March 2015
Greetings
What a great start to 2015 with 4 National committee members attending our February
meeting, three guests and a past member. Our national executive reminded us of the aims
and aspirations that the organisation work’s towards. These goals are definitely being
achieved when we have representatives being approached to represent BPW overseas at
women’s forums and international events.
A number of our members have stepped up and offered their help at national level with
Lesley taking over the BPW shop and Shona helping judge the awards for conference.
We have been asked to second a remit by Kaitaia BPW at conference and I have included
it in the newsletter for all of you to view and offer your option at our next meeting.
At present just Lesley and myself will be attending conference in Christchurch but the
door is still open for anyone else, who would like to attend, to join us. If not this year
then do consider the opportunity 2016 will offer when it will be held in conjunction with
the Asia Pacific Conference in Auckland.
2015 is an open book at present so if there is any issue or event you would like us to
consider or attend please let me know.
I am looking forward to a positive year promoting our organization in the area.
Christine
Thursday March 12th
Reia Taipa Resort
6.30 – 7pm
Duties Claire
Programme
International photographer
Robyn Preston
Members are encouraged to invite guests.
President Christine Berridge
IM Past President Leslie Whitehorn
Secretary Lynn Dow
Treasurer Melva Saxton
Committee Shona Judd Claire Lee
The committee meets on the Tuesday two weeks after the Dinner Meeting..
Notice Board
DINNER MEETING COSTS – The cost of dinner is $25.00.
Raffle $2.00.
DINNER APOLOGIES - Members are reminded that Apologies must be
made in good time (and by lunchtime three days before at the latest).
If you are unable to attend the dinner meeting please contact Claire at 40
62181 .You will be asked to pay for the dinner if no apology is made. Some
discretion will be made in the event of emergencies
A man went to sleep and he turned off the light. The next day when he woke up
there were many dead people due to his actions the night before.
Why?
Solution on page 5.
Committee Meeting
Committee meeting held on 24th February 2015 at Mangonui.
Present: C.Berridge, M. Saxton, L. Dow, L. Whitehorn, S. Judd and C. Lee.
Apologies:Nil
Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
M. Saxton/ S. Judd CARRIED
Matters Arising:
 P. Thornton had sent an email indicating she thought we should do something to
recognise J. McLean’s service to BPW following her resignation. C. Berridge
will contact P.Thornton to discuss the options.
 Taipa Area School will contact us this year before our awards there are
presented.
 From the February Dinner meeting we have two prospective new memebers –
Renee Dumas and Marie Swindells. L. Dow to forward the newsletter to
prospective members. It was agreed subs could be paid in 3 installments.
Correspondence:
Inwards:
Outwards:
Correspondence read and confirmed.
Treasurer’s Report:
Moved and accepted
General Business:
February 2015 Dinner Meeting held at the Taipa Bay Resort
Present: C. Berridge, L. Dow, L. Whitehorn, M. Saxton, S. Judd, I. Shalders,
P. Thornton, B. Shand and B. Raines.
Visitors: Vicki Mee, President of BPWNZ, Helen Swales, 2nd Vice President
BPWNZ, Sandra White, Treasurer BPWNZ, Lorraine
Cameron, IT Manager BPWNZ, Marie Swindells, Pam Flentge, Philippa
Reid, Helen Judd and Renee Dumas.
Apologies: C. Lee
Business:
 President Christine Berridge welcomed members and guests.
 Helen Judd gave a brief talk on her occupation as the Clinical Manager
of the Infectious Disease Dept. at Royal Darwin Hospital.
 Shona Judd read the Collect and dinner was served.
 Vicki Mee, President of BPWNZ, spoke in general about the BPW
organisation. BPW started in NZ in 1939 and is now in 98 countries
worldwide. Every three years an International Congress is held
bringing all countries together. Vicki suggested guests look at the BPW
website to get further information.
 Helen Swales, BPWNZ Vice President in charge of issues, spoke on
the 2014 held in Jeju. BPWNZ had put forward 6 resolutions – 3 on
working with disabilities, 1 on forced marriage, 1 on suicide and 1 on
constitutional matters. BPWNZ also seconded Japan’s resolution on
disasters. All BPWNZ’s resolutions were passed at the Congress. The
resolution on forced marriage together with one on Child Brides have
be taken up by the UN. Helen and Vicki are to go to New York to
speak to the resolutions at the Commission on the Status of Women 39.
