As of Sept. 30, 2013, TMAC revenues were $224,299. This figure is comprised of membership revenue ($85,110), conference revenue ($115,149) and other revenue ($24,040). Compared to the same period last year, revenues are down 8.8 per cent ($246,024, September 2012). Total revenues were down in all three revenue categories.



Total expenses were $226,564 compared to $180,790 for the same period in 2012. Total expenses are comprised of administrative expenses ($115,670) and conference expenses ($110,894). Management fees account for the largest amount of administrative expenses ($71,130) and venue (conference location) accounts for the largest conference expense ($49,200) followed by the media subsidy/grant of $24,170. Much of the increase in the total expense figure can be attributed to a 67.1 per cent increase in 2013 conference expenses from the previous year ($108,894 vs. $66,383).



Net income for the period is also down year-over-year. As of Sept. 30, 2013 net income/(loss) was ($2,265) vs. $65,235 a year ago.



Total assets for the period were $60,963 vs. $136,786 a year ago. This decrease is primarily due to lower cash and investment balances.



- Grant Fraser, TMAC treasurer

gfraser@golf-management.org

It's time to submit your entries for TMAC Awards! Check your inbox on November 19 for more details and how to submit an entry. TMAC Awards is our annual recognition of the best stories and photographs produced by our members. Each winner receives a certificate and a cheque for $1,000, plus is eligible for travel assistance to the 2015 TMAC Conference & AGM with a value of up to $500. 

ONTARIO -  The Ontario board would like to thank the Kawartha Northumberland Region for hosting a very pioneering Munch & Mingle at the Centre for Social Innovation Annex on Bathurst Street in September. A farmers' market was set up to show off the many diverse interests, activities, foods and beverages the Kawartha Northumberland region has to offer. Exhibitors included: Cricklewood; Crosswind Farms; Empire Cheese & Butter Co-op; Franklin Farm Herbals and Market; P&H Farms; Marche 59; Traynor Farms; Willow Grove Farms; Little Pie Shack; Laveanne; Salem Alpacas; The Publican House Brewery and Kawartha Country Wines, all of whom put a great deal of time and effort into creating their individual displays. After 20 years as a professional chef across Canada, the Caribbean, the U.S. and Central America, chef Brian Henry showcased his culinary creativity with a selection of farm-to-table hors d'oeuvres to top off the evening.

The newly renovated Eaton Chelsea was host to the October Munch & Mingle - and in addition to escorted tours of the hotel's newest features, general manager Ron Pellerine welcomed TMAC with open arms. In addition to the wonderful appetizers and sweets - taking advantage of what Ontario has to offer in October - Eaton Chelsea took this opportunity to showcase its homemade classic Caesar to the crowd. Samples of the Eaton Chelsea house-made clamato juice went home with many guests. Rumour has it that the classic Caesar rim salt will be packaged and available for stocking stuffers this Christmas.



The Colorado Tourism Office is sponsoring our next Munch & Mingle on Nov. 26, 2013 at The Drake Hotel. The hold-the-date invite was sent out Oct. 31, 2013. Please make sure to RSVP by Nov. 19, 2013 @ tmac.mandm@yahoo.ca to ensure a spot. Consider inviting a prospective TMAC member, but please make sure to let us know.



Plans are now underway for TMAC Ontario's Christmas event scheduled for Dec. 10, 2013. This year, we are co-ordinating a silent auction with some funds going to a local charity. Membership co-ordinator, Kimberly Hartley (kimberly.hartley@visitmyrtlebeach.com) is spearheading the silent auction and door prizes. Secretary and professional development co-ordinator, Tracy Ford (tracy.ford@eatonhotels.com) is currently researching venue options. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact co-chair Elizabeth Kerr (elizabeth@thewitcorporation.ca). Feel free to contact any one of us with donations and/or ideas. In the meantime, stay tuned for more details.



TMAC Ontario is delighted to announce that its roster of hosts for the 2014 of Munch & Mingles is almost complete; however, a few opportunities are available in the fall and we are more than happy to discuss 2015 openings too! For more information and to book a Munch & Mingle, please contact Munch & Mingle liaison, Jerry Grymek (jerry@lma.ca).



We are currently compiling a Survey Monkey to collect ideas and determine priorities for upcoming professional development sessions. Please look out for this survey to be sent out in November. Please take the five minutes required to complete it to ensure we capture everyone's thoughts. If you have any ideas you'd like added to the list, please email them directly to professional development co-ordinator, Tracy Ford at tracy.ford@eatonhotels.com as soon as possible.



At any time, feel free to contact me with any comments or suggestions at elizabeth@thewitcorporation.ca or call me at 416-258-9948.



I look forward to seeing you all at The Drake Hotel in November.



- Elizabeth A. Kerr, media member and Ontario chapter co-chair

ATLANTIC - No report submitted.

- Lola Augustine Brown, Atlantic chapter chair

 lola@lolaaugustine.com