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Events 46 maltatoday, Sunday, 17 May 2015 GasanMamo employees battle it out at the Puttinu Cares Football Marathon The 2015 Tri Glide Ultra ready to grace our streets Malta BNI honours achievement at third annual awards ceremony GasanMamo Insurance once again supported this year's 60-hour Foot- ball Marathon in aid of Puttinu Cares, which was held earlier this month. Two teams from GasanMamo Insurance participated in a football match as the company collected a donation from all the staff, where- as the management topped the amount, which was then presented during the weekend marathon. GasanMamo Insurance believes that seriously ill children need and deserve to be happy and live as normal a childhood as possible. Regrettably their illness affects each member of the family. The financial support of companies is essential in order for Puttinu Cares Foundation to work and help these families and this is why GasanMa- mo supports these types of initia- tives. The Tri Glide Ultra Classic is a full- feature, factory motorcycle built to confidently chase the horizon with long-haul comfort and freedom. The Harley-Davidson Trike plat- form brings original-equipment design, quality and service to the three-wheel motorcycle segment. Trike models utilise a frame and associated chassis structure and geometry engineered specifically to handle the loads generated by the steering forces and weight of a three-wheel vehicle. For all experienced two-wheel touring enthusiasts, the Tri Glide Ultra Classic has an authentic three-wheel alternative with real performance, excitement and style that is truly Harley-Davidson. This Trike features ultra-comfortable, long haul conveniences, a large Twin Cam 103 engine, lengthened and raked front fork with steering damper, a deluxe Tour-Pak carrier and integrated trunk for 6.5 cubic feet of storage. Loaded with features like a 4-speaker, 80-watt Harmon/Kar- don Advanced Audio System, electronic cruise control and elec- tric reverse drive, the Tri Glide Ultra Classic is ready to redefine "long haul." Fapi Motors Ltd. is the official authorised dealer for Harley- Davidson in Malta, for more infor- mation about the Tri Glide Ultra Classic visit www.h-dmalta.com or call on 2339 3102. Malta is increasingly attracting new companies with about seven new registrations per day taking place. This was stated by the Min- ister for Finance Edward Scicluna at the third Annual Awards Din- ner organised by Malta BNI to cel- ebrate its four years in Malta. "Malta is what it is because profes- sional people like Malta BNI mem- bers are serving their clients by of- fering global standards of service. We have an entrepreneurial culture in Malta. "With BNI's philosophy of 'Givers Gain', its positive and structured approach, certain companies have added potential as they know that there are always other BNI mem- bers in Malta and in another 58 countries ready to help and work with them to achieve their business potential," said Minister Scicluna. Forming part of the largest busi- ness networking organisation in the world, Malta BNI today con- sists of six chapters each compris- ing members who build long term relationships and are sincerely committed to helping one another find more business through BNI's 'Givers' Gain' philosophy and busi- ness referrals. BNI (www.bni.com) is about cre- ating an awareness of the process of business referrals. Not just any kind of networking, but 'relation- ship networking'- an approach to doing business based on building long-term, successful relationships with people through the network- ing process. Malta BNI National Director David Bullock said, "As our or- ganisation grows and we have more members operating in increasingly more diverse sectors in this coun- try, BNI is becoming a valuable first port of call for foreign businessmen and businesswomen seeking to set up their business in Malta. They are introduced to others who are also hands-on business people and who understand what is required to build a profitable business and to survive in increasingly challenging times." The awardees were: Outstanding Chapter Presidents: Gordon Pace, Adrienne Despott, Marthese Grech, Sylvain Azzop- ardi, William Spiteri-Bailey and Maurizio Mamo; Outstanding Vice-Presidents: Charles Calleja, Kevin Barun, Ed- win Vella, and Peter Mifsud; Outstanding Treasurers/Secre- taries: Edward Zammit and Rich- ard Falzon; Outstanding Contributors: Mark De Bono, Ivan Azzopardi, Anthony Farrugia, Ron Mifsud, Stephen Ciantar and Keith Abela; Best Education Co-ordinators: Adrian Cauchi, George Bonello, Graham Brown and Dr Jonathan De Giovanni; Best Events Co-ordinator: Dr Nicola Magro Axelsson; Best Visitor Hosts: Anika Gatt Seretny and Duncan Polidano; Best Chapter: Verdala Chapter – Sliema; Most Improved Chapter: La Val- ette Chapter – Valletta; Most Promising Chapter: Pinto de Fonseca Chapter – Sliema; Outstanding Service: Steve Mi- callef and Jankarl Farrugia; International Board of Advisers: Carmel Bonello. These annual awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of several Malta BNI members. BNI offers its members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and, most importantly, business referrals. There are now six BNI chapters in Malta. Each comprises mem- bers that are sincerely committed to helping one another find more business through networking and word of mouth referrals. The six chapters - all named af- ter Grand Masters - meet in Attard (Wednesdays), Floriana (Thurs- days) and St Julians (Fridays). An- other three meet on Tuesdays in Sliema and Qormi. A plaque was presented to both Corinthia Palace Hotel in Attard and to Razzett l- Antik in Qormi for being outstand- ing venues when hosting BNI meet- ings during the year. An honorary membership was presented to Mr Joe Vella, Food & Beverage Server at The Palace, Sliema for having assiduously assisted BNI Verdala Chapter for the last three years. Current membership stands at over 120 members from a wide range of businesses of all sizes. More information about Malta BNI can be obtained from carmel. bonello@bpc.com.mt and tel 2124 3211. A superb gala dinner was pre- pared by The Palace, Sliema. The award winners with Finance Minister Edward Scicluna and Malta BNI Director David Bullock