GAA 70th ANNUAL FEDERAL CONFERENCE 2016

GAA 70th ANNUAL FEDERAL CONFERENCE 2016 Wednesday 5th May to Sunday 8th May at Tattersall s Function Centre: 215 Queen Street (Mall, CBD), Brisbane QLD The Gemmological Association of Australia Queensland Division qld@gem.org.au CONFERENCE VENUE: TATTERSALL S CLUB - Corner of Queen Street Mall & Edward Street, Brisbane CBD TRANSPORT: A direct train is available from the airport to Central Station CBD Note: CitiCat ferry or bridge access to South Bank attractions which include: South Bank Parklands (man-made beaches & swimming lagoons), Cultural Precinct (performing arts, art galleries, museum, State Library), and over 30 restaurants and bars in immediate vicinity. For things to do: www.discoverbrisbane.com 1

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Wednesday 4 th May 2016 (Williams Room) Full Day (9am 5pm) Gem-Ed (including welcome coffee, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea) Thursday 5 th May 2016 (Williams Room) Full Day (9am 5pm) BOSE & E & Gem-Ed (including welcome coffee, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea) Friday 6 th May 2016 ((Williams Room - Designated Delegates only) Full Day (9am 5pm) Strategic Planning (including welcome coffee, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea) Saturday 7 th May 2016 (Williams Room - on offer w/coffee, m/tea, lunch, a/tea) 9:30-10:00 am AG Editorial 10:10-12:00 pm Publicity 12:45 1:45 pm Treasurer s Report 01:45 5:00 pm Federal Council 06:30 11:00 GAA CONFERENCE DINNER & Graduation Ceremony 6:30 pm - Racing Bar 7:00 pm - Templeton Room (Guest speaker: Tay Thye Sun of Far East Gemological Laboratories) Sunday 8 th May 2016 (Williams Room - on offer morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea) 9:00-10:00 am Director s Meeting 10:30-11:30 pm GAA Annual General Meeting 11:30-12:45 pm Light Buffet lunch (optional) 1:00-5:00 pm SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR SESSION (Holdway Room) Guest speakers: Grant Hamid (Hamid Brothers Gem Merchants) THE CORUNDUM CONUNDRUM - weaving a path through the Corundum maze. Tay Thye Sun (Far East Gemological Laboratory) BURMESE AMBER FROM HTI LIN (Tay will also be guest speaker at the Conference Dinner) To be advised GRANT HAMID WORKSHOP(s): (Classes limited. Morning or afternoon tea provided) The practical sessions will cover explanation, examination and identification of a range of new stones and treatments including: Diffusion coated star sapphire, diffusion coated synthetic sapphire, synthetic Morganite, glass fracture-filled ruby, blue sapphire and pink sapphire, coated topaz, heat quenched flux healed synthetic ruby and others and any new stones or treatments new on the market. Venue: GAA Premises, Suite 1A, 443 Ipswich Rd, Annerley, Qld Date & Time: Friday, May 6 th Workshop: 2:00 4:30 PM OR Saturday, May 7th Workshop: 9:00 11:30 AM Cost: $100.00 per person CONFERENCE ATTENDEES PLEASE NOTE: Tattersall s Dress Code: Tattersall s Casual dress is the minimum standard of attire permitted in the functions rooms located on level 2 all year round. Tattersall s Casual consists of: a tailored long sleeve business shirt with collar; tailored slacks; and enclosed shoes or leather dress boots. For women: contemporary smart casual attire. Non-Acceptable Attire: Denim jeans or jackets, Thongs, Sports shoes, joggers or runners, Sporting attire including track suits and T-shirts, Cargo pants, Shirts not supported by a collar including crew neck shirts, Midriffs 2

ACCOMMODATION: Attendees will be responsible for their own accommodation and breakfast charges. FOR HOTELS go to Google maps and type in Hotels near Brisbane CBD, Queensland Alternately Tattersall s Club does have some accommodation available. For Tattersall s Club accommodation please contact Wayne Hardy on 3331 8820 or at accommodation@tattersallsclub.com $215 per night for a standard room including continental breakfast $225 for a twin share room (two king single beds) including continental breakfast $245 per night for an executive room king size bed including continental breakfast PARKING: Tattersall s Club Concierge has two separate car park validator machines, one for each car park. Queens Plaza and Wintergarden The parking ticket or token must be validated to receive the discount. On returning to the car park, insert the validated ticket or token into the pay station located on each car park level, pay the fee, remove the ticket and use it at the car park exit gate to open the gate. Tattersall s Club Car Park Prices PARKING TYPE ACCESS PRICE DAY RATE EVENING RATE WEEKEND RATE Entry between 5:00am - 1:30pm *Charges recommence 7am daily Entry after 1:30pm Exit before 7:00am next day *Charges recommence 10am daily All day Saturday/Sunday and Public Holidays (per day) Up to 6 hours $18.00 6 hours + $20.00 $9.00 $9.00 USE THE VALIDATOR TO ENSURE YOU RECEIVE YOUR DISCOUNT REGISTRATION and PAYMENT FORMS (attached) may also be found at http://www.gem.org.au Look under Events (on the right hand side of the page) or in the latest edition of the Australian Gemmologist FOR CONFERENCE QUERIES contact: Michelle Selwood at the GAA Qld Office (e-mail: qld@gem.org.au) Should you require extra forms, please visit the GAA website at www.gem.org.au under News & Events click on 70 th GAA Annual Conference 2016 3

