Friday 23 March
The President, Mr Wally Garrett, welcomed those present and introduced Mrs Barbara Arnott, Mayor of Napier. Mrs Arnott's address was warm and welcoming; she referred to the Federation's history, A Challenge with Purpose, and said she had known Mrs Yvonne Francis, a Past Secretary and President of the Federation. She mentioned the Napier earthquake, making a comparison with recent experiences in Christchurch. Mrs Arnott then welcomed delegates and observers to Napier and officially declared the Conference open.
Saturday 24 March
The business session took place on Saturday morning when the following officers were elected: President - Simon McMillan (Mosgiel), Vice President - John Ealand (Blenheim), National Coordinator - Lorraine Peacock (Dunedin), Committee - Janis Bourne (Auckland), Jon Fitzpatrick (Wellington), Chris Fromont (Taranaki) and Chris Ross (Auckland).
Speakers on Saturday afternoon included Mr David Guest of Enable, who gave an overview of Enable's responsibility to provide funding for equipment and housing modifications for all MOH and ACC clients. Following Mr Guest's talk, the gathering heard from Artificial Limb Board members, Claire Johnstone (Chair), Mervyn Monk (CEO) and Graham Flanagan (National Prosthetics Manager.
New Life Member
Eighty-three people were
present at the dinner on
Saturday evening, at
which a presentation of
Life Membership was made
to Mr Lindsay Trotman, the Federation's solicitor.
Sunday 25 March
Delegates and observers went on a
coach sightseeing tour finishing back
at the hotel for lunch and a debriefing
session with the Give it a Go youths.
Photos courtesy Jane Smith
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