PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES

This option is for organisations or individuals wanting to promote their expertise, events, services or products and access professional development opportunities.

The range of opportunities this package offers provides for a very targeted and personalised way to introduce yourself to fellow professionals in a wide range of sectors.

The majority of members in this category are senior managers, owners of their own company over 35.  Please note, only 250 of these memberships will be offered in the ACT region at any time.

You can also invest in an Associate membership for additional colleagues from your organisation, or perhaps a Young Professional option may suit them.

PROFESSIONAL PACKAGE

This option is for organisations or individuals wanting to promote their expertise, events, services or products and access professional development opportunities.

Investment: $660 incl GST for 12 months / $450 incl GST for 6 months

The total value of a 12 month package is over $2500 if you attended all our events on a casual basis, not including the additional services and benefits.

Package includes:

• Great Events
  • For each membership purchased- Unlimited free attendance for one person from your organisation to Schmooze hosted events at no charge nationally including up to eight events per month including Monthly Schmooze, Workshops, Interest Groups and networking lunches or dinners (value to attend all these events is over $200 each month)
  • Receive Four Guest Passes for 12 months or two Guest Passes for six months to give to friends and colleagues to attend any event for free (each Pass is worth $55)
  • Access to member-only special Interest Groups discussions
  • Receive a complimentary Pass for Networking Skills seminar (value $150)
  • You can send a colleagues from the same organisation to attend in your place for free to Schmooze hosted events.
  • Reciprocal rights with kindred networking groups interstate
  • Access to member-only Interest Groups and other activities
  • Discounted rates for special or Schmooze hosted social events
• Promote Your Expertise, Events and News
  • Advertise through network (website and e-news)
  • Contribute articles to website to showcase expertise
  • Add unlimited events onto the website calendar
  • Add unlimited notices or offers onto website
  • The opportunity to participate in our Referral Program
  • Have an online profile to provide a virtual introduction and access to contacts database with hundreds of members
  • Access to online resources such as articles and special offers
  • Eligible to present at professional development workshops and other events
  • Eligible to sponsor Schmooze event and make commercial or promotional offers to members
• Develop Your Professional and Interpersonal Skills
  • Access to the Schmooze Mentoring program (exclusive to members)
  • Attend Workshops and Presentations from subject matter experts for free
  • Read articles and interviews by subject matter experts
  • Special rates to attend other professional development events hosted by members and kindred organisations
• Special Offers and Benefits and Services
  • Receive offers and benefits advertised by other members
  • Access to Schmooze social events including Schmooze Wine Club (new in 2010) (note- member hosted events may still require payment)
  • Access to our exclusive Concierge service that facilitates professional introductions for you.

Associate PACKAGE (Organisation must HAVE purchaseD a PROFESSIONAL option first)

For additional staff of organisations who have purchased a Professional Package membership

Investment: $450 incl GST for 12 months / $225 incl GST for 6 months

Package inclusions as per Professional Package including:

• Unlimited attendance to Schmooze hosted events at no charge nationally for free for each membership purchased
• Four Guest Passes for 12 months or two Guest Passes for six months to give to friends and colleagues to attend a Schmooze event for free
• Complimentary Pass for Networking Skills seminar
• Colleagues from the same organisation can attend events on your behalf (one person) for free
• Choose from up to eight events per month to participate including Monthly Schmooze, Workshops, Interest Groups and networking lunches or dinners
• Access to member only Interest Groups and other activities for free
• Discounted rates for special or Schmooze social events
• Able to contribute articles or resources onto website and e-news
• Online Profile to provide a virtual introduction and access to contacts database with hundreds of members
• Access to online resources such as articles, special offers
• Access to the Schmooze Mentoring program