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Index (last updated)

Committee 2010 (15/02/2010)

Contacts (13/01/2009)

From the President (02/08/2010)

Meet the Team (25/01/2010)

Newsletters (24/02/2010)

Other Documents (19/01/2010)

State Planning Conference (02/08/2010)

Upcoming events (02/08/2010)

August 2010

Welcome to SunPlan, the web page for planners and about planners of the Sunshine Coast & Cooloola region.

1.            Upcoming Events

10-12 NOVEMBER 2010 The Sunshine Coast Branch is hosting this year's PIA QLD State Conference at the Hyatt, Coolum 10-12 November 2010If you are interested in being involved check out the links below. For further details, visit PIA QLD web site (PIA Qld Division web site) or for a sponsorship prospectus contact Melanie Adam.

Click here for program and registration form

Click here for concurrent session program descriptions

Click here for young planner information

Click here for the call for papers

Click here for Camp Hyatt

2.            Newsletters

Newsletter (02/2010)

Newsletter (06/2009)

Newsletter (12/2008)

Newsletter (04/2008)

Newsletter (08/2007)

Newsletter (02/2007)

3.            From the President

3.1         Moving right along to the PIA Qld State Conference!

Description: Description: N:\WebPage\SunPlan_files\Documents\UtopiaMackay.pngThe torch has now reached Mackay and Central Queensland Planners have taken it to heart to get ready to go to the PIA 2010 State Planning Conference at Hyatt Coolum on the Sunshine Coast from November 10-12th.

3.2         Register Now!

Early bird registrations for the 2010 State Conference are CLOSING SOON!  This may be your last reminder to save a bundle on your registration fees and to secure your choice of discounted accommodation at the Hyatt Coolum. Register before August 3rd.

 Click here for program and registration form 

 Click here for Camp Hyatt

 

3.3         Description: Description: Description: Logo2010conference.jpgProgramme

There is an exceptional line up of informed and provocative speakers. Come and hear, among others:

·         Peter Ellyard former Executive Director for the Australian Commission for the Future.

·         Steven Bradbury Australia and Southern Hemisphere’s first ever Winter Olympic Gold Medalist, and ‘last man standing’.

·         Jim Soorley Chair of Unity Water and former Lord Mayor of Brisbane.

·         Dorte Eklund, Executive Director, Major Cities Unit at Infrastructure Australia.

·         Tania Major 2007 Young Australian of the Year.

·         Philip Follent Government Architect for the State of Queensland.

Concurrent session speakers have now been confirmed and an outline of their papers is available by clicking below. We have a fabulous array of interesting papers, selected from a very large number that were submitted.  

Click here for concurrent session program descriptions 

If your abstract was successful, papers are due 27 July (referred) and 7 September (non-refereed). See the Call for Papers link for further details. 

Click here for the call for papers

 

3.4         Young Planners!

If you're a YOUNG PLANNER, this year’s State conference will be UTOPIA! 

·         MEET YPs from across Queensland.

·         LISTEN to motivational speakers from all over Australia.

·         GATHER at the Village Square Bruschetta Bar 30 mins prior to each evening’s social event.

·         RECHARGE at the MANTRA SAND DUNES with other young planner delegates.

·         GET IN THE MOOD by attending the pre-conference BEACH OLYMPICS (Wednesday afternoon).

·         FROCK UP with your best toga at the POOL PARTY (Thursday night).

AND, BEST OF ALL.......

If you’re a Sunshine Coast Student Member, APPLY TO WIN the PIA Sunshine Coast Branch Scholarship (worth $1,300) TO ATTEND THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE FREE (registration and accommodation only and conditions apply). Entries close 15 September 2010.

Read all the details in a special YP brochure Click here for young planner information

 

3.5         Conference Sponsorship

There are still limited opportunities to become a conference sponsor. Conference sponsorship offers great exposure. Some key sponsorship packages are still available, including:

·         Sponsor the Golf Competition and hand out the trophies at the Welcome Function

·         Sponsor Ads on Wheels (2 packages still available) - see your logo and name on 100 bikes used by delegates with your compliments all over the Hyatt.

Most sponsorship packages include a free registration!

Contact Melanie.Adam@qldplanning.org.au for information.

Thank you to our sponsors to date:

GOLD – Herbert Geer

SILVER – Gold Coast City Council, Investa, Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Toowoomba Regional Council

KEYNOTE – Hopgood Ganim Lawyers, Humphreys Reynolds Perkins

BRONZE – Brisbane City Council, Buckley Vann Town Planning Consultants, Department of Transport and Main Roads, Downes Survey Group, John Gaskell Town Planning Consultants, King and Company Solicitors, P & E Law

SUPPORTER – Contour Consulting Engineers, GHD Pty Ltd, Planning 4 Sustainable Development, RPS

IN KIND – Tract Consultants, University of Queensland

 

4.            Committee 2010

President – Fiona Fullarton

Secretary – Steve Patey

Treasurer – Sian Davis

Members –

·         Amie Lindemann

·         Mick Sheppard

·         Jason Hague

·         Drew Westbrook

·         Nick Patorniti

·         Prudence Earle.

