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HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • APRIL/MAY 2015
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The Statesman's aptitude with a comedic
attitude. Well done Phil on leading the
Association through a difficult period of
Nationalisation and then through a process
of significant growth in both membership
I first met Phil at a Speakers Showcase
back in 2002 – he came up to me
afterwards and said “I like your style,
I think we might be able to use you
for one of our Conventions. Stay in
touch.” I did - and a year later I found
myself at Jupiters learning the ropes
of the world of HIRE and RENTAL.
Since that year I have MC’d the annual
Convention a number of years and I've
enjoyed seeing the way Phil calmly
Phil congratulations and thankyou for
the work you have done over the past
16 years for the HRIA/EWPA. Your
skill, dedication and energy has been
instrumental in growing the HRIA for
us the members with the philosophy
of always improving services to
members. Not only have you grown
and improved the HRIA nationally
you have built a great trust, respect
and rapport with our international
counterparts where we are held in
the highest regard. Phil I wish you all
the very best for the future and again
sincerely thankyou for the work you
have done!
Mark Scarce
Camden Hire
From the United States, we send our
thanks to Phil for his leadership within
the rental industry in Australia and
worldwide, and for his fine friendship
we have been fortunate to enjoy. The
American Rental Association (ARA)
is extremely appreciative of our good
working relationship with HRIA staff
and volunteers, and we thank Phil for his
leadership and cooperation that has made
this possible. HRIA is a true partner with
the ARA in the Global Rental Alliance,
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for which I give Phil primary credit.
The hospitality and kindness extended
to ARA leadership and staff by HRIA
through these many years has been most
appreciated and enjoyable. Through
the friendship we have shared many a
laugh or two, and many good memories
as a take away. We wish good health,
happiness and much joy to Phil for a job
well done!
Christine Wehrman, CEO
American Rental Association
goes about his business, keeping
things on track, keeping everyone
happy, chatting with exhibitors and
the big HRIA personalities, all of whom
clearly hold him in high esteem.
It’s been a pleasure getting to know
the industry and the characters who
work there – but especially working
with Phil, a true gentlemen, a man
who looks way too fit and healthy for
his age, a man whose accent always
reminded me of a character from a
British children’s movies, like 'Mary
Poppins' or 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'.
Phil, you’ll be missed and Conventions
won’t be the same without you. Good
luck in the next phase of your life –
and if you ever miss Convention life,
maybe we could just ‘hire’ you to
attend for a few days.
Andrew Klein
Convention MC
and capability, and still have people think
you’re a good bloke….not easy to do.
Allen Besseling
Kennards Group