1. 2 October 2009 September 2009 – September 2014 IBD VISION The advancement of education and professional development in the science and technologies of brewing, distilling and related industries Asia Pacific Section FIVE YEAR BUSINESS PLAN

2. 2 October 2009 IBD Asia Pacific Section Business Plan September 2009 – September 2014 This 5 year plan seeks to develop the activities of the section through five distinct areas: Member benefits – to provide activities and events which promote the aims and ideals of the IBD Professional development - to provide members of the section with the tools to enhance their professional development and to contribute to the advancement of science and technology in the brewing, distilling and related industries. Section Administration - to ensure the ongoing administration of the section and the facilitation of the sections activities. Financial planning - to ensure the ongoing financial viability of the AP section. Strategic planning – to ensure that the section has long range plan for the future Board of Management members will be allocated responsibility for each of the key accountabilities including financial management – refer to the BOM organisation structure. Aims and Objectives

3. 2 October 2009 IBD Asia Pacific Section Structure & Accountabilities Chairman Priority-setting/Direction Policy development Membership communication Brewery senior management liaison Finance (BOM Member) Sponsorship/Revenue generation Operational budgets Investment strategy Sustainability & growth Member benefits (BOM Member) Activities Events Conventions/Symposia Regional Coordinators Regional Management committee Technical Committee Professional Development (BOM Member) Exams Training content of Conventions/Symposia Professional Development Committee Strategy Vice-Chairman – succession to chair 5-year plan Long-range planning Strategic Planning Committee Secretary/Executive Officer Company secretary Business manager Clarges St & other Sections Liaison Editor

4. 2 October 2009 IBD Asia Pacific Section Business Plan 1. Update and share knowledge and information ActionMeasure Manage bi-annual conventions Hold conventions in 2010, 2012 & 2014 Manage regional meetings 4 meetings per region annually; advertised on website Manage symposia Plan for alternate years Newsletter for members Publish Monthly Younger members activitiesScheduled and advertised Explore use of Twitter, FacebookSurvey YM’s re best contact methods Implement regional co-ordinator teamsRegional structure in place by March 31, 2010 MEMBER BENEFITS

5. 2 October 2009 IBD Asia Pacific Section Business Plan PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1. Support Training & Qualifications ActionMeasure Facilitate training for exams for all members List accredited trainers and training opportunities on website Schedule educational seminars Published on website calendar of events Seek formal recognition of IBD examsAccredited with AQF and NZQA Provide opportunities through educational grants & awards for ongoing education of membersAwards presented annually, monitor number taking up opportunity Promote GEA &YM awardsAdvertise on website

6. 2 October 2009 IBD Asia Pacific Section Business Plan 1. Consolidation of Board of Management ActionMeasure Functional meetings in place Hold no less than 4 meetings per annum Transparency to members BOM minutes on website Reposition current Section committeeRegional rep structure in place by 31/10/09 2. Manage section activities ActionMeasure Schedule regular sub - committee meetings Analytical – 2 meetings pa; PDF – 2 meetings; SPC – 2 meetings Meeting minutes on website Meet statutory obligationsAGM held annually; IBD Council meetings – Chairman & Secretary attend July and November Support for Deputy President/PresidentConfirmation of nominee by Council – Nov 09 Budget provision for 2010 – 2012 Liaison with IBD HQ SECTION ADMINISTRATION

7. 2 October 2009 IBD Asia Pacific Section Business Plan FINANCIAL PLANNING 1. Financial sustainability ActionMeasure Develop investment strategy & manage Best return on funds invested investment portfolio Manage operational budgetAnnual budget prepared and signed off by BOM ( xx% of budget = admin costs xx % of budget = to build profile/ attract new business xx % of budget = returned to members) Surplus delivered from bi-annual conventions Symposia - delivered cost neutral Subscription management Retain a portion of subscriptions for administration Sponsorship for meetings/eventsEvents are self-funding

8. 2 October 2009 IBD Asia Pacific Section Business Plan STRATEGY 1. Section growth ActionMeasure Increase engagement in AsiaIncreased contacts in China, Vietnam & Thailand Promote and run educational events in AsiaSuccessful Asia-based symposium Succession planning for key roles Nominations for Chairman for 2009 – 2011 Plan in place for Secretary, PDF chairman, Editor, SPC chairman in place Manage five year business plan Updated and relevant business plan reviewed annually

9. 2 October 2009 Business Plan supporting information

10. 2 October 2009 2009 – 2010 Budget sheet