2 minute read
Meeting Services Report 2022
Towards the late part of 2021, we had navigated the COVID 19 pandemic situation to comply with the restrictions and regulations in place, where many events were either cancelled, postponed or moved to online. After a slow start in the beginning of 2022, we were delighted to receive many enquiries and bookings. Organisations and clients are now looking forward to getting back to attending events face to face once more. It was wonderful to see everyone so excited to see their colleagues/friends after the lock down, which they have only seen via zoom – it truly put a smile on everyone's faces.
We are pleased to report that, for 2022, we processed 655 bookings and these included special events, conferences, workshops and planning days. There were 162 clients and the total number of attendees for these bookings was 11699.
Advertisement
The Hospitality team appreciate the support of our clients and are we thank them for choosing to hold their event at Graduate House thus allowing us the opportunity to be of service to you.
Some special occasions with large numbers included:
• David McCredie AM Memorial, 26th March, with 50 attendees
• Noela Marshall Memorial, 20th June, with 80 attendees
• Darcy Seller and Bronwen’s wedding celebration, 2nd July, with 37 attendees
• A Chinese traditional Wedding of Xingkun and Lihuan, 8th August, with 46 attendees
• Institute of Civil Engineers Victoria Local Association annual dinner, 28th November, with 91 attendees
• ATOM (Australian Teachers of Media) Vic. State Conference, 30th November, with 86 pax attendees. This was a full day conference, packed with insightful in-person seminars on media education in the POST ZOOM world. ATOM Vic was thrilled to bring back in-person conference after two years of pivoting to virtual and a chance to connect and learn from other passionate media educators about how to revitalise media teaching and learning in the classroom. The sessions catered to all sectors – Primary, Middle Years and VCE Media.
• Media Ifta dinner, 28th April, with 80 attendees
On the 28th of April 2022, the AIS (Australian Intercultural Society) along with the Melbourne Press Club co-hosted the 3rd Media Iftar dinner. Highlight of the evening included a captivating discussion covering the topic of “Conflating religion & nationalism in autocratic rule” moderated by Journalist Ali Moore, with speakers Mahmood Fazal (ABC), Tony Walker (Former AFR International Editor) and Fotis Kapetopoulos (Neos Kosmos). Fotis spoke about the Orthodox Church’s experience resulting from the war in Ukraine where the Russian Orthodox Church had severed ties with the Greek Orthodox Church. The evening concluded with floor reflections from Melbourne icon Father Bob Maguire, who shared his thoughts and reminded us the importance of communicating with one another and not leaving anyone behind. Dr Teresa de Fazio also reminded us to remain diligent in our person to person relations as it helps us to know first hand about each other, which will minimise assumptions being projected and prevent stereotyping.
We welcome the following organisations for their corporate membership with us:
• Action Education
• Association of German Teachers Victoria (AGTV) Inc.
• Australia & New Zealand Academy Of Orofacial Pain (ANZAOP)
• Australian Institute for the Certification of Inspection Personnel (AICIP)
• Fred Hollows Foundation
• Homes Victoria
• Lysander
• Onemda, Melbourne School of Population & Global Health
• Per Capita Australia
• RMIT Global Business Innovation
• Rulethirteen Pty Ltd
• Wintringham
