August 2016 BOARD MEMBERS 2016 2016 BOARD MEETINGS President Judy Boyle 904 2282 The Board meets monthly Vice President Allan Taylor 297 1622 Next meeting: IPP Debbie Lattey (International Liaison) 293 3252 14 September 3.00 pm Treasurer Graham Tufnail 904 2215 142B Main Road Secretary Beverley Taylor (Newsletter) 297 1622 Waikanae Board members Beth Lough (Membership) 902 2383 Jan Reid (Almoner) 777 1006 Lynn Voyce (Functions) 905 1039 Peter Canvin (Webmaster) 902 2799 Patron Alan Milne 07 378 8808 Field Representative Debbie Lattey Southern N.I. 293 3252 Upcoming meetings 19 October 7.00 pm Club Address PO Box 248, Paraparaumu 5254 AGM 20 November 2.00 pm DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2016 Date(s) Contact Person 20 August Sat Nuts and Bolts Day, Feilding Debbie Lattey 293 3252 debbie@otaihanga.co.nz 24 August Wed Ten Pin Bowling and Dinner Ron Head 904 6515 huckleberry@paradise.net.nz 14 Sept Wed Coffee morning White Rose Cakery, P ram Jan Reid 777 1006 PRESIDENT S REPORT Hello Friends, Welcome to the real winter!! As I came home from Lower Hutt today I noticed the Tararuas. They looked so beautiful covered completely in snow. What a sight to see against the clear blue sky. Going down around Gray s Road to Pauatahanui earlier in the day, the inlet was just like a mirror. I reflected what a beautiful area we live in and how fortunate we are. 1
I have been in contact with the Sun Coast Club from Florida and hopefully they will be here in March 2017 for an exchange. Time is moving on and soon the exchange to Canada and USA will be underway. I am sure the participants are counting down the days almost. Coming up is the Ten Pin Bowling Evening. Thank you Ron for organising this once again. Also Nuts and Bolts Day is happening this month. More information is in the newsletter and I know Debbie has everything under control. A subcommittee continues to work on planning our 30th birthday celebrations and you will find your invitation included in this newsletter. We look forward to a fun evening with lots of reminiscing. If you know someone who is no longer a member of the club but has been in years past, do tell them about the birthday and we can always send an invitation if they are interested. Until next month keep warm and take care. Judy UPCOMING EVENTS Coffee Morning Wednesday 14 September Jan says to meet at White Rose Cakery 44 Seaview Road, 5032 Paraparaumu (this was formerly Over the Teacups) Ten Pin Bowling Wednesday 24 August Ron has the arrangements for this popular annual social function well in hand. Time: 5 p.m. for bowls (at the 10 pin bowling alley) Dinner: 6 p.m. at the 10 pin bowling alley restaurant $10 for the bowls and $10 for the dinner. If you are not bowling perhaps you would like to join the group for dinner afterwards. Contact: Ron Head 904 6515 huckleberry@paradise.net.nz Almoner s Report We are pleased to note that Mary Gilbert is now mobile and is looking forward to joining us for future Friendship Force activities. And for our President Judy who will be going into hospital on Wednesday for her long-awaited surgery, we send our best wishes for a quick recovery. 2
Nuts and Bolts Day Feilding Saturday 20 August As mentioned in previous newsletters, our club will be hosting the Nuts & Bolts day at Feilding and we would welcome assistance from members who are able to attend. 10.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. $10 per person includes 3 raffle tickets St. John s Hall, Bowen Street, Feilding If you would like transport please contact: Debbie Lattey 293 3252 debbie@otaihanga.co.nz 2017 Exchanges Outbound to Adelaide and Casterton 1 to 15 September 2017 Planning is well underway with confirmation that both clubs are looking forward to our visit. Confirmed dates are 1st to 8th Sept (Adelaide) 8th to 15th Sept (Casterton). Based on today s travel charges it is estimated to cost approx. NZD $1,750 (includes all FFI and club host fees) Travel options could include; fly to Adelaide for the first exchange then charter a bus to travel to Casterton and after that exchange (depending on numbers) travel by bus via the The Great Ocean Road to Melbourne then fly back to NZ or continue elsewhere in Australia. A full planning meeting is scheduled for the last week-end in October as many of our members will be away in the USA and Canada before then. With 16 members showing interest in this exchange only 4 places remain as both of our host clubs have capped the exchange at a maximum of 20. Planning meeting TBC at 64 Kotuku Drive, 2:30 pm Sunday 30th October. Contact Allan allandb@clear.net.nz or Beverley Taylor beverleytaylor@clear.net.nz Joint ED s for this exchange 3
