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DESCRIPTION
HMAQ formed in 1995 and now
encompasses gardening media professionals from all over
Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Members
meet monthly to discuss topics of
relevance to the horticultural media profession and to be
informed by a variety of guest speakers representing the
horticultural industry. Regular training is provided at these
sessions to keep members up-to-date with the latest skills and
information and required in our profession.
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
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To encourage an avenue of
mutual contact and communication for members of the
horticultural media. |
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To assist in
maintaining a high level of integrity within the
horticultural media.
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To foster a closer
working relationship between members of the
horticultural media and the horticultural industry. |
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To provide information to
members as to where advice can be obtained on matters of
professional concern.
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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 for the
improvement of standards in the horticultural media
through education of members. |
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HOW
TO JOIN HMA (QLD) INC.
Annual
subscription
The annual subscription for membership of HMA
(Qld) Inc. is $40.00. The subscription is subject
to increase or alteration at the discretion of the Executive
Committee and membership.
Membership
Those applying for
membership will need to supply samples and a bibliography of
their horticultural media contributions.
Application forms will be mailed on request. Alternatively.
application forms can be printed out from this site.
Successful applicants will be associate members
for the first year and then their membership status will be
reviewed by the executive committee.
For further
information or an application form, please contact:
Secretary,
Annette McFarlane
Ph: 07 3289 9212
Email:
SecretaryHMAQ@hortmedia.asn.au
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EVENTS
CALENDAR
2007/08
Proposed HMAQ Meeting Schedule
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Date |
Venue |
TOPIC/SPECIAL GUEST |
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Sat 5th April
Meeting |
Primary Plants, 348 California Creek
Road, Cornubia. |
Meeting sponsored by Tara Valley and
Primary Plants organised by Robert Bateman. |
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Sat 3rd May
Meeting |
Smart WaterMark at Grovely TAFE Centre |
Julian Gray from Smart WaterMark
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Sat 31st |
Radio and television training session.
Details TBA |
Training opportunity – Bookings
essential/small fee payable |
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Fri 11th July
Meeting |
Yates Spring Launch at Nambour
Venue TBA |
*Night meeting with dinner sponsored by
Yates. Qld Home garden Expo 11th – 13th
July. |
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Sat 2nd August
Proposed Training |
Venue TBA |
Scotts sponsored lunch & presentation
Training program TBA |
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Mon 6th October
Meeting |
Redlands Nursery |
*Night meeting sponsored by Edward and
Mary Bunker of Aussie Winners with viewing of new plant
releases prior to the meeting. |
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Sat 1st November
Meeting |
Venue TBA |
Meeting sponsored by the WONS group
celebrating their 50th anniversary. Details
to be advised. |
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Sat. 6th December
Meeting |
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*Night meeting. Venue and sponsor
required |
Standard Meeting Times: Executive meeting
10.30am
General meeting 11.30 – 12.30pm
Lunch 12.30 – 1.00pm
Guest speaker/presentation approximately 1.00pm onwards
Members are required to attend at least four
meetings in each year (calculated from the AGM). Records of
attendance are available on request and will be circulated at
the February meeting. Attendance requirements
do not apply to supporting members. Members who cannot attend
regular meetings should request a change
of membership classification.
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