NEWS & UPDATES
CP Society news – AGM (have you voted yet?), Be Green & Be Seen and so much more
27 Sep 2024
Kia ora ,
Good news! Spring has sprung, Day Light Saving starts this Sunday (remember to put your clocks forward an hour on Saturday night) and the temperature is slowly warming up.
Meanwhile, the team and I are busily preparing for the upcoming Annual General Meeting and Be Green & Be Seen – Kia kākāriki, kia kitea which kicks off on Tuesday.
Our Member Support team has been doing a great job of responding to member queries and there is plenty of other work happening to keep us all out of trouble.
AGM 2024 – Vote today!
The Cerebral Palsy Society’s Annual General Meeting is happening on Sunday, October 6 at 2pm.
Before the AGM, you need to vote for those standing for a seat on the Cerebral Palsy Society’s Executive Board. This group of volunteers will represent YOU and your voice on the Board.
Registered members of the Cerebral Palsy Society will have received an email from iro@electionz.com or a letter in their letter box from electionz.com with information about online voting.
VOTE NOW!
Voting closes in one week on
Friday, October 4 at 4pm.
The AGM is being held virtually via Zoom and if you want to attend you must RSVP by 4pm on Friday, October 4 by emailing cpsociety@cpsociety.org.nz. A registration link will be emailed to you.
Be Green & Be Seen
Well, here we are….just a few days out from Be Green & Be Seen – Kia kākāriki, kia kitea month kicking off!
We’ve had some wonderful interest from members and the wider community about how they can get involved in raising much-needed funds for Kiwis living with Cerebral Palsy – Hōkai Nukurangi.
We can’t wait to see your photos of you all embracing the colour green, and hear about your fundraising efforts.
It’s not too late to get involved! You can find out all about Be Green & Be Seen on our website – www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/how-it-works
And there are plenty of resources here – https://cerebralpalsy.org.nz/resources-ideas/
Please help us by spreading the Be Green & Be Seen message amongst your whānau, friends and colleagues, because the funds raised will be going directly to you and your fellow members.
Our condolences to the family of Life Member Margaret Thomson
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Cerebral Palsy Society Life Member Margaret Thomson, aged 73.
She was a keen boccia player, playing in tournaments across the country, and a valued member of the Cerebral Palsy Society.
Margaret died on Saturday, September 21.
A service will be held on Saturday, September 28 at 2pm at the Mangere Presbyterian Church, 254 Kirkbride Rd, Mangere, Auckland. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
The Board and staff of the Cerebral Palsy Society offer our deepest condolences to Margaret’s family.
Farewell to our Office Manager
On Wednesday we said farewell and good luck to our wonderful Office Manager Kristina Arthur.
Kristina has been an integral part of the Management and Administration team for three years and her super organisational skills and wonderful can-do attitude will be missed.
Many of our members and suppliers would have had the pleasure of dealing with Kristina, and we are sure you will all join the CP Society staff and Board in wishing Kristina good luck for the future.
Auckland Marathon
Are you taking part in the Auckland Marathon on November 3?
If you are, why not set up a fundraising page so you can support the Cerebral Palsy Society at the same time!?
To take part in one of the Auckland Marathon events you must register with the organisers and pay their registration fee.
Simply head to https://aucklandmarathon2024.grassrootz.com/cerebral-palsy-society-nz and click ‘Register Now’. You will be given the chance to set up a fundraising page as part of the registration process.
If you have already registered, it’s not too late to set up a fundraising page. Go to https://aucklandmarathon2024.grassrootz.com/cerebral-palsy-society-nz and click ‘Start Fundraising’.
Once you’ve got the link to your fundraising page, share it far and wide with your whānau, friends and colleagues.
If participating in the Auckland Marathon isn’t for you, head to our Auckland Marathon page above and click ‘Make a donation’ to show your support to the people who are taking part.
Good in the Hood
We were absolutely delighted to have been selected for Z Energy’s recent Good in the Hood programme at Z Waikumete and Z Glen Park in Auckland.
Huge thanks to everyone who went in store and gave their orange token to us to ensure we received a share of the $1 million Z Energy was generously giving to New Zealand charities.
