David Purkiss

 

 

Personal Attributes & Credentials – Age 73, Married, 2 children & 1 Grandson.

 

• Suitably Qualified – Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Chartered Accountant, Bachelor of Commerce at NSW University (Majoring in Financial Management) and Business Advisor

 

• Extensive experience in “leadership” roles from my early years as Troop leader in the Boy Scouts, captain of junior & senior sports teams, managing partner or director of various professional service providers including Purkiss Partners at Wyong, Purkiss Cullen at Gosford & Fortunity at Erina and long-term director of Central Coast Grammar School, Erina Heights (10 years), Palmdale/Creighton Group, Palmdale (10 years) & Beresford Concrete Products, Charmhaven (10 years).

 

• Strong background in business management and planning for small & large businesses.

 

• CCBC General committee member during 2018-2019 and Vice president during 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 – achievements included assisting CCBC in obtaining NSW Government grants totalling $30,000 during Covid-19, developing a business case for the purchase and installation of the electronic sign, securing ABF funding of $100,000 for the building improvements (at 3% fixed interest), transitioning the CCBC into the cashless payment of table & membership fees and assisting with the Treasurer role.

 

• Member of the Building Upgrade Sub-committee for 3 years: 2020-2021, 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 - made a significant contribution to developing the business case for upgrading the CCBC Clubhouse together with securing member approval (around 90%) for the Building Upgrade Project at the Special General Meeting on the 21^st July 2022

 

• Frequent bridge player and regularly at the CCBC Clubhouse on Monday, Wednesday. Thursday and Friday of most weeks i.e. always available to members

 

• Conducted survey of 17 bridge clubs together with extensive bridge industry research for planning purposes

 

• Key Objectives if elected as President of CCBC: -

 

1. Building Upgrade Project - securing the DA and then progressing through the construction documentation and the contractor tendering and selection process stages and then commencing construction works i.e. preparing for the future with a physically enlarged and enlivened club.
2. Profitability & Cash Flow - ensuring that the CCBC returns to the levels of net profitability and surplus cash flows generated pre the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic i.e. around $30,000 per annum.
3. Member Parking - identify additional member parking options.
4. Marketing Strategies – assist with implementing marketing initiatives to attract more members to fill the rejuvenated club.
5. Management Style – “outcome” rather than “process” focused.

 

• Trustworthy, ethical, honest and often known as the “Voice of Reason!”