Touchdown, from Heathrow to Auckland International airport, I was back from my trip to Europe. Four days later my feet still had not touched the ground before I was off again, thermals in hand. Christchurch was my destination, this time, for the annual Cerebral Palsy Society brunch. One would think after travelling from the other side of the world my fears of flying would have been put to rest.

Not true! With all the rain in Auckland the runway was rather slippery. The take off from Auckland took a lean to the left and then to the right.

With fists clenched and breathing technique in place it seemed like forever until we corrected and lifted, Phew! What a relief.

It was all worth it. What a great turnout for the Christchurch Brunch. Seventy-four people attended; a real buzz to see so many people, along with new members, and the growing number of children and young adults. The weather couldn’t have been better considering the cold snap that the south island was having.

There were no formalities at the brunch, everyone just kicked back and enjoyed the atmosphere, delicious food, a few drinks and catching up with other members. The choice of food was extensive, so it was difficult not to have a taste of everything twice and of cause there were the desserts. The buffet lunch certainly created a bit of fun and laughter for the younger ones, eager to help themselves. There were certainly a few healthy appetites around the tables.

2009 Northland Boccia “PAJAMA PARTY”
OPEN MIXED PAIRS
Genesis Energy Kensington Stadium Cnr Kensington Ave & Western Hills Dr, Whangarei Saturday, 28 November 9.00am – 4.30pm
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MINISTRY OF HEALTH Consortium Meeting On the 3rd and 4th of November (next week) I will be attending the Consortium meeting where I can give feedback from our members directly to MoH managers. If you have issues that you wish me to bring up at this meeting, then please email me on: harvey@cpsociety.org.nz cheers Harvey Brunt

BOCCIA NATIONALS PHOTOS CLICK HERE Results: Singles Teams/Pairs

SGM Called for Constitution Ratification An SGM has been called for the 12th Nov 2009, at 6pm at the Society's Office in 14 Erson Ave, Auckland. This SGM is to finally approve the Constitution that was approved at the AGM on the 18th Oct (as per section 10 of the existing Constitution) The quorum for this meeting is required to be at least 5 Board members.

MINUTES OF AGM on18th Oct To view the draft minutes of the recent CP Society's AGM click here