The Scottish Conference Committee is very pleased to inform you that the ever popular 4 star stunning Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, Kirknewton, Edinburgh has been chosen for the 2009 Scottish Conference, the third time in succession. With its breathtaking scenery, Baronial Manor, incredible sunsets and views of Edinburgh Castle, the hotel is a very popular conference venue. The resort is set within 1,000 acres of parkland and 7 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. The hotel - a retreat for leisure and rejuvenation - has two 18-hole golf courses (one championship course), a PGA-approved golf academy, gym, indoor swimming pool, spa and tennis; it also boasts and award winning restaurant. The hotel is 3 miles from Edinburgh Airport and 6 miles from Edinburgh Haymarket railway station. There is also complimentary car parking on site.

The Conference Committee are confident that all those regular attendees at the Scottish Conference will enjoy the business and the social activities arranged over what promises to be an excellent weekend. The Conference to be held from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October has a wide range of business speakers that include -

Friday 23 October

12.30 p.m. Running buffet Lunch in the Pentland Restaurant

2.00 p.m. Opening of Conference by the Chairman DONALD CAMPBELL (Fishers Services Ltd) in the Dalmahoy Suite

2.05 p.m. President's Address - COLIN HILL (Blue Dragon Drycleaners Ltd)

2.15 p.m. "PROCESSING NURSES' UNIFORMS - A COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY" - David Griffiths, Lilliput Services (Dunmurry) Ltd

3.00 p.m. "OPTIMISING ENERGY PERFORMANCE IN DRYERS" - Joachim Rauschmaier, Kannegiesser

3.45 p.m. Coffee Break

4.15 p.m. "MANAGING UTILITIES EQUALS MAXIMISING PROFIT" - McKinnon and Clarke

4.30 p.m. "WORKWEAR RENTAL LEAVING THE NOUGHTIES" - Steve McNiven, Sunlight Textile Services

5.00 p.m. "STAYING LEGAL: THE NEW DRIVERS' CPC REGULATIONS" - John Scrimgeour, Freight Transport Association, Scotland

5.30 p.m. Closing Remarks, Donald Campbell

6.45 - 7.30 p.m. The Conference Chairman, Donald Campbell, and TSA President, Colin Hill, will welcome members to informal drinks in the Cocktail Bar

7.30 p.m. * * * Piping in of the Haggis * * *

7.45 - 10.00 p.m. SCOTTISH GALA DINNERin the Dalmahoy Suite (Highland Dress or Dinner Jacket)

10.30 p.m. Dancing and Entertainment

1.00 a.m. Auld Lang Syne

Saturday 24 October

9.30 a.m. Opening by Donald Campbell

9.35 a.m. AWARD OF LAUNDRY ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR CERTIFICATES - Presented by TSA President, Colin Hill

9.50 a.m. "STUCK ON YOU (TOOLS FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE)"- Richard Dul, MiRical Emblems

10.35 a.m. "PROMOTING THE TSA MEMBER TO THE MARKET" - Bruce McHardy, Fishers Services Ltd

10.45 a.m. Coffee Break

11.15 a.m. "TSA POLICY UPDATE" - Murray Simpson, Chief Executive, TSA

11.30 a.m. "SHUT UP: MOVE ON (SUMO)" - PAUL MCGEE our Keynote Presenter will discuss:-

- how to handle change more positively

- how to work more effectively as a team

- how to provide superior service

- how to tackle stress more effectively

- how to manage, motivate and lead people through change

12.30 p.m. Buffet Lunch in the Pentland Restaurant

1.00 p.m. GOLF COMPETITION on the Hotel Golf Course / PUTTING COMPETITION / SEE EDINBURGH - Bus into central Edinburgh for drop off and collection

8.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m. Informal Dinner with Sporting Theme and presentation of the Lever Highland Bull award for accomplishment relating to TSA activities.

Sunday 25 October

6.30 - 10.30 a.m. Breakfast followed by check-out (12 noon)

Papers and booking forms for the conference will be sent out to all TSA members within the next few days.

10 September 2009