August 2013

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In this issue

Quiz and auction fundraiser

New mentoring co-ordinator

Upcoming events

News

Port Nelson becomes a sponsor

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson is delighted to have

Port Nelson on board as a silver sponsor. BBBS Nelson

Programme Director Rachel Rae says the organisation is

looking forward to building a strong relationship with

Port Nelson and is pleased to see businesses such as

Port Nelson wanting to make a difference in the lives of

young people. Port Nelson's sponsorship took effect on

July 1 and it says it believes the youth mentoring

programme is a fantastic cause to support.

Mentors recognised at Trustpower awards

Our mentors received a big bouquet from Trustpower in

their recent community awards, with mentors'

contribution to the community being described as

``amazing''. Big Brothers Big Sisters Nelson was the

runner-up in the child and youth category in the regional

awards and received a lovely certificate and $250. You

can see pictures from the awards night on Trustpower’s

Facebook page.

QUIZ AND AUCTION FUNDRAISER

Our quiz and auction fundraiser is fast

approaching so make sure you mark the date in

your calendar!

The quiz tables are selling quickly, so if you'd

like to book a table (for six) then get in touch.

Tables cost $90, $120 or $150 and a

complimentary drink and nibbles are provided.

There is also an opportunity to sponsor a quiz

table and have signage and promotional

material displayed.The quiz kicks off at 7pm

and the auction at 8.30pm, with viewing of

auction items available from 6.30pm. Entry to

the auction is free.

We have some wonderful items donated to the

event so far, including: a helicopter flight to

D'Urville Island and accommodation for two for

a weekend at DUrville Island Resort; Hoglund

art glass; an artwork by Lloyd Harwood; an

Interisland travel voucher; restaurant vouchers;

a wildlife cruise in the Marlborough Sounds;

jewellery; and pamper packs. We're still seeking

more auction items so if you have anything

you'd like to donate please get in touch.

Notes from Rachel

The year is whizzing by extremely

quickly for us all here in the BBBS

Nelson office!

This group is all about co-ordinating the

different skills, support and strengths of our

Friends. If you are keen to be involved please

contact me for further information.

Wednesday 28th August is our Auction & Quiz

Night. This is our annual big fundraiser and

will be a fantastic night. Please contact our

office for tickets for the quiz or information

regarding the auction. We look forward to

seeing you there!

Rachel Rae

Programme Director

The year is whizzing by extremely quickly for us all here

in the BBBS Nelson office! It has been a busy year so far,

with many staff changes. We really appreciate your

patience and understanding regarding the challenges

this has placed on us all. Hopefully we will remain stable

for the foreseeable future!

We have now formally farewelled Rob from his

temporary role as a mentoring co-ordinator. I would like

to acknowledge the fantastic job he did in supporting

the programme during this time.

We have also welcomed Hannah Soper to the team as

our new mentoring co-ordinator. She will work 4 days a

week (not Mondays) and is already coming to grips with

the job! This takes us near the level of hours we had at

the beginning of the year. We are nearly at capacity and

will be once Hannah has the job sussed and done all the

training required.

We are also busy fundraising so that we can provide

support for the ever-growing waiting list we have. It is

wonderful to be part of such a worthwhile, preventative

programme and see the difference we can make in our

community. Our volunteer mentors are amazingly

generous people, who give freely of their time.

At the same time we have launched a new fundraising

venture, payroll giving, through which people donate

via automatic payments from their pay. The tax rebate

on their donation is then given back to them at the time

they donate. A number of people have taken up payroll

giving and if you think this could be for you, or you

know of any person or organisation who may be

interested in supporting us in this way, please contact

me.

With the very successful launch of our Friends of BBBS

group, kindly hosted by SBS, we are developing a group

of interested people who are happy to help with

fundraising events in one way or another auction.

Introducing Hannah,

our new mentoring

co-ordinator

Hannah Soper recently started as our new

mentoring co-ordinator, which means our

team of staff is complete again.

Hannah was born and raised in Wellington

but moved to Nelson with her partner four

years ago. She worked as a hairdresser for

10 years, before deciding to retrain as a

social worker. She has had experience in

alternative education, community/social

development, caregiver training and youth

justice.

Hannah says she has a passion for ensuring

the best outcomes for young people and

their families and appreciates the role

mentors play in this. She's looking forward

to meeting mentors and sharing some of

the positive life-changing experiences that

make BBBS Nelson so special.

