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Welcome to April – which only means….

the National Youth Festival is nearly here!This month sees the National Youth Festival, hosted right

here in Northern Region! In late March the FestivalCommittee got together and planned out the finer details of a Festival which is going to feature the National YouthCompetitions being held at Eden Park and the Drill testsbeing held at the home of the New Zealand Breakers – theNorth Shore Events Centre!

You don’t need to have registered to attend the NationalCompetitions, and we encourage everyone from across theregion to pop along and check out the events.

Friday 26 April: North Shore Events Centre – Drill & Communications Competition: 10am-2pm. A Youth Health/Careers Expo will also be held onsite as part of the festival.

Saturday 27 April: Eden Park – Main competitions (clinical scenarios): 9am-3pm.

There will be a café open at North Shore Events Centre, and a Coffee Guy cart will be at EdenPark for those who will need a coffee or hot chocolate fix. I f you haven’t registered as a festivalparticipant, please bring your own lunch with you or money to buy from the café.

Registrations have closed for live-in participants, but we still need people keen to help out at theNational Youth Competitions (27 April 2013) – even if you haven’t registered, but if you’re stillable to judge, be a patient or marshal then please send your name and details to Nic Gini at

[email protected] Judging criteria:

- Basic Life Support (BLS) ATP or above

- Not been involved in training a regional squad in preparation for the 2013 Competitions

- Cannot have a family member competing at the National Youth Festival

- Have previous competition judging experience (preferable).

ISSUE 03 | APRIL 2013

Northern Region

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As mentioned, if you want to be a patient or a marshal, please send your name, age, and previousexperience being a patient (if any) Nic Gini at [email protected]

Please note: Marshals should be 18+, patients can be older teenagers or adults.

We’ll have more details on how the Festival went and the highlights in the News in Youth for May -check it out, along with some great pics and full competition results!

Shaun’s Corner We’ve had some really positive feedback about the new look and feel of your monthly newsletter.Thanks to those who have taken the time to let us know your thoughts. We are regularly told thatwe need to communicate more. A lot of the questions we get asked are things that have beenhighlighted in this very newsletter. Can I ask you all to encourage your members to read it fromfront to back each month. I’ve even heard of some divisions emailing it out to their youth membersand parents. There’s no reason why you can’t do this, in fact we’ d encourage it. The more we get

the info out there, the more informed people will be.This month our focus is on putting the final preparations in place for the National Youth Festival.We have over 100 participants registered from Northern Region alone, including greatrepresentation from our two rural districts. I’m so proud of how districts and divisions have gotten inbehind the event. I’ve heard of some fantastic fundraising activities taking place in local areas , well

done to those putting this effort in. Remember this is OURevent – you’re all part of Northern Region and I encourageyou to get down to the two key competition events,particularly the competitions at Eden Park. They are a greatoccasion and enjoyable for cadets and youth leaders alike.I hope to see you there. In finishing, a big thank you to our talented committee of volunteers who have come together as a dedicated team committed to delivering an amazingfestival.

WelfareOur thoughts and prayers are with Ollie MacLaurin (Onewhero Youth) and his family on the recentpassing of their mother.

Our best wishes for a speedy and full recovery to Lesley Guptill, Regional Resource TeamManager, who has been in hospital recently.





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Congratulations to Kim and Bryan Dittmer on the recent arrival of Maxwell. We know they arehappy with their bundle of joy and we look forward to meeting him soon.

Secondment to UN

Thuy Nguyen, Divisional Youth Manager of Auckland Youth Division, is taking a 12 month leave of absence after being seconded by Unilever to work with the United Nations on the Scaling UpNutrition movement. Scaling Up Nutrition was founded on the principle that everyone has the rightto food and good nutrition. We wish Thuy the very best on her endeavours!

Bits and pieces

First Aid kits in divisionsPlease remember that every division must have a complete firstaid kit with up-to-date contents at every division night.

If you do not have one, please sort this out as a matter of priority - you never know what might happen! If you’re unsurehow to do this, have a chat with your Area Youth Manager or area committee and they will point you in the right direction.

