Monthly Bulletin - April 2020

Tuesday, 7 April 2020

In This Bulletin 

1. ILF UPDATE
2. COVID-19 Scholar News Stories
3. COVID-19 A checklist for managing your workforce.
4. Cocktail Function - 20 May 2020
5. Scholars in Focus - Steve Todd (ILF2012)
6. Scholars in the News

ILF UPDATE

Finance

The ILF funds its activities and grants through an investment portfolio which consists primarily of Australian equities. The portfolio is structured to withstand downturns such as the one we are in right now. The allocation to cash is 6% to 10% and this cash together with dividends will fund the activities of the ILF for at least two years without curtailment and without selling any equities.

Membership of the ILF

The Board reviewed its strategy on 20 February and decided to consider options to expand membership of the ILF. Currently there are 29 members all of whom have been office bearers of the Ai Group South Australia Branch Advisory Council or its predecessor organisations. The Board has decided to recommend to the next General Meeting that Office Bearers of the ILF Scholars Committee (Chairman or Treasurer) become entitled to apply for membership of the ILF. Implementation will occur in November after at the next AGM if it is approved.

Applicants needed

The ILF has funding capacity to allow grants to be made this year. Many potential applicants are focused on managing the current business pressures and surviving the downturn rather than considering the long term future of their businesses. With this lack of focus on the long term it is possible that the number of grants this year will be limited by lack of applicants rather than the budget.

IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR A GRANT, THIS YEAR COULD BE THE BEST YEAR TO RECOMMEND THEY APPLY.

COVID-19 SCHOLAR NEWS STORIES 

We have kept these short aiming to be useful or humorous. Have a look for different selling initiatives, Anthony Kittels' community minded approach, and the wheelie bin photo.
 

Redarc, Anthony Kittel (ILF2010), Ben Marsh (ILF2013), Jo Hugman (ILF2014) and Tarnia Conti (ILF2019) have responded positively to a request from the Federal Government to produce circuit boards for respirators.

Anthony Kittel say's "We are checking if our local suppliers have sufficient cash flow to get through this crisis or if we can assist with labour if they are under pressure to keep their business running.  I encourage everyone to check in on a business and offer support".

Carl Heyne (ILF2014), (Heynes Nursery) has produced a video showing how to manage in an era of toilet paper scarcity.

Detmold, Alf Ianniello (ILF2011), John Scott (ILF2013) & Zoe Detmold (ILF2016) have demonstrated really speedy adaptive manufacturing at its best; producing medical face masks in high volumes commencing in May, from a standing start in late March.   

OTR, Peter Piliouras (ILF2014) & Stephen McGrath (ILF2019) offered the only manufacturing capability they have, being Krispy Kreme donuts and bread. Stephen explained “sorry we can’t be of more assistance!” Geoff suggets for those who are thinking of giving in to the virus the offer of a Krispy Kreme might be just the tonic they need to see a complete new purpose in life.

Patrick Power (ILF2014) PowerHealth’s PowerPerformance Manager (PPM) Mobile application is being used as part of a research project on the COVID-19 virus to test whether a new device to treat patients with contagious diseases who require oxygen therapy can limit the number of interventions required by healthcare workers, thus reducing the risk of secondary infections amongst healthcare workers. 

Austofix, Chris Henry (ILF2015) & Johnathon Matthews (ILF2014) received a quick response from the Government after lodging their offer to assist in the fight against COVID19.

Chem-Supply, Adrian Cerchez (ILF2019) registered to provide assistance.

Discovery Parks, Grant Wilckens (ILF2014) and Amanda Baldwin (ILF2019) have accepted the request from the WA Government to assist in offering a quarantine facility on Rotnest Island.

LMS Energy, Matthew Falzon (ILF2018) is offering free charging to all at their Electric Vehicle charging stations across the nation during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Victoria McClurg (ILF2016), Barossa Valley Cheese and Kelly Jamieson (ILF2016), Edible Blooms have collaborated to create a regional produce hamper featuring Barossa Valley produce to distribute nationally through the Edible Blooms network.  It has been an extremely popular range and proves that collaborations are key to success in this environment. 

DNA Security Solutions, Tania Jolley (ILF2019) will be offering assistance by developing an affordable rental plan for new customers who are experiencing an uptick in crime; We anticipate this environment will see crime spike.  Additionally working with our suppliers to source hand sanitizer and other essentials. Please reach out if you need bulk supplies – Tania 0404099662 www.dnasecuritysolutions.com.au

Dulwich Bakery, Wayne Duffy (ILF2015) has 10 retail stores around Adelaide opening all stores every day. We have a large manufacturing facility with spare capacity if anyone needs bakery or food products produced for their business.

Olga’s Fine Foods, George Ujvary (ILF2014) Busy providing fresh, high quality food products to a highly disrupted retail supply chain whilst adapting our business processes to operate effectively and sustainably in an environment coping with a global pandemic and significant trading restrictions.

Woodside Cheese Wrights, Kris Lloyd (ILF2014) as of the end of March we have begun home deliveries of individual cheeses and specialty cheese hampers. These are the cheese fixes we know our loyal customers need at this time. You can find these at our online store: www.krislloyd.com.au/shop/

Angove Family Wine Makers, Victoria Angove (ILF2015) making hand sanitiser to help the local community keep up with demand, interviewed on ABC radio 2/4/2020.

