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FINAL REPORT

2014 Australian Association for Environmental Education

National Conference2 -5 November

Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, Tasmania

Submitted by: Renee Brown, Conference Manager

Leishman Associates113 Harrington St Hobart, TAS

T: 03 6234 7844 E: [email protected]


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CONTENTS

General Comment 4

Conference Organisation 5

Venue & Accommodation 6Venue 6

Hotel Grand Chancellor 6Accommodation 6

Abstract Submissions 7

Conference Program 8Keynote Speakers 8Invited Presentations 9Conference Entertainment 9Conference MC 9Speaker Gifts 9Chairpersons 9Poster Presentations 10Research Symposium 10Audio Visual 10

Social Functions 11Welcome Reception 11Government House Reception 11Conference Dinner 12Other Program Inclusions 12

Field Trips 14

Registration 15Registration Process 15Registration Entitlements 15Registration Numbers 16

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Marketing & Collateral 17Conference Logo 17Email Blasts 17Website 17Social Media 18Satchel, Merchandise & Name Badges 18Conference Handbook & Proceedings 18

Sponsorship 19Sponsorship Management 19Sponsor List & Total Sales 19

Financials 20Financial Management 20

Final Comment 21

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General CommentThe Australian Association for Environmental Education 2014 National Conference; Sustainability: Smart Strategies for the 21C was held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, Tasmania between 2 - 5 November 2014 with a Research Symposium held on the 1 November at the UTAS IMAS Building on Hobart’s Waterfront.

The Conference was attended by 317 delegates. The conference was held over 5 days which included a research symposium, 24 concurrent sessions, 6 plenary speakers, 111 concurrent speaker sessions, 1 discussion panel and 14 poster presenters.

Social functions consisted of:-

Welcome Reception, held on Sunday 2 November, this was an inclusive function for all full registrants.

Government House Reception, Monday 3 November, this was an inclusive function for full registrants.

Conference Dinner on Tuesday 4 November, included for all full registrants, and comprised a 3 course dinner, refreshments were at the cost of each guest.

Field trips on Wednesday 5 November, with most field trips inclusive for all full registrants.

KEY INFORMATION

DATES2- 5 November 2014

LOCATIONHobart, Tasmania

VENUEHotel Grand Chancellor

DELEGATE NUMBERS 317

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Conference OrganisationThe AAEE Conference was hosted by the Tasmanian Chapter of the Australian Association for Environmental Education.

The Conference Convenor was Jenny Dudgeon.

The organising committee were:-

Jenny Dudgeon – ConvenorShaun CousinsNel SmitAllen HillMaree BakkerTrish KnightHerman HamerTania Stadler

Visibility - The Conference Committee were easily identifiable by delegates as they wore flourescent vests and were rostered on at the registration desk.

Conference Management - The Conference was managed by Renee Brown, Conference Manager from Leishman Associates and support given by Jessica Peters (Conference Administrator) and the Leishman Associates team including finance, sponsorship and exhibition management.

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Conference committee enjoying the Welcome Function



Venue & AccommodationVenueHotel Grand ChancellorThe main venue for the Conference was the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Hobart, Tasmania. The venue capably housed the plenary sessions, breakout sessions, registration area and exhibition area which also hosted the daily lunch breaks, morning and afternoon refreshments.

The Hotel Grand Chancellor worked with the conference managers and the local organising committee to keep the conference sustainable. Initiatives undertaken included

Unused food going to food rescue program Second Bite Clearly marked recycling bins throughout the conference floor Stronger emphasis on recycling back of house No individually condiments (i.e. individually wrapped items replaced with bulk items for

catering) Suitable food “scraps” fed to local farms pigs Lighting and air conditioning turned off in rooms when not in use No bottled water, no disposable cups or lollies Only fresh fruit available for conference attendees

All day catering served by the Hotel Grand Chancellor was vegetarian due to the low carbon footprint. This was a decision made by the local organising committee.

AccommodationVarious accommodation venues were utilised for the conference. These included Hotel Grand Chancellor, The Old Woolstore, The Travel Lodge Hobart and Hotel Collins. A total of 229 room nights were booked for delegates attending the Conference.

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A small amount of homestays were also offered to delegates. We are unable to report on how many of these were taken up as these were managed outside of Leishman Associates.

Keynote and invited speakers stayed at either the Hotel Grand Chancellor or were hosted by the local organising committee in their homes.