BPW has 8 side events happening at this commission. Helen raised this
to show how resolutions formed at local club level can be passed
worldwide. C. Berridge raised the point that there has been an increase
in the number of resolutions put to the BPWNZ Conference and that
this would seem to be a reflection of the fact that BPWNZ’s resolutions
are being accepted on the worldwide stage.
 Vicki Mee spoke on the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).
41 companies have so far taken up WEPs, largely in Auckland and
Wellington. There is soon to be a pilot scheme started in Gisborne.
Members and guests then split into groups of 3 to review the WEPs and
reported back to the group. Those companies currently aligned to the
WEPs meet twice yearly to review what they have done to implement
WEPs. WEPs
 have become the key focus of BPW with the aim of empowering
women in the workplace.
 2015 Conference will be held in May in Christchurch. Guests will be
welcomed by the new CEO of Christchurch and the keynote speaker on
Friday night will be the Mayor of Christchurch. On Saturday afternoon
the conference will be open to all women from Christchurch, with
panel discussions and workshops.
 Asia Pacific Conference 2016 will be held in Stanford Plaza Hotel
Auckland, 9th – 11th April. The theme will be Women in Leadership
and Action.
 Vicki thanked Christine for her work as President of our club.
 L. Whitehorn has been appointed shop manager for BPWNZ
 Raewyn Pennell from BPW Kaitaia has invited members to her home
this Sunday afternoon.
 C. Berridge asked our members to think of fund raising ideas for our
Outward Bound project.
 Photographer Robyn Preston will be our guest at the March dinner
meeting.
Raffle won by Lorraine Cameron
Thought of the Day from Shona Judd – Always read the newsletter to the
end!
The meeting closed at 9.30pm
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Solution to Brain Teaser
The man was a lighthouse keeper and many boats were wrecked in the hours of
darkness
Alcohol Alert
New research points to alcohol as being a major cause of cancers,
especially in women.
The report, published in the New Zealand Medical Journal, is part of a long
term study that's found New Zealand women to have one of the highest rates
of breast cancer in the world.
Addiction specialist Dr Jeremy McMinn says alcohol has the same
carcinogens as tobacco, but on a smaller scale.
"In short, the more alcohol you drink, the more you increase your risk of
developing cancer of whatever cause, but in particular bowel cancer and
breast cancer," he said.
McMinn says many kiwis aren't aware of the long-term health risks that come
with drinking alcohol.
"Twenty New Zealanders die every week from alcohol, and roughly half of
those are dying from cancer."
Professor Sellman, who's based at Otago University, says this new research is
compelling and shocking.
"Most New Zealanders, and I'd include myself with that, think of cancer as
being associated with tobacco smoking, but we don't automatically think of
the relationship between alcohol drinking and cancer."
A PIECE OF LOCAL HISTORY
Karikari Peninsula
Karikari Peninsula is a distinctively shaped land mass on the east side of the Aupouri
Peninsula, separating Rangaunu Harbour from Doubtless Bay. The rocky outer part
of Karikari was formerly an island. Today it is part of the mainland, connected by the
formation of Tokerau beach, located on the east side of the peninsula.
At Lake Ohia, the former lake bed offers snapshots of the recent past and ancient
history showing visible effects of gum-digging and featuring ancient remains of a
once thriving kauri forest.
Karikari is the traditional homeland for the Ngati Kahu tribe. In Maori mythology, the
waka (canoe) Waipapa, captained by Kaiwhetu and Wairere, made its first landing in
New Zealand at Karikari.
Some Surprising Uses For An Old Tea Bag
Surpising uses for an old tea bag are revealed, proving that trash can really be treasure.
Many people use a tea bag strictly for tea but do not realize that there are other things that
can be done with that bag before it is ready to be disposed of. Some of the uses include:
– a source of killing odours in shoes
– bug and rodent repellent for mice and various bugs
– a source of keeping items in your fridge fresh, instead of using baking soda
– an overnight way to soak and help remove grease from dishes
– reduce puffiness under the eyes
– dark circles around the eyes
– reduce inflammation on cold sores, skin bruises, mosquito bites, etc
These simple and easy tricks can give you bang for your buck by using the tea bags for
everyday household uses. It will not cost you anything extra out of pocket and will,
ultimately, save you money. So, the next time you are drinking tea, think about all the other
ways you can use that tea bag and watch the money you will save, add up.
