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Revised draft Hoe Tonga constitution, feedback invited by 15 June

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Please click here for the revised draft constitution.

The document contains ‘tracked changes’, please enable those in your MS Word version when reading the document:  deletions are indicated by crossed-out text, proposed additions/changes are indicated by underlined text.  Comments within the document explain relevant changes.

Please provide any feedback by 15 June either directly to the sub-committee: Joern and Averalle at joern.scherzer@gmail.com or ave.paenga@gmail.com; or to your Hoe Tonga club representative.

Note that while you will find quite a number of changes to the text, they do not actually affect the governance/management structure of Hoe Tonga – as agreed by the Hoe Tonga committee the focus of this review is to look at improving the effectiveness of the committee (e.g. changes to the financial year). The changes are mainly intended to improve the structure of the document itself and to improve the usability of the document.

Background: Our strategic plan was adopted in late 2009 and a key initiative is a review of the constitution.  As a result, the Hoe Tonga constitution is currently being reviewed.

Intended time frame for the review (tentative):

by mid June: consultation ends

By mid-to-end-of-June: revised draft made to be made available, invitation for further feedback to club representatives

early July: Hoe Tonga Committee to sign off on final proposals, extraordinary meeting to be scheduled to formally adopt the revised constitution

August: extraordinary general meeting, new constitution adopted

ENDS

W1 Harbour Series (1) results

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A good turnout given that a lot of paddlers are away in Noumea. Here the results from today’s racing. The distance was 9km (Petone to Hutt River bridge).

1. Jörn (Open) 51:40, 1 point

2. Piki (SNR Master)53.46, 1 point

3. Royce (SNR Master) 56.40, 1 point

4. Willie (Master) 59.20, 1 point

5. Kemara (JNR16) 1:05:18, 1 point

FYI, points to give away:

  • 1 point for attendance
  • 1 point for a win (if more than 3 paddlers per division)

ENDS

W1 Harbour Series (I) at Petone

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The W1 Harbour Series (I) on 23 May will be run in Petone, motorway end.

Time: meet at 9.30am, race start at 10am

Distance: ~ 10km

Safety: Paddlers are to ensure that they carry all necessary safety gear, i.e. life jacket, bailer, etc.

Cost: $2 and your enthusiasm, money goes towards price for the paddler with the most points (but winning isn’t the only way to gain points) – 1 point for attendance, 1 point for those winning their division (only (if more than three paddlers per division)

Purpose: This event is for those looking for some competition and for those wanting to spice up their W1 training sessions.

Paddling craft: The series is intended for W1 but the event is open to all paddling craft. The series runs during the off-season between May and September. Note that the Surfski and Waka Ama Series runs between October and March.

If you have any questions, please contact Jörn Scherzer @ 021-1250997.

ENDS

Best wishes to paddlers going to World Sprint Champs

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We wish  paddlers going to the World Sprint Champs in Noumea from Hoe Tonga all the best for their racing.

Also again a big thank you to those that have supported the paddlers within our region:

  • J19 HTPWAA girls  – Coach Mareikura Brightwell, Manager Joanne Gibbons
  • J16 HTPWAA girls – Coach Charmaine Matiaha, Manager Tai Elkington
  • Open Men – Coach Robert Taggart, Manager Marinna Millanta-Lowrey
  • Hoe Tonga Worlds Regional Coordinator – Christine Fox NZ

The teams depart on Thursday 20 May. Regular updates will be available on http://www.wakaama.co.nz.

ENDS

W1 Harbour Series May-Sep

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Attention W1 paddlers and those wanting to lift their game

This year’s W1 Harbour Series will be run roughly every three-four weeks on the following Sundays:

  • 23 May
  • 13 June
  • 4 July
  • 25 July
  • 5 September

Time: meet at 9.30am, race start at 10am

Where: Petone Foreshore (at the motorway end) in northerly conditions or Ngati Toa Domain in Mana in calm or southerly conditions (for marine weather forecast go to http://www.weather.co.nz)

Distance: ~ 10km

Safety: Paddlers are to ensure that they carry all necessary safety gear, i.e. life jacket, bailer, etc.

Cost: $2 and your enthusiasm, money goes towards price for the paddler with the most points (but winning isn’t the only way to gain points)

Purpose: This event is for those looking for some competition and for those wanting to spice up their W1 training sessions.

Paddling craft: The series is intended for W1 but the event is open to all paddling craft. The series runs during the off-season between May and September. Note that the Surfski and Waka Ama Series runs between October and March.

Race notices / change of venue: announced via http://www.hoetonga.co.nz

If you have any questions, please contact Jörn Scherzer @ 021-1250997.

ENDS

Hoe Tonga constitution is being reviewed

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Note that our strategic plan was adopted in late 2009 and a key initiative is a review of the constitution.  As a result, the Hoe Tonga constitution is currently being reviewed.

This is to advise all regional clubs and paddlers of the intended time frame for the review:

by mid-May: revised draft to be made available to clubs and paddlers for feedback

by early June: consultation ends

By early-to-mid-June: revised draft made to be made available, invitation for further feedback from club representatives

mid-June: Hoe Tonga Committee to sign off on final proposals, extraordinary meeting to be scheduled to formally adopt the revised constitution

July/August: extraordinary general meeting, new constitution adopted

ENDS

Be seen – be safe

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Please ensure that crews and paddlers carry sufficient lighting when training in the evening/morning/night. Be seen and be safe.

Note that councils can fine you for breaking maritime safety rules.

For some good lighting options, please go to www.oceanequipment.co.nz. Note that the Mark III Tektite light is an affordable solution for paddlers. No excuses please.

ENDS