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DESCRIPTION
The Horticultural Media Association of NSW Inc. was formed in
1996, for people actively involved in the presentation of
horticulture and gardening to industry and the general public,
to provide:
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forums
to discuss common issues and problems |
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professional
development opportunities not normally available to our
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up-to-date
product and industry information |
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social
occasions to improve communications and networking among
horticulture media professionals |
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While some horticultural media people are employed by large
media organisations and have ample opportunity to network with
colleagues, many work in isolation - that is, they are
self-employed often working from a home-based office - and have
little day-to-day contact with others in the same field. The HMA
of NSW Inc. provides the network to assist these people, as well
as allowing all members to benefit from professional development
and peer group contact.
The HMA concept originated in 1994 and associations have also
been formed in Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. Under
the auspices of the Victorian group, smaller sub-groups exist in
Tasmania and Western Australia.
All come under the umbrella of our national Horticultural
Media Association Australia Inc. of which body membership is
automatically included.
The HMA of NSW Inc. has an elected committee which meets
regularly, while members’ activities are usually held, on
average, bimonthly.
There is a cross section of meetings or activities held
during the year to allow a good mix of professional development,
general interest and social interaction, as well as to hear
presentations from various representatives of horticultural and
allied industries
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES |
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To provide an avenue of mutual contact and communication
for members of the horticultural media.
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To encourage and assist in maintaining a high level of
integrity within the horticultural media.
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To maintain a Code
of Ethics for members. |
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To foster a closer working relationship between the
members of the horticultural media and the horticultural
industry for the betterment of gardening.
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To provide information to members as to where advice can
be obtained on matters of professional concern, such as
copyright, contracts, professional legal and financial
matters, and specific aspects of horticultural and media
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To provide a forum where items of mutual concern or
interest to members can be discussed. |
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To provide a social
networking opportunity for like-minded people. |
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HOW
TO JOIN HMA OF NSW INC
Annual
subscription
The annual subscription for membership of HMA of
NSW Inc. is $60.00 (no GST is payable). The subscription is
subject to increase or alteration at the discretion of the
Executive Committee and membership.
Membership criteria
1. A
person will qualify for full membership if he or she writes,
broadcasts or presents on media, in any of its forms, about
gardening or horticulture in general. A minimum of two year’s
experience in the horticultural media must be demonstrated. This
professional involvement should include a percentage of the
applicant's income having been derived from employment or
contracted services in horticultural media during that time.
Any applicant who has less than two year’s involvement in
the horticultural media or who is studying, qualified in, or
working in the field of horticulture with an interest in the
horticultural media can be elected an associate member.
2.
The
appropriate completed and signed membership application form
must have as proposer and seconder financial members of the HMA
of NSW Inc. It should be mailed along with payment to the
Association Secretary.
3.
Application forms will be mailed on request. Alternatively,
forms can be printed out from this site.
Click
here for an application form.
Final approval of applications will be by the full elected
committee. Successful applicants will be issued with an HMA of
NSW Inc. membership card. Applicants will be advised in writing
if they have been unsuccessful and cheques will be returned.
For further information,
please contact:
Judy Horton,
Secretary,
HMA of NSW Inc,
Locked Bag 6504
Milperra DC 1891
Email:judy.horton@yates.com.au
Ph:(02)
9794-9481
Mob: 0419-604-701
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EVENTS
CALENDAR
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ACTIVITIES
AND SERVICES
HMA of NSW Inc. has a number of activities and services
designed to assist members of the horticultural media and
to promote relationships with the industry and the general
public. One of the most important of these is:
Media Release
Distribution Service -
companies and
organisations may pay a small fee to have media releases
or invitations distributed to HMA of NSW Inc members via
email or post. Members’ details are not disclosed
to any third party and distribution of releases is handled
by the Secretary. If you are interested in taking
advantage of this service, please contact our Secretary,
Judy Horton at
judy.horton@yates.com.au
Ph:(02) 9794-9481
Mob: 0419-604-701
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CONTACT
DETAILS
Postal
Address:
HMA of NSW Inc,
Locked Bag 6504
Milperra DC 1891
President:
Graham Ross
Email:
graham@gardenclinic.com.au
Ph: (02)
9484 5100
Secretary:
Judy
Horton
Email:judy.horton@yates.com.au
Ph:(02) 9794-9481
Mob: 0419-604-701
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