FF of Kapiti Coast 30th Anniversary DATE: SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2016 VENUE: SENIOR CITIZENS HALL, OCEAN RD, PARAPARAUMU TIME: 5.30PM FOR 6.00PM START DINNER: $35 PER HEAD, BYO DRINKS SPECIAL GUESTS: THE WELLINGTON FF BAND RSVP: NUMBERS LIMITED, SO PLEASE RSVP BY 1 OCTOBER 2016 TO Secretary Beverley Taylor beverleytaylor@clear.net.nz ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sunday 20 th November 2016 Time: 2.00 4.00pm Where: Kapiti Community Centre The plan is to hold the AGM first at 2.00pm, with afternoon tea to follow. You will find below a nomination form for the 2017 Board. Please consider helping to run your Club, or perhaps you know someone you think might be interested. We are particularly looking for a Vice-President and 3 Board members. NOMINATION FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THE 2017 BOARD OF THE FRIENDSHIP FORCE OF KAPITI COAST INC. I wish to nominated:...(name) For the position of:...(please print) Nominated by:...(name) Seconded by:...(name) Date:... Please return to the Secretary, Friendship Force of Kapiti Coast, 64 Kotuku Drive, Paraparaumu BY: 23 OCTOBER 2016 4
2017 Outbound Exchanges with vacancies 13112 and 13113 Auckland-North Shore to Mexico City and Comitan, Mexico. Date: March 2017 Cost: $3700-4000 approx. (includes all FFI and club host fees, air fares to and from NZ and internal travel) Contact ED : Margaret Modricker 09 444 6662 ff.aucklandnorthshore@gmail.com 13263 and 13264 Marlborough, NZ to Lethbridge, Canada and Seattle-Tacoma, USA. Date: 6-20 th August 2017 Cost: $2,500 approx. (includes all FFI fees, club host fees, accommodation for 2 nights, and transfers to and from first exchange, but airfares and additional tours your responsibility) Contact ED : Gillian Cooper 021-352900 ffmexchange@gmail.com 13212 and 13211 Taupo & Otago, NZ to Hsinchu, Taiwan and Tokyo, Japan. Date: Oct 2017 Cost: $3,4000 approx. (includes all FFI and club host fees) Contact ED: Colin Ridge (Taupo) 07-3785088 colinjanet@clear.net.nz 13302, 13301 & 13300 Wellington, NZ to Long Island, Colonial Carolina and Sarasota, USA. Date: 4-25 th October 2017 Cost: $5,000-5,500 approx. (includes all FFI fees and club host fees and travel, but does not include optional extras of $650 for New York hotel and $2500 for Caribbean Cruise) Contact ED : Graham Wigley (Wellington) 04-9725170 wigley@clear.net.nz South Taranaki Friendship Force South Island Conference Tour We have been invited to join FF of South Taranaki in their trip to Christchurch next year. Below are some details. Please let Debbie Lattey know if you are interested in joining this trip as it passes through Kapiti. OPTION 1 5th 12th Feb. 2017 Sun 5th Depart Hawera travel to Wellington (pick-ups on route ) Visit Government House, Weta Workshop Stay 1 night Bay Plaza Hotel - dinner, b/fast. Mon 6th Depart 9 a.m Ferry with train to Christchurch, arriving 6.p.m 5 nights accommodation 6th 10th at the Airport Delta Motel. Tues 7th Free day (optional to do s Arctic Centre, Quake city ) Christchurch F/Force may have a tour of city organised. Field reps. Programme starts in the afternoon. Wed 8th Fri 10th National Conference Sat 11th Depart 7 a.m Train to Picton Arr. 12.22 p.m Depart Ferry 2.15 p.m Arr. Wgtn 5.45 p.m Stay 1 night Bay Plaza, dinner & B/fast 5
Sun 12th Visit Katherine Mansfield House, Parliament Depart for Hawera after lunch. COST : $1,475.50 p.p share twin accommodation OPTION 2 6th 11th Feb 2017 Mon 6th Depart 9.a.m Ferry with train to Christchurch arr. 6 p.m 5 nights accommodation at Airport Delta Motel B&B Tues 7th Same as Option 1 National Conference 8th 10th Sat 11th Same as Option 1 COST: $1065.50 p.p Share twin accommodation Included in both options is all travel, accommodation, all breakfasts & Dinners except dinners on 6th, 7th & 10th while at Christchurch. THE FRIENDSHIP FORCE PLEDGE As a member of the Friendship Force, I recognise that I can make a difference. I recognise that I have a mission. That mission is to be a friend to the people of the World. As I embark upon this adventure, I know that others will be watching me. I know that through my example to my fellow citizens And the people of other Nations, The cause of friendship, love and peace, will be furthered. I CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE 6