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Nominations for Election of Officers to Executive Committee of Chin Woo Athletic Association of NZ Inc

The Chin Woo Athletic Association of New Zealand Inc (the “Association”) is encouraging members to put forward nominees for Executive Positions of the Association by submitting nominations to chinwoo@actrix.co.nz. Self nominations will be accepted.

The Executive Positions are:
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Secretary General
Treasurer
Membership Secretary
Regional Director- Auckland
Regional Director- Wellington

If you know of excellent candidates that meet the eligibility requirements below, please be sure to submit your nomination(s) right away.

In order to be eligible to be an Executive candidate a person must:

• Be a fully paid up member of the Association as at the date of the Election;
• Have been a fully paid up member of the Association for not less than 2 consecutive years prior to the Election;
• Be a life member of the Association;
• Complete an Expression of Interest for Election Form (form can be downloaded from the “Downloads Section” of this website) and return the same to the Chairman Mr Peter Yu.

Please note that Nomination does not guarantee Election. Election of Executive members rests with the sitting Executive Committee.

Nominations for the Executive Committee will be accepted through to 26th September 2008. Election of Executive Members will take place during the Annual General Meeting of the Association on 5th October 2008 (the “AGM”).

All elected Committee Members will take office immediately following the AGM.

We are looking forward to an active participation by Chin Woo members in the nominations and election process, and thank you in advance for your qualified nominations.

Respectfully,

Peter Yu
Chairman
Chin Woo Athletic Association of New Zealand Inc.

Second Chin Woo Raffle Results

The second Chin Woo NZ raffle has now closed and a massive thank you goes out to all Chin Woo members and friends who helped to make this a success by either organising the raffle with me or selling tickets or both!

Congratulations to the following people:

First Prize: Acer Laptop Computer, 80 GB HD with 1GB RAM
B Hunter, Grey Lynn, Auckland

Second Prize: Cannon Power Shot SX 100 8.0 mp, 10x Optical zoom
J Smith, Unknown

Third Prize: Phillips Go Gear 2 GB Digital MP3 Video Player
I Jackson, Papakura, Auckland

Fourth Prize: 7 inch Digitor Digital Photo Frame
M Chan, Auckland

Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Prizes: $60 Borders Gift Voucher each
M Young, Wellington
R Chittey, Auckland
Michelle Moon, Unknown

The raffle was drawn by and under the supervision of Mr Harley Durkin, a non-sworn member of the New Zealand Police and was witnessed by Mr David Chan, Mr Peter Yu and Mrs Shirley Yu.

Calling for volunteers for the 10th Anniversary Festival

October is fast upon us and the 10AC is starting to fall into place. The key to being able to stage a successful event like this is in having a good team of volunteers.

So we are calling for volunteers to lend a helping hand over the 10AC weekend (Sat 4th & Sun 5th Oct). At this point we have not yet allocated roles. This will be sorted out shortly.

So, if you can spare the time it would be a big help to all involved and you never know you might just enjoy the experience.

Please contact the Project Manager Miki Schmidt on M.Schmidt@higgins.co.nz before 8th August if you are able and willing to volunteer for this very special event in our history.

New Premises for Wellington School of Tai Chi Chuan

On Saturday 2nd August 2008 Chin Woo New Zealand had the great honor in being asked to open the new training premises of the Wellington School of Tai Chi Chuan.

Led by Chin Woo member instructor Sifu Hennie Barnard, the Wellington School of Tai Chi Chuan has recently relocated from previous premises in Lower Hutt to newly renovated premises at 51 Halford Place, Petone.

Sifu Hennie has spent the past three months renovating the former Petone Film Club rooms with the grateful assistance of his wife Hettie and the many students of the school.

The training hall has been tastefully decorated and boasts a lavishly polished timber floor, training mirrors and a very well proportioned kitchen.

Chin Woo NZ Chairman Peter Yu was invited to Open the new training rooms. Also representing Chin Woo was Regional Director for Wellington David Chan and Chin Woo Life Member Miki Schmidt.

The quality and finishing of the schools new premises are a testament to Sifu Hennie’s commitment to his students and a representation of his lifelong work and dedication to training and supporting traditional Chinese martial arts.

The Opening was very much a warm family like affair and at times was quite moving with several of Sifu Hennies students publically expressing their sincere appreciation for his commitment and investment in them in providing the new premises.

About Sifu Hennie Barnard

Sifu Hennie Barnard is a professional Tai Chi Chuan instructor with over 50 years of experience in traditional martial arts with the last 20 years specializing in Tai Chi Chuan. In addition to heading the Wellington School of Tai Chi Chuan, he is actively involved in promoting the benefits Tai Chi Chuan in the community through his involvement in community based education programmes.

Sifu Hennie Barnard can be contacted on 04-938 4690, Mobile: 027 316 9555, info@taichi.net.nz or www.taichi.net.nz

Chin Woo T Shirts for Sale

To mark the 10th Anniversary of Chin Woo in New Zealand, we are selling these limited edition commemorative t-shirts.

All t shirts are made from 100% cotton and come in sizes from XXS through to XXL.

At just $35.00 each they make for a great souvenir or gift and all proceeds will be going towards fundraising for Chin Woo NZ’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations in October.

You can purchase these t shirts at Level 1, 45 Courtenay Place, Wellington (Cash or Cheque Only Please) Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm. For purchase inquiries outside of Wellington please contact davidchan@orcon.net.nz (027 678 0528).