President's Report

By Rod Henderson

You have been hearing a lot about the Malaga Crime Management Forum (MCMF), well it’s now operational.  The first camera has been installed and is gathering video of activity on the streets of Malaga.  More are being progressively installed and will provide a broad picture to police of the movements particularly at night and on the weekends.

We will be distributing mouse pads and notebooks which I hope you will use. Useful contact details can be quickly accessed if you see any criminal activity.  My thanks to the sponsors who through their generosity have made these available.

It was most disappointing that the golf day had to be deferred until next year.  Surveys showed that there was considerable interest in this kind of event but when it came to the event numbers were too small. It seems this was planned for the wrong time of the year so we will look at doing it in autumn.  Hopefully we will get a better response then.  We have been donated a pile of goodies for the event.  My thanks to these kind sponsors for their support.

We are introducing a centrefold to our newsletter so that card sized adverts can be placed.  We have had many requests for these so do call Julie Davies and book a space for the next edition.  If you can’t provide the artwork we will do it for you for a small cost.

We have been most fortunate to have John Rogers supported by Wiki Power from the City of Swan working in Malaga to support business development.  I’d like to thank the city of their contribution to the outstanding effort John Rogers puts into supporting business.  John has been actively involved on your committee and is a wealth of knowledge about the area.

The annual general meeting will be held on Dec 9th, so it’s time to consider if you can give some time to developing business in Malaga.  Yes there is a bit of work but it is rewarding to see the benefits of your contribution.  Please contact Julie at the office.
On behalf of all members I’d like to thank your committee for the enthusiasm and effort they have put into the past year.  It is however the Executive Officer and her assistant Hailey Manners that make the wheels turn, Julie has been handed a tough task but is making a difference.  We have many events and functions planned to give you the opportunity to expand your business connections.  By getting involved you will not only grow MDBA but your business as well.

If you are not a member of the MDBA join up today! The cost is quite small and the opportunities for you to develop wider connection for business  development are extensive.

Rod Henderson,
President