Christian Bookselling Association Australia

Culling of non-member details

Written By: albertabel - Oct• 09•12

Those Members who have decided to NOT renew and therefore have the Store details listed here as a Benefit of Membership, have been removed in accordance with the understanding of the Membership.

The non appearance does not infer or indicate the Business is not operating. Please pursue other trace methods for the current situation regarding them.

We as an Association for Members are sorry for the decisions made to not renew.

Should circumstances change, we are happy to Register your renewal.
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2013 Trade Show & Convention

Written By: albertabel - Sep• 04•12

Preparations are in hand for this Great Event. Venues are being scrutinised for suitability,and you will be advised when selection has been decided.

As Wholesalers/Exhibitors indicate positively their intention to attend, a listing of them will be added here for your information.
WATCH THIS SPACE !

Please remember the Membership year( 2012-13) ends on the 30th June.
SO, to take advantage of discounts and any other Membership considerations, please check your Membership status. Any questions, contact Albert who will lovingly discuss things.

    Updated RENEWAL Forms

are also available on this Website. Please use them, or ask that a Current Form be emailed.(preferred)

NOMINATIONS FOR COUNCIL Now is not too early to give prayerful thought to the Membership of your new Council, the elections of which take place at the AGM, during the Convention. Discuss with colleagues, offer them your support and encouragement, and if they are willing, complete a Nomination Form.
To be eligible, the Candidate must be a Financial Member ( staff of a Member Store/Supplier, or individual Member) and able to subscribe to the Code of Ethics, and be in good standing in the Communityand the Industry.Contact  info@cbaa.com.au  for further information.

Council Members 2012-13

Written By: albertabel - Aug• 31•12

Following on from the 2012 AGM, we are pleased to announce the new CBAA Council for 2012/2013.

CBAA President for 2012/2013 is:

• Christine Kollaris (Greensborough Christian Book Centre, Greensborough, VIC)

CBAA Council Members for 2012/2013 are:

• Christine Kollaris (Greensborough Christian Book Centre, Greensborough, VIC) – service@gcbc.net.au

• Phillipa Jones ( Amazing Grace Books & Gifts,Mclean, NSW) amazing.grace3@bigpond.com

• Judith Hetherington ( Albany Christian Book Centre , Albany, WA) chazaq@westnet.com.au

• Ben Watson-Brown (CONDIOS Entertainment, Mooloolaba, Qld) – ben@condios.com.au

•  Rochelle Manners (Wombat Books, Capalaba, Qld) wombat@wombatbooks.com.au

•  Albert Abel (OutBack Ministries, NSW) abel.cbaa@gmail.com

• If you have any queries, suggestions or requests please contact the Council via  email: info@cbaa.com.au

We offer our thanks and praise to our Heavenly Father and Lord for the great service rendered by the outgoing Members and ask that the Membership be diligent in upholding the present Council before the LORD.

Retailer Members 2012-13

Written By: albertabel - Aug• 18•12

Find their details via Find a Bookshop tab

ACR (Aust Church Resources)
Adventist Bk Cntr – (Cooranbong, Dakabin, Epping, Nunawading, Pacific Islands.)
Albany Christian Book Centre
Amazing Grace Books & Gifts
Christian Family Bookshop Inc
Christian Friendship Centre
Christian Supplies – Qld
Clare Valley C O C Bookshop
Cleve Christian Bookshop
Cornerstone Books on the Coast
Cornerstone Bookshop – Devonport
Dubbo Christian Book Centre
Esperance Christian Book Centre
Forbes Christian Bookshop
Four Rivers Bookshop
Goolwa Christian Book Centre
Grapevine Book & Gift Shop
Greensborough Christian Book Ctr
Guiding Hand Christian Bookshop
Heavenly Books
Ipswich Christian Book Centre
Jacobs Well
Kadina Christian Bookshop
Logan Uniting Bookshop
Messages Books and Gifts
Mothers Union in Aus D’cese of Sydney
New Life Christian Fellowship – Narrabri
Openway Bookshop – Gilgandra
Outback Ministries (Emmanuel Bookshop)
Reformers Bookshop
Shepherd’s Nook C B S – Singleton
Steps Christian Bookshop
Still Waters Bookshop – Parkes
Strathalbyn Churches Bookshop
SU Book Centre – Inverell
The Open Door Bookshop – Temora
The Open Door Community Bookshop
Uniting Church Books ( Broken Hill)
Warracknabeal Christian Bookshop
Woden Christian Bookshop

Wholesaler/Publisher Members 2012-13

Written By: albertabel - Aug• 18•12

Find their details via Find a Bookshop tab…

Australian Church Resources (ACR)
Christian Art Distributors Pty Ltd
Havannah House
KI Entertainment
Living Word Gifts
Quality Crafts
Snack Music Productions
Wombat Books

Our Code of Ethics

Written By: albertabel - Mar• 01•12

CBAA Constitution Adopted 24th August, 1999
Christian Bookselling Association of Australia, Inc.

CODE OF ETHICS

To be read in conjunction with the Constitution and to be accepted by, and subscribed to, by all Association members.

