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MTA GOLF DAY - THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2008

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New Members

The MTA ACT would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our new members since the last issue of our journal.

MTA has entered into an arrangement with the Commonwealth Bank to provide members with an exclusive member only deal for their credit card merchant fees. Members are eligible for discounted rates for merchant fees (0.60% on most credit cards) and terminal rental, this will often cover the majority if not all of your associations annual membership cost.


To take advantage of this deal, please call Helen on 02 6241 6266

Note: You do not have to be a Commonwealth Bank customer to take up this offer.

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Jean Mc

Introducing our New Executive Director

As many of you are already aware - MTA ACT now has a new Executive Director in Mick Gentleman.

Mick is well known to many MTA ACT members as a former member of the ACT Legislative Assembly; 4 times ACT Rally Champion; his experience in the trade - working as a Service Technician at Commonwealth Motors and membership of the Brindabella Motor Sport and the Vintage, Veteran and Classic Motorcycle Clubs of Canberra.

Mick brings his passion for the industry to his new role and is keen to raise the profile of MTA ACT and its members and deliver high value service to meet the needs of MTA ACT members.

Mick was pleased when he arrived to discover the association is in a good financial position - with sufficient funds to maintain the operation and good reserves to ensure it will continue to thrive into the future.  In Mick's view  there is lots of scope to grow the organisation through new memberships and establishing mutually beneficial partnerships with Government and other organisations that can serve our members.

Part of Mick's short term plan is to get out and see as many members as possible.  The purpose of this is to find out what members think of MTA ACT's current level of service and to take advantage of your experience and expertise to generate ideas on how we can serve members better.  You can also assist in this by completing the Members' Survey (see details below).

If you'd like to arrange a visit from Mick please contact the office by phone or email and we'll organise a time to suit you.

Jean McIntyre

(Interim) Office Manager

From the ED's Desk

MTA ACT members,

I'm very pleased to accept the position of Executive Director of MTA ACT and am enthusiastic about working with members to grow an exciting and influential organisation.

I come to the role well aware of MTA ACT as a strong association that has served its members well since its inauguration in 1974.  This experience and history is a great resource on which to draw to create an even stronger association that serves its members well and builds the industry's profile with the Government and in the broader community and business sectors.

Recent Movements

Former Executive Director Bob Gardiner has moved on to the automotive training facility Regional Group Training.  Helen Jones has now retired after 17 years of dedicated service.  We are currently recruiting a new office manager for whom a key role will be developing relationships with current members and encouraging new members.

Activity So Far

It's been a steep learning curve for me and our Interim Office Manager Jean McIntyre as we learn about the operations and update some of the systems to improve efficiency.

I've been able to get out and meet a couple of members which has been great.  I look forward to meeting more of you in the coming weeks.

I had an informal chat with the Deputy ACT Chief Minister and Attorney General.  It is my intention to meet with Government representatives on your behalf on a regular basis.  I've already  foreshadowed a discussion on behalf of members on (among other things) policing of verge parking.

I have also met with Sue Scanlon (Acting Executive Director MTAA) to discuss how we can work better with the National Association.  I have been appointed to the MTAA board and will represent members in that capacity.

New Digs for MTA ACT

With the re-location of RGT to Wanniassa, it is a good opportunity for MTA ACT to seek new accommodation. 

We're currently looking out for possible new premises and will keep you posted on opportunities. 

Don't Forget the Golf Day

We'll be sending out invitations very soon but be sure to mark your diary today for the MTA ACT Annual Golf Day to be held on Thursday 4th November at the Gold Creek Country Club.

I hope to meet you there if not before.

Mick Gentleman

Executive Director MTA ACT

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MTA Members' Survey

To help us in our endeavours to improve service to MTA ACT members we are conducting a survey.

We would appreciate your help in completing the survey which should take about 2 minutes (depending on how much you'd like to write).

Here is the link.  If you have any problems please email Jean Mc and she can talk you through the survey process.