Upcoming events

Backyard inventions August 10

August 8: BBBS Nelson mentor meeting

Guest speakers are Annie Henry and Mike

Milstein from the Nurturing Resilient Youth

group. 7pm at community rooms, Nick Smith's

office, corner Waimea Rd and Quarantine Rd.

August 10: Backyard inventions afternoon,

BBBS Nelson

Young people and mentors have the

opportunity to join local inventor Peter Knowles

as he demonstrates and explains the

interesting inventions he has created -

inventions that will literally make your hair

stand on end! Runs 1.30pm to 3pm. Mentors

will be advised by email of the location.

August 10: Games Galore at Victory

Community Centre

Have a go at Tantrix, Chess, Backgammon or

Go. Runs 12pm -4pm. Equipment supplied.

Cost $1 per person.

August 11: Tasman Makos family fun day

Meet the Makos, and have a go at the 4km fun

run or kiddies course and skills session after

the run. Free entry, 10.30am to midday at

Trafalgar Park.

August 16: stargazing at Cawthron-Atkinson

observatory

Monthly stargazing evening for the public,

organised by the Astronomy Section of the

Nelson Science Society. Starts at 7.30pm at

Clifton Terrace School, Atawhai.

August 17, Good Vibes 2013 family fun day,

Motueka

Good Vibes is New Zealand's largest annual

skydiving event. The week-long event includes

a family fun day on August 17, with various

stalls, entertainment and activities and a huge

fireworks display. Motueka Airport.

August 17 & 18, Ecofest

Sustainability expo with interactive workshops,

seminars and kids activities. Runs 10am - 5pm

Saturday and 10am -4pm Sunday, at the

Trafalgar Centre. Adults $5, children free. More

info at http://www.ecofestnelsontasman.co.nz/

August 24: community planting day

Meet 10.30am at Titoki Reserve, off Werneth

St, Atawhai. Sausage sizzle and refreshments

for volunteers. For more information

visit http://www.nelsoncitycouncil.co.nz/leisur

e/festivals-and-events/council-

events/community-planting/

August 28: BBBS Nelson fundraising auction

and quiz night

The major fundraising event of the year. A wide

range of items will go under the hammer and

this year there will also be a quiz event. Groups

of 6 people can book a table for the quiz, for

$90 to $150 a table (drinks, nibbles and prizes

provided) The quiz kicks off at 7pm and the

auction at 8.30pm. Entry to the auction is free.

To reserve a quiz table, or find out more about

the event

emailrachel.rae@bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz

September 22, Cherry Blossom Festival

Festival celebrating the arrival of the blooming

of the cherry trees in Miyazu Gardens,

organised by the Nelson Miyazu Sister City

Association. Various entertainment. Runs

11.30am to 2.30pm

October 10, BBBS Nelson mentor meeting

7pm at the community meeting room, Nick

Smith's office (corner of Waimea Rd and

Quarantine Rd)

Upcoming events continued

October 18- November 3, Konica Minolta

Cycle Festival

Variety of cycling events at various locations.

November 10: Outdoor Recreation Expo

An opportunity to have a go at different

outdoor recreation activities. Tahunanui

Recreation Reserve.

For more information on events go to our

events

calendarwww.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz/loca

l/nelson/events/

Activity ideas for mentors

Go fishing at the marina

Make a kite and fly it

Make your own modelling clay -

seewww.kidspot.co.nz

Create some chalk art on your driveway

or a path

Barbecue some sausages at a public

barbecue spot such as Tahunanui

Reserve

Have a go at frisbee golf on the Isel Park

frisbee golf course

Go for a walk in one of Nelson's open

orchards -

see www.nelsoncitycouncil.co.nz (search

for edible walks)

Make a mask out of papier mache -

seewww.kidspot.co.nz

Thanks to our sponsors...

A big thanks for these recent donations:

Rotary Club of Richmond - $332

Rotary Club of Nelson - $400

Lifeline - $200

Edgewood Trust - $1870

We'd also like to acknowledge all our sponsors...

Platinum supporters

Silver supporters

Bronze supporters

Other supporters

Nelson Marlborough Subfaculty of GPs

Tasman Makos

CB Marketing

Konica Minolta

Edgewood Charitable Trust

Rotary Club of Richmond

Rutherford Rotary Club

Rotary Club of Whakatu

Fresh Choice

The Signman

More FM

Nelson Host Lions

Nelson Trolley Club

Lifeline Goodwill Store

Sealord

Hirequip Nelson

The Leader

Trents

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