Australian Presentation

Screenprinting & Graphic Imaging Association of Australia

Presentation to the FESPA General Assembly Hamburg 2010

The First Convention

In 1958, the “Screen Process Printing Association International, Australian Chapter 33” In 1996, it was renamed as SGIAA “Screenprinting & Graphic Imaging Association of Australia” Today the SGIAA still upholds the original values despite several name changes and affiliations over the years

The Federal Board of Directors

Today the SGIAA consists of a Federal Board and 3 regional committees overseeing Australia and New Zealand.

Goals 2010 1.

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Improve association membership Improve market share in “digital” sector Improve on electronics communication Increase local activities, such as social functions, technical meetings, training initiatives

Strategies 2010 1.

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Improve association membership Secretariat role to include membership recruitment Dedicated bookkeeper for accounts follow‐up Centralised server for administration software and CRM Improve market share in “digital” sector Change the perception that SGIAA is only for screen‐printers Outsource marketing approach to external marketing firm Seek FESPA project support Create a benefits brochure & membership kit

Benefits Brochure

The benefits brochure clearly details all the benefits of SGIAA membership.

Strategies 2010 3.

Improve electronic communication

Upgrade website to latest technology

Simplify eNews to focus on SGIAA issues

Strategies 2010 4.

Increase local activities, such as social functions, technical meetings, training initiatives

Promote local functions & technical forums via eNews

Actively promote SGIAA membership at functions

Implement student exchange program for the Glen Crerar Education Training Trust program

Technical Forums Ink Suppliers Forum

Major ink suppliers were invited to give an overview of the current supply chain and how they have positioned themselves for the future.

Industry Functions

A great opportunity to meet and socialize with your industry peers with industry functions being held throughout the year

Industry Functions

Factory Visits

International Affiliations SGIAA commitment in Asia‐Pacific Region

Mr. Glen Crerar Key Contributions

Devoted over 42 years of his working life to the Graphic Arts Industry

Held many executive positions during his 15 years with SGIAA

Mr. Glen Crerar

State President Federal Public Relations Officer Chairperson of the Committee of Review of the syllabus of the Graphic Art School Federal President

Represented Australia on the Board of Directors of the Screen Printing Association International based in Virginia USA, and also at the Federation of European Screen Printing Association Guide the Association through incorporation, which meant rewriting of the Constitution

Glen Crerar Training Scholarship In memory of this outstanding man: The Glen Crerar Memorial Scholarship has been established

It is available to any person involved in the Screen Printing Industry and will be awarded from time to time at the discretion of the Trustees Main Criteria Management Ability Possess outstanding characteristics such as: punctuality, good manners, cleanliness, high moral standing, work and business ethics This year an exchange program commenced to allow employees from one part of the screen printing/digital processes to do work in other areas of the industry

Focus for 2011 1.

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Improvements to 2010 goals October 2011­ Screen & Digital Awards (Sydney ) Glen Crerar Scholarship

Focus for 2011 2.

October 2011­ Screen & Digital Awards (Sydney ) Showcase of industry talent with categories covering all facets of the industry

Focus for 2011 3.

Glen Crerar Scholarship Introduction of Glen Crerar Scholarship as an International Exchange Program

FESPA involvement Bilateral training between countries Sharing valuable resources

THANK YOU!!