President’s Report
PAUL JUBB State President
How well do you know what the Tasmanian Hospitality Association (THA) does for its members? Do you know who the THA Board members are representing your business interests? Do you know how powerful a lobby group the THA is for its members?
These are often questions I ask myself and wonder, does industry know the answers to the above questions. The THA is the only association in the country that is dedicated to the entire hospitality industry and represents its members at all levels of government to achieve outcomes for the industry. Over the next 6 months, I know that one of the tasks that the THA office is working on is educating members and the industry on exactly ‘what the THA can do for you and your business’. Make sure you take the time to understand all the benefits that a THA membership can bring you. Also, many members may not know that the THA is governed by a board of dedicated industry operators that give their own time to benefit the industry. Board members come from all parts of the state and represent all areas of membership of the THA – Pubs/Tavern, Accommodation, along with Restaurants and cafes. In the near future, we will have our THA Rules amended so that we can have representation at a board level by Clubs also. (We currently service Clubs Tasmania under an ‘MOU’) THA Board members are there to represent the interests of members in their chosen region and division as well as providing expert advice and assistance to the THA staff on issues of concern for the industry. I feel it is extremely important as we move forward that members know and understand who the board members are and how they can contact them.
The THA has proven over many years that we are one of the most powerful lobby groups in the state for the benefit of our members. The THA is able to take on any issue of concern or problem you have in your business and seek an outcome that we hope, meets your needs. We represent the industry on many committees and forums as well as having an MOU with the state government that allows the THA to be front and centre on any issue or discussion that affects you and your business. The THA is also affiliated with the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) nationally giving us a significant voice in Canberra also for the benefit of members and industry. Membership of the THA should be a MUST for any hospitality business. If it wasn’t for the lobbying and media pressure of the THA, many issues and ideas would never be solved or even discussed at a political level so rest assured, your membership money is always working for you! Please encourage anyone in the industry that is not a member to contact the office and discuss how membership of the THA can help their business. As a united association, we can make a difference.
In the Pub/Tavern Division we have : Paul Jubb Philip Fuglsang Colin McGillivray
In the Accommodation Division we have: John Dabner Shelley Richards In the Restaurant/Café Division we have: Angelo Fraraccio Dominic Baker
Naomi Walsh Margaret Burt Martin Kelly Julian Jacobs
June 2018 www.tha.asn.au
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