Angove Family Wine Makers has also offered home delivery of the good stuff at very special prices. Contact Victoria on Victoria.Angove@angove.com.au for details.

Resonate Consultants, Sarah Leo (ILF2018) have created an Isolate with Resonate initiative for staff, weekly Zoom sessions with True North Leadership teaching us about managing change, anxiety, productivity, breathing techniques and discussions about amending our personal expectations to manage the new conditions. These have been open to our clients to join us as well. We have also been running Friday night drinks via Zoom which this week have morphed into Trivia "Friday Fun & Frivolity" using Zoom's breakout rooms feature...

Healthcare Australia, Michael Peachey (ILF2015) has created a series of online learning modules about COVID-19 for workers in the healthcare sector. HCA has also moved towards providing telehealth services, is recruiting additional workers for the industry, and it’s corporate health team is increasing the amount of flu vaccinations it’s providing across a range of sectors.

NAWMA, Adam Faulkner (ILF2019) is business as usual. All of our services and sites remain at full capacity. In fact we have even employed another 2 x FTE’s to cope with the increase in waste & recycling.

COVID-19  A CHECKLIST FOR MANAGING YOUR WORKFORCE

Ai Group recently offered a series of courses relevant to managing during the Pandemic. The Course may be of interest and at very least the topics form a useful checklist. 

COMING EVENTS - may be rescheduled subject to COVID-19 developments

ILFSN Cocktail Function - Wednesday 20 May 2020 at 6pm

Speaker - Robert Gerard AO (Gerard Industries Pty Ltd)

This event will be hosted by Morgan Stanley 
Further details in the May Bulletin

SCHOLARS IN FOCUS

STEVE TODD (ILF2012)

Background

Steven's background is primarily as an engineer and production manager in the food industry both in the UK and Australia. He started his career in the UK managing small shift-based production teams in sugar factories before moving through the organisation to become more involved in long-term strategic development of the company’s animal feed production facilities.

After moving to Adelaide with his family in 2001 (a decision he looks back on with some incredulity but acknowledging it was the best thing he could have done), he gained his first role as the Bakery Manager of the iconic company Balfours with particular responsibility of managing the team that moved the production facility out of Adelaide CBD.

Having realised that the elements of work he most enjoyed were working closely with small teams, learning new things and getting involved in the more strategic elements of developing and running a business, he looked to explore the wide range of small business that is predominant in South Australia. After periods as General Manager of an egg production company and then a small IT company, in 2014 he secured a role as the first non-family member to manage Kay Brothers, an historic wine maker in McLaren Vale.

Kay Brothers

Kay Brothers was started by two young brothers, Herbert and Frederick Kay, with the assistance of their sisters, Rose and Kate, in 1891. The family had an entrepreneurial spirit with their mother and father moving to Adelaide in 1850 and becoming successful in the new colony and family money helped Bert and Fred acquire the Amery Estate in McLaren Vale in 1890.

Scholars in the media - kicking big goals

The following articles are also available on the ILF website. Please send us your news for inclusion in the bulletin – copies of news, articles published in papers or magazines or MP3 recording of live interviews preferred.

Nova Group

Rebecca McDonald (ILF2011), Cher Min Teo (ILF2014),
Dr Sarah Cannard (ILF2014) & Brad Spencer (ILF2018)

Nova Systems, headquartered in Adelaide, grows its engineering and management services to industry and governments around the world with a major contract win in Norway.

InDaily 11/3/2020

In SA, the company's new Nova IGS Network is providing space ground connectivity for small satellite operators with the site now being used by international clients. 

The Lead 23/3/2020

Robern Menz

Phil Sims (ILF2017) and Richard Sims (ILF2012)

Is working around the clock to keep up with demand for Violet Crumbles. 

The Advertiser 5/3/2020

Beach Energy

Carrie Trembath (ILF2017) & Glenn Toogood (ILF2018) and

Cooper Energy, Virginia Suttell (ILF2019)

Vintage Energy, Neil Gibbins (ILF2014)

Tipped for a strong postcrisis bounce back, with their large exposure to gas. 

The Advertiser 18/3/2020

PMB Defence

Stephen Faulkner (ILF2018) and a Greek company have signed subcontracts with  

Naval Group Australia
 
Dr Margaret Law (ILF2017) and Steven Patriarca (ILF2019)

To design the main storage batteries for the Attack class submarines through a competitive process. 

Mirage News 13/3/2020

REDARC

Anthony Kittel (ILF2010), Ben Marsh (ILF2013), Jo Hugman (ILF2014) and Tarnia Conti (ILF2019)

REDARC could adapt its state-of-the-art printed circuit board production line to build components for medical respirators as part of a nationwide manufacturing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

GoAuto 26/3/2020

REDARC On the attack with new defence unit. 

The Advertiser 19/3/2020

Redarc Electronics chief executive Anthony Kittel with Redarc Defence Systems account manager Mike Hartas.

Detmold

Alf Ianniello (ILF2011), John Scott (ILF2013) & Zoe Detmold (ILF2016)

Producing high-grade medical masks. 

The Advertiser 31/03/2020

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