hospice southland living every moment

The inaugural hoamz Vintner’s Lunch was held by Hospice Southland on Sunday, 11 November at the Hideaway in Lochiel.

260 guests enjoyed a fabulous five course lunch designed by one of Southland’s best chefs, Mat Jackson, who superbly showcased the best of Southland’s cuisine. Guests tasted Blue Cod ceviche, Sanford Stewart Island salmon, Faregame venison, Alliance Group lamb rack cutlet and a lemon and mint posset.

One of New Zealand’s most recognizable winemakers, Allan Scott of Allan Scott Family Winemakers, spoke about his experience in the wine industry in New Zealand and how the day’s menu celebrated his wine.

MC John Prendergast entertained guests throughout the day and auctioneer Brendan Quill from hoamz amped up the crowd with a lively auction of some fantastic items.

Hospice Southland Promotions Officer, Melanie Luke was overwhelmed by the

response from sponsors and local businesses who donated auction items and prizes for the event.

“The amazing response from sponsors, supporters and guests prior to and during the event raised a staggering $35,000 for Hospice Southland. It was a fantastic afternoon and we have received nothing but positive feedback. The Vintner’s Lunch has certainly set the tone for future events.”

A special mention must also go to our organizing committee who worked on the event for much of the year. Thank you for giving so generously of your time and for your unwavering enthusiasm for this event.

Thank you to our major sponsors and especially the guests on the day, your attendance at this event and your willingness to contribute certainly made it a day to remember!

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Inside this issue:

Nicki’s final farewell Her heartfelt thank you

Volunteers Christmas Party Your invitation enclosed

ILT and ILT Foundation grants Local funders continue their support

The hoamz Vintner’s Lunch raises $35,000

Hospice is a place which re-affirms your faith in the goodness of humankind. It inspires through the many journeys of courage and character that unfold every day, even on those seemingly ordinary and ‘every day’ days. It has been my privilege over the last 10 years to have experienced those acts of kindness and to share in some of those journeys, mainly of the staffs’ and occasionally with the patients, their families and friends.

The role of the Chief Executive is a back room role in many respects and the focus therefore is on making a difference for patients and families through the facilitation and support of others. When I finish with Hospice Southland it will be with a great sense of accomplishment and enrichment. Often I feel that I have received back far more than I have given, and I am grateful for that experience and opportunity.

At a time like this knowing what to say is difficult and being able to acknowledge every single person individually for their support in so many ways, is impossible. So I guess it does come back to those two small words that can only be expressed in a heartfelt way – thank you.

Nicki Kitson

Nicki’s farewell

There are many generous people and organisations within our community who have supported us in the last 20 years. We would love to name you all but space does not allow.

Please accept our thanks for your contribution to Hospice Southland.

Milestones 2003 to 2012

This year we have been sharing with you some of the many milestones we have had in the last 20 years.

In this issue we look at 2003 to the present day.

The ANZ Wombledon Lawn Tennis

tournament started in 2004 and raised

almost $34,000 in four years.

The first Hospice Shop was opened in

Invercargill in 2008

In 2007 Sean Bellew and Tom Dowling came up with a great idea… take a house, renovate it and sell it on with proceeds donated to Hospice. They could have never imagined “Southland’s greatest community project”. Hundreds of businesses and volunteers gave up their time, skills and materials for the cause. Louis Crimp bought the Russel Street home for $1,026,000, which resulted in $790,000 donated to Hospice.

The team at House of Travel Lakers won the

national Hospice Embrace award in

2008 for their service to Hospice Southland.

Our wonderful Bereavement Support

volunteer, Sally MacDonald from Te Anau received The

Queen’s Service Medal in 2011 in recognition of her services to the

community.

Our second Hospice Shop was officially

opened in Gore by His Worship the Major Tracy Hicks in 2011.

Our shops are manned by volunteers and rely

solely on donations from the community.

Olympic cyclist Eddie Dawkins and his

partner O’Leah Black won the first Rocking with the Stars event which raised almost $20,000 for Hospice and the Invercargill Rock ‘n’ Roll Club

The Trustees appointed our first

Patron, Mr Jack Faul. Jack is an ex-board

member and Hospice supporter to the core!

Grant improves patient comfort

Kevin Booth from Guardian Trust presented Nursing Director Kate Mackintosh and Chief Executive Officer Nicki Kitson with a grant from the W Duncan Bickley Trust toward the purchase of a new HiLo Bed and Mattress. $3,000 had been donated to this project by the Bowls Southland Charity Pairs Committee last year. The Bed and Mattress takes advantage of the latest technology for improved patient comfort in the Inpatient Unit.

Sean Bellew, Trustee of the ILT Foundation and Invercargill Licensing Trust presented Nursing Director Kate Mackintosh and Medical Director Christian Robold with the very generous cheque following the approval of a grant for $80,000. The increased grant recognises the pressure growing patient numbers have placed on the provision of hospice services in the last five years.

ILT Foundation and ILT continue their support

Our Promotions Officer Melanie Luke is going on maternity leave.

Renée Goldup has been appointed and starts

mid-November. Please contact her for any fundraising enquires.

Hospice Southland listens to

Invercargill | 117 Yarrow Street Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm

Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm

Gore | 11 Ordsal Street Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm

Closed Saturday

Donations of books, kitchenware, lamps, ornaments/novelties, clothing,

furniture, hardware, manchester, pictures/paintings, DVD’s/CD’s,

electrical appliances and sporting goods are gratefully appreciated.

Drop them off at the shop or call us and we’ll come and collect it from you!

We accept Bartercard in Invercargill.

