NZDSA notices

Don't forget the NZDSA Ball Announcing the NZDSA AGM

I hope you will join us at the NZDSA Ball which will be held on the 2nd November at the Remuera Club in Auckland. It will be an evening of fun with entertainment by the very popular The Mermaid Dance Band, featuring ABBA Heaven. See the back page for more details. You can contact Linda if you want to purchase tickets, 0800 693 725 press 2 or email nzdsai@xtra.co.nz Date: Saturday the 19th October 2019 Venue: Conference Room at the Chancellor Motor Lodge, 131 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North Time: 5pm RSVP: By Monday 23rd September 2019 to Linda te Kaat 0800 693 724 press 2 or nzdsai@xtra.co.nz Please indicate if you have special dietary requirements

Rose Award You will note that no one was nominated for a Rose Award in this edition of CHAT 21. So, I would like to encourage you to nominate a deserving individual or organisation for the next edition of CHAT 21.

The Rose Awards provide the opportunity to thank individuals or organisations who either support individuals with Down syndrome or the Down syndrome community. Please email nzdsi@extra.co.nz your nominations for an individual, family, or organisation explaining what they have done to “promote the participation of people with Down syndrome in their community”. We will acknowledge the person in CHAT 21 and will post them a letter outlining why they were selected and include a box of Rose’s chocolates.

Top 10 Maths Applications The NZDSA would like to know your favourite apps for maths. Please email your list to Jess at hello@nzdsa.org.nz NZDSA Treasurer Position The position of Treasurer has come up for election. Please see enclosed nomination flyer for details. If you have any queries please contact Linda 0800 693 724 ext 2.

Thanks Thanks to the following funders and sponsors who have made donations to the NZDSA this financial year:

• Joyce Fisher Charitable Trust • Lottery Minister’s Discretionary Fund • NZ Lottery Grants Board • Holdsworth Charitable Trust • Thomas George Maccarthy Trust • Pub Charity • Southern Stars • Mana Whaikaha • COGS Christchurch • COGS Hamilton • COGS Manukau • COGS Manawatū/Horowhenua • COGS Central Otago • COGS Whangārei

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