BUILDING LEADERSHIP FROM A FIRM FOUNDATION
Conference 2015 flier Making a Difference Through
Leadership and Action
BPW NZ Annual Conference 2015
You are invited to attend the BPW NZ two day Conference and Annual General
Meeting;
When:
Where:
Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May 2015
Rydges Latimer Hotel
Latimer Square
Christchurch
Registration: Early bird registration (before 1 February 2015) $185 after 1
February $225.
Timetable: Friday 1 May
12 noon – 5pm Registration
3 – 4pm
Budget Discussion
4 – 5p First timers at conference delegates
refresher on resolution procedure
6pm Pre dinner Drinks
7 – 10pm Awards Dinner, Key Note Speaker Christchurch Mayor
Lianne Dalziel
Saturday 2 May
8.30am – 12.30 AGM
1.30 – 5pm Panel and Workshops Leadership in Business, Advocacy
and the Community.
6pm
Pre dinner drinks
7pm Dinner Theme – Alice in Wonderland invites you to the Mad Hatter’s Tea
Party with entertainment.
Sunday 3 May
8.30am – 3pm Conference
Accommodation: Accommodation is available at the Conference venue,
Rydges Latimer Hotel. All other accommodation recommended on the
registration form is within walking
distance of the Conference venue.
Transport: Most of you will be arriving at Christchurch International Airport.
The following options are
available from the airport to the Conference Venue:
Super Shuttle $25 per person, discounts apply for more than one passenger.
Taxis approx. $60 per person
Pick up Service provided by Christchurch members $10 per person to cover
parking
fee. Bookings essential.
Visitors To Christchurch: Rydges Latimer Hotel is adjacent to the Transitional
Cathedral, the 185 White Chair Art Installation Memorial, CTV memorial site
and within easy walking distance to New Regent Street shopping precinct,
Restart Container Shopping Mall, the Tram, the Museum, the Arts
Centre and Botanic Gardens.
Arrive early or stay longer and enjoy a visit to scenic Akaroa or Hanmer Springs.
The conference is open to all members. If you wish to attend please contact
Lynn.
Particular emphasis this year has been placed o n inviting non members to
attend the Saturday afternoon session so all members will be made
especially welcome.
Please advise any friends/ relations/work contacts so they are aware of the
opportunity they have to attend.
Don't focus on who let you down. Appreciate who lifted you up. Don't
focus on who darkened your days. Appreciate who brightened them.
Karen Salmansohn
National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ)
is calling on the community to think about what they can do to prevent
violence against women on International Women’s Day, March 8th.
By empowering our community with the tools and confidence to intervene in
dangerous situations we can help prevent sexual assault and harassment,
bullying, and intimate partner violence.
“The theme for International Women’s Day this year is ‘make it happen.’ We
want to encourage action for change, particularly in the area of violence
against women which is at epidemic levels in New Zealand, including in the
community.
“We are all responsible for preventing violence in our communities and in
order to do so we need to know how to take action to help.”
The Ministry of Social Development’s “Are you that someone?” campaign
provides four ideas on how you can safely do this:
1. Check in – ask the person if they’re OK with what’s going on
2. Call it as it is – tell them what they’re doing is not OK
3. Get involved – if you can safely, cause a distraction or split them up!
4. Get help – grab your mates or others to join you in speaking up.
5.
“We all have the power to make a difference. NCW urges people to do what
they can this International Women’s Day to ‘make it happen’ and create a
positive change in their community.”
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate women’s
achievements while calling for greater equality. Established in 1911 by the
Socialist Party of America, IWD has been marked by the United Nations since
th
1975 and is annually celebrated on March 8
RESOLUTION: DIETARY ADVICE IN PREGNANCY
Submitted by Naomi Waldron BPW Kaitaia
“That the New Zealand Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW NZ) urges
the New Zealand Government to provide a 12 week incentive based program that
educates pregnant women with a Body Mass Index (BMI) 35 or greater at the time of
booking with a midwife, on the basics of nutrition, cooking and preparing healthy food,
and shopping for healthy food on a budget.”
