News
- Bayleys lead the way
- Associate membership
- Make a note of music camp
- Albinism support
- Correction
- Extra copies of the Strategic Plan
- Foundation contacting members
- Vision 2005 conference
- Please inform us!
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Bayleys lead the way
The Foundation is delighted to announce a new partnership with New Zealand's largest full-service real estate company - Bayleys Realty Group. Bayleys has joined us as a major sponsor of guide dogs and will be working closely with us on many activities over the next few years.
Bayleys' fundraising initiatives begin this month and they will be actively involved with the Guide Dog Appeal in April. We're looking forward to working with their team across the country.
Associate membership
Even if you do not need our services for sight loss, you can still join the Foundation by becoming an associate member.
Volunteers, donors, Foundation members' families, all those who support the work of the Foundation in achieving its goals and objectives, may also be involved in its governance as associate members.
Associate members are eligible to vote in the June 2004 election for the associate members' seat on the board of directors. Only associate members can nominate or vote for a candidate in this election. To become an associate member, please write to the Membership Officer, Private Bag 99941, Newmarket, Auckland, or phone 0800 24 33 33.
Make a note of music camp
In July 2004, Homai National School for the Blind and Vision Impaired will host its first national music camp, with the goal of teaching students and training staff.
The camp will provide opportunities to develop braille music skills, sing in a choir, play in a band, perform in the public arena and have fun.
Anyone interested in knowing more about the camp can contact Wendy Richards at Homai on 09 266 7109 ext 829, or email: wendy.richards@homai-nsb.school.nz.
Albinism support
White hair, pale skin and impaired vision are characteristics of albinism. There is a role for a kiwi albinism interest group to inform the public on matters such as skin protection, low vision and successful living. This collaborative initiative will complement the excellent work of Retina NZ. To share ideas or suggestions contact Allen Little: ph 06 368 8484 or email: vision@inspire.net.nz.
Correction
In the Services Update section of the December issue, Outlook readers were invited to join the Adaptive Technology Interest Group (ATIG) email list. The published email address was incorrect and will not work.
The correct address format to use is: join-atig@lists.rnzfb.org.nz
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Extra copies of the Strategic Plan
The 2004-2007 Strategic Plan was sent to Foundation governing members with this issue of Outlook. If you are a governing member and did not get a copy of the plan with Outlook, please call us on 0800 24 33 33 and we will send you one in your preferred format.
If you are not a Foundation member and would like a copy of the Plan, we would also be happy to send one to you. Please call 0800 24 33 33 for your copy.
Foundation contacting members
Contract staff are currently contacting members to ask if they would be happy to have their names released to blindness consumer organisations. At this stage the project is due to finish at the end of March.
The project also seeks to update member records and preferred formats for any material the Foundation posts out, and to organise any service referrals that may arise. If we have not contacted you by 1 April, please contact Murray Peat at the Foundation, on 0800 24 33 33.
Vision 2005 conference
The Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) is delighted to host Vision 2005. This 8th international conference and exhibition organised under the auspices of the International Society for Low-vision Research and Rehabilitation will be held in London.
The cutting-edge programme will cover a broader range of themes than ever before and already includes an impressive array of keynote speakers.
Potential speakers are now invited to submit abstracts online via the conference website at www.rnib.org.uk/vision2005. A full range of presentation opportunities is available, including oral, round table discussions and posters.
Formal registration will begin in April 2004 but you can register your interest online now.
Please inform us!
If you are a member of the Foundation, please remember to notify us if you change your address or phone number.
We like to keep you informed on Foundation matters, so letting us know promptly of any changes to your contact details is very helpful.
Also, a reminder for family and friends of members. Please let us know if a member has passed away so that we may amend our records and save you the distress of receiving unwanted mail.
To get in touch with us, phone 0800 24 33 33, or write to the Membership Officer, Private Bag 99941, Newmarket, Auckland.