Abstract SubmissionsLeishman Associates set up an online Speaker Zone, for all abstracts to be uploaded electronically for the review process. The Committee were given access to all abstracts submitted and they were able to accept or reject the submissions. The deadline for submission was set for 7 May 2014. Leishman Associates sent reminder emails about the closing date and facilitated these submissions. This deadline was extended until 12 May 2014.

Through the Call for Abstracts there were 194 abstracts submitted. Once the reviewers had made their decision on who was accepted and rejected, Leishman Associates sent an email to each author with their results. Once the program was complete each accepted presenter was sent a copy of the program and speaker information. This included all information on the time and date of the presentation, the length of the presentation, audio visual requirements, terms and conditions of presenting and registration requirements. Poster presenters were provided with the size requirements of the poster.

The local organising committee moved some submitted presentation types to other styles of presentations to balance out the program such as a moving a thematic presentation to a workshop. Feedback from the majority of the presenters was that they were unhappy with this change due to the work they were presenting and its unsuitability for presentation in the revised format. The committee were happy to change this back to the original submission preferences when asked.

A PechaKucha session was available as part of the abstract process, however due to little interest this did not go ahead.

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Sustainability: Smart Strategies for the 21st Century - Conference Program The final program was set with an innovation to the program with the inaugural day long, AAEE research symposium (an additional cost for delegates), 24 concurrent sessions, 6 plenary speakers, 111 concurrent speaker sessions, 1 discussion panel and 14 poster presenters.

The conference was officially opened by Lieutenant Governor, His Excellency, the Honourable Chief Justice Alan Blow OAM, followed by a welcome from the AAEE National President, Jennifer Pearson.

The committee agreed that a printed program would not be provided to delegates in order to be more sustainable. An electronic program was emailed to all delegates prior to the commencement of the conference and also available on the conference website for download. Unfortunately the electronic program was emailed later than anticipated and this caused problems particularly for those delegates already in transit with limited access to the internet and printers. Delegates wanted a printed program when onsite. Leishman’s made several copies at the last minute to cater for this.

Two large programs were also displayed near the registration desk at the venue.

The following results from the post conference review showed the program structure and content to be good.

STRUCTURE & CONTENT V.POORPOOR

NEUTRAL GOODEXCELLEN

TPROGRAM CONTENT IN GENERAL 0.78% 2.34% 6.25% 59.38% 31.25%PROGRAM STRUCTURE IN GENERAL 1.57% 11.02% 15.75% 48.03% 23.62%LEVEL OF DIVERSITY IN PROGRAM 0.0% 4.72% 14.17% 52.76% 28.35%OVERALL QUALITY OF PRESENTATIONS 0.0% 1.59% 15.08% 57.94% 25.40%

Keynote SpeakersProfessor David Orr - Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics, Oberlin College, Ohio, USA

Costa Georgiadias - ABC Greening Australia and AAEE NSW Patron

Paul Gilding – Writer, Strategy Advisor and advocate for a Sustainable Economy

Kirsty Albion – National Co-Director, Australian Youth Climate Coalition

Professor Tow Chong – Provost, Singapore University of Technology and Design

Bob Brown – Environmental Advocate and Bob Brown Foundation

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Feedback from the post conference survey showed the majority of respondents found the keynote speakers to be inspiring and excellent.

Invited PresentationsThe conference also included a Welcome to Country from Theresa Sainty, Senior Project Officer Culture and Curriculum, Aboriginal Education Services, a presentation from Deborah Palmer, Manager Curriculum of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority; a presentation from Diane Boase from the Australian Education for Sustainability Alliance; and an address from The Honourable Matthew Groom MP, Minister for State Growth, Minister for Energy and Minister for the Environment, Parks and Heritage.

Conference Entertainment During the conference there were two performances by standout local school groups.

On Day 1 the conference was opened with a very comical performance of Spamalot by The Hutchins/Collegiate School Dance Troupe.

On Day 2 delegates heard the premier of the original student created musical soundscape reflecting the playground at Lansdowne Crescent Primary School.

As part of the conference close Hobart Playback Theatre performed a summary of people’s thoughts from the conference.

All conference entertainment was very well received by the audience.

Conference MCLocal Tasmanian theatre identity Daryl Pebbles was the MC for the conference and the conference dinner. Daryl entertained the audience while keeping the plenary sessions on time and orderly.

Daryl created the “AAEE” song for the conference, which was enjoyed by delegates.

Daryl was also on hand during the break times to assist in getting the delegates back into sessions with a different whistle, bell or horn each day.

