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Regional Association News
Local government news, laws etc
ASEAN Harmonisation Update
The ASEAN Harmonisation Act is coming into force on Jan 1 2007 and will effect any in the industry who either import or export spa products or cosmetics. Please refer to www.aseancosmetics.org <http://www.aseancosmetics.org/ for further information and details. In the February 2008 Newsletter Norman Jones, Products Task Force Leader, will provide us with a summary of the salient points of the act as they pertain to spa operations.
Update on Asia Invest
The EU has approved an application for a grant to assist the spa and wellness industry in Asia. The objective of this grant is to enhance the capacity of 200 spa operators from the spa associations of the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand in providing spa services that conform to European standards of spa operations and safety and to organise business meetings between spa operators and travel operators in the same countries to increase spa visits by European travellers…A power point presentation with more information about the grant is available on the website and members will be updated as soon as more information becomes available.
ASEAN Harmonisation Update
The ASEAN Harmonisation Act is coming into force on Jan 1 2007 and will effect any in the industry who either import or export spa products or cosmetics. Please refer to www.aseancosmetics.org <http://www.aseancosmetics.org/ for further information and details. In the February 2008 Newsletter Norman Jones, Products Task Force Leader, will provide us with a summary of the salient points of the act as they pertain to spa operations.
Update on Asia Invest
The EU has approved an application for a grant to assist the spa and wellness industry in Asia. The objective of this grant is to enhance the capacity of 200 spa operators from the spa associations of the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand in providing spa services that conform to European standards of spa operations and safety and to organise business meetings between spa operators and travel operators in the same countries to increase spa visits by European travellers…A power point presentation with more information about the grant is available on the website and members will be updated as soon as more information becomes available.
The Five Pillars: Task Force Update
The past 3 months have seen more people coming forward to volunteer for task forces. Not all are from our region nor from our industry – it would seem that the word is out globally that we are looking for passionate folks to help us all in our myriad of tasks!
It is not always easy to find the time to do all the work we would like to. The most important thing for task force volunteers is to be clear in your own minds about the time and energy you have to contribute – it does not matter how large or small that may be…as long as it does not put you under undue pressure. We are all part of the greater whole and it is the synergy of our combined offerings that generates the output we have committed to achieve.
If for any reason you need to pull away from your task force, permanently or for a short while, and then please do so. It is as simple as updating your TFL with the project you is working on so that it can be handed over to someone else to continue in your absence. In addition, you’re your equilibrium has been regained your TFL will be waiting with another task for you, should you so choose to take another on board!
Updates from Task Force Leaders
People
Leader: Anthony Bowers (abowers30@hotmail.com)
Leader: Anthony Bowers (abowers30@hotmail.com)
Several members of the People Taskforce got together at the Wellness Summit. We are starting to compile a comprehensive guideline for contracts in the Spa & Wellness industry and can I thank all members for their support and input. We will be holding our first conference call this week (Skype may not be the best solution - anyone tried Sight Speed yet?) to keep the momentum going. We are also formulating plans for Career in Spa & Wellness day to be co-ordinated between Asia-Pacific countries. We will keep you posted.
Professionalisation
Leader: Sheila McCann (Sheila.McCann@Shangri-La.com)
Professionalisation
Leader: Sheila McCann (Sheila.McCann@Shangri-La.com)
This is the last task force to get off the marks due to the busy-ness of its original leader…we all know that feeling when we have just that bit too much on our plates! Thank you Marc for stepping up to the plate initially and for agreeing to retain an active place on the TF. The TF is now under the leadership of Sheila McCann (thanks Sheila!) with Jacqueline Le Sueur remaining as 2IC. The scope of work is being reviewed and tasks have already been sent out for acceptance by the pillar’s volunteers. The Planet TFL, Andrew Jacka, has thrown down the gauntlet by saying that his TF will have more to present in February at the Forum than the Professionalisation TF. The Traditional Therapies working group is integrated within this task force and is under the guidance of Carina Chatlani (cchatlani@bodybistro.com) and Carroll Dunham (carroll@wildearthnepal.com).
The Products Task Force (PTF) is now working on six Areas of Interest (AOI), each with an Area of Interest Leader (AOIL), who will commence reporting on work to date early November, 2007: Terry Herman defining different types of spas; Samantha Foster identifying the different products used in spas; Carina Chatlani identifying the key educational and audit issues related to different products; Motti Essakow developing the key educational needs; Norman Jones is reviewing the ASEAN Harmonization Act. A Leader is still required to lead developing the key audit needs…my email address is above if you would like more details or would like to volunteer!
