Dear Members of the PIA,
We have entered the last quarter of 2020. It is Spring and spirits are lifting … and we look forward to moving to level 1 of lockdown, which means most normal activities are possible once again.
At the PIA we have had some “real” meetings and a President’s Breakfast on the rooftop of the PIA Office and it was long overdue.
We hope to have many more live events again soon and look forward to see you all there.
• Invoices for the 2020/2021 Fiscal – A reminder that the invoices have gone out to our members. We would like to thank our members who have already made payment and encourage all to do so as soon as possible. If any members need to make special payment arrangements, please e-mail finance@pia.org.za or call Mauneen on 083 297 4697.
o Please remember that a 20% discount on the SAIA portion of the fees are applicable if paid before the end of September 2020.
o Also remember that this is the last month where you can, for each new member recruited for the PIA, you’ll receive 20% discount per new paid up member. 5 new members and your membership for this financial year is free. The PIA will credit you once all new members have made payment.
• Working from home: PIA staff are still working from home and office as needed. During September, there will be staff in the office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and as from October there will be staff in the office Mondays to Fridays as per the normal operating hours.
o Mondays to Fridays 08:00 to 15:30
o Face to face meetings have commenced in small groups with staff, small committee meetings, members and external stakeholders.
o Larger Meetings are mainly still conducted using Facetime, Skype or Zoom.
• Document sales are operational.
o September: Document sales: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and October – Mondays-Fridays.
o The PIA also has online documents for sale: To purchase online documents: Have a look under ONLINE DOCUMENTS
o Kindly note that all visitors will still be screened at the building entrance and again at our office. Please wear a mask and ensure you sanitise before and after visits.
We are committed to keep you updated on any changes to arrangements.
Contact Details for any queries:
Telephonically: Mauneen van Wyk 083 297 4697
E-mail: management@pia.org.za
Mauneen van Wyk
PIA Executive Officer