WORLD PLUMBING DAY 2020
WORLD PLUMBING DAY CELEBRATIONS
y r t s u d n I e r i p In s Glen Reid, Southern Downs Regional Council (centre), with Ed Ross (left) and Daniel Allen (right) from TIACS
Keynote Speaker Michael Crossland
11 March, Every Year, Everywhere On Wednesday 11 March, MPAQ once again celebrated World Plumbing Day by hosting the industry’s biggest breakfast at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. With over 300 attendees from the plumbing and gas industry, it was humbling to see the support and appreciation that individuals have for their industry. There were a number of government representatives in attendance, with special guests including the Honourable Mick de Brenni MP, Minister for Housing and Public Works, Digital Technology and Sport and Brett Bassett, Commissioner of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission.
Guest speaker – Michael Crossland The event’s guest speaker was Michael Crossland, an extraordinary man who has defied the odds of life-threatening cancer to build a life of exceptional achievements. An accomplished businessman and an elite sportsman, his life is a remarkable success. Despite spending nearly a quarter of his life in hospital, Michael has forged a highly successful career in the corporate world, represented Australia in his chosen sport and featured regularly across all forms of media. He also runs a school and orphanage in Haiti and has been presented with the Australia Day Ambassador role for eight consecutive years. Safe to say there wasn’t a dry eye in the room when Michael was talking!
This is a Conversation Starter (TIACS) The MPAQ team sold raffle tickets throughout the breakfast for the 2020 MPAQ Events Charity Partner, This is a Conversation Starter (TIACS). Thank you to everyone who donated; over $4,000 was raised from your contributions! A special thank you to Ed Ross and Daniel Allen, TIACS founders, who attended. Visit the Events Page on the MPAQ website (www.mpaq.com.au) for more information about TIACS or how to donate.
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Daniel Allen, TIACS
