The GLA is excited to invite you to the inaugural GLA Charity Golf Day. Supporting the local community, proceeds from the day will be donated to the Geelong based Give Where You Live foundation.  The GLA Charity Golf Day will be held at the beautiful East Geelong Golf Course on Thursday 30 March 2023. Players must arrive for registration at 1pm, with a shotgun start at 1.30pm. The day's golf will be played over 9 holes, in 4 person ambrose teams. Whilst full teams are encouraged, if you would like to participate and do not have a full team, players are encouraged to purchase a ticket and will then be placed in teams for the competition. In addition to the major prize of best performing team, there will be prizes for best performing mixed team, longest drive competition (with both men and women competitions), putting competition and nearest the pin competition. Ticket prices are $35 per person and must be purchased by COB Wednesday 22 March 2023 to provide time to finalise teams. Whilst handicaps are in play, the GLA strongly encourages golfers of all abilities to attend, and for players without an official handicap one will be assigned to ensure a fair competition.  Motorised buggies (x6, $20 p/cart), push carts (free x6) and club hire (men's right handed x4, men's left handed x1 and women's right handed x1, $25 p/set) are also available if required. Please contact Alistair Sudholz (Alistair_Sudholz@worksafe.vic.gov.au) and Madeleine Luppino (mluppino@ha.legal) to reserve.  For those members interested in attending without wanting to play, tickets will be available to attend the event for near completion of play and for networking post competition. Non playing tickets can be purchased for $10. Ticket prices include grazing boards and a limited bar tab.

Dear Members, The current Committee of the Geelong Law Association (“GLA”) is pleased to provide you with Notice of the GLA’s Annual General Meeting 2023 (“AGM”). This year’s AGM will be held at Empire Grill (located at 66 McKillop Street, Geelong VIC 3220) at 12:30pm on Friday, 24 March 2023. Please RSVP by 17 March 2023 by obtaining a free ticket to the event. Members will receive a free two course lunch meal & glass of wine. Drinks are available at bar prices. Please ensure you provide any relevant dietary requirements when booking your free ticket. If any GLA members have any feedback or wish to raise any business ahead of the meeting for inclusion in the proposed agenda, please also feel free to get in touch with the Committee at jessicahegarty@live.com. Members are entitled to appoint a proxy to vote and speak on their behalf at a general meeting. If you wish to appoint a proxy, please provide details of the nomination in writing to the Committee.   Proposed business of the AGM Minutes of 2022 AGM President’s Report Treasurer’s Report Annual financial report Annual financial statements Appointment of auditors Proposal to engage providers to conduct re-design of website and GLA logo Payment of honoraria Election of 2023-2024 Committee. General Business Committee Nominations Members also have the opportunity to nominate for a position on the 2023-2024 committee – we welcome all nominations including in particular from firms which are not already represented on the committee. Attached to this notice is the nomination notice, to complete and return by email to the Secretary, Jessica Hegarty at jessicahegarty@live.com.  Attachments to this Notice: 2023 - 2024 nomination for committee notice Minutes of the 2022 AGM  

GLA Members are invited to join us for a CPD presentation by Stewart Title - "Title Insurance: Risk Management in Conveyancing and Emerging Areas of Risk" on Friday, 24 February 2023 at WorkSafe, Geelong. This events give members the opportunity to obtain a CPD for Practice Management & Business Skills! Greg Cooper, Business Development Manager for Stewart Title will be delivering a presentation on the risks encountered by buyers when purchasing real estate and the part that title insurance plays in mitigating some of those risks.  Jodi Grist, Business Development Manager for Stewart Title who is the local representative for the region will also be in attendance.  Grab your tickets for $20 which includes lunch. The event will start at 12.30 for networking and lunch, with the presentation commencing at 1pm and finishing by 2pm. REMINDER: To attend this in person event at Worksafe Geelong, members are required to provide proof of two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine upon entry.  

We are pleased to invite you to the Opening of the Legal Year on Wednesday 1 February 2023 as per the formal invitation in the link. This year we return to a solely face to face event, with the formalities to be held at Deakin University Waterfront campus and headed up by the Honourable Justice Quigley of the Supreme Court of Victoria.  We strongly encourage all members to attend this free event which will include Geelong community leaders. This year the Opening of the Legal Year is focusing on the successes and milestones in the Geelong region and recognises the interaction between the law and local community, all enjoyed over a morning tea.  The location is room D2.200, Deakin University Waterfront Campus. Please enter via John Hay Courtyard or Waterfront Kitchen. A map to the location is contained in the formal invitation as per the link above.  Please RSVP by 5pm, 25 January 2023 by booking a free ticket via this event. 

The GLA Committee are pleased to announce this year’s annual dinner will be held at GMHBA Stadium in the Captains Room.  As you all know this is a fantastic event giving members the opportunity to relax and unwind with their peers and celebrate the end of another year. Date & Time: Friday 25th November 2022 at 6pm Dress code: Cocktail. Dinner:  This year's Dinner will consist of a two course meal being canapes on arrival and sit down main. A limited bar tab for drinks will also be provided on the night. Please ensure you enter any dietary requirements when purchasing your tickets. Entertainment: There will be live music on the night which will no doubt provide wonderful entertainment and hopefully get everyone up dancing.  Venue: Guests will be required to comply with any current Government directions applicable at the time including evidence of vaccination status or applicable exemptions at the time. Be sure to get your tickets early as this event is one not to be missed. Early Bird ticket sales end at 12pm Wednesday 2 November 2022 and normal ticket sales will close on the 11th of November 2022 so be sure to book as soon as possible.  We look forward to seeing you there. 

