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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007>Hi
Everyone,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007>A Quick update and
action required by you the committee:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=232323300-02112007></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007>- <STRONG>Agreement
on Dates</STRONG> : The dates proposed by The Centre can only be held for a
couple of weeks until we request one or two sets of dates maximum to be
tentatively held by the Centre. I can also follow up with the other venues
being considered to check availability once I have the preferred
dates.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=232323300-02112007></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007><STRONG>Venue
Proposals</STRONG></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007>We have a
proposal from The Convention Centre but meeting space for conferences of this
size are at a premium in Sydney and therefore it is important that we
secure space sooner rather than later, so that we are not disappointed.
Therefore I need to advise them of your preferred dates.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007>Proposals have also
been requested from Sydney Showground, Acer Arena and Telstra Stadium at Sydney
Olympic Park.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007>Once the proposals
are received, it is preferable that the committee decide which venue we will be
bidding with, which one will win the bid for us. This does not commit you
to the bid venue in any way. We can put some general information on a
range of meeting venues but I believe it offers a much stronger proposal if we
are basing the bid on one preferred venue for the conference
itself.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=232323300-02112007></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007><STRONG>Meeting with
PCO</STRONG></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007>The conference
organisers are the professionals and are the best possible resource for guidance
on practicalities, such as financing. Cameron, can I proceed with setting
this up? Perhaps others that are interstate can be involved by
teleconference if required? They may also be able to provide further
advice about setting up as a legal entity.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=232323300-02112007></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007></SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007><STRONG>Bid
Document</STRONG></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007>A link to the draft
was emailed a couple of weeks for review, content to be added on the
local committee and industry, showcasing the industry in Australia and suggested
themes or unique program additions that will make the conference enticing to the
decision makers. I haven't received any feedback to
date.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007>Also, to update you
on the letters of support I have received so far and that we will add into the
document :</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007>- Department of
Sustainability and Environment, Victoria (Thanks Bruce!)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007>- Tourism
Australia</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007>- Lord Mayor of
Sydney</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007>- MD,
SCVB</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=232323300-02112007></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007>I have also
contacted Victoria Tourism and also Convention Centre. I would recommend
that we do not depend on any information provided but a bonus if we receive any
valuable feedback back from them in time to include with the
bid.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=232323300-02112007></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007>I look forward to
feedback.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=232323300-02112007></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=232323300-02112007>Best
Wishes</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=232323300-02112007></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=232323300-02112007>Marie-Claire</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<TD><B><FONT face=Arial size=2>Marie-Claire Henry</FONT></B><FONT
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size=2><BR><B>Bid Executive</B><BR><BR>Sydney Convention and Visitors
Bureau<BR>Level 13 <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>80 William
St Sydney NSW 2011 Australia<BR>Tel: 61 2 9332 5224 Fax: 61 2 9360
1223<BR><A href="mailto:mhenry@scvb.com.au">mhenry@scvb.com.au
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