JUNE 2013 Newsletter Birthright Taupo Inc

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BIRTHRIGHT NEWSLETTER

Tawa Cottage, Waiora House 129 Spa Rd, PO Box 595 Taupo 3351

Tel: (07) 3770399, 027 459 4416

E-mail:[email protected]

www.birthright.org.nz

Birthright Taupo Inc . JUNE Edition 2013

Supporting Single Parent FamiliesA Huge Hi to Members and Friends,

Welcome to June! Did you know the month of June is knownfor having the most Wedding Ceremonies, Junes flower is therose and Junes Birthstone(s) are the Pearl, Moonstone andAlexandrite.I hope everyone is managing to keep warm and dry as we allendure winter! I have personally spent some time doing littlethings at home to save money and to make sure my house isenergy efficient. Little things like blocking off draughts around

windows and at the bottom of doors, turning stuff off at the wallat night, this all makes a difference. Check out this link for moreEnergy saving tips - http://www.energywise.govt.nz/As Im sure most of you are aware, weve had a couple ofchanges at Birthright Taupo. We have fare welled Pam, shehas loved meeting everyone and enjoyed her involvement withyour families. She sends her love and best wishes to you all.We thank you Pam for all you have done for Birthright TaupoInc and we wish you all the best for the future.We also welcome to our Team: Pilar Whelan, CongratulationsPilar on your appointment as the new Assistant Coordinator!We are lucky to have you!

Kia ora from Pilar:I am a single mum of 2 fantastic young men ages 13 and 15.We are of Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Tuwharetoa and NgatiIreland decent and moved to Taupo 9 years ago. I coachendurance athletes and swimmers to assist them to reach theirpotential. I am currently studying for the Swimming NewZealand Bronze Level Coaching Accreditation and Psychologywith Massey University. I look forward to meeting you all.

Can I take this opportunity to remind you all again, if you needto see us we are available between 9am 4pm, Mon-Thursand 9am -12 on a Friday. Please make an appointment first!The office gets really busy, if you dont have an appointmentwe may not be able to see you then and there. You can phone

us or text us for an appointment on: 07 377 0399 or 0274 594416.Thank you

Sonia Anderson.Coordinator

Birthright Office HoursMonday 9am 4pmTuesday 9am - 4pm Office Tuesday Coffeegroup@Schools Out -9am onwards9 4pm OfficeWednesday 9am 4pmThursday 9am 4pmFriday 9am 12pm

Please note we are now open Fridays 5 days aweekWe may be out of the office during these timesPlease text or call to see when we are herePhone: 07 377 0399Cell: 027 459 [email protected]: Sonia Anderson & Pilar WhelanCreated by Birthright Taupo Inc.

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WIN FREE GIVEAWAY

WIN FREEWe are lucky to have the support ofMcCafe again this year Thanks McCafe!

Coffee voucher and muffin giveawayTo win -Be the first Birthright Memberto text

Birthright Coffee Voucher - Txt:0274 595 416

Thanks McCafe

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| How can Birthright Taupo assistyou and your children?*Advocacy & Support when dealingwith other agencies (WINZ) etc*Referrals to other agencies.*Home based support.*Potential funding for childrens camps& uniform assistance.*Retraining Grants.*Workshops & Programmes forParents.*Kiwikid Sponsorship 12 monthsponsorship package for your child.*Meet new friends at our WeeklyCoffee Group (Tuesdays).One members comments on belongingto Birthright Taupo:

FREE EXHIBITIONS

@Taupo Museum

| Maori Myths andLegends

Sat 6 July 2013 2pm3pm

FREE

ALL AGES

| Jackie Fraser - Taupo'sHistoric Saw

Milling SettlementsSat 29 June 20132pm3pm

FREE

ALL AGES

Membership FeesReminder to all Members -

Have you paid your Birthright membership fees? Theycontribute to us helping you & also make you eligible for

funding opportunities. If you no longer wish to be aBirthright member please let me know, so I can close yourfile, or if you wish to update any details please make an

appointment to discuss this.Your $10 membership helps us support you and we

appreciate your payment.

A huge "thank you" to BirthrightTaupo for all the help and supportyou have given me an my girls!!!you are amazing :) being a singleparent isn't easy and its so niceto know that there are people like

you and your organisation outthere willing to help : TW fromTaupo. Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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School Holidays: End of Term 212th July 2013, start of Term 3 29th July

2013

What are your children doing for the holidays?

Did you know Lake Taupo Christian camp has the following on offer

July Kids Camp - Winter CarnivalWinter Carnival Kids Camp is coming up! Below are the details and registration forms for camp. If you have any other questionsor need any other information, please contact Jess at camp on 073867967 or email [email protected] Dates: MiCamp Taupo(Formerly known as Lake Taupo Christian Camp): 15th-19th July MiCamp Whakamaru (Formerly known as Lake WhakamaruChristian Camp): 22nd-26th July Ages:7-13 years Cost: $155 Times: Arrive 2:00 pm on Monday Depart 10:30 am on Frida yLake Taupo Christian Camp, RuapheuChristian Camp and Lake Whakamaru Christian Camp have amalgamated under a new name MiCamp Trust. This will come

into effect on the 1st of July 2013. The camps will be referred to as: MiCamp Taupo MiCamp WhakamaruMiCamp Ruapehu.

You may be eligible for WINZ subsidy, Birthright taupo may also apply for camp funding on

your behalf to assist with costs. Make an appointment to discuss this further with us.
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TO All OUR VALUED FUNDINGPROVIDERS & SUPPORTERS:Your ongoing help & support contributes to empowering our One ParentFamilies and enriching the lifes of their Tamariki & Whanau

Huge Thank yous to:

o Pakeke Lions

o McCafe

o Rotary ClubTaupo Moana

o Rotary Club Taupo Expresso

o The Tindall Foundation

o COGS

o BP New Zealand

o Bay Trust

o The Southern Trust

o NZ Lottery Grants Board

o Lion Foundation

o ANZ National Bank

o Inter-Church Welfare

Society

o JR McKenzie Trusto Bakers Delight

o Tech Central


Ingredients:

Chicken (as much or little as you want)

Chicken stock cube's (2)Water

Mushrooms

Onions

Method:

First take a cooking pot and fill it 3/4 of the way with water

and put on the gas to boil, while this is boiling, cut up

mushrooms and onions into very small pieces (about 3

mushrooms and half an onion is enough. Then when the

water is boiled put the mushroom and onion into the water

and add two chicken stock cubes - break the stock cubes

with your stirring utensil if you need to. While you leave the

water to simmer, cut up raw chicken into small pieces and

put it all in the water with added seasoning of your choice,

leave to boil for 20 minutes at a high temperature and then

simmer for 10 minutes after that, and then youre done!

Second Hand Uniforms:

Attention Birthright Members

Do you have any good quality secondhand School uniforms? Birthright Taupois accepting donations of School

Uniforms on behalf of our BirthrightChildren. This is a massive help for oursingle parents and helps to elevatestress on all!

These shall be professionally sanitizedand then available from the Birthrightoffice.

Also, please note over winter the ground

and front steps leading to Birthright getslippery please be careful.

Thank you

Basic , Quick, cheapChicken Soup Recipe

(Serve with French bread or toast)

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