Nomination Form

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Nomination Form

Nomination Form
for the 2012
Community Award
Credit union, building society or mutual bank name
Heritage Isle Credit Union Ltd
Name of Sponsor (if applicable)
Rachel Hodge and Karen Hinds
Name of nominated institution’s CEO or General Manager
Annette Griffin
Postal Address
PO Box 1256, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Phone & Fax Numbers
Ph 03 6334 9411
Fax 03 6334 9511
Email address
[email protected]
Credit union, building society or mutual bank history Heritage Isle Credit Union was founded by a group of Comalco (an aluminium smelter at Bell Bay
in Northern Tasmania) employees in 1965 and since then we have grown to a membership in
excess of 7000.
Heritage Isle is a community credit union, open to all but primarily servicing the needs of residents
of Northern Tasmania, with three branches in locations throughout the Tamar Valley.
At Heritage Isle Credit Union our Mission Statement is:
“To enhance the financial well-being of members by being their
preferred provider of financial services of quality and value, in keeping
with the organisation’s long term stability.”
Community Award Nomination Form
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Name the specific community activity that forms the basis of this nomination
Vinnies CEO Sleepout for St Vincent de Paul Society
This event entails CEOs congregating at a local sporting stadium and sleeping out on a winter’s
night, on nothing but a piece of cardboard and a sleeping bag. The idea of this is to try and
replicate the insecurity of members of our community who deal with being homeless every night.
The fact that the homeless are denied the basic
human right to appropriate housing, which leads
to feelings of insecurity, vulnerability to illness and
to violence is a cause that touched our hearts
and warranted our commitment to the cause.
“On behalf of Australia’s homeless, thank you to the 1,033 CEOs who rose to the
challenge and slept out in capital cities across Australia on Thursday 21st June
2012. More than five million dollars will go directly to Vinnie’s homeless services
across the country.”
Our CEO Annette Griffin is participating in the
Vinnies CeO sleep Out in June this year.
Post-event comment, courtesy of
www.ceosleepout.org.au
and donate* here or online at www.ceosleepout.org.au
donations are tax deductable
*
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“Thank you for rising to the challenge and helping to address the issue of homelessness.
As you sleep out tonight with only a piece of cardboard to rest on and a sleeping
bag to keep you warm, think of the many Tasmanians for whom this is a harsh
reality every night. We hope that as you leave in the morning and head back to
your families, secure jobs and the comfort of a safe place to call home, that you
think about how we can all continue to work together to change someone’s life for
the better.
Tonight will raise crucial funds that help Vinnies provide material, educational
and emotional support to many hundreds of Tasmanians doing it tough. May the
investment you make tonight encourage you to think of ways that your organisation
can make a real impact on addressing homelessness in the longer term.”
Courtesy “Your Guide to Sleeping Out 2012”
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How long has the CU/BS/MB been involved with this activity?
The first Vinnies CEO Sleepout was held in Tasmania on 16 June 2011, 73 business and community
leaders participated across Tasmania and $168k was raised.
In 2012, the event was condensed to Launceston only, at which 52 CEOs took part. This year Tassie
raised $116k.
Heritage Isle’s CEO Annette
Griffin participated in both
events raising $1,300 in 2011 in
a mere 7 days with an awesome
effort in 2012 raising $9,168.
Participation came about as a
recommendation from Karen Hinds, a
Branch Supervisor with Heritage Isle,
who has participated in a Volunteer
capacity in both 2011 and 2012.
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Define the values that are exemplified by this community activity
Participation in this event has many of the core values of Heritage Isle reflected, from staff involvement
and team work to the support we received from the local community, in particular the business
community.
This event was touted as the first ever fundraiser held by Heritage Isle and one we are keen to continue.
Heritage Isle are currently working hard
under the guidance of a new CEO to
establish firm ties to the community and to
give back to the people who are loyal to
our institution.
The opportunity to develop partnerships
from this event is one we want to embrace
with both hands. We have held discussions
with BLH Group Of Companies and LJ
Hooker Launceston regarding the possibility
of ongoing partnerships. This will include
access to employees and their business and
two-way referrals.
The following key principles
have shone through during the
course of this activity;
•Passionate staff
•Community Engagement
•Building Values
•Key partnerships
Has the program been a success and how has that been assessed?
Success of this event has been gauged via a number of mediums;
• Dollar amount raised
• Second highest fundraiser is Tasmania from 52 CEOs
• 70 attendees at Heritage Isle’s inaugural fundraising event
• Number of donors to our auction (see Appendices Two and Three)
• Community reaction and feedback
• Clear demonstration of social responsibility
“The fundraising side of the Sleepout really gave me a buzz, after a 5 minute
phone call to Shane Gill I had a four wheel motor bike as a donation, I was
like a kid I was so excited. I am very overwhelmed and very proud to have been
involved as a Volunteer at the Sleepout event and to be nominating for this award
almost makes me a bit teary with pride”
From Karen Hinds, Beaconsfield Branch Supervisor
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How have staff been involved in this community activity?
