. PROUDLY BY: SPONSORED TUI JOINT VENTURE PARTNERS www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz New Plymouth - Ph (Also operating in Waitara, Inglewood, Stratford & Hawera) : 06 759 8854 “We gratefully acknowledge our Principal Sponsors, who have been instrumental in enabling us to positively impact on children’s lives and empowering them to achieve in the future. However, this does not include all of the many community partners and generous supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Taranaki that we have at a more local level, but we are no less grateful to them for their generosity and support”. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Taranaki Events: Mon 11 June 2012 Stratford Monthly Meet, 7.00pm, Stratford Community House, Juliet Street, Stratford. Tues 12 June 2012 New Plymouth Bi-Monthly Meet, 7.00pm at the Tasman Club, Octavius Place, New Plymouth. Sat 30 June 2012 Ten Pin Bowling & Pizza, 11.00am to 1.00pm - don’t forget to bring your socks and wear your Big Brothers Big Sisters t-shirt! Wed 11 July 2012 South Taranaki Kindergarten Association present Nathan Mikaere-Wallis from The Brainwave Trust. 7.30pm to 9.30pm, $20 per person, at New Plymouth Girls’ High School Hall. Wed 25 July 2012 School Based, Rock Climbing & Pizza, 12.00pm to 1.30pm Tues 31 July 2012 Mentor & Partners Evening with our guest speaker Principal Youth Court Judge, His Honour Judge Andrew Becroft. Legends Lounge, Yarrow Stadium, time to be confirmed. Taranaki Events: Welcome JUNE 2012 Proudly Sponsored and Supported by he first official day of winter has arrived - along with a beautiful white cap on the mountain. The office is as busy as ever, with Elle completing the final match from our last round of training. Stratford and THawera have completed some new matches as well - all in all a very busy month all round for everyone! Puanga Kai Rau Festival 2012, Sat 9 Jun 2012 from 10.00am – midnight at Parihaka Pa, Okato. Celebrate the rise of 'Puanga' and the Maori New Year at Parihaka Pa. Join festival activities and be there for the world premiere of the new feature film Tatarakihi the children of Parihaka! FREE - Koha and all proceeds go to the three whare at Parihaka Pa. For further information contact Emere Wano on 06 759 6947. Volcanic Taranaki, Sat 16 Jun 2012 from 2.00pm at Aotea Utanganui – Museum of South Taranaki, 127 Egmont Street, Patea. What happens when Mt Taranaki blows his top? Join Puke Ariki Educator Rob Groat for this fascinating geological look back over time to when our iconic mountain was just a wee boy. Learn how he grew into the Taranaki landmark he is today and what to do the next time he explodes! This is a family-friendly session. FREE Event, but bookings essential – please call 759 6060. Roller Skating, every Friday Night from 7.00pm till 9.00pm during June at East End Roller Arena, Nobs Line, New Plymouth. Admission is $5.00, skates for hire at no extra cost. Friday 15 June will be a roller disco. Classic Hits Annual Mid Winter Swim! Wed 20 Jun 2012 from 7:00am - 8:00am at New Plymouth Yacht Club - Ngamotu Beach, New Plymouth. No need to register, just turn up from 7:00am, ready for the 7:30am swim. Hot showers, changing rooms and free (hot) Watties Soup provided. FREE event. Contact Jordon McFadyen on 06 759 2487 or for more info. [email protected] Congratulations Congratulations We have a big list of celebrations this month. This is not only reflective of our growth, but also shows the commitment from our wonderful group of volunteer mentors who continue to give of their time. Congratulations to the following matches who will celebrate their 4 YEAR match anniversary this month: Dennis Hikuroa and Kam Kim Sowman and Stef Garry Gordon and Dante Sonia Rova and Ashleigh Glen & Kim Theyers and Guy Congratulations also to the following matches who will celebrate their 2 YEAR match anniversary this month: Karl Berquist and Dylan Helen Hosie and Ruby Linda Ruakere and Osheana Bruce Gatward-Cook and Ralf Jon Hall and Kayden Bernice Loveridge and Carolyn Richard Hales and Jamie and congratulations to the following matches who will celebrate their 1 YEAR match anniversary this month: Dave Dent and Dominic Duncan Macdonald and Taine Matt Stone and Zak John Siddall and Daniel Luke Mattock and Faryn Jan Dunlop and Olivia and congratulations to the following matches who celebrate their 3 MONTH match anniversary this month: Kevin Whelan and Paigan Sheila Murphy and Shechinah Stephanie Larmer and Samantha Pam Binnie and Payton These milestones really are a wonderful achievement, and one that we know has taken much time and dedication from you and your families. A huge well done to everyone. Swimming Lessons We are delighted to announce that t . The lessons will take place during the third school term, and are aimed at all levels of swimming ability. For those New Plymouth mentors that haven’t already done so, please email or phone her on 759 8861 to register your interest. Stratford and Hawera mentors; please contact either Jo or Lee directly to register your interest. T hrough the generous assistance of Sport Taranaki and the Kiwisport Regional Partnership Fund, we are able to offer further free lessons for our young people. These lessons will also be available in Stratford and Hawera Shannon here are limited places available in each area, so please contact us as soon as you can so we can allocate places. Don’t hesitate to contact us should you need any further information. Taranaki Updates Ten Pin Bowling and Pizza event for all mentors and their little brother or sister on Sat 30 June 2012 from 11.00am to 1.00pm. This is a great opportunity to have some food and fun for free! Please RSVP to Shannon by 22 June so we know how many pizza’s to order! Nathan Mikaere-Wallis from the Brainwave Trust will be speaking on Wednesday 11 July 2012 at NPGHS, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Tickets are $20 per person, contact Shannon if you are interested in attending. Principal Youth Court Judge, His Honour Judge Andrew Becroft will be the guest speaker at our Mentor and Partner evening on the 31st of July 2012, at the Legends Lounge, Yarrows Stadium (time to be confirmed). QUOTE FOR THE MONTH: “Without inspiration the best powers of the mind remain dormant. There is a fuel in us which needs to be ignited with sparks” Johann Gottfried Von Herder Mike with his little brother Tyler - the new Easy Riders! McDonalds New Plymouth Vouchers You will find enclosed with this newsletter some vouchers from McDonalds. Thanks to Sue Garvey and the team at McDonalds New Plymouth for the very kind donation to us - we hope you enjoy them. Don’t forget to use them as they are only valid until 20 July 2012.