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A word from the CEO
Another bumper edition! This month we profile Mark Goldstone, CEO of the City of Prospect, we take a look at how to measure your Council Brand, review some recent events (with some free links to some fantastic sites), and much more.
Each month, we try to provide a good mix of up to the minute information and latest news, useful and quirky ideas, industry trends, local LGMA (SA) member profiles and of course LGMA (SA) and its networks upcoming events.
But if you have any ideas or comments to help improve this newsletter, we'd love to hear from you - please drop us a line.
Please enjoy the newsletter, and I hope to see you at an LGMA (SA) event in the near future.
Regards
Taryn
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Member Profile - Mark Goldstone, City of Prospect
Mark Goldstone is the CEO of the City of Prospect.
This month, we sit down with Mark to find out how his Local Government career has led him to Prospect, and what his goals are for the future:
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Country Member Profile - Ryan England, Barossa Council
Ryan England is the Manager Information Communication Technology
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Industry Trends - what's your Council Brand?
All organisations have a brand that they need to manage.
A brand is closely associated with the reputation of the organisation and its products and services.
Here’s an example:
The Apple Brand Personality 
Apple has a branding strategy that focuses on the emotions. The Apple brand personality is about lifestyle; imagination; liberty regained; innovation; passion; hopes, dreams and aspirations; and power-to-the-people through technology. The Apple brand personality is also about simplicity and the removal of complexity from people's lives; people-driven product design; and about being a really humanistic company with a heartfelt connection with its customers.
Councils have brands too.
Some brand attributes are intentional, some are probably not. But they are there. For example, some councils would be regarded by their community as innovative, cost effective, flexible, contemporary and customer-focused. Others may be seen as stodgy, slow moving, bureaucratic. Or any points in between.
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Network News
Community Managers Network
Aim: To provide leadership and support for people working in the Community Development and Community Services Sector within Local Government and related organisations.
R U Ready? Volunteering for a Sustainable Future: event - see more details in "upcoming events" below.
Emerging Leaders Alumni Network
Aim: Bringing together professionals that have completed the Emerging Leaders Program to network, socialize and further develop their skills and contacts.
Emerging Leaders Alumni Network Social Event - see more details in "upcoming events" below.
Women’s Network
Aim: The focus of the network is to maintain and improve the role of women employed in Local Government and identify and provide opportunities to network and /or gain development and training.
Women’s Network Conference : scheduled for 26 October 2011, see more details in "upcoming events" below.
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Recent Events - Social Media Workshop - Brilliant!
25 council officers from councils across the State attended the Lee Hopkins Social Media Workshop on the 8th July.
It was a spectacular day, full of valuable direction, information and encouragement.
Here are just a couple of the comments:
I reall "I really enjoyed hearing Lee speak and finding out where other Councils are at in their journeys into the realm of Social Media". Lauren Christensen, Campbelltown City Council
Verng "An engaging presentation and multi media element. Very efficiently & effectively communicated messag messages". Anne Liddell, Alexandrina Council
As a result many of the attending councils are already developing their social media strategies and are preparing to get under way!
You can get started too. Lee Hopkins has suggested some sites to check out:
Lee Hopkins' website here www.leehopkins.net
Other useful sites:
socialnomics
Social Media Counts
http://www.skylook.biz/
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
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Upcoming Events
*Leaders Connect Conference, Dinner and Rural management Challenge
Where: Mt Gambier
When:13 October 2011
*Emerging Leaders Alumni Network Social Event
Where: AME Recruitment, 278 Flinders Street, Adelaide
When : 4 August 2011-06-23
Time: 4-6pm
All past and current Emerging Leaders are invited to attend the 2nd social event supported by LGMA (SA) and Corporate Partner AME Recruitment.
To register click here
*LGMA (SA) Women’s Network Conference -
Guest Speaker Jennifer Jefferies
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre – Riverbank Rooms
When: 26 October 2011
Time: 9 to 5pm
Costs TBA
*R U Ready? Volunteering for a Sustainable Future: Volunteer Management Conference
Where: Sanctuary Adelaide Zoo
When: 1 & 2 August 2011
Time: 9am to 5pm
Costs: Various - see details
Details and registration here..
