Issue 1 - Nov/Dec 09 Welcome to this first edition of the new Events Tasmania E-Newsletter, full of news for people and organisations involved in the Tasmanian events sector. The Events Tasmania Team is keen to have your feedback - so please let us know what sort of content you would like in future editions, how often you would like to receive it, and what you think about the design. Just go to www.eventstasmania.com and send us your thoughts and suggestions. In this issue > Case Study from the Tasmanian Craft Fair > Workshops in 2010 > TRED grants Announced > Upcoming Events Events Talk BACK TO TOP Real Stories About How Event Development Can Help You In this edition, the Director of the Tasmanian Craft Fair talks about developing long term strategies for this iconic event, and the role that Business Case Approach played in this process. "The Business Case has been the document that we have hung every other piece of communication and marketing from. It allowed us to focus on the big picture, our key strengths and messages, and take this event forward into a completely new spectrum." Read more Learning and Development BACK TO TOP Events Tasmania Workshops in 2010 In 2009 Events Tasmania held workshops, forums, targeted event coaching and live webinars. For 2010 we're planning one-day workshops from our Power Sponsorship Webinar presenter Kim Skildum-Reid, workshops on making events more 'green' and sustainable, and short courses on e-commerce and web design. The January edition of the Events Tasmania E-Newsletter will have all the details. In the meantime, there are some other great opportunities for learning and development presented by other organisations before the end of the year. Free Grant Writing Workshops Volunteering Tasmania is offering grant writing support and assistance to volunteer organisations applying for a Community Capacity Building Grant (or any other grant). If you would like to gain some additional help with your application from Volunteering Tasmania, phone 1800 677 895 or email admin@volunteeringtas.org.au Grant Application Writing This course is a very practical "how-to" introduction to what for many may be a difficult process. Previous workshops have been well received by participants able to take away skills for immediate use with the event. A half day workshop hosted by ABAF will be held on 26 November in Launceston from 9.30am - 1.00pm. Designed for visual artists, the workshop covers a range of grant applications from federal, state and local government funding and philanthropic foundations. For more information please phone Jennifer Innes (03) 9616 0314; or email skillsdev@abaf.org.au Funding Opportunities BACK TO TOP Sport and Recreation Tasmania If your organisation is able to assist in improving opportunities for Tasmanians to participate in sport and recreation activities then go to www.development.tas.gov.au/sportrec for more details as to where your event might fit in. Tasmanian Community Fund Community organisations that are in a position to make a difference by enhancing well-being and improving social, environmental and economic outcomes for the Tasmanian Community can apply for funding. The next funding round is available late January 2010. Further information is available at www.tascomfund.org. TRED grants announced for 2010 Seventeen regional events have received project funding for 2010 through the Tasmanian Regional Event Development program, an initiative of Events Tasmania, Cradle Coast Authority, Northern Tasmania Development and Totally South Tourism. In announcing the recipients, Minister for Tourism and the Arts Michelle O'Byrne said: "these grants are for local, grass-root events and represent the Government's investment in long-term solutions for events in Tasmania". For a full list of events receiving TRED funds go to www.eventstasmania.com. Community Capacity Building Grants Program 2009 The Tasmanian Government has established the $1 million Community Capacity Building Grants Program to support projects that progress one or more of the strategies in A Social Inclusion Strategy for Tasmania. Not-for-profit, incorporated community organisations are eligible to apply for funding to deliver community-based initiatives that enable the inclusion of all Tasmanians in the social, economic, political and cultural life of their community. Grants are tiered and range from up to $2,000 to over $20,000. Guidelines, application forms and supporting information are available at www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/cdd. Applications close: 30 November 2009 Other Grant Opportunities An extensive listing of grant and funding opportunities, is available at www.tas.gov.au. Just type in the word 'grant'. Also, Our Community operates an extensive grants database that offers contacts and links to available grant websites and downloadable application forms at www.ourcommunity.com.au. Upcoming Events BACK TO TOP TasPride Festival 31 OCTOBER TO 15 NOVEMBER 2009 TasPride Festival paints the state in 'rainbow colours' over the first two weeks of November. > More info Tasmanian Beerfest 13 NOVEMBER TO 14 NOVEMBER 2009 Hobart's annual Tasmanian Beerfest, now two days (November 13-14). Tassie's best boutique beers. > More info Point to Pinnacle 22 NOVEMBER 2009 The annual pilgrimage of around 1200 walkers and runners in the Point to Pinnacle. > More info Midlands Military Meet and Rendezvous 28 NOVEMBER 2009 The Midlands Military Meet and Rendezvous national competition of shooting, collector and dealer exhibitions. > More info Father and Son Amateur Golf Championship 12 DECEMBER TO 14 DECEMBER 2009 The annual Father and Son Amateur Golf Championship. Certified handicaps essential. > More info Lightweight Sharpie National Titles FROM 20 DECEMBER 2009 The 67th Australian Lightweight Sharpie National Titles on the Derwent River. > More info The Taste Festival 28 DECEMBER TO 03 JANUARY 2010 The Taste Festival is 21 this year. Party time! 28 December- to 3 January. > More info Falls Festival 28 DECEMBER TO 01 JANUARY 2010 Falls Festival celebration of music and art at Marion Bay. > More info For a more detailed listing of events go to the events calendar on www.discovertasmania.com. Media Moguls is Tourism Tasmania's contracted media agency. Media Moguls send short and long lead media releases throughout the year to showcase and position Tasmania as a cultural and vibrant destination. The media releases are distributed to a list of national media, travel publications and inflight magazines. Events for inclusion are selected at Events and Tourism Tasmania's discretion and if you wish to be considered for possible distribution then please forward your event media releases and high quality images to alan.rider@events.tas.gov.au . 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