From the President
What’s Coming Up
As we slowly emerge from lockdown, the Board and our Chapter staff are looking forward to hosting members in person again.
One of the most significant realisations from my decade-long EO Journey is that the learnings I have acquired from the informal discussions with other members are invaluable.
Before joining our ranks, I assumed that the majority of my learnings would be gleaned from external experts presenting at events.
But, more than ten years down the road, I’ve come to realise that some of my most valuable learnings have been through discussions with fellow entrepreneurs.
As a member of the EO Melbourne Chapter, we all have the privilege to connect with exceptionally talented individuals who share our passion for learning. Many have lots of lived experiences to share.
I would encourage you all to tap into the deep pool of knowledge, experiences, and life lessons that vary from each and every one of our 150+ members and make an effort to meet someone new at our next event.
We have a wide variety of amazing events locked away, and I am confident you’ll be shifting commitments in your calendars to make sure you don’t miss a single one.
One of our most popular events, the AGM, is fast approaching. Locked and loaded for the 11th of November at one of our favourite venues, the Prince in St Kilda, it’s the perfect start to get back into the swing of face-to-face events again.
In addition to catching up with some familiar faces and making new connections, our guest, world-class speaker, Craig Harper, will deliver inspirational guidance to help us take our lives from mediocre to extraordinary at the AGM.
Our events team has been working tirelessly to ensure our annual end-of-year event raises the bar yet again.
Block out Friday, the 17th of December now and join us at the Carousel for a chance to relax and enjoy each other’s company. We’ve got a few big surprises planned, and I am sure everyone will be blown away with the line-up of quality entertainment.
As the saying goes, there’s no rest for the wicked, and we’re also busy planning our EO Chapter retreat, scheduled for Friday, 25th through to Sunday, 27th of February.
The Chapter retreat committee is very close to finalising the agenda. As you would expect, we have a once-in-a-lifetime experience planned that is guaranteed to be unforgettable. If I can give you some valuable advice, you won’t want to miss this one!
Our Chapter is committed to inclusion across all our operations. As the situation evolves, we are aligning our COVID-safe policies and practices in line with Victorian Government public health advice. As a community organisation that is centred around gathering at public venues, we are guided by public health orders and the individual venue requirements. If you have any queries in this regard, please reach out to our Chapter staff for further guidance.
This month, your Board Members will be busier than ever as they develop the Chapter’s three-year strategic plan. Look out for updates as we start to create the focus for the next three years.
Personally, I am excited to explore how the Chapter can contribute to the transformation growth of our members. The Board welcomes members' ideas as we commence this critical task.
Warmest regards,
Socrates Capouleas
President 2021/2022, EO Melbourne