The funds we received will go straight to supporting Cerebral Palsy Society members.
I was delighted to head along to one of Z Energy’s celebrations held this week, with Communications Manager Melanie Louden, to say thank you.
Coffee groups
We’re so excited! We’re launching a NEW coffee group!
Our new group is in Whanganui and we’re super keen for members in that area to attend.
Venue: Mint cafe – www.mintasfrank.co.nz
Address: Majestic Square, Whanganui
Date: Every third Sunday of the month (except January) starting October 20
Time: 1.30pm
Host: George
When you attend one of our Coffee Groups you’ll be able to relax while mixing and mingling with members, AND you’ll enjoy coffee and cake on us!
Venues, dates and times for all our coffee groups are here: www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/member-services/events/coffee-groups.
If you have any questions, or you want to attend a coffee group but the day/time/venue of an existing group doesn’t work for you, please contact the Society to discuss your needs. Phone 0800 503 603 or email cpsociety@cpsociety.org.nz.
Thank you to the Trusts and Foundations that support us
The Cerebral Palsy Society relies on donations and grants to help us do the mahi we do for Kiwis living with Cerebral Palsy – Hōkai Nukurangi.
We are very grateful to the Trusts, Foundations and friends that have supported us. Most recently:
– Four Winds
– Trillian Trust
Thank you for making a difference!
We’re very grateful to all the Trusts and Foundations that support the Society.
How to check your e-card balance
It’s easy to check the balance on your e-card!
Simply:
– Go to https://ecardsolutions.nz/portal/cps/
– Check your last receipt
– Or go to www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz, click the Dashboard button, sign in and click the “Check Your E-Card Balance” button.
Go to www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/member-services/programmes for more information about our e-card funding programme.
PLEASE REMEMBER to get your e-card topped up in advance
If you require, and are eligible for a top up, please contact us in advance of needing your funding by phone on 0800 503 603 or email cpsociety@cpsociety.org.nz
Top up requests received before 4pm on a Thursday will be processed by the following Monday.
More information: www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/need-your-e-card-topped-up-make-sure-to-get-it-sorted-in-advance
Entertainment Membership – perfect for the school holidays
Support our fundraiser by purchasing an Entertainment Membership and you’ll get some great rewards!
– Save up to 50% on dining, shopping and things to do
– Redeem Member-only offers at more than 15,000 locations across Australia and New Zealand.
The Spring into Value offer ends Monday, September 30, 2024 at 2.59 pm. It includes a Bonus Multi City Upgrade and a $20 Woolworths eGift Card.
Order Here - https://subscribe.entertainmentnz.com/fundraiser/9g64387
Research opportunities
There are plenty of Cerebral Palsy and disability-related research opportunities to get involved in.
– Exploring Parental Perspectives: CMV Screening and Diagnosis in New Zealand through the Lens of Families
– Paediatric inpatient rehabilitation: What’s important to you?
– Healthy Ageing in Adults with Cerebral Palsy
Head to our Research Opportunities page for more information: www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/cerebral-palsy/research/research-opportunities
What’s on
Kōrero for Change: Transport
Hosted by Access Matters Aotearoa, you’re invited to “join the conversation on a pressing issue: the inadequacies of Aotearoa New Zealand’s transport systems, which fail to provide equitable access for people with disabilities and access needs”.
Webinar details:
Date – Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Time – 9am to 12pm
Where – Via Zoom
More information: https://www.accessmatters.org.nz/transport
Communication Opportunities Throughout the Day
The TalkLink Trust is hosting its last Communication Opportunities Workshop for the year.
– How to maximise the use of low-tech communication tools to support people’s expressive and receptive communication skills.
– For education and health professionals, families, whānau, support workers and other interested people.
Mt Eden, Auckland, October 24, 2024. $200 per person (including GST) plus booking fee. Free for parents and whānau to attend.
More information: https://events.humanitix.com/communication-opportunities-throughout-the-day-auckland
As always, be sure to reach out to our Member Support team for ideas, information and support. We’re happy to help and love hearing from members.
Ngā mihi,
Clare and the CP Society team
Clare Williams
General Manager
