2009 Annual Report - Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand
2009 Annual Report - Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand 2009 Annual Report - Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand
though there have been numerous other occasions where USANZ has featured prominently in the electronic and print media. The Board expects that the appointment of a brand consultant will be finalised before the end of 2009 and the process of developing a brand strategy will involve members of USANZ throughout 2010. Another focus of the Strategic Plan relates to the financial well-being of the organisation. It is now clearly evident that the traditional model of funding our educational activities through corporate sponsorship cannot be relied upon in the future. There is increasing regulation both within and external to the pharmaceutical and device industries and there is competition for sponsorship funds through non-USANZ educational meetings, the activities of other medical groups and public advocacy organisations. The Board of Directors will explore options for diversifying our income stream to ensure USANZ is positioned to continue its work as an effective educational and representative body. USANZ’s strength lies not only with its members and their professional skills and reputations, but also with its support staff. I have had the pleasure of working closely with Alex, Michael, Nick, Louise, Deborah, Wendy and Vaughan throughout the year and am constantly impressed by their loyalty and commitment to our organisation. In the latter part of 2009, Michael Nugara took on the role of acting CEO and has worked capably and professionally in this capacity. I would like to express my appreciation to the Directors of the Board for their support and effort over the past year. USANZ would not be in the strong position it is without the selfless contributions of each Director. Finally I would personally like to thank the members for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to Clare and myself during our Section Meeting travels at the end of 2009. It has been an honour and a pleasure to serve as your President for the past year, and with the support of the Board of Directors I look forward to guiding USANZ in its endeavours for a second year. ■ Chief Executive Officer’s report Michael Nugara USANZ began an exciting phase of it’s evolution in 2009 as the implementation of the 2009- 2011 Strategic Plan commenced. For most of 2009 Alex Malley was in the CEO position and I worked with Alex to begin the implementation of the plan and to date we are very pleased with the progress. This year we engaged a media consultant who has guided USANZ to create and capitalise on opportunities where we can be seen as the authority on urological matters. The appointment of a brand consultant will be finalised before the end of 2009 and the development of a brand strategy will be an exciting and significant project for USANZ in 2010. During 2009 members and staff have contributed across several areas; Education and Training • The online application system was enhanced this year and was well received by applicants. The system has generated efficiencies in administrative processes and improved workload management within the USANZ office. A total of 114 applications were submitted. • • • Trainee Week held in Perth this year was again, a great success. The content of the program was well received by the participants and our thanks go to Jerard Ghossein for his work as Convenor and to all other members who contributed to the event. Ongoing support and guidance to trainees and IMGs to assist them in complying with training requirements. The content of the USANZ Online program (previously known as IOTA) is currently under review. A weekend workshop was held to review the content of the various program modules which highlighted areas requiring rewriting. A Content Editorial Board is currently being established to facilitate this process. Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand | Annual Report 2009 www.usanz.org.au • USANZ greatly appreciates the significant contribution by John Miller in the role of Urology Board Chair and the contribution by members of the Board of Urology. I also wish to acknowledge Deborah Klein’s ongoing support to the Board of Urology and the trainees.
