Blenheim Conference 2020

Blenheim Orphans’ Club

Dominion Conference

June 2020

Barry Bridges

Host Club President and Conference Convener

Ken Ham

Dominion President

Kindred Clubs

22/03/20

All Clubs and intended conference attendees,

It is with deep regret and sincere sadness that the Blenheim Orphans Club, as hosts of the upcoming

 Dominion Conference has decided to cancel our conference weekend, planned for June.  In light of 

recent events and government and health directives, we have consulted with both the Dominion Executive and our own club membership.  We believe that this cancellation is both logical and responsible given the average age of our probable attendees and their vulnerability.

Obviously all of those many people who have already registered will get a full refund which can be done either by cheque or direct credit. Please advise our club and conference secretary Leon Broadbridge, of your preference. Clearly direct credit is easier and quicker but Leon will need your  bank account details.

Leon Broadbridge

03 577 6695

027 246 5448

varley.broadbridge@gmail.com

P.O. Box 4011, Blenheim 7240

It is envisaged that the business session of the Conference, required to be held to satisfy the  constitution, rules and incorporated societies can and will be conducted via a telephone conference  call at the proposed time and date.  This has yet to be arranged but details will follow.  In order to  make Dominion Secretary Lynton’s job a little easier, please now ensure that all nominations for Dominion executive, all group presidents reports and any remits are forwarded to Dominion secretary Lynton forthwith.

As a club we have been absolutely overwhelmed by the expressions of interest, intent and the numbers of early registrations.  We believe this displays clearly the strength and confidence you have in our organisation, and the value placed on the friendship, fun, and fellowship to be derived from it.

In the sincere hope that you will remain safe and in good health, looking forward to seeing you all again soon.

Yours fraternally

Barry Bridges and Ken Ham

NOTE: Please ensure this is read to all your Club Members.

SAVAGE AND ORPHAN KINDRED CLUBS OF NZ INC.

CONFERENCE

BLENHEIM 19^th, 20^TH, 21^st JUNE 2020

1^st November, 2019

Greetings 

                 With just eight months to go until our Conference Weekend.  We know that you’ll end up calling it a great weekend of fun, fellowship and fantastic entertainment not only from our club but from all participating clubs.

Early next year watch out for that special form for your club to fill out with your proposed items for the Sunday night visiting clubs concert.  You will have plenty of time to get your thinking caps on over the Christmas Holidays.  Your proposed item should be approximately 6 minutes, but definitely not exceeding 8 minutes from compere’s announcement to the audience applause.

If you require any props or equipment of any type then please let us know well in advance, so we can do our best to accommodate your needs.

We have had a number of registrations come in and heard of several Clubs that have booked their accommodation.

Please note the date June 19^th, 20^th, 21^st 2020 which is three weeks after Queens Birthday Weekend.  

The Venue is the Marlborough Girls College Hall, 21 McLauchlan Street

Blenheim. This is where all meetings, concerts and functions will be held.

Being carpeted and central heated this hall along with ample parking for vehicles, buses and motorhomes (No camping overnight, parking only while functions on) will make this a very comfortable place to hold the 43^rd Biennial Conference.

The Blenheim Orphans Club wish you all a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.

We will resume correspondence after the Festive season when all our clubs swing into action again.

Conference Registration Fee $100 per person, REDUCED to $90 if paid before 17^th April 2020.

SECRETARY: Leon Broadbridge PO Box 4011, Blenheim 7240.

Email: varley.broadbridge@gmail.com

NOTE: Please ensure this is read to all your Club Members.

SAVAGE AND ORPHAN KINDRED CLUBS OF NZ INC.

CONFERENCE

BLENHEIM 19^th, 20^TH, 21^st JUNE 2020

5^th September, 2019

Greetings 

                 With just nine months to go we are pleased to tell you that

the planning and preparation is on target for next year’s big event.

We have had queries from members asking for details, so with that please can you make sure you pass this on to members not just committee.  This information is all posted on the Kindred Club website. 

Please note the date June 19^th, 20^th, 21^st 2020 which is three weeks after

the usual Queens Birthday Weekend.  We are hoping more people will be able to attend when it doesn’t clash with a Public Holiday.

The Venue is the Marlborough Girls College Hall, 21 McLauchlan Street

Blenheim. This is where all meetings, concerts and functions will be held.