Speaker GiftsThe committee agreed not to provide speakers’ gifts. Instead, unique hand-crafted thank you cards were given to each speaker.

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The following people filled the role as chairpersons for the duration of the Conference. Chairpersons were allocated to sessions and guidelines were distributed and times confirmed by the Leishman Associates team.

Paul DullardTricia DonnellyMaree BakkerKaren ParoissienAllen HillSue ElliottJanet DymentJess Fuller SmithDavid Butler

Trish KnightHerman HamerJenny DudgeonJenny DibleyGreg HuntSue Martin Jasmine PaygentErika Van ShellebeckSally Birdsall

Nel SmitLara LloydTania StadlerMary Catus-WoodSusan GermeinSheridan EmmeryMark CaddeyCam Mackenzie

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Poster PresentationsPoster Presentations were displayed each day of the conference. A 35 minute Poster Session was held on Tuesday 4 November. Poster presenters stood by their submissions for the duration of the poster session for question and answer time from delegates.

Research Symposium“It’s about dialogue and it’s about time” was the theme for the inaugural Research Symposium of the Australian Association for Environmental Education which was held on Saturday 1 November.

The symposium was located at the University of Tasmania Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and was at a cost of $50 per person with student tickets being $30.

The key purpose of the research symposium was to develop a high quality, interactive event that contributes to the development and growth of the environmental and sustainability education (EE and SE) research communities in Australasia.

The symposium format provided the space and opportunity for robust dialogue, capacity building, and networking on research in environmental and sustainability education, and in related fields.

The Research Symposium will become a feature of future AAEE conferences.

Audio VisualAudio visual for the conference was provided by Alive Technologies. The AV technicians supplied and operated computers, data projectors, screens and sound amplification for all sessions.

Leishman Associates staff were available to assist speakers at all times. Presentations for all sessions were uploaded by the AV technicians who were available in the speakers’ preparation room adjacent to the registration desk.

Speakers were requested to sign a release form to allow their PowerPoint presentations to be uploaded on to the conference website. The majority of speakers were happy to do this.

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Social FunctionsWelcome ReceptionThe Welcome Reception was held on Sunday 2 November, 5:30pm – 7:00pm at the Menzies Research Institute Tasmania.

Delegates enjoyed fine Tasmanian produce with the welcome reception theme being Bite of Tasmania. All food and beverages were sourced locally and served by the producers themselves. Guests were able to enjoy Bruny Island cheeses and freshly shucked oysters among many other delights. Beverages included local wines, beers and new unique Coal Valley Cider.

Conference delegates took the chance to catch up with colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoyed being welcomed to the state by Tasmanian sustainability advocates Rob Pennicott and Senator Christine Milne.

Entry to the Welcome Reception was inclusive in a full registration, an additional cost of $60.00 per person was charged for all other registration types and for guest tickets. Overall feedback on the Welcome Reception was excellent.

WELCOME RECEPTION V.POOR

POORNEUTRAL GOOD

EXCELLENT NA

VENUE 0.00% 1.72% 10.34% 23.28% 43.97% 20.69%FOOD AND BEVERAGE 0.00% 0.00% 1.74% 12.17% 66.96% 19.13%SPEAKERS 0.00% 0.00% 2.25% 22.47% 55.06% 20.22%STAFF SERVICE 0.00% 0.00% 2.63% 19.30% 59.65% 18.42%

Government House Reception The Government House Reception was held on Monday 3 November 6:00pm – 7:00pm at Government House.

Many delegates chose the walking bus option and walked to Government House led by an AAEE Tasmania committee member. Over half the group took up this option and enjoyed the 20 minute walk to and from Government House.

2 coaches were organized to transport delegates who did not wish to walk to and from the reception.

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Conference DinnerThe Conference dinner was held on Tuesday 4 September 7:00pm – 11:00pm at the Hotel Grand Chancellor.

Entry to the Conference Dinner was included in a full registration. An additional cost of $100 was charged for all other registration types and guest tickets. Tickets included a welcome drink, canapés, shared plate mains, dessert and 2 bottles of Tasmanian wine per table, one red and one white.

The dinner was prepared by locavore chef Asher Gilding in conjunction with the Hotel Grand Chancellor chefs and featured wonderful Tasmanian produce. An initial bottle of red and white wine and a glass of sparkling on arrival was provided by Stefano Lubiana wines.

The centrepieces for the tables were made by local schools around the theme of, Everything Old is New Again.

