Program for 2011

Featured Causes of the Month

Throughout the year we highlight the work of several charities and not-for-profit organisations as suggested by our members, as well as encourage donations, involvement and raise their profile.

• February: Raize the Roof
• March: SnowyHydroSouthcare Rescue Service
• April: RSPCA ACT
• May; Lifeline Canberra
• June: The Women's Hospital, Melbourne
• June: St Vincent de Paul CEO Sleepout
• August: Communities@Work & OzHarvest Canberra
• September: not this month!
• October: Alzheimer's Australia (for our Canberra Chapter) and Big Brothers Big Sisters (for our Melbourne Chapter)
• November: L'Arche Genesaret

Canberra Program

We'll be releasing more details in the coming months of the dates and details of these events, but in the meanwhile here are the topics we'll be exploring this year. Note, these maybe subject to change.

Professional Development Workshops: The events are held each month on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the National Press Club.

• February: Cultivating Government Relations presented by Affairs of State
• March: Website and Online Essentials presented by Web123
• April: Schmooze School presented by the Schmooze team
• May Happiness and Success @ work presented by Motivating Excellence
• June: Raising Capital for your Business presented by Viria Pty Ltd
• July What's my Company Worth? presented by Wayne Bolin and Associates
• August: Schmooze School - Networking Strategies- presented by the Schmooze team (last time for 2011)
• October: Closing the Deal- effective techniques on converting leads to sales presented by Small Fish Business Coaching
• November: Building an Art Portfolio for Investment and Enjoyment - presented by Chapman Gallery

Young Professional Lifeskills Seminars: The events are held on the 3rd Monday of the month

• February and March: Creating a Networking Game Plan to drive your Career: presented by Schmooze
• March: Snakes and Ladders: Effective Interview Skills: presented by Regent Recruitment
• April: Create an online marketing plan in 30 mins: presented by Threesides Marketing
• May: Starting a Business: advice and support available from the Australian Government-presented by Business.gov.au
• June Networking Masterclass presented by Schmooze
• July: My Brilliant Career- designing a creative career presented by Downie Design 
• August: Schmooze Student Program: a new initiative offering career and interpersonal skills to tertiary students.
• August: Career Opportunities for the Communication, PR and Marketing Sectors, presented by HorizonOne Recruitment
• September: Key elements and strategies for a great website by Goosebumps Creative
• October: Cultivating Media Relations, presented by Charismatic Communications
• November: IT Essentials for your Business, presented by mBits

Business Lunch Club: The events are held on the last Friday of the month

• March: ACT Skills Shortage: issues, insights and solutions
• April: Sustainable and Environmental opportunties for Business
• May: Creative Canberra: an oxymoron?
• August: Tales from the Frontlines of Business
• September: Would the Real Canberra Please Stand Up?

The Monthly Schmooze: our famous networking soirees are held on the last Wednesday of the month (with some exceptions here and there)

• January at Senso Culinary Centre
• February at the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar, National Gallery of Australia
• March at SnowyHydro Southcare helicopter base, in association with the Australian Institute of Training and Development
• April: A VIP member only event hosted by Push Agency
• May: Mount Majura Vineyard
• June: National Press Club
• July: Canberra Region Market Place, National Press Club
• August: Diamant Hotel New Acton
• September: Craft ACT Gallery in a special Joint event with Lighthouse Innovation Centre, as part of Business in Focus Month
• October: under offer by Sponsor
• November: Our 8th Birthday Garden Party at University House, ANU
• November: The Young Professional Schmooze!

Schmooze@Campus: new in 2011, this program is designed for tertiary students

• October: Writing Your Way into a Great Career: Resumes, Interviews and First Impressions
• October: Schmoozing Like a Pro; Networking Fundamentals

Melbourne Program

We'll release more details of these events soon and are always interested in chatting to potential sponsors, or your suggestions for venues or topics for your workshops,  so please get in touch!

Professional Development Workshops

Our series of workshops in Melbourne are presented in partnership with Servcorp Melbourne

• August: Schmooze School: Strategic Networking- presented by our founder, Phillip Jones, details here
• September: Financial Planning – What’s the truth about me? by Jarrod Jeremiah, details here  (sorry postponed)
• October: How to make a website that works - turning visitors into customers by Jack Marlow Pty Ltd

The Monthly Schmooze: our famous networking soirees are held on the last Monday or Tuesday of the month

• January at Penny Blue
• February sorry- postponed!
• March: The Collins Quarter, Ra Room
• April: Silk Road, Dynasty Room
• May: The Long Room
• June;  Becco Restaurant, presented in association with Australian Institute of Training and Development- Victoria Division
• July: Silk Road, St George Wine Room
• August: Presented by Servcorp Melbourne, Level 27, 101 Collins St.
• September: Bluestone, Flinders Lane, Melbourne, presented in association with Australian Institute of Training and Development- Victoria Division
• October: The Collins Quarter, Ra Room, Collin Street
• November: our 1st Birthday in Melbourne! at Madame Brussels

For an outline of our events please see this page.