The Profit Task Force aims to improve industry information for owners, operators and investors; establishing benchmarks & KPIs. Such information will allow for better business planning, thereby reducing risk to owners and investors, and giving manager’s benchmarks by which to improve performance. A variety of benchmarks in the area of facilities, revenue, expenses & profitability, productivity and business profile are being developed.
With 19 members, we have a large taskforce that is working hard to meet the February 2008 presentation deadline. Members are working on key issues including Green Globe, ISO, Carbon Footprinting, Water Management, Waste Handling, Air Quality and Design & Land Use.
Sponsorship
What we have received and what we still need
Update by Jacqueline Le Sueur – Community Relations Rep
Sponsorship Directions
The EXCO and Board of the APSWC are currently reviewing a ‘Sponsorship Directions’ document that provides guidelines on how to define the type of sponsorship or philanthropy the Council is seeking and the parameters that define how that sponsorship is sought and managed. This will ensure that the sponsorship we accept is in keeping with our stated mission and constitution and will also enable step by step processes to be established for all matters relating to fundraising. I am hoping, once we have collectively agreed on the way forward, to have both the Sponsorship Policy and the Sponsorship Strategy written and approved in the next 2 months.
National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) – New Initiative Grant (NIG)
Mary Darling (thanks Mary!) brought our attention to this grant! Through the month of August I negotiated long and hard with the NVPC in Singapore for the ability to apply for a share in a 200,000SGD New Initiative Grant. This is a grant that is given to volunteer organizations to support their function and contribution to society. One of the rules for application is that the organization concerned cannot have been operating for more than 12 months. Given that the APSWC was only officially incorporated in the middle of this year we were confident that we would be allowed to enter the application process. However, because we have stated publicly on many occasions that we were formed n February 2006 we have not been able to proceed with our application as the NVPC chose to take this date as the date we started. However, nothing is ever for nothing because unless you ask you can never be told ‘yes’ and the entire process has been very educational.
STRATEGIC PLANNING FORUM 2008
With input from AMSPA we are in the process of negotiating the venue for our 2008 Forum. We will also be seeking items for a Silent Auction and/or goodie bags…watch this space and your email box for details as support from across the region would be most welcome! Any suggestions you have, please let us know!
ANY IDEAS THAT YOU HAVE ARE MOST WELCOME FOR ALL KINDS OF SPONSORSHIP AND FUNDRAISING! It does not matter how little or how much a fund-gathering idea raises, or whether it is putting some money in the bank or products, treatments or room nights in the Barter Bank…every little bit counts. Jacqui can be contacted on j.lesueur@spawellnesscouncil.com.
Update by Jacqueline Le Sueur – Community Relations Rep
Sponsorship Directions
The EXCO and Board of the APSWC are currently reviewing a ‘Sponsorship Directions’ document that provides guidelines on how to define the type of sponsorship or philanthropy the Council is seeking and the parameters that define how that sponsorship is sought and managed. This will ensure that the sponsorship we accept is in keeping with our stated mission and constitution and will also enable step by step processes to be established for all matters relating to fundraising. I am hoping, once we have collectively agreed on the way forward, to have both the Sponsorship Policy and the Sponsorship Strategy written and approved in the next 2 months.
National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) – New Initiative Grant (NIG)
Mary Darling (thanks Mary!) brought our attention to this grant! Through the month of August I negotiated long and hard with the NVPC in Singapore for the ability to apply for a share in a 200,000SGD New Initiative Grant. This is a grant that is given to volunteer organizations to support their function and contribution to society. One of the rules for application is that the organization concerned cannot have been operating for more than 12 months. Given that the APSWC was only officially incorporated in the middle of this year we were confident that we would be allowed to enter the application process. However, because we have stated publicly on many occasions that we were formed n February 2006 we have not been able to proceed with our application as the NVPC chose to take this date as the date we started. However, nothing is ever for nothing because unless you ask you can never be told ‘yes’ and the entire process has been very educational.
STRATEGIC PLANNING FORUM 2008
With input from AMSPA we are in the process of negotiating the venue for our 2008 Forum. We will also be seeking items for a Silent Auction and/or goodie bags…watch this space and your email box for details as support from across the region would be most welcome! Any suggestions you have, please let us know!
ANY IDEAS THAT YOU HAVE ARE MOST WELCOME FOR ALL KINDS OF SPONSORSHIP AND FUNDRAISING! It does not matter how little or how much a fund-gathering idea raises, or whether it is putting some money in the bank or products, treatments or room nights in the Barter Bank…every little bit counts. Jacqui can be contacted on j.lesueur@spawellnesscouncil.com.
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