 

5.            Meet the Team

5.1         President

Name: Fiona Fullarton

Age: 29

Current Job: Senior Strategic Planner - Sunshine Coast Regional Council

Education: Bachelor Environmental Planning, Griffith Uni

Career highlight: Winning PIA/ING Young Planner Award and working in The Netherlands

Hobbies: Lifesaver Sunshine Beach Surf Club

Favourite Take-away: Thai

5.2         Secretary

Name: Stephen Patey

Age: 39

Current Job: Director - Humphreys Reynolds Perkins, Sunshine Coast

Education: BRTP, UQ

Career highlight: 2001 SEQROC Study Tour to US & Canada, Establishing Sunshine Coast consulting firm 2005, working on major Sunshine Coast projects

Hobbies: Stuff and nonsense with my 7 year old daughter (Natasha) and 4 year old son (Ryan), sailing (when time allows) and beer appreciation on Sunday afternoons.

5.3         Treasurer

Name: Sian Davis

Age: 30

Current Job: Senior Planning Officer - Stockland

Education: Bachelor of Environmental Planning, Griffith University

Career highlight: Obtaining a position with Stockland & working on the future planning and development of Kawana Waters

Hobbies: Hobbies! When I get a chance I play netball and do a bit of swimming. Am keen to learn to surf at some stage soon!!

Favourite Take-away: Thai

5.4         Committee Member (student representative)

Name: Amie Lindemann

Age: 22

Current Job: Project Development Officer, Doucon

Education: 4yr Bachelor of Regional & Urban Planning (3rd year)

Career highlight: Obtaining my first (of many) town planning approval

Hobbies: I’m a student, am I allowed to have any?? … Going to the beach

Favourite Take-away: Thai

5.5         Committee Member

Name: Mick Sheppard

Age: 42

Current Job: Associate Director, Dillon Folker Stephens

Education: MPhil town Planning, University College of London

Career highlight: Leaving London to come and work on the Sunshine Coast

Hobbies: Spending time with the family, playing football (soccer) & golf (when time permits)

Favourite Take-away: Chicken Tikka Masala

5.6         Committee Member

Name: Jason Hague

Age: 41

Current Job: Strategic Planner, Sunshine Coast Regional Council

Education: BRUP (USC)

Career highlight: Working on the Sunshine Coast

Hobbies: All the activities that are offered by the Sunshine Coast climate

Favourite Take-away: Thai

5.7         Committee Member

Name: Drew Westbrook

Age: 36

Current Job: Town Planning Manager, Goodwin Midson (Sunshine Coast Office)

Education: Bachelor of Economics (UTAS) (major- Geography & Environmental studies), Graduate Diploma in Urban & Regional Planning (QUT) (major-Local Economic Development)

Career highlight: Involvement in significant consultation3process in the Community Renewal project at Eagleby- very challenging & also recent work as an expert witness in the P&E Court

Hobbies: Triathlon (swim, bike & run), eating sleeping and travelling

Favourite Take-away: Any ice cream!!! All takeaway food that is fresh and tasty, especially Indian & Thai and even McDonalds

5.8         Description: Description: Description: PATORNITI NICHOLAS.jpgCommittee Member

Name: Nick Patorniti (details to follow)

Age: 25

Current Job: Town Planner - GHD Pty Ltd

Education: Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning - University of New England (external education)

Career highlight: Living and working in the Middle East

Hobbies: Surfing, Kayaking and Fishing

Favourite Take-away: Indian

5.9         Description: Description: Description: Earle.jpgCommittee Member

Name: Prudence Earle

Age: TBA

Current Job: Town Planner - Downes Survey Group Pty Ltd

Education: Bachelor of Environmental Planning -  Griffith University

Career highlight: Working in Cairns and surrounding regions

Hobbies: Drawing, photography, slow food and reading

Favourite Take-away: ??? Don't really eat take-away...

 

6.            Other Documents

Minutes 2009 AGM

Minutes 2008 AGM

Minutes 2007 AGM

Minutes 2006 AGM

Minutes 2005 AGM

Minutes 2004 AGM

Minutes 2003 AGM

Branch Rules (12/01/2005).

 

7.            Contacts

·         President: Fiona Fullarton 5420 8948 (or 0418 984 187)

·         Secretary: Stephen Patey 5451 0044

·         Treasurer: Sian Davis 5491 0157 (or 0434 183 684)

 

This page has been prepared by Paul Summers Planning Strategies ably assisted by various planners in the Sunshine Coast-Cooloola region.

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