Z.P.G.A. Sub Committees | Zimbabwe Professional Guides Association

Z.P.G.A. Sub Committees

It is not compulsory for any license holder to be a member of the Z.P.G.A. and in fact it is restricted to individuals who comply with our strict criteria for consideration before membership is granted. But aligning oneself, if one qualifies, with an organisation like the Z.P.G.A., with a strong legacy of maintaining industry integrity and standards provides Employers with an ethical, quality guide, Agents with a standard to sell and Guests a superior quality product to buy into.

Simply put, individuals with an affiliation to the Z.P.G.A. are automatically synonymous with the toughest Guiding standards and – more importantly – principles, in Africa.

In order to achieve all we have set out to do, we have nine areas of focus:

Administration

This committee is responsible for:

Renewal of annual subscriptions
Administration of the Association WhatsApp Groups
Collection of fees & subscriptions
Liaison with existing & potential sponsors
Taking of meeting minutes and dispersal there of
Setting up of the A.G.M. & setting the Agenda

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Finance Sub Committee

This committee is responsible for:

Agree on Membership subscription fees
Agree requests to spend Association finances
Forecast & Plan Financial Budgets
Receive & Acknowledge all funds & funding
Responsible for the accountability of all expenditure
Responsible for Annual Accounts and production there of for the A.G.M. and as may be required by the Constitution

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Education Sub Committee

This committee is responsible for:

Study & Law packs – produce packs for sale to our members and people with a mind to careers in this industry
Examinations – In partnership with National Park help with volunteers to invigilation the LPH/G written exam, assist with the shooting tests, orals, proficiency and the canoe exams
Plan and implement better training environments for our members.
Support existing courses and help advise on any new courses if they meet our requirements so people can be better trained
Support the continuation of our new generation initiative in schools around the country to encourage young people to join our industry and be part of the conservation of our wildlife areas

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Marketing & Fundraising Sub Committee

This committee is responsible for:

Pushing new membership
Looking at Membership initiatives (Members Discounted Rates)
Monthly News letter
Social Media, Facebook, Web page, Instagram, YouTube
Fundraising appeals
Franchising, clothing etc.

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Legal and Ethics Sub Committee

This committee is responsible for:

Discuss and debate ethical issues from both a Hunting and Photographic perspective
To Set and review the Ethics Code of Conduct
To work with Mike BROMWHICH on the E.C.C. – Ethics Council Code and to drive this initiative to completion
To address non-compliance of Ethics and or attend to Membership disciplinary matters
Attendance on Quota setting workshops
Work along side Parks and Wildlife Management Authority on any and all issues arising

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Conservation Management Sub Committee

This committee is responsible for:

Human Wildlife Conflict & Problem Animal Control
Networking conservation initiatives & support
Anti poaching and deployment of scouts, fuel and services
Specific donation appeals
Management of donations

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Research Sub Committee

This committee is responsible for:

Human Wildlife Conflict & Problem Animal Control
Networking conservation initiatives & support
Anti poaching and deployment of scouts, fuel and services
Specific donation appeals
Management of donations

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Awards Sub Committee

This committee is responsible for:

To discuss and agree what awards shall be current or pertinent to the industry
To look at and agree end of year award nominees
To present the awards at the A.G.M.

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AGM DInner Sub Committee

This committee is responsible for:

Set up the A.G.M.
Set up the Dinner/Ball
List and invite V.I.P. Guests
Approach perspective sponsors and donors
Coordinate the activities, accommodations and transport

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