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Congratulations to our SA scholarship winners! 
(L-R) Deputy Lord Mayor David Plumridge, Jane Trotter, Professor Mark Evans, Christine Umpathysivam
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) has announced scholarship recipients for the inaugural Excellence in Local Government Leadership program, being held in Canberra this month. The program is a joint venture between ACELG and the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG).
Three senior employees from South Australian Councils were selected to receive scholarships. They are: Jane Trotter, Director Corporate Development, Salisbury Council; Christine Umapathysivam, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, City of Unley; and Paul Di Iulio, Chief Executive Officer, Campbelltown City Council.
These prestigious scholarships were awarded as part of competitive selection process. Jane and Christine received special Commonwealth scholarships funded as part of the 2010 Year of Women in Local Government. more...
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Tips and ideas - participedia.net
Participedia is a WIKI, much like Wikipedia, but solely for community engagement information.
It's a treasure trove of experiences - a complete worldwide resource of cases studies, methods, ideas, successes and failures.
You can read, learn, contribute and engage with others.
Check it out! click here
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Membership Matters
Renew your membership - and relax
Renew promptly and you could win a $300 wotif.com voucher!
Imagine - relaxing on a golden beach somewhere, Mai Tai in hand, (complete with umbrella, of course) while reading some trashy novel...all for just renewing your LGMA membership and updating your details!
Well you can - all membership renewals paid by July 31 (with membership details updated) and you will go into the draw to
win a $300 wotif.com voucher!
Council Bundles
LGMA is now offering council memberships, with a wide range of benefits to participating councils. And subscriptions purchased through a council bundle will still be eligible for the wotif.com voucher, so check it out!
Find more details on council membership bundles here
10 Councils have already registered for a Council Bundle for 2011/12 to receive the many rewards and benefits that come with a LGMA (SA) Council Bundle.
**Phone Mandy our Manager Membership and Communications today for further details 8100 9975.
Qantas club 
We are pleased to announce that LGMA (SA) members are now eligible for corporate Qantas club membership rates as a newly arranged member benefit. This results in a $255 saving for a 1 year membership and $365 saving for a two year membership
Please phone Mandy on 8100 9975 for details.
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Make your planning day more interesting...
Where was your last planning day? In the council office, or locked in a bleak room at some business premises with no view, with only water and rock-hard minties to get you through?
Well how about this - the tiny historic Port Elliot Council Chamber is not only a unique piece of history - established in 1879 - it's available for hire, through the Alexandrina Council.
A fun location, steeped in history - surely that would get the creative juices flowing!
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New Members
Please welcome our new LGMA (SA) Members this month:
| Geoff |
Dodd |
Chief Executive Officer |
City of Port Lincoln |
| Geoff |
Parsons |
Manager - Development Services |
Mid Murray Council |
| Julie |
Janssan |
Team Leader Customer Service |
City of Onkaparinga |
| Leonie |
Boothby |
Manager Administrative Services |
The Barossa Council |
| Manule |
Harpas |
Manager Community Services |
City of Mitcham |
| Matthew |
Pears |
CEO |
City of Mitcham |
| Milo |
Rubbo |
Finance manager |
City of Mitcham |
| Sarah |
Gilmour |
Director Libraries and Community Development |
City of Mitcham |
| Stephen |
Saffin |
Acting Director Libraries and Community Development |
City of Mitcham |
| Terry |
Bruun |
Principal Consultant |
Sustainable Outcomes |
Not yet a member? Join now!
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About LGMA
Founded in 1936, Local Government Managers Australia is the leading Professional Association representing Managers and Aspiring Managers in Australia and Asia/Pacific.
LGMA is committed to the development and improvement of local government management. It is committed to maintaining high professional and ethical standards throughout the profession and to ensure that its members are at the forefront of change and innovation.
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