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Dear
We believe this weekend’s Herald on Sunday is running an article on the Auckland Property Investors’ Association.
Early this year the Board of APIA had a concerned member Barry Bridgman write to ask us about some rumours in the market about APIA. Sue Tierney and Tony Steindle met with Barry to discuss those concerns. Now, the same false accusations have been raised with the media. We would rather be the ones to tell you about what the accusations are, rather than you finding out by reading a Sunday newspaper.
1.There has been speculation that APIA is financially distressed and does not have up-to-date financial records. APIA is in a sound financial position, but like many of its members has had a fall in income with today’s economic climate, and has successfully cut costs;
2.Rumours are also about that some board members are there only to benefit themselves financially. Each board member gives his/her time free of charge and on average each spends between 50 and 150 hours a year on APIA matters. Some board members have legitimate business dealing with APIA and charge only the time incurred by their staff. In addition, they do not vote on payments to their businesses.
There are other false allegations and we have gone to great lengths to explain to the media where they are false and have backed our responses with facts, figures and details.
Sue Tierney and Tony Steindle are willing to meet face to face with any member of APIA should they have any concerns. In addition, the board has resolved to ensure that we update members about our activities on a monthly basis.
Recent activities include:
1.Negotiating with two new sponsors of APIA;
2.A member discount at Noel Leeming and Bond & Bond;
3.An excellent new website;
4.A monthly newsletter.
There is a lot more to come including Conference 2009 - Buck the Trend. As a board we want to focus on the way ahead and provide members with tangible and industry-focused benefits.
Please feel free to call either Sue on 09 914 7555 or Tony on 09 361 5563.
Kind Regards,
The APIA Board
Dear
We believe this weekend’s Herald on Sunday is running an article on the Auckland Property Investors’ Association.
Early this year the Board of APIA had a concerned member Barry Bridgman write to ask us about some rumours in the market about APIA. Sue Tierney and Tony Steindle met with Barry to discuss those concerns. Now, the same false accusations have been raised with the media. We would rather be the ones to tell you about what the accusations are, rather than you finding out by reading a Sunday newspaper.
1.There has been speculation that APIA is financially distressed and does not have up-to-date financial records. APIA is in a sound financial position, but like many of its members has had a fall in income with today’s economic climate, and has successfully cut costs;
2.Rumours are also about that some board members are there only to benefit themselves financially. Each board member gives his/her time free of charge and on average each spends between 50 and 150 hours a year on APIA matters. Some board members have legitimate business dealing with APIA and charge only the time incurred by their staff. In addition, they do not vote on payments to their businesses.
There are other false allegations and we have gone to great lengths to explain to the media where they are false and have backed our responses with facts, figures and details.
Sue Tierney and Tony Steindle are willing to meet face to face with any member of APIA should they have any concerns. In addition, the board has resolved to ensure that we update members about our activities on a monthly basis.
Recent activities include:
1.Negotiating with two new sponsors of APIA;
2.A member discount at Noel Leeming and Bond & Bond;
3.An excellent new website;
4.A monthly newsletter.
There is a lot more to come including Conference 2009 - Buck the Trend. As a board we want to focus on the way ahead and provide members with tangible and industry-focused benefits.
Please feel free to call either Sue on 09 914 7555 or Tony on 09 361 5563.
Kind Regards,
The APIA Board
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