Invitation and Registration
Members and Suppliers are invited to register on insert within for the inaugural Just For Pets Conference in Byron Bay March 18th – 21st 2010.
This all-inclusive package deal brings members together as a united and cohesive group before a host of inspiring and interesting speakers providing a wealth of industry news, supplier initiatives, education and training programmes - and we’ve even thrown in a celebrity speaker or two!
Accommodation, most meals, entertainment, transport and optional activities have been prearranged for your convenience and it is a great opportunity to have a well-deserved break whilst acquiring invaluable knowledge and networking contacts in the process.
Conference Venue:
Byron Bay Services Club (BSC)
Conference Accommodation:
Break Free Eco Beach, Shirley Street Byron Bay Beachcomber Resort, Shirley Street Byron Bay
Conference Fee:
$800 per person Early Bird prior to 4th January 2010 (includes three nights’ accommodation) $900 per person 5th January to 21st January 2010 (includes three nights’ accommodation)
Deposit:
$100 non-refundable on registration.
Conditions:
Full payment is required by 21st January 2010 to secure accommodation. Cancellations must be notified in writing. Cancellations prior to 21st January will incur a $100 administration fee plus forfeiture of any accommodation deposits as per the requirements of accommodation venues. There will be no refunds after 21st January 2010. Options to extend are the individual’s responsibility and are subject to availability
Conference Programme: Thursday 18th March – PM Arrival
Transfers are available at Ballina Airport 25 minutes from Byron Bay – Steve’s Tours 0414 660 031 or Coolangatta /Gold Coast Airport 45 minutes from Byron Bay – Gold Coast Airport Express 0401 622 228 Accommodation check in time is after 2.00pm. The night is free for you to orientate yourself with the nightlife of the Bay.
Friday 19th March
8am Breakfast at Conference Venue (Transport provided) 8.45am Registration 9am Conference commences in the Pandanus Room, Byron Services Club. Morning and afternoon teas plus lunch provided 5pm Close of sessions 7pm Transfer to a tropically-themed dinner at The Deck, Byron Golf Club.
Saturday 20th March
7.30am Breakfast on the Balcony (A short walk from accommodation venues, transfers to BSC provided) 9am Conference - Pandanus Room, Byron Services Club. Morning and afternoon teas plus lunch provided. 5pm Day 2 Close of sessions 6.30pm Transfer to Dinner Dance and Awards Ceremony at the Pandanus Room
Sunday 21st March – Group Activity Day
Opt to either extend your stay or check out at 10am in ‘Byron style’ with activities designed to capture the spirit of the Bay pre-arranged for you on request.
Airport transfers will be available – see Arrival Details above
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Dr Joanne Righetti is an animal behaviourist, educating the public and professionals in all aspects of the human–animal relationship. Her background is in zoology, with a PhD in animal behaviour and a counselling diploma – qualifications which enable her to work with all sorts of animals – including the human variety! 
"When running up hill, which we tend to do most of our lives, it doesn't matter how many times you feel like giving up -as long as your feet keep moving." 
Jeremy Maitland has been involved in the best industry for over 16 years in both wholesale and retail. He currently owns Bowral Pets and Aquarium in the Southern Highland of NSW. He believes that independent retailers can not only survive in the current retail environment but thrive. But to so they must think like the big guys. Two years ago he took the plunge and moved his business to a new location with great success. During the planning process, he always asked the questions, will this make me money and will it save me money? Find out what worked, what didn't and some of the reasons why it has grown consistently in the face of new competition and during the economic downturn.
One of Australia’s leading retailing experts, Debra Templar just hates bad customer service and stupid business practices. So… she’s on a mission to change them. She doesn’t just want to improve how we do business for the customer’s sake but also that we, as business owners, sell more stuff, make lots more profit, and love our businesses back to life! She doesn’t pull any of this stuff out of academic tomes and university courses – she simply shows us how to apply the skills that she has applied to her own and her clients’ businesses over the years and actively shares her passionately held opinions. And she shares her opinions an awful lot! But that’s OK – as Debra explains, they are her opinions so they are absolutely right from her point of view. And once you have been in her audience, not only will she have changed your point of view – hopefully they will be your opinions too! She has worked with retailers in her role with the Australian Retailers Association, established direct sales networks for an international marketing company, and built her own business – Australian Retail Services – to be one of Australia’s best and most popular in retail training and consultancy. She is the author of many How To books in selling, visual merchandising, customer service and retailing in general and presents at conferences and exhibitions across Australia.
From chasing a soccer career in LA to chasing a film career in Hollywood to chasing the sun in Byron Bay, Kirk Westwood now has his finger firmly on the pulse of life. Born and raised in North Western NSW, he returned to Australia after being diagnosed with a debilitating illness and dedicated the next 5 years of his life to studying alternative therapies, healing cultures, and the development of intuition to eventually assail his (supposedly incurable) “post-viral-syndrome” with characteristic determination, conviction and courage. As an Intuitive Consultant he now uses his knowledge of alchemical structure and an acutely honed intuitive ability to illustrate the truth of what is actually taking place to clients ranging from CEO’s to Special Forces soldiers to athletes and entertainers of international repute.
After entering advertising through the highly regarded Advertising Federation of Australia (AFA) Scholarship programme, Ean worked with many of Australia’s best advertising agencies including its largest, George Patterson. Working exclusively on Yellow Pages Ean was intrinsically involved with one of Australia’s most famous TVC’s - the highly acclaimed GOGOMOBILE commercial. 
With an illustrious academic history in Aquaculture and Applied Science and over 20 years experience working in the ornamental fish industry as producer, wholesaler and retailer, Shane Willis is fully equipped as a consultant in the complex culture of all things fishy. 
