Northern Branch
Committee
The Northern branch is governed by a committee who all volunteer their time and expertise. The committee for the year as voted at the AGM held in May 2008:
| Chairperson: | Katie Noble |
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| Vice Chairperson: | Claire Siddens |
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| Secretary: | Jan Fels |
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| Treasurer: | Denise Raine |
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| Committee Members: |
Lew Pulman
Leigh Gleeson
Mary Cameron
Graeme Gleeson
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Staff
The Northern branch employs a small number of paid staff including:
| Denise Ganley | Office manager |
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| Tim Dempsey | Fundraiser |
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| Joanna Baylis | Fieldworker |
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Northern Chairpersons Report - 2009
Click here to download the 2009 Northern Chairpersons Report.
Christmas Party 2009 Photos
As you can see a fabulous time was had by all.
Team Duchenne Takes on Taupo
A big thank you to Ian Power and Team Duchenne for raising over $5,500 for Muscular Dystrophy Northern’ in the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge on the 28th November 2009. The inspiration to compete in this event came from Ian’s seven year old nephew Brennan who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.’ Team Duchenne’, (as they are known) had an initial goal of raising $2500 and they did a great job by surpassing this. Please visit their website and support them in their endeavours www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/TeamDuchenne
UPCOMING EVENTS
Bow Tie Fundraising BBQ
This will be held at Mitre 10 Mega Albany on Saturday 20th February 10-4pm. We are looking for volunteers to help us with this. Ideally 2 hour shifts from 10-12pm, 12-2pm and 2-4pm.
Fieldworker Vacancy
We are still advertising for a 20 hour Fieldworker position based in our Albany office. If you know of anyone that may be interested please contact Denise Ganley on 09 415 5682 or 0800 636 787
Away Visits for Joanna our Fieldworker
Joanna’s away visits will be – late February, Northland, late March Waikato, April BOP, May Central North Is, and August Northland again.
Members and Partners Group
The next event for this social group is currently being arranged. There is a possibility that it might be a trip to Waiheke but this has to be confirmed. So keep a look out for an update!
