I have known Angelina for many years and have worked alongside her on several functions.
The highest compliment for a coordinator is for an organization to request the same coordinator year after year as they did. Angelina would then come up with new ideas for themes, music, food and entertainment. From seminars, weddings, award nights, to very upmarket themed balls. Nothing phased her and the accolades flowed.
Her innovative ideas in decorating, interpretation and the combined use of colour, and general knowledge of procurement, make her an outstanding event coordinator.
She is honest, reliable and dedicated.
I have great pleasure in writing this reference as it is one small way of thanking her and I wish her every success in her new venture.
Yours sincerely
Lee – Function Manager Towns Football Club
I have worked with Maree on several occasions on the organising committee of the HeartKids WA Ball. I can highly recommend her commitment to this group and to any tasks she takes on within it.
Maree is punctual, efficient, supportive and forth coming with ideas that help to make our event a fantastic one. I look forward to working with her on the 2014 ball.
Fran Maunton – Chair.
When it comes to organising major events, I can honestly say no-one in my experience does it better than Maree Licastro. She is the consummate professional.
Maree organised the inaugural WA Fire Ball in 2011 and the following Fire Ball in 2013. So successful were these two industry events, thanks to Maree, we’ve decided to hold the ball every year from now on.
Maree has a real flair for events, adding that creative touch that makes the event a stand-out occasion. She knows how to book the right entertainment and novelty acts, secure the necessary sponsorship and manage the finances. This has been absolutely essential for our Fire Ball events because a major purpose for running them has been to raise money for the Princess Margaret Hospital Burns Unit.
We look forward to working with Maree in the future to guarantee the success of our industry Fire Balls
Andy Thomas – President
National Fire Industry Association WA Inc
The major event for The Mortgage Gallery was its’ Annual Conference.
It was an event that was extremely well supported by invited guests, sponsors and every level of The Mortgage Gallery staff.
The combination of an event that had a strong business content through international, national and local speakers, practical workshops and gave high recognition to staff through the culmination of the conferences, the Gala Awards event, proved to be an attraction not generally matched in the industry.
Its success was due almost entirely to Shelley Ure.
The attention to detail and the smooth running of these events for over 10 years were hallmarks to that success.
Shelley’s capacity to coordinate all aspects of running such an event always received high acclaim from the speakers, entertainers and all those attending.
John Bignell
Chairman, The Mortgage Gallery 1992-2012
I have worked with Maree Licastro on numerous occasions, working together on events, corporate dinners and awards nights, over many years.
Over that time, I have found Maree and here team to be diligent in their approach and leave nothing to chance. From the script, right through to the room design and dressing, all aspects of Maree’s approach to her business are professional.
Each event to her is more than just a day’s work; it is a passion and she works hard at to achieve the best results for all concerned. In particular, communication is one of her strong points.
I am happy to support Maree and her team in all of their future endeavours and would recommend them highly.
Good luck and my best wishes to Maree – she will achieve.
Tod Johnston
Master of Ceremonies
PeaceLove * The Band
We wanted to write and thank you all for the amazing function you put together for us all. This was the first time we had employed outside help to assist with the planning and execution of our client thank you evening.
The feedback from our clients and staff has been overwhelming, with everyone saying, “what a fantastic night!” It was so nice to put complete faith in the team at AM Events and let Maree and Angelina use their natural flair to organise the perfect night.
Thanks again to the team, we will never host our own event again!
Rob & Kylie Whyte
The Mortgage Gallery Vic Park
I have known and worked with Angelina since 2001. During this time Angelina took responsibility for organising a number of corporate events on behalf of The Mortgage Gallery and for other business partners which I also attended.
With regards to The Mortgage Gallery events, Angelina organised and ran;
- A three day conference in Geraldton attended by franchisees from all over WA
- Client ‘thank you’ function for franchisees that was attended by over 60 clients and business partners
- Annual ’10 Year Club’ functions.
These were not run of the mill events but quality events that all went off without a hitch.
I also attended the annual REIWA events organised by Angelina that were also extremely well run and well attended.
With the events I have attended, I would have no hesitation in recommending Angelina and her team to organise our next corporate function or conference.
Ryan Dhue
State Manager
Smartline / The Mortgage Gallery
In my time as Principal of The Professionals real estate office in Geraldton, President of the Geraldton branch of REIWA and my involvement with the Committee of Towns Football Club spanning a period of over 20 years. I’ve worked with Angelina Calver on many events and it’s been Angelina’s role to organise our golf days, sundowners, staff training days, seminars and gala award nights.
In her position of co-ordinator for these events she has been professional, helpful, highly organised and pro-active in continually trying to improve the events and attendances, nothing is too much trouble and she strives for perfection in all areas.
I would highly recommend Angelina and the team at AM Events to organise any function. Large or small you’ll get the same great service.
Cyril McKenzie
Principal, The Professionals Geraldton
One of the keys to a successful function or celebration lies firmly with the Master of Ceremonies.
An MC who readily relates to the audience and commands their total attention builds a strong platform to deliver perfectly the message that the organisers require of the occasion.
The Mortgage Gallery is one of Australia’s best known brands in the highly competitive field of Mortgage Broking. A strong sales and customer service culture exists and the company sought to reward it’s High Achievers at an Annual Conference which culminated with the Gala Awards evening.
Having a strong MC was a major ingredient. We were very fortunate to have just that. Dean Calver was our Geraldton Franchisee possessing all the attributes we sought.
Dean prepares for each event meticulously. He has a commanding presence and a very definite passion for the role which he performs with a terrific sense of humour while always respecting the prestige and importance of the occasion.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Dean for the role of Master of Ceremonies. You can be assured that he will fill it in a very dignified and professional manner.
John Bignell
Chairman, The Mortgage Gallery 1992-2012