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District Cadet of the Year - Applications Now Open

A reminder to pass onto your gold cadets…

District Cadets of the Year are appointed in each of the six districts and represent their fellowcadets. They are good role models, attend events throughout the district and assist us to runvarious activities. District Cadets of the Year go forward for selection as Regional Cadet of the Year

and anyone wishing to be considered for that role must put in an application for District Cadet of theYear selections.

DCOTYs are well-rounded cadets, involved in all aspects of the Youth Programme and can ablyrepresent the views of Youth members.

Attributes include:

maintaining high standards and being efficient as per the policyinvolvement in a variety of divisional work, eg competitions, training, social activitiesgiving time in either community events or community service

wearing uniform correctly as per the policy and encouraging others to do the sameshowing a caring attitude, helping others at division to settle inconfident, competent and polite, giving others the appropriate courtesy.

Applicants should ideally be 16 years of age and over, must be under 18 years of age as at 1September 2013, and should be available to attend the Regional Cadet of the Year Selections on25-26 May. An application form has been sent to Divisional Managers which needs to be filled outby anyone interested in applying for this exciting role. Applications need to go direct to the relevantDistrict Youth Manager. Applications close 30 April.

St John 2013 Influenza Vaccination ProgrammeSt John is pleased to offer influenza vaccines free of charge to our volunteers. Please note this isavailable to Youth Leaders aged over 18. Attached to this News In Youth is a copy of the scheduleof upcoming vaccination dates. Although the March dates have passed, there are still manyopportunties in April and May. Further details are included on the last page of the attachment.

Resource Members – what do they do?

This is a valuable role within divisions. A resource member is usually someone who doesn’t wear uniform, but helps within a division to ensure it runs smoothly. Some of the tasks they could lookafter may include paperwork, administration, uniform issuing and monitoring, collecting termdonations, uniform bonds etc. The possibilities are endless. This is a good way to involve parentswho want to help, but can’t commit to a full Youth Leader role (it may lead to a Youth Leader roleultimately). They still need to go through the normal leader recruitment process to ensure our divisions are always safe. If you know of anyone who could be interested in a resource role, feelfree to chat with your Area Youth Manager for information on how it could work for you.

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We have a Regional Resource team which assists us to run regional activities and projects. In thepast, people ha ve transferred into this group when they haven’t been able to make a weeklydivisional commitment. This is no longer the case. To be part of the Regional Resource team,people need to apply for a position by contacting Lesley Guptill, the team manager. If a member wants to stay involved in a resource capacity, they should become a resource member based at adivision. If you’re unsure about what this all means, feel free to check in with your Area Youth

Manager.

St John MAD Hui: Make a DifferenceThe first ever St John MAD Hui: Make a Difference took place last month at Piha Mill Camp. It wasa great success with over 60 people attending. The focus of this hui was on bullying and how wecan curb the problem both in our communities and in St John. We are developing a report of theoutcomes which will be sent out widely in the coming months. Thanks to all those who took part!

National Headquarters’ new namePlease note that with immediate effect, National Office has been renamed to National Headquartersto refer to the national function of the Mt Wellington offices. This brings the term “NationalHeadquarters ” in line with the already existing “Regional Headquarters ”.

Advanced First Aid Update

The first couple of Youth Advanced First Aid courses are behind us, and feedback so far has beenvery positive. Our thanks to Andrew Graham and our fantastic team of tutors for running two

successful courses, and for putting together a demanding schedule of courses for 2013. We ask for your patience over the next 18 months as we already know demand will exceed what we canprovide. The team are planning a course a month across the region, sometimes two a month, andwe are most grateful to them for this.

Because of the predicted popularity of the course in the next 18 months, we have set up a processfor prioritising applications to attend a course (applies to AFA only). The system will work asfollows:

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1) Those closest to their Grand Prior’s Award followed by

2) Order of age.

