Update from family reunion committee

Chrissie Mankelow - mankelow1@farmside.co.nz * Caroline Hirama - hirama@farmside.co.nz

Book – “Memories of 100 years – Ngaroma”

The book has gone to the printers and will be back towards the end of August. Copies will be available for purchase. Please contact Chrissie for more information.

Reunion update

BBQ Friday night 27 January – BYO food and drink for the people arriving Friday night and also for the people who have been setting up.

Finish up at 9 pm. Please let Chrissie or Caroline know if you are interested in attending.
Eftpos – hopefully eftpos facilities will be available.

Registration forms – Chrissie has registration forms for the Ngaroma Centennial and will send out to all family members who want them.

Confirmation – thank you to all those people who have sent back confirmation that they are attending and also camping. If you have not confirmed you are coming to family reunion then please contact Chrissie as she needs numbers please.

Meeting minutes – These are available on request; please contact Chrissie if you would like a copy.

Replacing the plaque and book launch

Saturday 1 October, 9.30 am – This is a significant event; the anniversary of Uncle Bert’s passing. We will be replacing of the plaque, and this is the last date to be added to it. A catered finger food lunch is planned with the book launch in the afternoon.

All family members are invited and the day will also be open to members of Ngaroma Community. RSVP by 10 September to either Caroline or Chrissie.

Details of the day:

9.30 am - morning tea at Ngaroma Hall

11 am – replacing the plaque

Lunch followed by book launch.

Afternoon tea – please bring a plate.

We hope Ngaroma puts on a warm day, but just in case, please bring a jacket.

Contact: Chrissie Mankelow – mankelow1@farmside.co.nz