The event was headed from our regional Beaconsfield branch. Tasks to ensure the best possible
result from the experience included (but were not limited to);
• Addressing a staff meeting introducing the activity and to create enthusiasm for the cause
• C
ollection tins at all branches plus in the community, staff at all levels demonstrated their passion
for the cause by encouraging donation
• C
ontacted BLH Group of Companies, a local company with long ties to the Credit Union.
The Director, Shane Gill had participated in the event in 2011. During discussions last year he
had indicated that he had actual firsthand experience of homelessness when he was younger.
Phone contact was made to discuss whether he would be willing to donate to our auction. We
were astonished at his generosity, as he donated a $8.2K four wheel motor bike. This became
our major drawcard.
Shane Gill , from BLH
Group of Companies
donated a $8.2K
four wheel motor
bike. This became
our major drawcard.
•Coordinated advertising, including our website
rotator, statement message, product of the month,
local radio and newspaper.
• Held a cocktail party with auctions (silent and
called) as our major fundraiser. Business members
were approached for donations of auction items
for (see Appendix One). These letters were hand
delivered to allow staff to not only convey our
passion for the cause, but as an opportunity to
network among our established membership.
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• C
old called, in person to businesses in the Launceston CBD, many of whom we had no
relationship with previously. The response was overwhelming. This was undertaken by our CEO
and Karen Hinds (head of project). This was an opportunity to establish a rapport with potential
clients and again highlight Heritage Isle’s social responsibility values.
• P ut together silent and called auction list and packaged lot numbers (see Appendices Two and
Three)
• Sourced an auctioneer
• P ersonally issued invitations to all businesses that supported us by way of donations plus any
interested members. This was a great way to encourage involvement by all branch staff.
• O
rganised Cupcake Day, for which branch staff made and sold cupcakes to members to raise
additional funds.
• Formulated a support email forwarded to CEOs network requesting online donations
• A
ddressed staff meeting post event with the results, but more importantly to try and communicate
the way it made us feel to head this project.
On Cupcake Day, branch staff
made and sold cupcakes to
members to raise additional funds.
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“Best wishes in your fundraising efforts, Annette, and here’s hoping for a mild
Tassie night for you! Cheers from all at Encore Theatre.”
“Well done (again) Annette. Massive effort. Best wishes from the team at
CGU.”
“Good luck Annette! Big pat on the back for doing a ‘good deed’ as there are so
many homeless and disadvantaged people in Launceston and the average person
probably is very naive to notice. Will be thinking of you especially if it rains.”
Di Brozek – TG Financial
“Good luck Annette! I don’t know how you find the time and energy for this on
top of everything else you do. Very inspirational! Well done and I hope you reach
your target.”
The Summers Family (Netball relationship)
The cocktail party
(with the silent and
called auctions) was
our major fundraising
event.
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Does this activity provide a point of difference for the CU/BS/MB in the community?
Heritage Isle were one of only two Financial Institutions that participated in the event, from a
possible 10 institutions across Tasmania. This clearly demonstrated a point of difference, namely;
• social responsibility
• community support
• passion for a cause
• local ties
• building of relationships
Does the community support the activity?
Support for this activity has been overwhelming, this is particularly evident through;
• the large donations from BLH Group of Companies
• securing of an auctioneer at short notice when we had no established ties with this organisation
• money raised
• total number of donors 44
Do you have plans to continue this community activity?
The CEO Sleepout now forms part of Heritage Isle’s Marketing plan, as one of four major events in
our calendar. We will continue to establish firm strategies around these events to ensure we meet a
clear set of goals.
Other reasons why this community activity should be recognised by the industry?
As a mutual, Heritage Isle’s management structure recognises that in order to ensure ongoing
viability, first and foremost we need to ensure growth of our membership base. To achieve this we
are working on establishing a set of core values which better represent our focus. Community ties
and support are very important in this set of values and are clearly in line with the Vinnies CEO
Sleepout event.
The overwhelming feeling at the conclusion of the event is one of great pride in our achievements;
the excitement of watching the tally board grow, the adrenaline that we took into our first ever
fundraising event - the cocktail party and auction, cementing of relationships both with staff and with
the community, establishment of partnerships that we aim to build our client base on in the years
to come and none more important than the aches and pains felt by our CEO Annette Griffin and
Volunteer Karen Hinds after sleeping out on their piece of cardboard.
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“Again, well done for your efforts, I feel it’s so important to make an effort to
help others especially in financially tighter times. We all get so busy doing day to
day activities with our jobs and personal lives, it’s so important to take the time
out to help those less fortunate.
