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

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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.

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Pls contact Chester on 022 6455 820 if its yours…

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

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If you can help or if you know somebody who builds such trailers, please contact Janeen from Wairarapa Nui Tonu: Janeen.Cross@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz

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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.

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I’M ON A SPORTS CLUB COMMITTEE – WHAT THE HECK DO I DO? Plus CLUB PROMOTION and MARKETING

IMPROVE YOUR COMMITTEE PERFORMANCE!

Feeling frustrated with your meetings? People ramble off the topic? Spend time looking backward instead of focusing on big important issues? People turn up late? Constantly run over time? Chairperson doesn’t listen? Meetings ruled by one parent with a bee in their bonnet? We can help by showing you the best practice for effective meetings plus we will have a section on Club Promotion / Marketing and plenty of time for Q&A and networking. Bring your committee along at the discounted group price – its important to have as many of your committee there so you can learn together.

Sport Wellington will run the following workshops, these cater for all areas of Hoe Tonga:

Monday 3rd May Kapiti College
Monday 24th May Greytown (extra Q&A session instead of the marketing section)
Monday 31st May Pelorus Trust Sports House, Seaview (includes a marketing expert guest speaker)
Monday 28th June Masterton (guest speaker from Wairarapa Times Age)

Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Investment: $10pp or $20 per club (up to 5 people—bring the committee along!)

More info on http://www.sportwellington.org.nz/courses-workshops/

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I have for sale a Red and Yellow Fuze, 3 years old, good condition and an older style Commodore station wagon with 2 sets of cradles and a detachable pole that goes on the nudge bar with a cradle, ideal for carrying 2 man canoes, 267000k and very reliable. Photo of Commodore and details photos of Fuze will be available next week when I pick my camera up.

Fuze $ 4000
Commodore – $2500

contact details

Michelle Warren

cell – 0272488673
email – mlw_mstn@hotmail.com

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An invitation from Sport Wellington:

Guest Speaker: Tony Gill—National Grants Manager for NZCT

The New Zealand Community Trust is one of the major Gaming Trusts in New Zealand.

Come learn about:
 The Gaming Trust industry
 How to increase your chance of success
 What is “Maximum Community Benefit”
 Helpful hints and common pitfalls

Venue: Sport Wellington, L2, 113 Adelaide Road, Newtown
Date: Monday 22nd March 2010
Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Investment: $15 per person
Bookings: Essential due to the room over flowing last year, limited to 70 people
To book we need: Your email, name(s) of attendees and organisation name
Payment: Make an internet payment then email the above details to info@sportwellington.org.nz
Bank Account: 03 0502 0159193 00, Sport Wellington
Particulars: Organisation or individual name
Reference: “Gaming”
Or post a cheque with above details to:
PO Box 24 148, Manners Street, Wellington, 6142
*This will be a similar workshop to last year with updated info on
the current state of the industry. We will hold a “form filling—get
the ABC’s right” workshop later in the year.

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For your information: Breakdown of costs to run the OC1 Champs (5 Dec 09)

The below table shows all income and expenses regarding the Regional OC1 Champs held on 5 December 2009 at Onepoto, Porirua.

Hoe Tonga is releasing this information to provide transparency about how race fees are used.

Expenses:

Revenue:

Profit/Loss

Note that Hoe Tonga runs races on a not-for-profit and break-even basis. That means that at the very least all costs regarding an event have to be covered by race fees (and/or other event specific sources, e.g. sponsorship). Any surplus is re-invested into the sport for the benefit of all.

You will note that following the OC1 Champs Hoe Tonga was left with a surplus of $57.50. In it’s the meeting on 7 December, the Hoe Tonga Committee decided to invest this money to contribute to the purchase of its first VHF radio to improve the running and safety of future races.

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