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EO Melbourne Chapter News

March 2025

Hi ,


This month, I’m doing something different—a long-form post (5-minute read).


It’s a sneak peek into my mind and inner thoughts. 


Think of it as a private journal—an honest, vulnerable insight into how I think, how I feel, and what drives me.


First, I’ll reflect on the NEXUS Chapter Retreat—an unforgettable few days in Phuket.


Then, I’ll share my reflections on my first nine months as President of EO Melbourne—what I’ve learned, key takeaways, and thoughts as we prepare for the transition to our incoming President, John Bevitt, on 1 July 2025.


[READ MY PRIVATE THOUGHTS HERE - 5-minute read]


(Psst. Go on, you know you want to…)






Cheers,

Costa Vasili

President (FY 2024/2025)
costa.vasili@ethnolink.com.au



P.S. 

Want to chat? Here’s my number: 0412 650 273


CHAPTER PULSE SURVEY 2024/2025


EO Members recently received an email from a survey platform called Sogolytics, inviting you to participate in EO’s annual, all-member, Chapter Pulse Survey. This is your best opportunity to share feedback that helps us enhance your member experience. If you have not yet, please dedicate 10-15 minutes to completing the survey by 19 March 2025.

ACCELERATOR and MEMBERSHIP - Earn a $1,000 credit towards your local membership fees for the next financial year by referring a new EO Member or Accelerator to EO Melbourne and they sign up! This initiative is open to all EO Melbourne Members and Accelerators and runs until 30 June 2025. 


Submit referrals through these links:

・EO Membership - https://member.eonetwork.org/member/directory/eo-referral-form

・Accelerator Program - https://www.eonetwork.org/member/directory/refer-an-accelerator


Invite prospects to our upcoming Information Sessions:

・Membership Info Session (14 April 2025) - https://www.eomelbourne.org/member-info-session

・Accelerator Info Session (6 May 2025) - https://www.eomelbourne.org/accelerator-info-session


FORUM - Nominations to the Values Awards are ongoing. Earn 10 Forum Cup points per nomination of a Forum colleague and 20 points per nomination of Members outside of your own Forum. Submit your nominations here.


STRATEGIC ALLIANCE PARTNERS - We need your help to expand EO Melbourne’s network of Strategic Alliance Partners (SAPs) in industries like banking, insurance, hospitality, and more—strong SAPs mean better programs, networking, and member benefits, plus you’ll earn Forum Points for referrals and a $1,000 credit towards your local membership fees for the next financial year! Reach out to our Strategic Alliance Chairs Simon Collins (simon@ausvend.co) or Dim Nedanovski (dim@leapfrogger.com.au) with any leads.

A Heartfelt Thank You to All Who Made the NEXUS Chapter Retreat a Success!


The NEXUS Chapter Retreat in Phuket, Thailand, was nothing short of extraordinary—and that’s thanks everyone who made it possible. To our incredible participants and their partners, generous sponsors, inspiring speakers, and tireless organisers, your contributions were the heartbeat of this transformative experience. Together, we created an event that not only unlocked new levels of potential but also forged deeper connections and unforgettable memories.


We can’t wait to see everyone at future EO events and our next Chapter Retreat—stay tuned for more opportunities to connect, grow, and inspire!

Chapter Events

23 March 2025

EO Melbourne Family Day at Luna Park

14 April 2025  

Unleashing Your Brand's Potential: Marketing Masterclass with Mark Ritson

29 April 2025

Accelerating Growth: Unlocking Your Leadership Potential with EOS

6 May 2025

Scaling Up Learning Day-Execution

21 June 2025

EO Melbourne Annual Awards & Gala Dinner

Other Chapter Events

14 April 2025                   Membership Info Session (for prospective Members)

6 May 2025                      Accelerator Info Session (for prospective Accelerators)

APAC & Global Events

17 March 2025                           2025 APAC International Women's Day (Virtual)

17-21 March 2025                     EO@Wharton

3-5 April 2025                             Global Leadership Conference

14-18 May 2025                         Entrepreneurial Masters Program (EMP)

2-5 June 2025                            2025 Women's Summit

EO MELBOURNE EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY


Starting 1 March 2025, EO Melbourne members who cannot attend an event they’ve registered for must cancel their registration at least 72 hours before the event via email at help@eomelbourne.org or SMS to the Administrator.


The required notice period is increasing from 24 hours to 72 hours, while the $100 fine for no-shows and late cancellations and the forum point deduction system will remain unchanged. This change is designed to improve event planning and ensure fairness for all members.


For the 23 March 2025 EO Melbourne Family Day at Luna Park, the current 24-hour cancellation policy will still apply as registrations have already commenced under existing terms.

New Members and Accelerators

    Congratulations to Accelerator Graduate Nadi Elias, Founder and CEO at Growth Team, as we welcome you to the chapter as an EO Member!


    A warm welcome to our new EO Melbourne Members who recently joined our chapter:


    Robert Akdeniz - Founder and CEO at Sensible Care

    Patrick Barrett - Co-founder at HyperKu; Founder and CEO at ECAL

    Nick Beerens - Director at Beatty Group (Copycat Restaurant | Mammoth Cafe | Hank's Bagelry)

    Vaughan Bradshaw - Dealer Principal /Managing Director at Shepparton Toyota & Shepparton Mazda

    Charlie Fitsioris - Co-founder at Easykind

    James Fitsioris - Co-founder at Easykind

    Alan Harris - Director at Network Dynamics; Founder and CEO at octala

    Damian Lococo - Director at Locmans Advisors & Accountants

    Carlo Lowdon - Founder and Director at e3 Products

      Callum Mundine - Founder of Paper Plan; Co-Founder at The Bedtimes

    Alex Roslaniec - Co-founder at Hey Bud Skincare

    Benjamin Seer - Founder and Director at Blitz Group; Founder and Director at evercleaner

    Ryan Zarb - CEO at Zarbtech; CEO at Ravenhall Group


    Members In the News


    Dave Fastuca - Startup Blogpost

    • Renata Freund - Mediaweek | B&T | Campaign BriefAdNews 

    • Goro Gupta -openPR

    Warwick Johnston - PV Magazine

    Make sure that you are part of EO Melbourne's online community:


    WHATSAPP - (EO Melbourne Members) Join our Events & Official Matters channel and Members' channel; (EO Accelerators) Join our Accelerator channel

    LINKEDIN - Follow us and add EO as an experience on your profile.

    FACEBOOK - Join our Facebook group, where we post most of our event photos.

    INSTAGRAM - Follow @eomelbourne on Instagram.

    YOUTUBE - Follow @eomelbourne on YouTube.

    BLOG - Check out news, articles and member features on our blog.


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