all the fine details are covered. We believe that attention to detail and a positive attitude are key elements to the success of any event. Helen O'Brien Management’s expertise and diligence pays dividends in organising events, saving you the hassles, and delivering success.
All projects are:
- Thoroughly planned with precise scheduling
- Reliable suppliers fully supervised
- Regular progress reports
- Fully costed with strict budgets.
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Helen O'Brien Management provide a varity of services including:
- Venue selection
- Corporate Hospitality
- Golf days/Sporting Events
- Private parties/Weddings
- Entertainment
- Corporate gifts/Awards and Trophies
- Transportation
- Marketing and PR
- Product Launches
- Sponsorship
- Destination Management
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Helen O'Brien Management have just joined up with Neo Ireland and we look forward to seeing them at future events. If you have any questions, or would like to contact them, give them a ring on 01 - 269 4848, check out the website Helen O'Brien Management, or e-mail their Business Development Director Alan Rafferty. |
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| SUMO launch a new club night |
Sumo Multimedia presents FIDL, a new club night experience launching on the 24th November 2007 @ Sublounge.
Owned by Formula 1's Eddie Irvine, Sublounge is located under Tara Street Dart station. Built between three 170 year old candle lit arches the venue provides the ultimate destination for clubbers who want something different. Doors will open at 9.00pm and tickets will be 12euro.
For more details, check out the Fidl Experience webstite or drop SUMO Multimedia a call on 01 - 612 0936 an e-mail also works: info_at_sumomultimedia.com (swap the _at_ with the @ symbol) |
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| All Change - My Desk Will be Missing Me! |
Sarah asked me to bury this in the members news as she doesn't really want to believe it. Well, I suppose the sad part of this news is that I'm moving on from being the NEO Network Manager. The happy part is that I'm taking up a new role as the Networking Manager... What's the difference? In my new role as Networking Manager I will be working part time for NEO, continuing to attend events, network with members and produce the ezine but I will hopefully be in a different full time position. <<Hint>> If you know of anyone who is looking for a dynamic and slightly crazy guy like me Sarah will pass on my private email address. I'm off to Oz for a couple of weeks, but when I come back I'll be looking for gainful employment!
<<Sarah's Note>> It won't only be the desk that will miss Conor, we all will. I'm really happy that he's not moving on completely, but will still be with us part time. Watch this space for news on NEO in the coming weeks! Good luck Soldier! Bring us back a Koala Bear...
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| If you have any news you'd like us to feature in the next issue, please don't hesitate to send it to me: info_@_neoireland.com |
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neo ireland : no 1. Rogans Court, Patrick St., Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin
t: 01 2303548 :: w: www.neoireland.com :: e: info_at_neoireland.com
NEO Ireland is a trading name of Eventznet Ltd, a private limited company,
registered in Ireland under company number 359159I.
Registered office address: 27 Ardagh Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin, Ireland. |
