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October 2019

BOARD MEMBERS Phone No.

President Sue Harris 027 438 5143 IPP Allan Taylor 297 1622 Treasurer/Webmaster Peter Canvin 902 2799 Secretary Beverley Taylor (Newsletter) 297 1622 Board members Shirley Reid (Almoner) 293 1898 Lois Horsfall 298 8504 Fran Kennedy 905 5491 Rhondda Harris 904 4168 Patron Mayor of Kapiti Coast Field Representative Graham Wigley Southern N.I. 04 972 5170 Club Postal address: 64 Kotuku Drive, Paraparaumu

Club web address www.kapiti.friendshipforce.co.nz/

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY OCTOBER 2019

Date Contact Person

Fri 1 Nov Trip to Nelson (visiting Nelson Club) Fran 905 5491

Sun 3 Nov Kapiti Women’s Expo, Southwards, P’ram Rhondda 904 4168

Wed 13 Nov Coffee Morning Maison 8 Rhondda 904 4168

Sun 17 Nov AGM Secretary 297 1622

Sun 24 Nov Christmas Lunch at the Jolly Restaurant Allan 297 1622

Sun 8 Dec Country Ramble Allan 297 1622

Experience Different Views. Discover Common Ground.

President Sue Harris

Hello Friends

We have had two Board Meetings close together so this Newsletter should be a short

one!

The AGM is coming up next month. Are YOU willing to help move our club forward and

become a Board Member? Our priority is getting new members or our club will slide

away like many other clubs are doing. We are down to only 3 -4 people wanting to travel

so if you haven’t let us know regarding your travel ideas there will be a time at the AGM

to do so.

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Kevin and I have just applied to join journey Escape to Wisconsin by Bike, and then the Alaska /Japan

FFI cruise. Don’t forget you can apply to join any other groups journey if there is a space.

Our Poster and sandwich board are finished which we will use at local markets. Thank you to Beth who

has put her hand up to be the Paraparaumu market co-ordinator. We are still looking for someone to keep

an eye open for other general fairs and events we could have a table at so we can have a calendar of

places to be seen at. We are again doing the Kapiti Women’s Expo on November 3rd.

Our new sign is due to go up on Te Moana Road Waikanae. You could have your photo taken by it and

posted on your Facebook, Twitter page, LinkedIn, Your Blog, Your interest groups Facebook page,

Neighbourly page, share this with as many people as you can. Ask your friends and family if they have

seen it, a good conversation starter.

The proposed “Social Membership” which we have revised to “Friends of Kapiti Friendship Force “will

be up for discussion at the AGM in November.

If you’d like to send Beverley a few paragraphs on your trip awa y for our members to read in our

newsletter please do so at any time as I know some of you have been or are going to some interesting

places. We will try and instigate a travel discussion from next year at our coffee mornings. We can then

advertise a travel topic to see if that will interest more new people to join us. If you have any other ideas

for recruiting new members please contact a board member.

In friendship

Sue Harris

From our Almoner

We are wishing Margaret Walton a speedy recovery as she recuperates in Keneperu Hospital from her

stroke several weeks ago. Margaret is making good progress in Ward 6 and will return home when

arrangements have been made for the support she will need.

Edith Hall is also in our thoughts – Edith’s husband has been admitted to Elsdon Lodge.

WHAT’S COMING UP

Kapiti Women’s Expo – Sunday 3 November We will have a stand again this year, so why not bring a friend along to check it out. Kapiti Women’s Expo 2019 Sunday, 3rd November 2019 (10am to 3pm) Southward Car Museum Otaihanga Rd, Otaihanga, Paraparaumu

Coffee Morning Wednesday 13 November Meet at Maison 8 10.15 am or thereabouts. Phone Rhondda 904 4168

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Afternoon tea following the AGM Sunday 17 November

Christmas Lunch at The Jolly Restaurant, Paraparaumu At the request of the coffee morning attendees, and the LEO attendees, we have booked The Jolly (highly recommended) for a Christmas lunch. When: Sunday 24 November Time: 12 noon What: A Christmas themed lunch Cost: $30 per person (t.b.c.). This will consist of a main and a pudding. RSVP to Allan 297 1622. We need to have confirmed numbers no later than 17 November.

Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress.

