Thursday, July 29, 2010

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faceAPFA believes the fingernail industry is a rewarding career and profession, one which can carry you from Nail Technician to Educator, Competition Judge and Assessor, as well as Trade Show demonstrator and many other rolls within our wonderfully diverse industry.

APFA is the only body solely designed to serve the interests of fingernail industry, including Technicians, Educators, Distributors and Students.

Most of the industry falls under the category of 'small business' and as such are challanged by the changes affecting businesses throughout Australia. APFA membership offers you the support that you need and a voice where it counts – across all levels of government - covering issues such as training and workplace safety.

Promoting Education

Through our Accredited Exams, Nail Technicians can have their theory and practical skills assessed and join the growing ranks of Accredited Nail Technicians throughout Australia.

The Australian Professional Fingernail Association actively promotes continual education at all levels of the industry, to expand on your knowledge and experience.

Membership

Being an APFA member entitles you to discounts for: Insurance, Magazines, Educational and Business classes, workshops and banking. It also gives you access to an extensive range of information and support covering areas such as Health & Safety, Infection Control Guidelines, Consumer Guidelines and so on.

As an APFA member, you will be able to display the APFA logo and Membership Certificate proudly in your workplace, so your clients know you are a member of an industry body who works to improve hygeine standards, encourages education and endorses safe work practices.

When a client contacts APFA for recommendations, APFA only endorses APFA members.

Discounts & Services

APFA has arranged special discounts and services for banking and insurance for APFA members only.

In addition, APFA is working with product suppliers and distributors to offer discounts to APFA members only. Once we have these arrangements locked in place, we will let you know. If you are a supplier or distributor who would like to be part of this program, contact us to find out how.

For more information, please contact APFA's Vice President at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

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Changes to Council

I wish to advise that Nikki Robinson has resigned from her position of Secretary. As many of you may already be aware, Naomi and Vittoria resigned from their roles in 2009 and 2008 respectively.

Under the constititution, we are required to fill the vacant positions as soon as possible. Section 15 (iv) of the constitution, states:

"Should a vacancy appear on the Council by reason of the death or resignation of any member of the Council, or by reason of a resolution pursuant to 15 iii) hereof, the vacancy shall be filled from time to time by the Council. The Council shall have power to appoint any member of the Association who is a financial member for nomination to the Council, providing that person accepts the office to fill the vacancy."

Effective Sunday 30 May 2010, the Council hereby appoints the following persons into the vacant council roles:

Vice President: Karen Peppercorn

Public Officer: Simon Peppercorn

In addition two new committee positions have been established: "Events Co-ordinator" and "Research & Development Officer". I am pleased to advise that 'Carl Anderson', also known as 'Nailzoo' has been appointed to oversee both these roles.

Until such times as the position of Secretary and Treasurer have been filled, Karen Peppercorn will handle the responsibility of 'Secretary' and I will handle the 'Treasurer' role.



Mindy Hamilton
APFA President

 

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