Dear GLA members, GLA members are invited to attend this year’s GLA Deakin Day held at Deakin University Waterfront campus.   Event details: Date: Friday 28 October 2022 Location: Percy Baxter Theatre (Room: D2.193 Percy Baxter LT). Please enter from Gheringhap Street and refer to signage.   This event gives members the opportunity to obtain their compulsory CPD points in one day for FREE, including the opportunity to network with other members. Hybrid attendance will not be available for this event. For full details of this year's program, please click here. Additional information about the event and speakers will be provided closer to the event. To register please follow the relevant links to purchase your FREE ticket for each of the sessions you wish to attend.  Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Please register for catering numbers and dietary requirements. This event is supported by Foley's List and Deakin University.

October is Regional and Suburban Young Lawyers (RSYL) Month and the Geelong Law Association is celebrating with everyone’s favourite - our annual wine tour! This event is not to be missed. Two years we have had to postpone this event (for reasons beginning with C and ending in 19 but we refuse to mention it so as not to jinx this event!) Come along and enjoy some of the best wines our beautiful region has to offer, your ticket is all inclusive. We will commence at Flying Brick Cider House with a cider tasting paddle, we will then move onto Leura Park for a wine tasting and cheese platters to nibble on and we will finish at the amazing Jack Rabbit Winery for lunch and a further wine tasting.  The GLA has kindly agreed to supply us with a shuttle bus for the day so you can leave the car at home. The event concludes in Geelong for anyone who then wishes to continue on to another venue.  Event Details: The shuttle bus will depart from the Geelong Law Court / Geelong Train Station car park at 10:30AM sharp. Please aim to arrive by 10:15AM to ensure a timely departure. The bus will return to the Geelong Train Station at approximately 5-5:30PM. If the bus driver is feeling generous we may be able to have a stop closer to the CBD for those who wish to kick on.  Although the ticket is all inclusive we recommend bringing some cash on the day for wine or other beverage purchases. Please note that there are limited tickets (53 people max) so make sure you book early. GLA Member tickets are $75.00 per person and Non Members are $85.00 per person.  Sponsorship & Bus Prize (Door Prize): Gatehouse Legal Recruitment have kindly agreed to sponsor our winery tour and have agreed to provide an exciting door prize on the day so please bring along your business card to be in with a chance to win. Please note, if you choose to enter the door prize your business card will be provided to Gatehouse.  Contact Details: Mitchell King - GLA Young Lawyer Representative.  Email: mitchell.king@opp.vic.gov.au Telephone: 0408 583 798

To conclude Wellbeing Month in 2022, please join us for a breakfast event on Friday 30 September 2022 where you will hear from keynote speaker Sue Anderson on being Unbreakable at Work. Sue Anderson is an author, mediator, speaker, trainer and professional coach. She works with teams and leaders across many industries and is a resilience and empowerment expert.    The Details  When: Friday 30 September 2022 - 7.30am start Where: Level 4, Building AD – Sally Walker Building, Deakin Waterfront Campus  What: Breakfast seminar with keynote speaker Sue Anderson who will present her 'Unbreakable at Work' seminar  RSVP: By 5pm on Wednesday, 28 September 2022  Cost: Free for GLA members. $30 for non-members. Spaces are limited and registration is required.    Online  We are also offering an option to watch this event live online. It will be free for GLA members to join online and $10 for non-members. Registration is required and a link will be sent to registered participants prior to 30 September 2022.     This event is proudly sponsored by Stewart Title.

As part of Wellbeing Month, we have paired with Upstate to bring members an online yoga class on Tuesday 27 September 2022 at 1.15pm. Whether you are working from home or in the office, join us for a Power Flow Class via Zoom.  The class will run for 45 minutes. Registration is required - the Zoom link for the class will be sent to registered participants ahead of 27 September 2022.  This event is free for GLA members, as part of Wellbeing Month.   

As part of Wellbeing Month, we have paired with Upstate to bring members a yoga class on Wednesday 21 September 2022 at 1.30pm.  Join us for a 45 minute Yin Yoga & Sound Bath Meditation class. Location: 205 Moorabool Street (Upstate Geelong Mat Studio) BYO: Mat & water bottle  Cost: free for GLA members Registration is required as spaces are limited.

GLA and the Deakin Law Student Society Geelong are partnering to host a networking night to provide GLA members from government agencies and students the opportunity to network. This event will take place at Black Sheep Geelong on 14 September from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Tickets are free to members and include a drink on arrival and finger food.  This event provides a great oppotunity for government agency legal professionals to pass on their experience and knoweldge to current Deakin law students, including careers in government and the public sector landscape.  Please join us on 14 September 2022 to connect with local government agency professionals and current legal students from Deakin. The Geelong Law Association has proudly collaborated with the Transport Accident Commission to put on this event and wishes to take this opoprutnity to thank the TAC for their sponsorship and continued support to the GLA.

September is wellbeing month and the Geelong Law Association is pleased to announce its kick-off event, a networking night to give you all a chance to catch-up and connect. This event will take place at Malt Shovel Taphouse Geelong on 8 September from 5:30 to 8:00pm.   Ticket prices are: $15 for GLA Members $20 for nonGLA Members   Ticket prices include a drink on arrival and canapes.   This event is intended to get us away from the computer screens and connect with friends new and old in person. Social connection has benefits for our mental and physical health, as well as being fun!   So join us on 8 September 2022 to catch-up and connect – we look forward to seeing you!   Also keep an eye out for our other wellbeing events throughout September.   The Geelong Law Association has proudly colaborated with Foleys List to put on this event and wishes to take this opportunity to thank Foleys List for their continued sponsorhip and support to the GLA.