AUS Strategic Planning and Governance Forum

The 2005 AUS Strategic Planning and Governance Forum will take place at the Mercure Hotel, Brisbane on 21-22 April 2005. The Forum is designed to bring together the Executive Officers and other key personnel within the membership and from AUS' corporate and allied partners to discuss issues and provide feedback in a national context. In conjunction with the Forum, AUS will also hold the 13th Annual General Meeting and an AUS Dinner incorporating recognition to AUS' Sport Award recipients and Life members.

Applications are now closed for the Sports Awards, for all those attending, the Awards are formal dress attire.

AUS has allocated funds towards the flights of member association executive officers/general managers to ensure that these critical AUS members are represented. AUS also looks to gain valuable feedback from students, sport officers and managers from both the member associations and associate members along with input from AUS' other partners in both the corporate and allied sectors.

AUS therefore welcomes all personnel who have an interest or an active role in University Sport to participate in the 2005 AUS Strategic Planning and Governance Forum.

PRESENTATIONS FROM THE 2005 AUS STRATEGIC PLANNING AND GOVERNANCE FORUM
UQ Sport - presented by Kim Guerin (Director, UQ Sport)

CONVERSATION CAFE NOTES

NOTES FROM FIRST SESSION

MEMBER'S STRATEGIES TO COUNTERACT VSU

Details for this year's Forum are as follows:

The Cost

The Venue

Accommodation

Flights

Transfers

Itinerary

Registration Form

AUG Venue Tour

The Cost

PACKAGE A
FULL FORUM PACKAGE
$325.00 GST Inclusive (21st - 22nd April)

This includes the following:
· Forum Welcome Pack
· Attendance at the Annual General Meeting
· Attendance at Day 1 and 2 of the Forum
· 3 course dinner, entertainment and attendance at the AUS Sports Awards Dinner
· Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on both days of the Forum
· Breakfast Day 2 of the Forum

PACKAGE B
AUS DINNER including the AUS Sports Awards
$110.00 GST Inclusive (Thursday 21st April)

This includes the following:
· 3 course dinner and drinks
· Entertainment
· Attendance

PACKAGE C
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
*Free (Thursday 21st April)
This includes the following:
· Attendance
· Morning Tea
* Attendance at this session is only Free of charge from 9.30-11am. Attendance at further sessions will be charged at the full Forum rate.
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The Venue

Accor's Hotel Ibis and Mercure Hotel

The Mecure Hotel and Hotel Ibis adjoin each other and are situated close to the banks of the Brisbane River. The hotels are within easy walking distance to some of Brisbane 's major tourist attractions and the city centre offering spacious rooms and modern décor.

Ibis
Ibis hotels are renowned throughout the world for their quality, simplicity and value for money. With more than 650 Ibis hotels globally, the trademark of the Ibis brand is providing a value for money product at affordable rates and with friendly service.
Being right next door to the Mercure it provides the value for money option while still being very convenient to shops, attractions and the Forum.

Mercure
At Mercure, the site of this year's Froum, each hotel has its own style and personality, reflecting the culture and ambience of its environment.
Key locations, extensive facilities, and personalised service have attributed to the popularity of the brand. This success has seen the network grow to more than 750 hotels and resorts in 47 countries.
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Accommodation

Accommodation is available at Hotel Ibis and Mercure Hotel in a twin or single arrangement.

Twin Rooms - Hotel Ibis
Cost: $64.50 (including GST) per person per night.
The sleeping arrangements consist of two queen sized beds set up in the one room.

Single Rooms - Hotel Ibis
Cost: $129 (including GST) per person per night.
The sleeping arrangements in a single room consist of a queen bed.

Twin Rooms - Mercure Hotel
Cost: $70 (including GST) per person per night.
The sleeping arrangements consist of two queen sized beds set up in the one room.

Single Rooms - Mercure Hotel
Cost: $140 (including GST) per person per night.
The sleeping arrangements in a single room consist of a queen bed.

When registering for the conference you will be asked to indicate the type of accommodation you prefer, along with an option to nominate your room mate. AUS will make every endeavour to comply with your wishes, however no guarantees can be made.
Accommodation costs will be added to the conference package price and paid directly to Australian University Sport. Please note any sundry costs such as telephone or mini bar is the will be the responsibility of the delegate and will need to be paid directly to the Hotel.
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Flights

The Mercure and Ibis Hotels are approximately a 25 minute drive from Brisbane Airport. In order to get the most out of the AUS Conference it is recommended that ALL delegates fly into Brisbane on Wednesday afternoon 20 April before the official start of the Forum on Thursday morning 21 April.

Please note; you will be required to make your own way to the hotels from Brisbane Airport at your own expense.
The Forum will close at 5pm on Friday 22 April, therefore it is recommended that delegates either fly home Friday night or stay on until Saturday morning. It is recommended that flights home are booked from 6.30pm onwards.

Airfares
The price of the conference does not include a flight for one delegate, as has occurred in previous years, however an average price has been set aside for each Executive Officer of an AUS member. This person is the Executive Officer/CEO/General Manager from each AUS Member Association. All other persons attending the conference should consult Sport Moves for flight information.
AUS recommends flight bookings for this conference via
Danielle Lynam at Sport Moves, phone 07 3839 3422.
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Transfers

Arriving and returning to Brisbane Airport
You will be responsible for making your own way to and from the Hotels which is approximately a 25 minute drive from the airport. There are ample taxis departing from the airport to take you to the Hotels at an estimated cost of $30 each way. Alternatively you can use the air train service and arrive at Roma street station then either make the short walk or cab ride to the Hotels. The estimated cost for this option is $10 each way.
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Previous Venues

To date the conference has been held at the following locations.