Industry Talking - NSW regional dinner

The association’s planning day was well attended by all members of the executive committee and state subcommittees. There is a growing interest in involvement with the association with many new committee members volunteering to assist. The focus for the year is again on promoting the industry by increasing membership and adding value with a renewed accreditation program and networking events, attracting new talent to the industry through education and training programs and protecting the radio environment through spectrum management and standards.

There are subcommittees in place to handle membership, accreditation, promotions, regional events and technical matters. There will also be increased activity in firming up the various state subcommittees. Your involvement in developing the radio industry through the association’s committee activities is welcomed and encouraged. Being on a committee is your chance to add to the voice of the industry, so visit the ARCIA website (www.arcia.org.au) to see how to become involved.

The Sydney Regional Event was held at the Sydney Convention Centre and saw almost 150 attendees, which was a great effort from the NSW team. Presentations were made to Telstra for achieving accreditation and to James Duncombe who received the Sir Angus Tait Scholarship, jointly sponsored by Tait Communications, Westwick-Farrow RadioComms Connect, Omnitronics and ARCIA. Neale Joseph from Motorola Solutions entertained the audience with an interesting view of the industry.

RFI hosted the 23rd annual Spurious Challenge and this year was quite exciting with the ARCIA crew on a particularly fast yacht that came from second-last place on handicap up to fifth. Well done to Martin McLeod (ARCIA vice-president) and his Gencom crew for taking out first place.

The next regional event is Friday 20 April at the Victoria Park Golf Club in Brisbane, so please check the ARCIA website for details and registrations. The regional events are an excellent way to network with industry members and serve to add to the association’s efforts in promoting the industry.

By Christian Kelly - President