MANKELOW KORERO OCT 2009

Firstly, apologies for not getting around to posting OCtober newsletter until December - Time was just "oh oh oh slipping away from me"

Kia ora all

Important dates

Our next committee meeting is on 15 November at Morton Estate Winery Cafe, Katikati. Remember all are welcome to help with ideas for our Reunion 2012.

The meeting will be hosted by Tim Mankelow at Morton Estate Winery Cafeteria on November 15, 11.00am 2389 Main Road, Katikati, bring something for a shared lunch, everyone welcome.


There is a change of date for the Ngaroma get together in February. It will now be 27 February 2010.

Milestones
Congratulations to Noeline and Gordon Watts on their 25th Wedding Anniversary 22nd September.
Congratulations to Lloydie Kaaka on his 70th birthday the party being held 20th September.

Finance
As at 1st September 2009 there was a ballance of $1127.28 in our account and we have invested $11,000 in a term deposit @4.75% maturing 8th May 2010. Thanks to those who are putting money in regularly.

Your feedback on the rose idea please
We want to hear from as many family members as possible please about the suggestion of a commemorative rose. We have had very little response so far – Jeanette’s thoughts are further below.

Please reply to Chrissie mankelow1@farmside.co.nz by 15 November.

Do you support getting a rose – yes or no?

If yes, which option did you prefer – one or two?

Option one
We pay $5000 for the right to trademark the name Sarah Mankelow for a new rose variety (if that is a name we are happy with). The breeder still owns the rose and gets all royalties. The breeder will find a grower for us who will provide 50 roses for Feb 2012.

Option two
We buy the rose for $5000; we own it and get the royalties. The breeder and us have to come up with name that we are both happy with - it would have to be a name that would sell the rose in the market place. The paper war is very time consuming for this. The name would most likely be something that would not mean much to the family. For that $5000.00 it would be NZ rights only. The rose would be available forever as each rose is put into a library.

Thanks Chrissie

Why the idea of the rose
By Jeanette
I was having a cup of tea one morning looking at a rose in my garden. I started thinking to myself, what an amazing flower this is. We send it to people when a baby is born. We send them to people to say I love you. We send them to people when someone dies. We plant hundreds of them in memorial gardens. There is no other plant like it in the world. We name them after famous people when they die as a lasting memorial. Lady Di has one.
So that is what got me thinking why couldn't the Mankelows have one?
After the reunion is well gone, if there is a rose planted in families gardens all over the country, we will never forget. Every year when it flowers we will be reminded of where it came from and what it stands for. The generations that follow will be told who it was named after and why it became what it is.
To have a rose breed and named just for your family is so special.

Think of this. In years to come you are walking around your garden with your great-grand child who says. That rose smells so nice grandma. You would then be able to say, well that rose is named after your great-great-great grandmother and was bred just for a reunion we had way back in 2012.

This is your life – Luana Pennell

Where do you live
Mortdale Sydney NSW Australia

Branch of family tree where do you fit in?

Granddaughter of Hector and Mabel, Daughter of Clive and the late Kahu and Wife to Gordon Pennell

Current employment / study / motherhood etc:

Full-time wife to Gordon and full time mum to Phoenix (10) Phabeyn (8) Kahurangi (5) and Wiremu 8mths, these children of mine are enough work (hehe)

What keeps you busy? Interests?
My kids keep me on my toes 24/7 and other than that it’s sports 3 times a week and every Saturday

Most memorable life moment:

So many of them, but one I’ll never forget is burying my mother

My favourite part of NZ and why...

Ngaroma, I just love that place

Who/what would you be for a day?

A person with no bill’s (do these people exists)

Currently in my CD player...
Ardijah, Dobbie Brothers, Credence Clear Water Revival, and more

Where will you find me at 10pm on Saturday night?
Sitting outside watching a game and having a beer

Favorite quote?
Just do it

I am inspired by...
Not sure but I love to learn new things from all out there

If I could give you just one tip, it would be...
Smile it makes all around feel happy give everything you get a chance just do it, you only have to try it once.

P.S. I have profiles on Facebook, Bebo, Myspace and myyearbook so find out more online! Username is gordzgirl

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