A silent auction was held at the Dinner raising money for the Brian Foreman scholarship to enable an AAEE member to attend the next conference. The auction was run by the AAEE National office with Paul Dullard as auctioneer. Auction items included, accommodation at two locations in Tasmania, a Pennicott Wilderness Boat Tour, a Maria Island walk experience, various books, and wine. Thank you to all those who donated prizes.

Guests were entertained later in the evening by local band Sugar Train.

CONFERENCE DINNER V.POOR POOR NEUTRAL GOOD EXCELLENT NA

VENUE 0.00% 1.82% 6.36% 28.18% 50.00% 13.64%

FOOD AND BEVERAGE 1.82% 9.09% 4.55% 26.36% 44.55% 13.64%

STAFF SERVICE 0.00% 0.92% 8.26% 22.02% 54.13% 14.68%

ENTERTAINMENT 0.93% 4.67% 9.35% 25.23% 41.12% 18.69%

Other Program InclusionsThe local organising committee added several other elements to the conference program to make it a unique experience for delegates, including:

Sixteen Legs ExhibitionThe Bookend Trust’s Sixteen Legs exhibition was held throughout the conference. Delegates could enter the Cave Exhibition, investigating the world of antipodean caves and the secrets that they hide.

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Bookend is a Tasmanian education initiative seeking to engage with teachers, schools and students across Australia. Bookend’s award-winning projects include Primary and High School components, with both online and on-ground activities, and curriculum and teacher support.

Makers’ MarketA Makers’ Market was held on the Monday of the conference within the trade exhibition. The market featured local craft and handmade goods. This was a great opportunity for delegates to purchase something for loved ones or a memento of their time in Tasmania

Authors’ CornerAn Authors’ corner was held during each lunchtime within the trade exhibition area featuring a different local author each day. This concept was well received with many delegates engaging with the authors.

Heidi Auman - Sunday 2 NovemberAnne Morgan - Monday 3 NovemberSarah Lloyd - Tuesday 4 NovemberBig Swap MeetThe Big Swap Meet was held on the Tuesday of the conference during the lunch time break. Delegates were encouraged to bring along items to swap. Delegates were give a bottle cap for each item provided and this was then used to “purchase” items during the swap.

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Field Trips The Conference Field Trips were held on Wednesday 5 November 2015.

The majority of field trips were included in a full registration. An additional cost of $30 was charged for full registrations for the Mona Field trip and D’Entrecasteaux.

All other registrations could purchase tickets to a field trip for an additional cost. Guest tickets were also available for purchase.

Seven field trips were offered to showcase sustainability with a total of 171 delegates attending.

Field Trip Attendees

Australian Antarctic Division and Sustainability Learning Centre

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Sustainable Art/Design 11D’Entrecasteaux Channel 14Education for Sustainability 39MONA 27Styx Valley 37Bonorong & Lubiana 16

Although the weather was inclement, all field trips were enjoyed by the delegates.

Catering was supplied again by local producers in the region. The Education for Sustainability tour was catered for by Albuera Primary School and Moonah Primary School from produce grown in their kitchen garden.

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RegistrationRegistration ProcessDelegates were encouraged to register online, with registrations also accepted via post or fax. As part of the registration process, delegates could book their accommodation and any additional tickets to the social functions.

In regards to the service and communication before and during the conference, the following survey results were received. The majority of comments received were Very Good - Excellent.

SERVICE & COMMUNICATION V.POOR

POOR NEUTRAL GOOD

EXCELLENT

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SERVICE PROVIDED BY LEISHMAN ASSOCIATES 1.64% 8.20% 7.38% 45.90% 36.07% 0.82%INFORMATION ON WEBSITE 1.60% 8.80% 11.20% 46.40% 31.20% 0.80%PRE-CONFERENCE SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION

1.61% 11.29% 9.68% 45.97% 29.84% 1.61%

EASE OF REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION

1.61% 4.03% 8.06% 44.35% 40.32% 1.61%

HANDBOOK – INFORMATION AND LAYOUT 5.69% 7.32% 19.57% 40.65% 23.58% 3%ONSITE ASSISTANCE/REGISTRATION DESK 0.82% 4.10% 7.38% 39.34% 46.72% 1.64%

Registration EntitlementsFull Registration included:

Attendance at all conference sessions Morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch Attendance to a field trip Attendance to the Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Plantable name badge

Concession/Full Time Student Registration included: Attendance at all conference sessions Morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch Plantable name badge

Day Registration included: Attendance at all presentations on the day of choice Morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch

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Delegates register through online zone or with a hard copy form

Leishman Associates processes registration, accommodation, tour and social function bookings

Confirmation of all details with invoice/tax receipts sent to delegates same day of registration



Plantable name badge

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Registration NumbersThere were 317 total registrants for the 2014 AAEE Conference, which included complimentary, full and partial registrants for delegates, speakers and sponsor/exhibitors.

