FTMTA golf society spring outing

The first outing of the FTMTA Golfing Society for 2015 will be held on Friday 10 April at Portarlington Golf Club with tee times from 11am to 12.30pm.

The cost of the outing is €50 per player to cover green fees and dinner.

Details have been issued to members of the golfing society but any member interested in playing on the day who has not received the details and booking form should contact the FTMTA office on admin@ftmta.ie or 045-409309 to receive further information.

FTMTA trip to Agritechnica 2015

The proposed trip to Agritechnica will leave Dublin on Saturday 7 November and fly to Bremen, with an onward coach journey of approximately two hours to the town of Minden, where the group will stay until Tuesday 10 November, before returning to Dublin. It is approximately a one-hour coach journey from the hotel to Agritechnica.

The package includes return flights from Dublin to Bremen, coach transfer to and from the hotel, three nights B&B, coach transfer to and from Agritechnica and admission.

Any interested member who has not received the full details should contact the FTMTA on membership@ftmta.ie or 045-409309 to receive further information.

The closing date for booking is Friday 1 May. The trip will only go ahead if sufficient numbers book a place.

It is organised for FTMTA members and their guests only.

Training courses

FTMTA is offering two training courses for member personnel at the FTMTA Training Centre in May.

The parts profit management course which has run successfully on a number of occasions will run again on three single days, 6, 13 and 20 May. The aim of the course is to develop a best-in-class parts department to deliver the maximum value within the overall business.

The best practice service department course will take place on two single days, 7 and 14 May. The objective of the course is to define, demonstrate and explain the roles and systems within the service department in line with best industry practices.

The closing date for bookings is Friday 17 April. Details can be obtained from Michael Fahy at the FTMTA on 045-409309 or at membership@ftmta.ie.