The Friendship Force of Kapiti Coast Inc.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Sunday 17th November 2019

Time: 2.00 – 4.00pm (AGM followed by afternoon tea)

Where: Kapiti Community Centre, Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu

Please note Clause 10.2 (d.) of the Constitution, which states one of the purposes of the AGM: To decide on any motion, notice of which has been duly submitted to the Secretary at least fourteen clear days prior to the Annual General Meeting. Please consider serving as a Board member, fresh ideas are welcome. Without a Board our club is unable to function. Our Board consists of: Patron President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Board Members (6)

Please bring a small plate to share for our AGM afternoon tea

Sunday 17 November 2.00 p.m. for the AGM Afternoon tea to follow

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No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself

Country Ramble and Barbecue – Sunday 8 December

Starting at the same place (64 Kotuku Drive, Paraparaumu), It will follow a completely different route from last year. Allan and the Chief Fairy have all the plans in hand and we think you will enjoy it.

Meet at 64 Kotuku Drive, Paraparaumu Sunday 8 December Time: 1.30 p.m. For some refreshments and information If you don’t want to join the ramble, just come for the prize giving and barbecue down at QE Park, it’s going to be fun. There will probably be spaces available in some of the cars, so if you’d like to join in the fun, but need someone to join up with, let the Chief Fairy know and we’ll have you sorted in no time. Contact: Beverley or Allan 297 1622, or text 027 24 22594 You will be given a map, and some questions to answer We recommend 3 or more to a car – it’s more fun.

The world only exists in your eyes. You can make it as big or as small as you want.

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 on this adventure I know that others will be watching me.

I know that through my example to my fellow citizens and people of other countries, the cause of peace and friendship can be furthered.

I can make a difference.

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Friendship Force is excited to announce the route for the 2020 Festival at Sea cruise! Working with our new vendor at HelmsBriscoe, we have selected a fantastic voyage aboard Holland America’s Noordam, the transpacific route will take us from Vancouver, through Alaska and several ports in Japan, ending in Yokohama

Click on this link for further information - http://totaltravelandevents.com/Page/FriendshipForceCruise2020

New Zealand Conference, Marlborough, 18-21 February 2020 Join us in Sunny Blenheim for the 2020 New Zealand Conference! The organising committee is doing a great job, and CEO Jeremi Snook will be attending. Everything you need to know, including the conference newsletters, where to stay and the conference registration form, are on the FFNZ website – click here: http://friendshipforce.org.nz/2020-marlborough . Early bird registrations close on 30 November. We are sure you will be keen to hear the latest news from Jeremi, and your Field Reps are planning presentations at the conference on a range of topics of interest to members. Debbie will share more ideas about ways to ‘Be Visible’, Gwendolyn’s address is ‘Inspire and Grow Membership’, Heather Ponder will talk about ‘Selling Friendship Force’, and Graham Wigley’s topic is ‘Start Afresh’. We do hope you join us in Marlborough for an inspiring conference, including of course great fun, friendship and food!

2020 Journeys (not a complete list)

FEBRUARY

20004 Long Island, USA to Sydney and Sunshine Coast, Australia

20005 Pikes Peak Region, USA to Southland and New Plymouth, New Zealand

20006 Sacramento, USA to Southern Sydney, Australia and Hamilton and Waikato, New Zealand

MARCH

20018 South Taranaki, New Zealand to Mount Barker and Perth, Australia

20020 Southern New Jersey, USA to Salisbury and Northern Districts and Kempsey, Australia

20023 Northern Colorado, USA to Whangarei, New Zealand and Casterton, Australia

20021 Raleigh, USA to Kapiti Coast, New Zealand and North Moreton, Australia

20047 Cairns, Australia to Manawatu and Marlborough, New Zealand

20019 Gold Coast, Australia to Western Tokyo and Ehime, Japan

20007 North Moreton, Australia to Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka

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JUNE 20113 Hamilton and Waikato to Turrialba, Costa Rica and Southern New Jersey and Sacramento, USA 20144 Kapiti Coast, New Zealand to Bundaberg and Brisbane, Australia SEPTEMBER 20184 Taupo and Marlborough, New Zealand to Manitoba and Niagara, Canada

The Journeys listed in the South Pacific eFlyer are open to all ambassadors, representing some of the many places where you can experience new cultures and

expand your global circle of friends. If you are interested in any of the above

Journeys, please contact the Journey Coordinator directly.