It’s very unusual for us to prioritise things by age but the nature of the course curriculum is such thata certain level of maturity is required. If a 13 or 14 year old is accepted on the course, it will be onlyon the Divisional Manager’s recommendation that they have the maturity to cope.

Thank you for your support of this change. If you have any questions about it, please let us knowthrough your Area or District Youth Manager. I truly believe this course will make a difference inadvancing the skills of our youth members and leaders.

Warm fuzzies

MAD Hui

Well done to you guys, Sarah's vision of inspiring the kids has worked a treat down here.

Jon-Brian Parker – DYM Hauraki/Coromandel

Advanced First Aid Course

Margaret and Andrew were very easy to work with and happy to meet us in the middle with thelimited resources we had. A great example of team work.

Clayton Adams – Formal Education Team Leader (Clinical Development)

Georgina Chan – Howick Youth Division

The [Division] looked like they were all enjoying the evening activities and Georgina is a very lovelyyoung woman, she should go a long way. She was very caring and kind. A pleasure to see.

Tracy McMillan – Ambulance Officer

News In Youth – March 2013

Love the new look News in Youth! Thank you Hamish!!!

Cate Fraser-Irwin – DYM North/West Auckland

Round the Bays: Caitlin Meister, East Coast Bays Youth Division

Recently while working at Round the Bays I was particularly impressed with one of your cadetsCaitlin Meister. I was impressed with several things, firstly she kept a cool head and also waswilling to do the "boring tasks" while we were dealing with the cardiac arrest (she was busy treating

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patients with minor afflictions). This is a very distracting environment to work under but she didreally well, she found her niche where she could work and make a difference and that was a hugehelp to the limited staff who were free due to other work load at the time. Also her skills were spoton. She is a very capable first aider and everything she did was exactly right and what we wouldhave wanted. She also asked lots of questions of the other staff if she was unsure which is veryimportant as well, especially to the staff supervising her. She was willing to learn and have things

explained but was also able to get on with tasks that she could do independently.Ben Conder – Operational Volunteer and Youth Resource

Awards update

Super Penguin Awards

Congratulations to the following youth member who has gained their Super Penguin Award. This

award follows a great deal of dedication from our youngest members and their leaders. Primo alsosends his congratulations.

Name Division DateJessika Stephens Otahuhu Youth 16 February 2013

Grand Prior’s Awards

Congratulations to the following members on achieving the Grand Prior ’s Award. This is thehighest award a youth member can obtain and is presented by the Governor General, our Prior.We commend these members for their hard work and effort.

Name Division DateBridget Atkinson Papakura Central 11 March 2013Ollie Hauke Epsom 7 March 2013Victoria Jones Epsom 5 March 2013

Amanda Ling Mangere Bridge 4 March 2013Harriet Reid Epsom 5 March 2013

What’s coming up!

April 13-14 Advanced First Aid Course (leaders only) – Mt Wellington (Days 1 and 2)14 South Auckland District Youth Competitions (Ardmore)19-21 National Squad Training 7 (Camp Maynard)20 Advanced First Aid Course (leaders only) – Mt Wellington (Day 3)25 ANZAC Day25-29 National Youth Festival, Auckland27 National Youth Competitions, Eden Park, Auckland

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May 4 Northland District Cadet of the Year Selections4-5 Caregivers Course (Mt Wellington)7 Kaitaia Youth Division Exec Visit8 Kaikohe Youth Division Exec Visit9 South & North/West Districts District Cadet of the Year Selections12 Mothers Day12 Grand Prior’s Award Presentations – Government House13 Kerikeri Youth Division Exec Visit13 East Tamaki Area Inspection14 Doubtless Bay Youth Division Exec Visit15 Kawakawa Youth Division Exec Visit16 Maungaturoto Youth Division Exec Visit18-19 North/West District Blue Leadership Course18-19 Gold and Youth Leaders Drill Course (Ardmore)18-19, 26 Advanced First Aid Course – Pukekohe (Days 1, 2, 3)19 Hauraki District Competitions and Hutchinson Cup20 Bream Bay Youth Division Exec Visit

22 Whangarei Youth Division Exec Visit24-26 Regional Blue Ventureship Camp25 Hauraki/Coromandel Volunteers Dinner

South Auckland District Youth Competitions: Sunday 14 April

Entries for these district youth competitions have now closed. The competitions committee will be intouch with entered divisions on details about the day. Good luck to those taking part.