REGISTRATION TYPE DELEGATESFULL REGISTRATION MEMBER (STANDARD) 10

FULL REGISTRATION MEMBER (EARLY BIRD) 125

FULL REGISTRATION NON MEMBER (STANDARD) 17

FULL REGISTRATION NON MEMBER (EARLY BIRD) 26

CONCESSION (EARLY BIRD) 13

CONCESSION (STANDARD) 3

FULL TIME STUDENT (EARLY BIRD) 20

FULL TIME STUDENT (STANDARD) 9

RBF SCHOLARSHIP REGISTRATION 16

MEMBER DAY REGISTRATION - SUNDAY 7

MEMBER DAY REGISTRATION – MONDAY 10

MEMBER DAY REGISTRATION – TUESDAY 6

NON MEMBER DAY REGISTRATION - SUNDAY 8

NON MEMBER DAY REGISTRATION – MONDAY 8

NON MEMBER DAY REGISTRATION - TUESDAY 4

CONCESSION/STUDENT DAY REGISTRATION - SUNDAY 3

CONCESSION/STUDENT DAY REGISTRATION – MONDAY 6

CONCESSION/STUDENT DAY REGISTRATION – TUESDAY 2

ECET SCHOLARSHIP REGISTRATION 6

COMMITTEE REGISTRATION 4

SPEAKER REGISTRATION 3

SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR (COMPLIMENTARY) 6

SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR (ADDITIONAL) 3

TOTAL 317

Carbon Offset ProgramAs part of the committee’s dedication to run an environmentally sustainable conference, a carbon offset program was implemented that benefited Greening Australia, Tasmania and their on-ground, large scale ecosystem rehabilitation and restoration in the Midlands of Tasmania.

Each registration fee included $6 that went directly to the organisation offsetting approximately half of each delegate’s carbon emissions for the event. Delegates could contribute more when registering and a total of $3,032.91 was donated to Greening Australia, Tasmania.

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Marketing & Collateral Conference LogoThe Conference logo was created by local Tasmanian designer Cathy McAuliffe in collaboration with the AAEE Tasmania Conference committee and featured on all collateral including the website, Conference Handbook and signage.

Email BlastsThe following email blasts were undertaken as part of the marketing plan for AAEE 2014.

1. Registration and Abstract Reminder – emailed to database February 20142. AAEE 2014 Sponsorship Opportunities – emailed to 26 February 20143. Call for Abstracts Reminder – emailed to database 4 March 20144. Abstracts Closing 7 May – emailed to database 23 April 20145. Call for Abstracts Close in One Week – emailed to database 30 April 20146. Abstract Submission Extended – emailed to database 7 May 20147. Co-Conveners Expression of Interest Closing – emailed to database 30 May 20148. Program Available &Guest Speaker Highlight – emailed to database July 20149. Early Bird Registration Closes in two weeks – emailed to database 31 July 201410. Early Bird Registration closes in one week – emailed to database 5 August 201411. Early Bird Registration Extended - emailed to database 12 August 201412. Registration Still Open – Secure your Place today – emailed to database 22 September 201413. Don’t Forget to Book Your Accommodation – emailed to delegates 23 September 201414. One Month to Go – emailed to database 3 October 201415. Final Confirmation & FAQs – emailed to delegates 28 October 2014

WebsiteThe AAEE Conference website www.aaee2014.com.au was used to promote the conference. Leishman Associates managed the information uploaded to the website.

The online registration form was created by Leishman Associates and linked to the conference website. Information on accommodation and social events was available and delegates were encouraged to register online. The program and information on the keynote speakers were also available.

Photos used on the website were supplied by the local organising committee.

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Social MediaThe Conference Convener, Jenny Dudgeon and Leishman Associate staff member Naomi Searle managed to the AAEE Tasmanian Chapter Facebook page. Posts were made every two weeks to the page and included information on the conference keynote speakers, field trips and the social program.

A twitter handle (@aaeehobart) and hashtag (#aaeehobart) were also created for the conference. This was managed by the conference committee.

