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From the Presidents desk …
Carl McOnie
Again I would like to start by acknowledging the committee for volunteering their time to lead Hearing Support BOP. I also want to acknowledge the fantastic ongoing work of Jo, as she runs the day to day operations of the organisation. Finally, I wanted to thank all the volunteers who have helped out over the past few months as we have continued to provide advocacy, education and support for our hearing impaired community. The last few months have been extremely busy with some fantastic events. Thank you to those who attended the AGM, though short and to the point, we achieved the objectives for the day and all enjoyed Jo’s homemade biscuits and a catch-up. Other than the normal proceedings two resolutions were passed of interest: * It was resolved that the association formally apply to change the legal name to Hearing Support BOP Inc. * It was resolved that the committee shall undertake a legal and administrative review and update the constitution. The committee shall agree on any changes and report back at next AGM, noting that any substantive changes will be required to be tabled at the next AGM. Over the last few months, we have continued to meet our charter by running a number of events including the Tinnitus workshop, Dangerous Decibels, attending the regional and National AGM and working on a collaboration project with like-minded organizations around the Tauranga region. The shop continues to be run by Jo, and it’s always good to see it providing the much-needed support/supplies. Those who have not visited lately may not be aware it had a fresh coat of paint in March. Finally, thank you (our members) for allowing us all the opportunity to volunteer and support you and your families and give a little back to a cause we so very much believe in. I look forward to the rest of the year.
L eaving a L egacy Have you considered leaving a bequest or legacy in your Will? Tauranga (BOP) Hearing Association Inc. is a registered charity. We have been dedicated to helping those with hearing loss for over 60 years. By leaving a bequest or legacy you can help us to ensure that we can continue for generations to come. For information on leaving a legacy, call in and see us, or talk to your legal advisor.
Manager’s Report …
Jo Sykes
Autumn is upon us, but the temperatures still remain very mild. Good weather for getting our and about—but don’t forget, during the colder months, if you don’t feel like braving the weather—or perhaps you’re feeling a bit under the weather, you can give me a call to have your hearing aid batteries posted out to you. We can post up to 6 packets comfortably in a standard envelope and the postage is usually $2.00—cheaper than a car ride. The wetter weather can also mean wet hearing aids. You can bring your hearing aids in anytime to have them vacuum dried. This is a very effective way to ensure your hearing aids have no moisture in them and most people say their hearing aids sound a lot better after drying. Our AGM took place on 17 April. This ran very smoothly, and the whole thing was over in a under 10 minutes. Thank you to those who came along—your support is very much appreciated. Last year we hosted a Tinnitus workshop with guest speaker Dr Grant Searchfield. The response to this was overwhelming and a lot of people missed out. We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a second event to be held on Friday, 31 August. Please refer to the advert on the front of this newsletter for details. I hope you enjoy reading this newsletter. If there is anything you would like
covered in a future edition, please let me know.