2016 GAA Conference REGISTRATION FORM (one form per person) Attendance only on production of coded GAA Conference name card TITLE: SURNAME:. FIRST NAME:...... ADDRESS:..... SUBURB:. STATE POSTCODE:.... DAYTIME CONTACT: ( ) MOBILE:...... E-MAIL ADDRESS:...... PREFERRED NAME FOR NAME CARD (Please print).... EMERGENCY CONTACT: Name & contact number:..... Special Requirements? Please note any special dietary, medical or other requirements ( e.g. vegetarian or gluten free diet)... DELEGATE REGISTRATION This form MUST be received no later than the 15 th April, 2016 (early submission appreciated) Date: Function I will be attending as a DELEGATE Wednesday, May 4 th Thursday, May 5 th Friday, May 6 th Saturday, May 7 th Delegates attending as an Observer Payment BOS&E meeting (9:00am 5:00pm) Gem-Ed & BOSE meeting (9:00am 5:00pm) Strategic Planning Meeting (9:00am 5:00pm) AG Editorial (9:30 10am) Publicity (10:15-noon) Treasurer s Report (12:45-1:45) Federal Council Meeting (1:45 5:00) Designated delegate AG Editorial Publicity Treasurer s Rep Federal Council Meeting Directors Meeting Directors Meeting (9:00 10:15) I am a GAA Member (non-delegate) and wish to be present as an Observer (fee includes Welcome coffee, Morning & afternoon tea, Light buffet lunch) on Wednesday Thursday Saturday Sunday AG Editorial Publicity Treasurer s Rep Federal Council Meeting Wed.:$65 p.p. Thur.:$65 p.p. Sat.: $65 p.p Sun.: $65 p.p GAA Annual General Meeting (10:30am includes Morning tea) I will be attending the GAA AGM AGM costs paid directly by Federal Saturday, May 7 th MEMBER (non-delegates) & GUEST REGISTRATION forms MUST be received no later than the 15 th April, 2016 GAA CONFERENCE DINNER & GRADUATION CEREMONY (Guest Speaker) (6:30-11:00) Pre-Conference Light Buffet (11:30 12:45) SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR (1:00 5:00 - includes afternoon tea) (NCJV -? CPD points). Number attending # I would like lunch Number attending # 4 Graduating student (no charge for dinner) Current GAA student no charge for seminar only for refreshments Grant Hamid WORKSHOP - Limited spaces. Pre-booking required. Date & Time: Friday, May 6th from 2:00-4:30pm OR Saturday, May 7 th from 9:00-11:30am Dinner: $95 per person Cash bar available Buffet Lunch: $30 p.p. Seminar: $100 Current Student: $20 Workshop:$100 Friday Saturday

2016 GAA Conference PAYMENT FORM (one form per person) REGISTRATION forms and payment MUST be received no later than 15th April, 2016 Attendance only on production of coded GAA Conference name card I am a GAA Member (non-delegate) and wish to be present as an Observer (includes Welcome coffee, Morning & afternoon tea, Light buffet lunch) Daily fee: $65 per person Saturday, May 7 th: GAA CONFERENCE DINNER & GRADUATION CEREMONY (Guest Speaker) $95 per person, Cash bar $95 per person Number attending # Graduating student (no charge for dinner) Pre-Conference Light Buffet Lunch $30 per person Number attending # Observer - $65 per person Wed Thur. Sat.: Sun.: Dinner - $95 per person Number attending Graduating student Buffet Lunch - $30 p.p. Number attending SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR (1:00 5:00 - includes afternoon tea) (NCJV - CPD points TBA). $100 per person. Number attending # Current GAA student no charge for seminar only for refreshments Grant Hamid WORKSHOP - Limited spaces. Pre-booking required. Venue: GAA Premises: Suite 1A, 443 Ipswich Rd, Annerley Qld 4103 Date & Time: Friday, May 6th from 2:00-4:30pm OR Saturday, May 7 th from 9:00-11:30am Seminar - $100 Number attending Current Student: $20 Workshop - $100 Friday OR Saturday Total Registration cost for this form $ PAYMENT (A tax invoice will be forwarded with official receipt) 1. Cheque enclosed (please make payable to: GAA Queensland Division Inc.) $... 2. Direct Deposit (EFT) Bank of Queensland BSB 124-001 Account No. 10627108 $... Account Name Gemmological Assn of Aust Qld Div Inc Reference Your surname (Please forward copy of Bank payment authorization as proof of payment) 3. Payment VISA/Mastercard only (circle one) Exp $... Name on Card:. Signature:.... Mail form to: GAA Conference 2016, P O Box 967, North Lakes Qld 4509, Ph: 07 3481 2857, Email - qld@gem.org.au 5