Thanksgiving: The Business Benefits of Gratitude

Thanksgiving: The Business Benefits of Gratitude
This event is the perfect opportunity to host the people that are important to the success of your business. Show them just how much you’re thankful for their support by bringing them along to what’s going to be an engaging afternoon over a traditional Thanksgiving Feast, thought-provoking discussion and friendly American cheer. pastevent

AmCham Major Industry Briefing Series

THANKSGIVING: THE BUSINESS BENEFITS OF GRATITUDE


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What happens when you get an American corporate, an Australian corporate, a Queensland philanthropist and a local charity with a global presence on an AmCham QLD panel? You get an amazing discussion on why giving is good for business, your team and your clients!

This event is the perfect opportunity to host the people that are important to the success of your business. Show them just how much you’re thankful for their support by bringing them along to what’s going to be an engaging afternoon over a traditional Thanksgiving Feast, thought-provoking discussion and friendly American cheer.

We know that Melbourne Cup will be earlier in the week so join us to either celebrate your wins or to celebrate everything else you have to be thankful for. Plan to make an afternoon of it – The Hilton Brisbane and members, Coca-Cola Amatil and Sirromet Winery will be looking after us!

Early bird rates are available: Book by Thursday 1 November and receive 15% off! 

On our panel of speakers:

  • Dr John Gilmour AM, Chief Executive Officer, Ronald McDonald House SEQ
  • Robin Murphy OAMThe Murphy Family FoundationOwner, Canstruct Pty Ltd
  • Mary Jane Bellotti, Executive General Manager - Corporate Affairs, Suncorp
  • Hannah Frank, Manager, Public Policy and Government Relations, Google Australia
  • Panel facilitated by Kristin Devitt, Managing Director, KDPR


Thanksgiving is a reminder that thankfulness is key to good business health: Thankfulness equates to happiness. Happiness equates to productivity. Productivity equates to the bottom line!

About our Panel of Speakers

Dr John Gilmour AM, Chief Executive Officer
Ronald McDonald House SEQ

- Born and bred in Brisbane, married with 2 grown up daughters
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Worked in healthcare for over 35 years both clinically and in management – primarily at the “Mater” in Brisbane and until March 2018 was a member of the Executive leadership team at Mater for over 12 years.
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A Physiotherapist by profession he worked primarily in paediatrics and completed his Doctorate in Paediatric Physiotherapy in 2002 at UQ
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Served in a range of Board Director roles over a 25 year period including 14 years voluntary Director service with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) South East Queensland ending in February 2018
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In March 2018 John moved to the role of CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland - the largest of 11 “Chapters” of the Charity in Australia and one of the largest of 365 “Chapters” worldwide.
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Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), established in the USA in 1974 and now in 67 countries worldwide, provides a range of services and programs to support families with seriously ill or injured children and mother’s with high risk pregnancies
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John recently received an “AM” (Member of the Order of Australia) in the Queen’s Birthday Awards Lists in June 2018 for “service in delivering infrastructure services to the Not for Profit healthcare sector in Queensland”
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Continues to be a “tragic old surfer” and world traveller whenever possible


Robin Murphy OAM, The Murphy Family Foundation
Owner, 
Canstruct Pty Ltd


When Robin Murphy OAM gets behind a project others follow. The owner of Queensland based construction company Canstruct Pty Ltd likes to collaborate, and knows the value of taking a strategic approach to business – and philanthropy. “The important thing for me is being a catalyst. Things can get a life of their own if you just give them a push.”

An active member of Rotary for 50 years, Robin is used to bringing together individuals and groups to rally behind a good cause. When he decided last year to establish a private ancillary fund (PAF), the Murphy Family Foundation, it was a natural extension of Robin’s life-long commitment to backing worthwhile projects.

Robin was inspired by the quote - “Kindness in another’s trouble, courage in your own.” – by Adam Lindsay Gordon

The Murphy Family Foundation (MFF) was set up by Robin Murphy OAM with his wife Margaret and their three sons Adrian, Rory and Dan Murphy in 2013. Jane Murphy was appointed to manage the Foundation as Company Secretary. Inspired by the example set by Robin and Margaret Murphy, the Murphy Family wishes to work together to make a meaningful contribution and help those less fortunate, particularly in areas that resonate personally with individual family members. The Murphys wish to grow as a family through their philanthropy and set an example for future generations. It is the hope of the family that their giving will be in perpetuity and that future generations will get involved as well.

While the family members have very diverse interests, the focus is Queensland, Australia and the Pacific islands. Over 30 charities have been granted donations since 2013 and they range from indigenous charities like the Puuya Foundation and the Aboriginal and Indigenous Education Fund to medical charities like Qld Institute of Medical Research and Leukaemia Foundation to the Kokoda Track Foundation.


Mary Jane Bellotti, Executive General Manager - Corporate Affairs
Suncorp

Mary Jane (MJ) Bellotti has more than 25 years of executive experience having worked for some of Australia’s largest and most successful companies across the finance, construction, mining, services and manufacturing sectors.

She brings significant expertise in business strategy, marketing, corporate affairs, government and industry engagement, communications and corporate responsibility. Her strategic thinking is complemented by an energetic, creative and approachable style as she strives to build high-profile brands that clients want to work with and employees want to work for.

She is passionate about growing businesses, building relationships, enhancing brand value and driving positive change that delivers tangible results for all stakeholders.

Today she is the EGM Corporate Affairs for Suncorp, an Industry Fellow for University of Queensland and a director for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Qualifications:
• Strategic Marketing – Stanford University
• MBA – University of Queensland
• GAICD


Hannah Frank, Public Policy and Government Relations Manager
Community Investment and Digital Training Programs Lead
Google Australia

Hannah Frank is currently Public Policy and Government Relations Manager at Google Australia. Prior to joining Google, Hannah worked for a decade in federal politics across the infrastructure, transport, cities, tourism, regional development, and broadband and communications portfolios. Hannah holds a Master in Public Policy from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Media from the University of Adelaide. 

If you are a student or startup, you may be eligible to book at our discounted rate.
Please contact [email protected] to inquire.


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When
9/11/2018 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
AUS Eastern Summer Time
Where
Hilton Brisbane Level 5 Grand Ballroom 190 Elizabeth St Brisbane City, QLD 4000 AUSTRALIA

Program

Friday, 09 November 2018

Description
Hear from leading-edge speakers and directly engage in panel discussions on social innovation in mining and agriculture, with topics including technology in agriculture and  improving safety and reducing costs in large-scale mining.
Time
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
9/11/2018 11:30 AM

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