ANZAC Day: Thursday 25 AprilWe encourage all divisions to attend their local ANZAC parade and show support for this specialoccasion. Please remind cadets about the importance of perfect uniform and best behaviour.

There is a section on ANZAC services in the Drill Manual which should answer many of your questions. However if you do have any unanswered questions about ceremonial protocol, pleaseconsult a Drill Assessor, your District Drill & Ceremonial Officer, or our Regional Drill & CeremonialOfficer Robert Bailey. His email address is [email protected]

Caregivers Course (Mt Wellington): 4-5 May

This is a course for any gold level member wanting to gain their Gold Caregivers badge.

Venue: 8 Harrison Road, Mt Wellington

Course cost: $50pp

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Grand Prior’s Award Presentations: 12 May

The Governor General has invited eligible cadets to have Grand Prior’s Awards presented at Government House on Sunday 12 May at 5pm. Eachrecipient is allowed to invite two guests to attend with them. This maximumnumber is a requirement of Government House to ensure everyone fits in the

presentations pavilion. This is the reason we generally present a GrandPrior’s Award twice; the first time usually being at a St John ceremony wherethere are fewer limitations on numbers. Those who are to have a GPpresented at Government House will receive an invitation in the next fewdays.

Advanced First Aid Course: 18/19/26 May

18, 19, 26 May: This course will be held at Pukekohe St John hall. Anyone in the region is able toregister to attend this course. The course times are 8:30am - 4pm each day. All three days mustbe attended to earn the gold badge. Operational uniform is to be worn (no jackets or ties). The costof the course is $50 per person (same price for cadets and leaders). Please register by sending aYouth course application form by Friday 26 April.

Please note the course advertised for 3-5 May for Hauraki/Coromandel members has beenpostponed due to the workload of Clinical Development that weekend. It takes a lot of juggling toorganise a course; Andrew needs to work with two departments to ensure sufficient gear, anappropriate venue and enough tutors. The good news is that we have now confirmed a new date of 28-30 September and this course will take place in Thames.

Gold Drill Course / Leaders Drill Course: 18-19 May

Successful completion of this course will qualify members for their Gold Drill badge. Camp runsfrom the Saturday morning till Sunday afternoon in a ‘boot camp’ style . Gold level attendees mustknow green and blue drill and want to further extend their skills to gold level.

Venue: ATC training rooms at Ardmore Aerodrome

Course cost: $60pp.

We will also be taking the chance to run a Leaders Drill Course on the Saturday at the same venue.There is no cost for leaders to attend and this course which will help you familiarise yourself with thedrill required at a divisional level.

To register for either course: send a youth course application form by Friday 26 April.

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Hauraki District Competitions and Hutchinson Cup: 19 May

These district youth competitions are for gold level teams and individuals at a venue to be confirmedsoon. The first 10 teams and individuals will be taken, with priority going to Hauraki/Coromandeldivisions.

To register: email team/individuals names to Enid Gini by Friday 3 May: [email protected]

Hutchinson Cup Quiz

This quiz is a great way to sharpen your knowledge on first aid, caregivers, our badge programmeand St John in general in a different way - and it’s lots of fun! T he top five teams in this quizcompetition across the region are the ones selected to go to Interprovincials; which take place eachyear in August between Central and Northern Regions. This year Interprovincials will be hosted byCentral Region in Matamata.

Entry forms will be sent out at a later date. If you have any questions regarding the quiz and how itis run you are welcome to contact Sharlene Howe on [email protected] .

