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CONFERENCE 2004 - A GREAT SUCCESS

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT – CONFERENCE 2004

 Oxford 2004 was a great success.  More new delegates and more Commercial Associates then ever before enjoyed a very focussed Education Programme, complemented by a Social Agenda designed to bring members together.  Keynote speaker, Craig Reedie, member of the IOC and Chairman of the British Olympic Association, outlined the plans for London 2012 and this quality start to the Conference was maintained throughout.

 Once again, Education Officer, Ian Campbell, produced an excellent programme of speakers and subject matter.  Ian said, “Club managers today need to be more aware than ever before of the key factors affecting businesses and I was pleased we achieved our objectives with the healthy number of delegates at all the presentations.”

There were some lively debates both in the lecture room and during the time allowed for networking.  I was particularly pleased to see the interest and passion that our members have for their work.

The decision was taken to introduce a new business partnership with the Route Organisation.  This is an exciting new development in the Association’s history and promised much in two critical areas of opportunity – improving income and better service for our members.  I hope our members will make themselves aware of the possibilities. 

The Oxford hotel, just two miles from the city centre and on the M4 corridor, was an excellent venue this year.  Its facilities were well suited to our requirements and I was pleased that I did not receive one single complaint about the service or facilities.

On behalf of your Committee, that is myself, Glenn, Paul, Ian and Mel, I thank you for your support and for the very positive feedback that you have given us.  This is so important for future planning.  The Committee have pledged their willingness to carry on and have asked me to take the Chair again and so now we move on to 2005 and look forward to seeing you all, and especially those members who could not make it this year.

Should any delegate or member from this or previous years have any recommendations or issues about Conference and how this major Association function may be improved, please contact myself on 01744 28866 or reply via email to glennrma@msn.com  

ROB GERRARD - Conference Chairman 

The RMA is sponsored by the WORKING HEALTH COMPANY, MARSH MMC and in partnership with the ROUTE ORGANISATION.