EPTDA's All Committees' Days
Introduction - 2008 - 2007
What are the 'All Committees' days'?
Twice a year, the councils and committees members gather to discuss specific topics involved in various fields of the development of EPTDA. The first meeting is usually scheduled in March, at the location of the following year's convention; the second one is combined with the annual EPTDA convention in September. This event lasts 2-3 days, starting with a welcome dinner on a Thursday night, followed by one day of meetings dedicated to councils and committees, and closing with the meeting of the Board of Directors on a Saturday. On this occasion, the Board review the directions and objectives of the association and decides upon the venues for the future EPTDA convention.
For those who are currently not member of one of the EPTDA Councils/Committees and wish to actively take part in further building out the future of this association, please feel free to join. For additional information on the role and responsibilities of each council/committee please click here
2008 All Committees' Days meeting in Rome
"A GREAT WAY TO NETWORK, EXPLORE & LEARN... AND BE HAPPY"
In March this year, EPTDA successfully hosted its 2008 All Committees Days at the Marriott Park Hotel in Rome. This "mini-convention" in one of the most spectacular and most loved cities in the world, beautifully set the stage for the Annual Convention in September. EPTDA welcomed nearly 40 delegates to the All Committees days this year giving them a taste of the association's new strategic direction and objectives, as it arrives at the eve of its 10 years anniversary.
The EPTDA President, Marcel Mak, welcomed the delegates and introduced them to the newly established corporate governance structure, which brings a fresh twist to all committees' and councils' activities and objectives going forward. The new volunteers, interested in being more active in the strategic development of the association, got deeper insight into its activities, role and objectives; before making a decision as to which committee would they want to be part of. This year, all the way from North Dakota, EPTDA welcomed Ms. Tamara Somerville from Posi Lock Puller Inc. as an active member of EPTDA and a volunteer to its newly created Know Your Market Committee.
Continuing the tradition of welcoming leaders from both organisations, to share best practises and trends across the Atlantic, EPTDA proudly welcomed the upcoming President of its U.S. affiliate organisation, PTDA, Mr. Drew Tucci. Mr. Tucci takes over the baton this year in October. He warmly addressed the audience and congratulated them on their 10 years journey. He said he was especially moved by the "one big family" charm of EPTDA, and admires the achievement and recognition that EPTDA has received in such a short period.
From ongoing speculation about the global economic climate and how to measure the pulse of our business to stay ahead of the game, many interesting discussions took place at this year's All Committees Days. One thought, however, that swept everyone's thoughts was "happiness". In Rome, EPTDA invited the celebrated speaker Mr. Ian Lynch for an exclusive executive development seminar for all delegates. Mr. Lynch's session focused on the "importance of happiness for success" which touched upon the simple facts of life, while emphasising on why setting the right priorities first is vital in achieving success - personal and professional.
With a fresh take on life and loads of valuable information and tools, the All Committees delegates concluded on a very successful and inspiring 3 days of learning, networking, exploring and being happy. Everything that a premier organisation like EPTDA stands for.
We invite more of our members and volunteers to engage themselves in the growth and strategic development of EPTDA. With the 'All Committees' Days' combined with Executive Development seminars, we hope to develop a real "mini convention" and attract more of our members to become active in our association.
2007 All Committees' Days meeting in Brussels
Sun, success and sustainability were the key words of the EPTDA All Committees' Days Meeting in Brussels this year.
The Dolce La Hulpe Brussels hotel was bathing in sunshine when it welcomed the EPTDA All Committees' Days Meeting participants in 26-28 April. Surrounded by the lush, green environment the EPTDA volunteers got a change to meet and mingle informally with peers, feed their mind with new information, discuss and plan EPTDA's future in the meetings. The hot topics on everyone's lips were energy, environment and ethical policy.