So well done, we’ll be thinking of Annette on Thursday night doing the CEO
sleep out and wishing her well.”
Nicole Edwards
Business Development Manager
LJ Hooker, Launceston
“I think my most memorable feeling after this whole experience is that of
adrenaline at the Cocktail party and auction , having to network with a range
of people that had come out on a winter’s night to support both Heritage Isle and
the Vinnie’s CEO Sleep out cause, trying to take entry monies, sell raffle tickets,
talk up the motorbike, network and bid myself was such a moment of pride, not
only helping a great cause but of the display of teamwork and that real sense of
achievement. Well done HICU team!”
From Rachel Hodge, Beaconsfield Branch Manager
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As we so often take for granted our everyday
lives, families & career, it is so rewarding to be
able to provide homeless people the opportunity of
a good meal or a warm friendly environment to
spend the night. To see each year the increased
number of children and women that are
homeless, has given me the drive to stand up and
build awareness of homelessness.
To see the team work and enthusiasm displayed
by my team was reward within itself. Each
little win was celebrated no matter how small
or large. We are united in our efforts and our
goal has been achieved not with dollar value
but the pride and relationship we hold within
the community and the outstanding support of local people.
I commenced my career 26 years ago at Aluminium Credit Union, now
known as Heritage Isle. I have so many wonderful memories of the great personal
relationships I have built with the community and staff at HICU, that I
would not trade for anything. The continued support I receive from my team is
unexplainable and touching, we will continue to demonstrate our core values and
support our members the best way we know, through being focused, committed,
dedicated and involved in our community.
Without the commitment and dedication shown by Rachel & Karen we would
not have achieved what we have. Their loyalty to HICU, leadership, heart and
passion to this project gave it the success it deserved.
“A true sense of achievement”
Annette Griffin
Chief Executive Officer
Heritage Isle Credit Union Ltd
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APPENDIX ONE
CEO SLEEPOUT DONATION LETTER
1st Floor, 69 St John Street, Laun
ceston 7250
12th June 2012
Dear Business Owner,
Did you know Homelessnes
s affects 7500 families in Aus
tralia… including 34,000
children!
This year I am once again part
icipating in the St Vinnies CEO
Sleepout on the 21st
June at Aurora Stadium. I will
be one of many Launceston bus
iness leaders sleeping
out with nothing but a cardboa
rd sheet as a mattress. The exer
cise is aimed at raising
awareness of the all too common
issue of homelessness around
Australia.
Heritage Isle will be holding a
cocktail party and silent auction
on Friday 15th June at
7.30pm at Aurora Stadium. You
, your family and your staff are
welcome to attend. All
proceeds will be contributing
directly to this cause.
I am asking local businesses to
donate goods or services for auc
tioning. Your business
will be named on the auction
program, promoted during
the evening and any
marketing material or busines
s cards can be displayed at the
event.
I have received tremendous com
munity support by way of don
ations and am hoping
that your business will get on
board with any assistance you
can offer.
If you would like to make a don
ation, or to RSVP for the even
t please contact Karen
Hinds on 63831588 or khin
[email protected], or dire
ctly to me on agriffin@
heritageisle.com.au
We look forward to hearing from
Kind Regards,
you. Together let’s support this
great cause.
Annette Griffin
Chief Executive Officer
Heritage Isle Credit Union Ltd.
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APPENDIX TWO
CEO SLEEPOUT AUCTION ITEMS
1. 005 BLH Brushcutter
Donated by Shane Gill and BLH Group of
Companies
Pink, with attachments, including a hedge
trimmer, whipper snipper and chain saw
Starting bid $50
2. BLH 320 Chainsaw
Companies
Pink
Starting bid $50
3.Clock
Donated by Beaconsfield Nursery
Starting bid $50
4. Mercedes winter jacket and Koolit Gel
Jacket donated by Manions Coaches
Size L
Koolit Gel donated by The Kool company
Samples available on the auction table of
Koolit Gel
Starting bid $50
5. Jumping castle hire
Donated by B & D Amusements (Brian and
Di Alexander)
2 hour hire within 50km radius of
Beaconsfield
Travel extra if applicable
Starting bid $50
6. 700cc 4 wheel motor bike
Companies
Brand new, fully serviced and detailed and
ready to go
Recommended retail price $8,400
Starting bid $5,000
7. Colour Printer
Donated by Phil Hughes Office Solutions
8. 005 BLH Brushcutter #2
Companies
Pink, with attachments, including a hedge