Regional Blue Ventureship Camp: 24-26 May

This camp for 11 & 12 year olds will be based from the Manukau Ambulance Station for sleeping,with all activities taking place offsite. Ventureship is a badge not that many people get and this is anexciting opportunity to achieve it with others from around the region. The camp cost is $80pp whichincludes venue, food (you will also help to prepare meals), transport (start of activities) and activity costs (which may include Clip n Climb, Action World, HotPools, team building etc). Camp is from 7pm Friday till 10:30am Sunday. It

promises to be a fun and adventure-filled weekend where everyone helps eachother to achieve their best. There are only 20 spaces available so please get inquickly. Consent forms have been sent to Divisional Managers. Successfulapplicants will be contacted via email with gear requirements etc. We also needleaders for the weekend.

For further information: please contact Kevin Simpkin direct on 09 622 0250 or [email protected]

To register: send a completed consent form and payment to the office by Friday 10 May.











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Opportunities

We are looking to make the following appointments. Should you wish to put your name forward for any of these exciting roles, please apply through the St John recruitment websitehttps://join.stjohn.org.nz/home If you are not able to apply online, please contact the manager named below by the closing date. If you do not know how to contact the manager directly, please

email [email protected] and our office will pass this on.

Divisional vacancies

Role Location Contact Closing Date

Divisional Manager Mt Roskill George Mita 26 April 2013

Divisional Manager Henderson Vicki Hawkins 26 April 2013

Assistant Divisional Manager Mangere Bridge Ketrina Allen 12 April 2013

Records update

New Leaders

We warmly welcome the following new youth leaders to our team. It’s great to have you on theteam with us developing fantastic young people!

Name Division Role Date Adrienne Kereopa Great Barrier Island Leader 20 Feb 2011Peter Robinson Auckland Central Leader 16 July 2012Stephen Robinson Auckland Central Leader 16 July 2012Rachel Ross Thames Leader 15 Feb 2013

Leave of Absence

Name Division From TermLouise Sharp Onewhero 1 January 2013 12 Months

AppointmentsName Role Division DateTenealeLawrence

Acting AYM (6 months) Counties Area 22 February 2013

Jacqui Hammond Divisional Manager Thames 5 March 2013Paula Harris Acting Divisional Manager Henderson 14 March 2013Sarah Tan Divisional Manager Avondale 15 October 2012Tony Ballard Assistant Divisional Manager Waiuku 14 January 2013

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Emma Love Assistant Divisional Manager Papakura 1 January 2013Jodi Rangitaawa Assistant Divisional Manager Hauraki Plains 15 June 2012Dayna Wehi Assistant Divisional Manager Kawakawa 29 January 2013

Cadet Promotions

NameDivision Role Date

Ashley Burgess Waiheke Island Cadet Corporal 22 January 2013Rebekah Duncan Kaitaia Cadet Sergeant 31 January 2013

Transfers

Name From To DateHamish Bell Central Region Northern Regional

Resource20 March 2013

Craig Bidois Hauraki/Coromandel Northern RegionalResource

3 February 2013

Mary-Anne Kenny-Jeffery Divisional YouthManager - Thames

Resource Member -Thames

4 March 2013

Alastair Turnbull Divisional Manager -Henderson

Resource Member -Henderson

14 March 2013

Resignations

Name Division DateLorraine Cassidy Kaikohe 28 February 2013Karen Fiveash Kaitaia 27 February 2013Rebekah Judd Mangere Bridge 30 January 2013Sandy Ling Mangere Bridge 01 February 2013Brendon Tonson-Older Cornwall Park 28 February 2013

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Signing Off…

ANZAC Day is coming up this month – Thursday 25 April and is the day New Zealanders and Australians come together to remember those who have fallen while fighting for the country andworld we have today.

We encourage all divisions to attend their local ANZAC parades and support this special occasion.If you’re at the National Youth Festival, we will also be taking some time out on ANZAC Day toremember.

Also, if you are at the National Youth Festival, make sure you have a great time, meet loads of newpeople and show your support for our squad as they compete to defend the title of ChampionRegion! We’ll have pics and results from the Festival in May’s News in Youth.

Enjoy your April and the last of the warm summer days!

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