A Twitter 101 session was also provided by conference delegate, Larraine Larri, during the lunch break on the first day of the conference to assist delegates to be part of the social media conversation.

Satchel, Merchandise & Name BadgesThe committee decided that delegates were to bring their own satchels as part of the sustainability plan for the conference.

Delegates received as part of their registration a name badge featuring the AAEE 2014 logo as well as the logo of the Name Badge Sponsor, Primary Industries Education Foundation.

Name badges were organised for full delegates, day delegates and sponsors.

The AAEE Conference name badges were created on paper that contained seeds from Brachycome iberidifolia or Swan River Daisy. It is indigenous to central Australia. Delegates were encouraged to take their name badges home and plant them.

Lanyards and plastic pockets for the name cards were provided by Leishman Associates free of charge and had been recycled from previous conferences.

Conference Handbook & ProceedingsThe committee decided to only have an electronic handbook as part of the sustainability plan for the conference. The handbook link was emailed to the delegates prior to the commencement of the conference and was supplied on the conference website for download. Unfortunately the handbook link was sent later than anticipated due to late changes in the program and speakers pulling out. This caused inconvience for many delegates who were already in transit or unable to access a printer or smart device. Printed copies of the program were distributed at the registration desk as needed.

The Electronic handbook was sponsored by Southern Waste Strategy Authority whose logo appeared on each page of the handbook.

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SponsorshipSponsorship Management A sponsorship and exhibition prospectus was created by Leishman Associates. It was distributed to various lists including the sponsors and exhibitors from the previous AAEE conferences and suggestions provided by the committee. Leishman Associates researched and followed up new sources of sponsorship and exhibitors via telephone and e-mail. Subsequently a range of corporate and government agencies were approached for sponsorship. AAEE Tasmania conference committee approached AAEE nationally to assist with national sponsorship for the 2014 conference and have urged that AAEE nationally take responsibility for a percentage of sponsorship for future conferences.

The Conference committee also sought Sponsorship through grant funding with RBF. This was successful and enabled 16 Tasmanian Department of Education teachers to have their conference attendance funded by the grant.

A total of $22,870.00 was raised in sponsorship fees, exhibition fees, insert and advertising fees. Please note the amount provided through the RBF funding is not included here.

Unfortunately the target of $40,000 for sponsorship was not met and therefore had a significant impact on the budget.

The AAEE Tasmania Conference committee would like to thank all the sponsors for their sponsorship which was much appreciated by all conference participants.

Sponsor List & Total Sales

SPONSORSHIP TYPE SPONSORED BY TOTAL SALES

NAME BADGE SPONSOR PRIMARY INDUSTRIES EDUCATION FOUNDATION

$4,000.00

KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPONSOR MURRAY DARLING BASIN AUTHORITY

$4,000.00

ELECTRONIC HANDBOOK SPONSOR SOUTHERN WASTE STRATEGY AUTHORITY

$3,000.00

CONFERENCE SUPPORTER UNSW $2,500.00

CONFERENCE SUPPORTER UTAS $2,000.00

CONFERENCE SUPPORTER RICHARD JONES MEMORIAL $3,000.00

TRADE EXHIBITOR BACKYARD IN A BOX $2,000.00

TRADE TABLE COOL AUSTRALIA $770.00

TRADE TABLE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS $750.0021



ADVERTISEMENT FOUNDATION NATIONAL PARKS & WILDLIFE SYDNEY

$850.00

TOTAL $22,870.00

FinancialsFinancial ManagementThe management of the finances for the 2014 AAEE Conference were undertaken in the following way:

Payments– Leishman Associates operated a dedicated bank account for the 2014 AAEE Conference. Payments were made electronically on receipt of relevant invoices, and subsequently posted to the creditor.

Deposits – were banked by Leishman Associates directly into a dedicated account.

Credit Cards – online registrations were processed via secure online environment and went directly into the dedicated account.

GST reporting was undertaken against the Leishman Associates ABN and in the quarterly reporting period.

A copy of the final Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet accompany this report.

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Final CommentIt was a pleasure working with the members of the AAEE Tasmanian Branch to deliver this conference as well as the AAEE National Secretary.

Although the budget was very tight, overall the conference was a great success, the committee should be congratulated on their efforts.

We thoroughly enjoyed the association and look forward to working with AAEE again.

Renee Brown Paula LeishmanConference Manager Managing DirectorFebruary 2015 February 2015

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