What's Been Happening
Busy Start to 2017!
WISTA Australia has seen our year begin with some great events in each state chapter to kick start a year themed with empowering and education for our members and friends of WISTA.
News from WISTA National Committee
We recently we have seen some changes to our national committee.
A very exciting move for Faith Geraghty to Japan, has seen Alison Cusack our VIC representative voted into the VP role left vacant by Faith.
Erica Leaman, committee member, was nominated and accepted the role of VIC representative.
Congratulations to Naraya Lamart on the safe arrival of her little girl January 12th!!! We welcome to the secretary position, Nicole Franklin.
AGM
2017 AGM will be held in Melbourne 21st July
Location: Colin Biggers & Paisley
23/181 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000
(2 blocks from Southern Cross Station)
Program:
Morning:
9.00am – 10.00am: Walking tour of Melbourne (coffee and chocolate)
10.00am for 10.30am start: AGM
Lunch:
12:30 pm – 1:30pm: In-house catered
Afternoon:
Starting at 1.30pm: 3 sessions
1. Negotiation workshop – how to get that pay rise
2. Mindfulness workshop – Getting calm and joy in your day
3. Spot on the membership – Stories from a trail-blazer
SMART Conference 2017
On March 29th & 30th, WISTA Australia proudly supported apicsAU at SMART Conference held at the Sydney International Convention Centre.
WISTA featured heavily at the Kick off Breakfast Panel Discussion, with our president Ivonne Ranisch and marketing coordinator Rebecca Young discussing the topic "Growing your way to the top through networking, mentoring and education" with fellow panelist Tina Manolitsas.
Annette Sandoval, National Supply Chain Manager at Australia Redcross, moderated the panel through some thought provoking questions. The expert panel discussion offered valuable perspectives on how women can rise to the top and how companies can promote a diverse and inclusive workforce.
The full discussion can be downloaded at www.podcast.asci.org.au.
WISTA QLD
The Queensland chapter commenced 2017 with a night at the movies on 16th February. Ten WISTA members and friends enjoyed the movie "Hidden Figures," which is the story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program. It was an inspirational movie enjoyed by all; though the choc tops were also thoroughly enjoyed!
The Queensland chapter's next event will take place on 6th April at Interport Cargo Services, which is a full serviced depot servicing mainly the Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage Industry. Interport has a 13,000m2 facility in the port precinct which is bond licensed, AQIS accredited, has 2 washpads, and warehouse solutions. Warehousing is a very important part of the supply chain and this tour will provide an insight into the behind the scenes of how it all works.
Register now: https://wista.iwannaticket.com.au/event/wista-qld-depot-tour-MTI1Njg WISTA NSW
Art Evening at Clyde & Co.
On Feburary 15th, NSW members enjoyed a night of art at the new Clyde & Co offices.
Ian Ackerman, Lloyds List Australia reported:
"THE Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) put together a charming show of artist Karen Bloomfield's maritime exhibition called Juggernaut.
As people meandered into the event, overlooking the forest of buildings that is the Sydney CBD, they circulated between the paintings and the snacks and drinks spread, chatting about the art and business.
The subject of the paintings was Port Botany. Each one depicted a tiny portion of a very large scene – a worker climbing on an endless stack of containers, a section of the side of a ship, almost abstract lights on gantry cranes.
One thing you notice when looking at them is the paintings' size. They're big even though they mostly show a small scene.
Artist Karen Bloomfield took the reference photographs for the series of paintings over six hours at Port Botany – four hours as twilight turned to night and then two hours at dawn. She came back with more than 600 reference photographs, which resulted in the Juggernaut series."
WISTA VIC
The Victorian chapter kicked off 2017 with a networking cocktail evening on 2 March 2017 at Bohemian Bar in South Wharf. This was also a fantastic opportunity to welcome WISTA President Ivonne Ranisch back to Melbourne who recently relocated from Sydney with Rohlig Australia. Rohlig generously sponsored the event in Ivonne's honour.
Pic caption:
WISTA Commitee President Ivonne Ranisch (left) and Treasurer Lisa Goddard, Vice President Alison Cusack and Erica Leaman, Victoria State Rep.
On 11 March 2017, we held our first social event of the year which was a day at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival – Flemington Grazing Trail & Cellar Door. The ladies enjoyed the races and the food and wine on offer.
By popular demand we are pleased to announce that first business skills workshop for the year will be a public speaking workshop. This will be a half day workshop designed to get you more confident with speaking up in meetings, speaking with your clients and reporting to senior management. The workshop will be presented by Sarah Denholm who is a public speaking coach. After years of struggling with performance and public speaking anxiety as a concert pianist, Sarah has learned what's needed to prepare and perform at your best in front of an audience. This is will be held on Wednesday 5th April 1:30pm. Spots are limited to 20 people so don't delay in RSVP-ing.
Register: https://wista.iwannaticket.com.au/event/wista-vic-public-speaking-workshop-MTI1NTI
WISTA WA
WISTA Australia's WA Chapter continues to implement a lively and popular program of events creating educational and networking and opportunities.
An informal autumn sundowner at the riverside home of the WA Chapter's President, Ainslie de Vos has been scheduled for 31 March. It has been widely advertised to members and others interested in participating in WISTA activities.
This follows WISTA's pre-Christmas sundowner jointly hosted with Lavan on the 20th floor of the firm's premises overlooking Perth's Elizabeth Quay and the Swan River.
Fremantle Ports' Harbour Master, Captain Allan Gray gave an informative and entertaining talk as guest speaker at this well attended event. His insightful account of his role at Fremantle Ports and how it responds to shipping trends, the regulatory environment and other changes that affect the maritime sector was received with much interest by those present.
A senior representative of the Australian Maritime College will be the guest speaker at a breakfast planned for late May. More details soon on this educational event which will be hosted by Fremantle Ports at its administrative headquarters on Victoria Quay.
WA sponsors for WISTA Australia events are the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Fremantle Ports and Lavan.
Pic caption:
Fremantle Ports' Harbour Master Captain Allan Gray is pictured with WISTA WA committee members Michelle Natta (left) and Philippa Honey (Lavan), Ella Cahtarevic (MSC) and Ainslie de Vos (Fremantle Ports)
WISTA Membership benefits
Membership of WISTA Australia offers benefits in the form of local networking and educational opportunities as well as access to the full Australian and international membership contacts. This means you have access to an extensive range of contacts locally and internationally that can provide an opportunity to enhance and promote your personal and business objectives as well as raise the profile of your organisation. The networking opportunities that exist through women in the industry are complementary to the traditional networks within shipping and trade, and as such, this forum can produce alternative contacts and opportunities.
WISTA Australia encourages contacts be sought and made through the membership base. We support the network to be a 'safe' venue for questions and support and members are encouraged to freely share knowledge and insights
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