Being carpeted and central heated this hall along with ample parking for vehicles, buses and motorhomes (No camping overnight, parking only while functions on) will make this a very comfortable place to hold the 43^rd Biennial Conference.

Attached are Registration Forms, and a brief list of motels within 1.5 km of venue. 

Conference Registration Fee $100 per person, REDUCED to $90 if paid before 17^th April 2020.

SECRETARY: Leon Broadbridge PO Box 4011, Blenheim 7240.

Email: varley.broadbridge@gmail.com

ASSOCIATION OF KINDRED CLUBS OF NZ INC.

(SAVAGE & ORPHANS CLUBS)

43^rd Biennial Conference, Blenheim

19^th, 20^th, 21^st June 2020

Hosted by: Blenheim Orphans Club

Venue: Marlborough Girls College Hall

McLauchlan Street, Blenheim.

REGISTRATION FORM

CLUB__________________________________________________________

MEMBERS SURNAME_____________ FIRST NAME_______KNOWN AS _________

PARTNERS SURNAME_____________ FIRST NAME_______KNOWN AS_________

ADDRESS___________________________________________AREA CODE_______

PHONE________________________ MOBILE________________________

EMAIL _______________________________________________________

 If either hold club or council office, What is your title?_______________________

Indication of travel & Accommodation made_______________________________

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE $100 per person

Or $90 if paid before 17^th April 2020

All payments to be made to Blenheim Orphans Club Conference A/C.

For direct credit payment ASB Bank 1231670065504 – 02

If paying online use your first & last name as a reference. Ref:____________

If paying by cheque please send it with this form.

                                                                    Final closing date 15^th May 2020

Postal Address: Leon Broadbridge, PO Box 4011, BLENHEIM 7240 

Email: varley.broadbridge@gmail.com   Ph. 03 5776695

BLENHEIM MOTELS

WITHIN 1.5KM OF VENUE

Roughly in order of closeness to venue.

Plenty of motels in Blenheim this is just a little 

choice we pulled up that are closest.

1. Cherylea Motor Lodge                       6.Middle Park Motel

     73 Nelson Street                                    138 Middle Renwick Road

     03 57 86319                                              03 57 83329

2. Two Tree Lodge                                   7. Alpine Motel

     24 Nelson Street                                     148 Middle Renwick Road

     03 57 80274                                              03 57 81604

3.  Quality Hotel Marlborough             8.  Admirals Motor Lodge

      20 Nelson Street                                     161 Middle Renwick Road

      03 57 77333                                              03 57 77711

4.  Knightsbridge Court Motor Lodge   9. Phoenix Motor Inn

      112 Middle Renwick Road                    174 Middle Renwick Road

      03 57 80818                                              03 57 79002

5.  Asure Sundowner Motel                    10. Commodore Court Motel

     132 Middle Renwick Road                       173 Middle Renwick Road

     03 57 82055                                                 03 57 81259

ASSOCIATION OF KINDRED CLUBS OF NEW ZEALAND 

SAVAGE AND ORPHANS Inc

Dominion PresidentDominion Secretary

K (Ken) HamLA (Lynton) Hotter

C/- 116A Wither Road 91 Princess Street

Witherlea, Blenheim 7201Waitara 4320

Mobile: 021 536 426Telephone 06 754 7572

Email: kenhamsmusicworks@outlook.co.nzEmail lyntonhotter@gmail.com

43^rd BIENNIAL CONFERENCE

BLENHEIM

19,20,21^ST JUNE 2020

NOTICE of MOTION

We would like to move that the words (Savage and Orphans) be removed from the

Association of Kindred Clubs of NZ Inc. title, and they be replaced with the following

words. (Music, Song and Story)

REASON

For many years now the Savage and Orphan words have come up for discussion and they

do not convey to the public who we are or what we do.  Add to this that many of the clubs

have added other names to their club name in order to attract new members.  With this

Motion we are not advocating that clubs need to change their name, but they can if they

so desire.  The name change would also mean that any club that decides to alter or change

“their name” would be able to do so within the rules of the Association.

MovedDick Dodds

Past Dominion President and Secretary

Past Southern Group President and Secretary

Past Great Chief and President SCSC and member (50 years)

SecondedJack Paine

Past Dominion President

Past Southern Group President

Past President and Secretary/Treasurer Dunedin Orphans Club

Past President and Secretary Macandrew Bay Orphans Club

The above Notice of Motion will be brought up at the next Biennial Conference at Blenheim