trimmer, whipper snipper and chain saw
Starting bid $50
9. BLH 720 Chainsaw
Companies
Pink
Starting bid $100
10. Brazier
Donated by Beaconsfield Nursery
Starting bid $40
11. 6 bottles Premium Wine
Donated by Pierres, Launceston
Starting bid $50
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APPENDIX THREE
CEO SLEEPOUT SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
1. Suenami Cafe Beauty Point Gift Voucher $50
2. Saviors Hair Studio Beaconsfield Gift Voucher for hair product $100
3. Pram & Stroller Tie donated by Beaconsfield Newsagency valued at $29.95
Photo frame donated by Beaconsfield Newsagency valued at $10.95
Total pack value $40.90
4. Rusty One Eye Trucker Hat donated by Launceston Sport & Surf valued at $19.95
3 x Kids Paradise Child Entries donated by Kids Paradise valued at up to $27
5. Bling ear phones donated by Beaconsfield Newsagency valued at $20
Flower earrings donated by Cute as a Button valued at $11.95
6. Margarita glasses set of 4 donated by House valued at $29.99
7. Bottle Eaglehawk Cab Sav donated by Riviera Hotel valued at $15
Bottle Aspen Estate Shiraz donated by Riviera Hotel valued at $15
Total pack value $30
8. Serving platter set including glasses & cheese knife donated by Inspire valued at $120
9. Black Winter jacket size 2XL donated by Manions Coaches valued at $65
Koolit Gel 100g donated by The Kool Company valued at $19.95
10. Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre Family Pass donated by BM&HC valued at $30
Seahorse World Family Pass donated by Seahorse World valued at $48
11. $50 Tamar Cove Restaurant gift voucher Donated by Tamar Cove
12. M
ycurl styling iron accessories & hot iron spray donated by Bella Hair Design Exeter valued
at $100
13. Rusty wallet donated by Launceston Sport & Surf valued at $29.95
14. Captain Morgan Rum donated by Col Smee valued at $30
15. Bling ear phones donated by Beaconsfield Newsagency valued at $20
Glass pendent set donated by Cute as a Button valued at $29.95
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APPENDIX THREE
CEO SLEEPOUT SILENT AUCTION ITEMS continued
16. $25 George Town Meats gift voucher donated by George Town Meats
6 bottles Gossips Cabernet Merlot donated by Ophir Hotel valued at $30
17. Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre Family Pass donated by BM&HC valued at $30
6 bottles Gossips Pink Mascato donated by Ophir Hotel valued at $30
18. Black and Red Winter jacket size L donated by Manions Coaches valued at $65
19. Seens Service Station Beaconsfield 2 x $25 fuel vouchers, total value $50
20. $100 Indulge gift voucher donated by Indulge
21. $80 Cachet Florist gift voucher donated by Cachet
22. Kids Cubby House donated by Exeter Newsagency valued at $33.75
23. Rusty wallet donated by Launceston Sport & Surf valued at $25.99
3 x Kids Paradise Child Entries donated by Kids Paradise valued at up to $27
24. $50 Kouklas Greek Restaurant gift voucher donated by Kouklas
25.
Bling ear phones donated by Beaconsfield Newsagency valued at $20
Flower earrings donated by Cute as a Button valued at $13.95
Vonzipper coin purse donated by Launceston Sport & Surf valued at $15.99
26. Liquor pack valued at $40 anonymous donor
2 x Gossips Chardonnay donated by Ophir Hotel valued at $10
27. $100 Kouklas Greek Restaurant gift voucher donated by Kouklas
28. Seens Service Station Beaconsfield 2 x $25 fuel vouchers, total value $50
29.
Rusty cap donated by Launceston Sport & Surf valued at $29.99
Rip Curl stubby holder donated by Launceston Sport & Surf valued at $10
30. $100 Beaconsfield meats gift voucher donated by Beaconsfield Meats
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APPENDIX THREE
CEO SLEEPOUT SILENT AUCTION ITEMS continued
31. $30 This Cafe George Street Launceston donated by This Cafe
2 x Gossips Chardonnay donated by Ophir Hotel valued at $10
32. Redkin Hair product pack donated by Torque Hair Design Beauty Point valued at $137.95
33. $50 Neil Pitts gift voucher donated by Neil Pitts
34. Sports bag donated by JCB Sports Power valued at $29.95
Towel donated by JCB Sports Power valued at $29.95
Water bottle donated by JCB Sports Power valued at $6.99
35. S
alon Hy-style Wellington Street Launceston, Shampoo, trim & blow wave donated by Salon
Hy-style valued at $47
36. $50 Star Bar gift voucher donated by Star Bar
37. 3 x Kids Paradise Child Entries donated by Kids Paradise valued at up to $27
38. 3 x Kids Paradise Child Entries donated by Kids Paradise valued at up to $27
39. Sports bag, Skins sweat towel and drink bottle donated by Sports Authority valued at $50
40. $250 Philip Kuruvita voucher donated by Philip Kuruvita
41. $200 voucher from Taz Signs donated by Sean Alexander
42. Grocery Hamper valued at $100 donated by Annette
43. Chocolate Hamper valued donated by Annette
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