Communique #6
Dear CRCSI-2 Colleagues and friends
On Christmas Eve I signed off on the start of CRCSI-2 in Canberra with the Acting General Manager of the CRC Program Cathy McKay. I presented to Cathy a complete set of signed Essential Participant Agreements and a complete set of Termination Deeds for CRCSI-1. CRCSI-1 officially ceased operation on 31 December 2009 and CRCSI-2 officially commenced on 1 January 2010 for a period of eight and a half years.
The Commonwealth will now review all of the documentation that we have submitted to determine the timing of their first payment to us. Of particular interest is a reconciliation report that we submitted that shows the total amount of cash, inkind and people (measured as full time equivalents) that have been committed compared with the bid itself and the Commonwealth Agreement.
The Commonwealth have indicated their willingness to work with us in the New Year to satisfy the requirements of all parties. I hope this process moves swiftly to the point where the Commonwealth feel they can commence payment.
On behalf of the Management Team thank you all for your great support, and I look forward to an exciting 2010.
Peter Woodgate
CEO, CRCSI-2
The CRCSI-2 Positioning Program will hold several workshops in February 2010. The purpose of the workshops is to bring together academic, government and private sector partners in an open forum to discuss the essential elements of the program. As we move toward the initiation of the research program in mid-2010, there is a need to canvas and discuss the needs and expectations of partners and to identify the key research outputs and objectives to be pursued. Those planning to attend the workshops should come prepared to present and discuss the positioning-related research requirements of the organisation they represent.
The outcome will be a defined description of the research program and, ultimately, the formulation of research projects and research teams. Enquiries to Phil Collier (03 8344 8125 pcollier@crcsi.com.au). A synopsis of the workshops will be made available after the Melbourne event.
PERTH: Friday 5 February 2010, 9.30 am – 12.00 noon followed by a light lunch.
Venue: Floreat Conference Room, Landgate, 65 Brockway Road, Floreat Park, Perth
Venue: Level 1 Theatrette, Land Centre building, Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM), 867 Main Street, Woollangabba. Allow time on arrival for check-in with security at building entrance.
Venue: TBC
Venue: Stella Langford Room, Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street Carlton.