The Christian Bookselling Association of Australia Incorporated is an association of those who are engaged in the publishing and distribution of Christian literature as defined in the Constitution of the Association. We believe that this is one of the most effective means of communicating God’s message and recognise that the Association is a vital link in bringing Christian literature to individuals, local Churches and the local community. We hereby determine to govern our individual businesses as follows:

1. To maintain ethical standards to the end that we will be more capable of serving our customers in a manner which will reflect credit on the association;

2. To recognise fully that ours is a community service and thus to provide necessary, proper and required services to our customers, and, in that respect to place service to the trade above individual gains;

3. To avoid the defamation of competitors by falsely imputing to them
dishonourable conduct or by other false representations which mislead customers and or suppliers and affect the business of competitors;

4. To avoid unethical practices prejudicial to the interests of members;

5. To avoid wilfully enticing away the employees of a competitor thus injuring or embarrassing them in their business;

6. To establish and maintain good relationships at all levels within the Association;

7. To support the Association, its policies and programmes and to participate in its activities.

Announcement from CLC Australasia

Written By: albertabel - Jan• 14•12

** This is inserted for the information to the Membership and all who have an interest in the Christian Trade. We are of course saddened by the news, but look forward to a renewed and enlivened Ministry, under God’s mighty guidance. – Ed.**

Dear friends,

Over the past 12 months, the Board of Directors and senior staff of CLC Australasia (Christian BookWorld) have undertaken a complete review and evaluation of its business model and practices. Considering the emerging purchasing trends with the internet, changes in technology (eBooks) and economic influences, it is now clear that for CLC to be sustainable and faithful to its mission statement, significant changes are necessary. A new missions model that is viable and workable involving Christian Literature in Australia is sought.

The consequence of this is that CLC will be closing its retail and wholesale presence in the different communities of Australia. The closure will be gradual, but we expect that the final bookshop will close in July this year. We are hoping that other interested parties will be able to acquire these bookshops and we value any input from interested parties.

CLC (Christian BookWorld) in Australia has always seen itself as a mission organisation that uses the printed page and other media to change people’s lives. CLC works with a local team, in a bookshop, that is sensitive to those God moments, to minister into someone’s life. The difficult side of this equation was to make sure the centres were financially viable to maintain the ministry.

CLC has enjoyed a fruitful season where it has supported CLC ministries in Australia and around the world from Mozambique, Venezuela, Russia, Papua New Guinea and Fiji to name a few.

We have appreciated your involvement with CLC Australasia and thank you for your continued prayers as the future unfolds.

Kindest Regards

David Scouler
General Manager

Book Store Locations being updated (Members)

Written By: albertabel - Jul• 27•11

Finally we are addressing the disturbing difficulties faced by Retailers, where their Store is not listed… Can’t be found!  Have you checked for YOUR Store recently? Advise of incorrect info.

*** Because of ongoing issues regarding Database Access, Wholesaler Members are also included here. As most have Online facilities, this will ensure they are covered in another area that enquirers may follow through.

This is a Benefit of Membership. On receipt of Fees paid, the site will be checked for changes, according to your completion of the Renewal Form, and duly updated.

At the end of August each year, those who have opted to NOT renew, will have the Listing removed.  We believe this is fair to Members.

As a reminder, Membership Year is 1st July to 30 June, each year.

Please use this or the several other forms to contact YOUR Association with ideas, suggestions, dare I say it..complaints, and any encouragement to your fellow colleagues.

Blessings upon your Ministry for our Lord.

On behalf of the Council,

Albert

Membership Renewal Application Form 2012-13

Written By: albertabel - Jun• 07•11

 

[ For Initial Application - Retailer and Wholesaler - contact Administration ]
Rev.4.9.12

 

Membership Renewal Application Form – 2013-14

By Mail: PO Box 3002, Windang  NSW  2528

The Christian Bookselling Association of Australia exists to facilitate a thriving fellowship of businesses dedicated to bringing Christian Resources into every Australian community.

Organisation Name: _________________________________________
Appointed Natural Person:( authorised to Vote) __________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

Suburb: _________________________ State: ____________ Postcode: ______

Phone: _________________________ Fax: ___________________

Mobile: _________________________

Email: _________________________________________________

Website: _______________________________________________

Opening Hours: __________________________________________

Today’s Date: _______________________

Please answer the questions below

Do you use a point-of-sale software?                Yes / No

Is your store primarily operated by                     Staff / Volunteers

Do you take special orders from customers?    Yes / No

What methods of advertising do you use?         Colour catalogues/mailout/newsletters/radio /TV/bookstall /special events/facebook/twitter/newspaper/speaking engagements/other __________

NOTE:  Membership is from July1 to Jun 30 . This entitles you to Member discounts on Convention Fees and provides Voting rights at the AGM and other Meetings.

Membership Fees

Membership Type Cost Tick to Choose Office Use only
Retail $120 MSR010 |  Invoice #
Retail Additional Location $30 MSR110 |  Acc #. MailChimp: ____    WEB:____ Facebook:____          CardFile:
Wholesale $250 MSW020 |
Boutique Wholesale   (5 titles or less) $120 MSW010 |Paymt Method:                                                 |
Individual $30 MSP010  |CR__________|CERT:_____

 

Bank Direct details: Account  Name:  CBAA BSB:  012-484 Acc#:  4952 74598 (Give Name  or Invoice reference)

Accounts:  abel.cbaa@gmail.com

Introducing Plan to Thrive

Written By: admin - Nov• 02•09

CBAA’s mission is to facilitate a thriving fellowship of businesses dedicated to bringing Christian Resources into every Australian community. Thriving Christian Businesses play a key role in producing thriving Australian communities.

Throughout the year, the CBAA will publish articles online to help us all develop strong and healthy Christian businesses. The articles will cover strategic marketing, use of technology, negotiating with banks and telecommunication providers. We hope to include numerous case studies – perhaps one day leading to a book called Inspirational Stories from the Heart of Christian Business! Ok, perhaps not.

However, there is no shortage of inspirational stories from around this nation. If you have a story to share, we want to hear from you. Whether it is about engaging with your local community, or simply reducing your business expenses please write to us with your story. You may even feel inspired to submit a whole article.

There are endless opportunities to bring Christian Resources into Australian Communities. May 2010 be a year in which we thrive as a fellowship of businesses, and as embassies for God in our own communities.