Governance • Following the constitutional changes that came into effect this year, the Board of Directors restructure is almost complete with the appointments of Andrew Brooks as Policy Chair and Alex Malley filling one of the two External Director positions. • • Internal processes and controls were reviewed during the year as well as significant improvements in the budgeting process. USANZ also carried out work on the development of an efficient online payment system which is expected to be commissioned in 2010. The appointment in September of Nick Danes as Chief Operating Officer has further strengthened the governance structure of USANZ. One of Nick’s key responsibilities is the management of the strategic alliance with the Australasian Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons. committee members. David Malouf’s leadership and determination to achieve the best possible outcomes for USANZ has been outstanding. The achievements in David’s first year as President have been significant and I look forward to working with David to maintain the momentum in the second year of his term. Given my involvement with the development of the 2009- 2011 Strategic Plan, the transition to the acting CEO role has been seamless. However, David’s support and guidance has been invaluable in my ability to execute my responsibilities. I also wish to acknowledge my colleagues Deborah Klein, Louise Reeson, Nick Danes, Vaughan Parkinson and Wendy Frazer for their individual tireless efforts during 2009. ■ Continuing Professional Development • USANZ managed several workshops during the year with an increasing number of events during the year and planned for 2010. • • • Coordination and provision of administrative support to SAGs. Coordination of audits throughout the year in support of SAGs. Thanks go to SAG contributors and Wendy Frazer for their efforts this year. Membership and Communication • We continue to improve the USANZ newsletter and ENews, the brand strategy development will further enhance these important communication mediums. • The utilisation of the USANZ website by members continues to grow and the overall number of site visitors is also increasing. We anticipate this trend will continue as the USANZ brand strategy is developed in concert with our media presence. Acknowledgements I would like to acknowledge the enormous contribution by David Malouf, the other members of the Board of Directors and all the working Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand | Annual Report 2009 www.usanz.org.au
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Governance<br />
• Following the constitutional changes that came<br />
into effect this year, the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
restructure is almost complete with the<br />
appointments <strong>of</strong> Andrew Brooks as Policy Chair<br />
<strong>and</strong> Alex Malley filling one <strong>of</strong> the two External<br />
Director positions.<br />
•<br />
•<br />
Internal processes <strong>and</strong> controls were<br />
reviewed during the year as well as significant<br />
improvements in the budgeting process. USANZ<br />
also carried out work on the development <strong>of</strong><br />
an efficient online payment system which is<br />
expected to be commissioned in 2010.<br />
The appointment in September <strong>of</strong> Nick<br />
Danes as Chief Operating Officer has further<br />
strengthened the governance structure <strong>of</strong><br />
USANZ. One <strong>of</strong> Nick’s key responsibilities is the<br />
management <strong>of</strong> the strategic alliance with the<br />
Australasian <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cardiac <strong>and</strong> Thoracic<br />
Surgeons.<br />
committee members.<br />
David Malouf’s leadership <strong>and</strong> determination to<br />
achieve the best possible outcomes for USANZ has<br />
been outst<strong>and</strong>ing. The achievements in David’s<br />
first year as President have been significant <strong>and</strong> I<br />
look forward to working with David to maintain the<br />
momentum in the second year <strong>of</strong> his term.<br />
Given my involvement with the development <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>2009</strong>- 2011 Strategic Plan, the transition to the<br />
acting CEO role has been seamless. However,<br />
David’s support <strong>and</strong> guidance has been invaluable<br />
in my ability to execute my responsibilities.<br />
I also wish to acknowledge my colleagues Deborah<br />
Klein, Louise Reeson, Nick Danes, Vaughan<br />
Parkinson <strong>and</strong> Wendy Frazer for their individual<br />
tireless efforts during <strong>2009</strong>. ■<br />
Continuing Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development<br />
• USANZ managed several workshops during the<br />
year with an increasing number <strong>of</strong> events during<br />
the year <strong>and</strong> planned for 2010.<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
Coordination <strong>and</strong> provision <strong>of</strong> administrative<br />
support to SAGs.<br />
Coordination <strong>of</strong> audits throughout the year in<br />
support <strong>of</strong> SAGs.<br />
Thanks go to SAG contributors <strong>and</strong> Wendy<br />
Frazer for their efforts this year.<br />
Membership <strong>and</strong> Communication<br />
• We continue to improve the USANZ newsletter<br />
<strong>and</strong> E<strong>New</strong>s, the br<strong>and</strong> strategy development will<br />
further enhance these important communication<br />
mediums.<br />
•<br />
The utilisation <strong>of</strong> the USANZ website by<br />
members continues to grow <strong>and</strong> the overall<br />
number <strong>of</strong> site visitors is also increasing. We<br />
anticipate this trend will continue as the USANZ<br />
br<strong>and</strong> strategy is developed in concert with our<br />
media presence.<br />
Acknowledgements<br />
I would like to acknowledge the enormous<br />
contribution by David Malouf, the other members<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors <strong>and</strong> all the working<br />
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