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L&A Development Programme Part 2 delivered in London this week

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L&A have completed a 2nd successful Housekeeping Management workshop on 14th and 15th  May at the Arch Hotel in London. 14 participants came from as far afield as 
Malta and Ireland to gain skills in project management and learn presentation
skills. Having the Engineer from the Arch participate was a highlight as we all 
learnt a great deal from Robin on the Engineering perspective, an added plus.

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Housekeepers Forum

PEHN_logoThe Professional Executive Housekeeper’s Network invites you to participate in our Annual Housekeeper’s Forum. This is an opportunity to address issues that arise in housekeeping and this year’s topics are about Finance (Budgets, Profit and Loss etc.) and Linen (understanding fabric and towel constructions, expected life of linen etc.)

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PHAN well prepared for another active year

PHAN CommitteeAs executive housekeepers come under increasingly large workloads and more stressful responsibilities, membership of, and participation in, appropriate industry bodies can prove very worthwhile for the individual’s wellbeing. That was a key message imparted by Professional Housekeepers Association of NSW Inc (PHAN) president Maureen Jolowicz at the Association’s 2013 annual general meeting.

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Site inspection Fairmont Resort in Leura, NSW

Fairmont 2Liz and Vicky Jakus, the Executive Housekeeper of the Blue Mountains Hotel School took a couple of hours for a site visit to the Fairmont Resort in Leura. The Resort has just spent Australian $10 million on a refurbishment programme so it was a good opportunity to see the results. Click Here To Read More

The Global Soap Project improving health in Malawi

Malawi_RecipientsThis is a message from  Sam Stephens Executive Director, The Global Soap Project.There is nothing like the joy we bring to people with a simple bar of soap!  Last month, I went to Malawi to visit our partners distributing our soap in the southern part of the country.  The project there is a collaborative effort between Global Soap, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Clinton Health Access Initiative, PATH, PSI, and the local Ministry of Health.  Since becoming part of the partnership last year, we have distributed soap and hygiene education to more than 5,000 pregnant women and their families each month.

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Guest Lecture Series at Blue Mountains Hotel School, Leura

blue-mtn-int-hosp-meetingLiz continued with guest lecturing in March 2013, she was once again invited to present a 2 hour lecture to the Year 2 students at the Blue Mountains Hotel school Leura Campus. The session introduced the students to new rooms division products and technologies used in hotels and resorts globally.

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SEQPHA Mother’s Day Breakfast

SEPHA-logoSEQPHA invites its members and non-members to a Mother’s Day Breakfast held at Sofitel Gold Coast on 7 May 2013 at 7 am. The cost to attend is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.

Please contact Melissa Bent if you would like to attend by 1st May on Mob: 0427 142664 or email melissab@mbdesigns.com.au

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Reaction Paper from Enderun College student on Liz’s Presentation

Enderun for blogFollowing Liz’ presentation to students at Enderun College Manila, the following paper was submitted by Edrenalyn V. Jarilla

The most interactive talk we’ve had for the whole semester is probably the one of Ms. Liz Lycette of Lycette and Associates, discussing and sharing with us the Housekeeping trends and innovations in the industry. Meeting her previously at 101 honestly got me hooked and excited to hear what she has to share in class on the 12th of March.

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Professional Housekeepers of NSW visit Manly International College

manly_hospitality_college_visit_17_20130412_1392991991It was the first event for 2013 – and 22 members of the Professional Housekeepers Association of NSW accepted the invitation to inspect the facilities and surroundings enjoyed by students of the renowned Manly International College of Management.

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Guest Lecture Opportunity at Enderun College, Manila, the Philippines

enderun 001Liz was invited to Enderun College whilst she was at the Peninsula Manila for a month. This gave her a great opportunity to address some of the hospitality students from the Advanced Hotel Operations Course. Her presentation was on Management skills training through Housekeeping with new trends and innovations and a group debate.

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