RATIONALE:
32% of women over the age of 20 are obese. Obesity rates are continuing to rise, which is
having a huge impact on the health of people, increasing the pressure on our health dollar
and causing lower quality of life.
Being obese in pregnancy is now more prevalent than ever and puts women and babies at
an increased risk for pregnancy complications. These pregnancy complications can be life
threatening for both mother and baby, especially if not treated.
Lack of nutritional education, cooking skills, budgeting skills and the high price of fresh
fruit and vegetables are all barriers to the reduction of obesity. Lower socioeconomic
groups tend to have higher rates of obesity and poorer health outcomes.
Incentive based programs have been very successful in the reduction of smoking which is
now less prevalent than obesity. A 12 week program run for obese pregnant women
would help women to reduce their risks of obesity related complications through
nutritional information, healthy food preparation, exercise and budgeting advice.
Incentives such as cooking appliances and fresh vegetable vouchers would give women
motivation for a healthier lifestyle.
At present there are very few resources available for pregnant women needing practical
nutritional input. For example, a nutritionist is only available freely to women who have
diabetes during pregnancy.
The follow on effect from educating women is healthier babies, healthier families and a
healthier New Zealand for generations to come. A reduction in our national obesity rate
would help save the precious health dollar and create a happier and healthier New
Zealand.
ACTION PLAN:
1. BPW NZ writes to the Ministry of Health outlining the above concerns and
recommending a program to implement change
2. BPW NZ recommends to the Ministry of Health that a nutritionist and midwife be
consulted in the development of such a program.
SOURCES: http://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/obesity
Let us be done with fault-finding and
leave off self-seeking .May we put
away all pretence and meet each
other face to face without self pity
and without prejudice. May we never
be hasty in judgment and always
generous. Let us take time for all
things: Make us grow calm, serene,
gentle. Teach us to put into action our
better impulses straightforward and
unafraid. Grant that we may realize
that it is the little things that create
differences: that in the big things of
life we are one. And may we strive to
touch and know the great human
heart common to us all, and Oh Lord ,
do not let us forget to be kind..
We ask that we meet together as
women, not allowing beliefs, religion,
nationality, ethnicity or language to
come between us.
That these meetings enable us to
move forward and advance the status
of women throughout the world.
That the value of women be
recognized
In our families, our communities, our
workplaces, our country and the
world.
That we use our good ideas, our
knowledge,
Our experience to promote the worth
of women.
That we combine our strengths to
move forward
In peace, in serenity and in love.
That women of all generations will do
Their part to achieve harmony and
Equality among all human beings.
Work for women’s: economic
independence, equal opportunity and
representation in economic civil and
political life
Encourage and support women and
girls to: develop their professional and
leadership potential, undertake lifelong
education and training, use their
abilities for the benefit of others,
locally, nationally and internationally
Advocate for the elimination of all
discrimination against women, for
human rights and the use of gendersensitive perspectives
Underake world-wide networking and
co-operation between business and
professional women, non profit
projects that help women gain
economic independence,
To present the views of business and
professional women to international
organisations and agencies and to
business, governments and civil society
Thanks
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If you aare unable to undertake your duty
and cannot find a substitute, please let Claire
know.
Set up and ‘man’ the table by the door by
6.00pm
Have a list of members to mark off
attendance
Note any non-attendees who have not
apologised in advance
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Arrive by 6.00pm to greet members and
guests
Greet unaccompanied guests and arrange
for a member to accompany them
throughout the evening
Direct guests to the treasurer’s table to
pay for their meal
Take dinner money and give it to the
treasurer
Ensure guests sign the Visitors Book
Return Meeting Pack to the President
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. Raffle
Collect raffle prize from the donor. { the
person who won the raffle at the last
meeting}
Sell tickets to members and guests at the
door table. Invite the guest speaker to
draw the raffle at the conclusion of their
programme. Hand proceeds of tickets to
the treasurer.
Introduction
Introduce the guest speaker.
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Use your initiative to decide when to
stand and conclude the programme
by thanking the speaker. Keep the
thanks short and recall something of
special value or interest he or she has
mentioned.
Speak appropriately
Thought for the Day
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Have a copy of your Thought available
to give the Bulletin Editor,(Patsy) or
email it to her.
Read the Collect
Read the Collect at the conclusion of the
programme from the laminated card which
the President will give you.