We are always recruiting volunteers, please get in contact with our

Commercial Services Officer Donna on 03 214 5317.

To take advantage of day light savings our Invercargill Hospice Shop has

extended trading hours. We are now open Monday to Friday from 9.30am

to 4.30pm and Saturdays from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Upcoming Events

Rotary Club of Invercargill North Christmas Raffle Starts on Monday 12 November and alternates weekly between Countdown Tay Street and the Warehouse Invercargill until all tickets are sold.

Volunteers Christmas Party Sunday 2 December at the Kelvin Hotel. Please see your invitation on this page.

Trees of Remembrance Monday 3 to Sunday 16 December at H&J Smith stores throughout Southland. If you are able to volunteer please contact us on 03 211 2287.

Motorcycle Poker Run Saturday 8 December at 10am Registrations from 9am at Club Southland, 115 Leet Street. $30 per person. For more information please phone David on 03 230 4407.

Street Day 2013 Friday 1 March 2013 - if you are able to volunteer please contact Renee on 03 211 2287. We need volunteers Southland wide.

Volunteers Christmas Afternoon Tea

The Board of Trustees and staff would like to extend an invitation to all our current volunteers to join us for afternoon

tea on Sunday 2nd December at the Kelvin Hotel at 2pm. This is your official invitation and RSVP’s are

essential. Please call us to register your attendance - 03 211 3081.

Community Partnership

CS Roofing Southland are donating $100

to Hospice Southland for every new roof or re-roof. They have donated $3,100 since May!

At the 18th Hospice Southland Charitable Trust Annual General Meeting, our Patron Jack Faul was formally acknowledged with the presentation of a

gold and ruby Patron’s pin. Founding trustee Helen Young spoke fondly of her relationship with Jack and about the passion and commitment he has for the organization. He received a standing ovation from AGM

guests. All Trustees were presented with a 20th anniversary pin which is being presented to all current staff and volunteers in recognition of their contribution.

Jack Faul formally acknowledged with the Patron’s pin

Chairman Thursa Kennedy with Jack after the presentation of the

gold and ruby Patron’s pin

Gore Hospice Shop nominated for awards

The Gore Hospice Shop was nominated for the Customer Service Award at the 2012 Gore District Community Awards. The award was won by Guthrie Bowron. It was an honour to have been nominated by the community we serve.

Back row: Commercial Services Officer Donna Edwards, volunteers Colleen Whitefield and

Susanne Mulqueen. Front row: Gore Hospice Shop Assistant Manager Robyn Crooks, volunteers

Ngaire Stephen and Daphne Smillie.

Fashion show and auction raises $9,000

Linda Howard worked tirelessly for most of this year to put on another one of her famous fashion shows and auction for Hospice Southland. This years event at the Kelvin Hotel was a sell out and raised over $9,000.

Thank you to the fashion stores, models and entertainment. Thank you must also go to the many businesses who donated auction items and prizes.

If undelivered please return to: Hospice Southland PO Box 7020 Invercargill South 9844

Toilet paper

Small bottles or cans of mixers

AA and AAA batteries

Janola

White wine and beer for our drinks trolley

Coffee

Old towels for rags

Wish List

Mrs M Anderson - $1,000 - In Memory donation

Community Trust of Southland - Grant - $9,486 - Alterations and Refurbishment Project (progress payment)

Club Southland - $2,000 - Donation toward operational expenses

Mr J Duggan - $1,200 - In Memory donation

Mr D Farrelly - $2,000 - In Memory donation

R W Grice - $5,000 - In Memory donation

Guy Waddel Charitable Trust - Grant - $10,000 - Operational funding

GWD Russell - In Kind - Wish List items

Mr I C Hagen - $6,781.44 - A lasting gift for Hospice Palliative Care

ILT Foundation - Grant - $50,000 - Operational funding

Invercargill Licensing Trust - Grant - $30,000 - Operational funding

Invercargill Tattoo Club - $2,800 - Donation toward operational expenses

Invercargill Workingmen’s Club - $10,000 - Proceeds from the 2012 Spud Dig

J B W McKenzie Trust - $3,000 - Donation for operational expenses

Lions Club of Gore Host - $1,500 - Proceeds from the Musicians Hop

Lions Club of Gore Pakeke - $1,000 - Donation for operational expenses

Lions Club of Riversdale - $1,000 - Donation toward operational expenses

Lions Club of Toi Tois - $2,500 - Proceeds from the Quiz Night

Lions Club of Tuatapere and Districts - $10,360 - Proceeds from the Hay Drive

Lions Club of Waiau Valley - $2,500 - Proceeds from the Waitangi Day Golf Tournament

Lions Club of Winton - $2,000 - Donation for operational expenses

Makarewa Country Club - Grant - $2,500 - Palliative Care Education Team

Meals on Wheels Association - Grant - $1,000 - Palliative Care Education Team

More FM - In Kind - Radio Advertising

Mokoreta Lodge 63 - $1,600 - Proceeds from the Bowling Tournament

New Zealand Lottery Grants Board - Grant - $17,652.50 - Volunteer Co-ordinators salary

Rotary Club of Invercargill North - $15,667.11 - Proceeds from the Christmas Raffle

Scholefield Cockroft Lloyd Lawyers - $1,100 - 20 Entertainment Books

Mrs L Shand - $2,000 - In Memory donation

Southland Hospice Promotions Committee - $3,500 - Proceeds from the Christmas Raffle

Southland Masonic Charitable Trust - Grant - $1,000 - Thin client computers

Mr J Watson - $1,000 - In Memory donation

Mr P Wells - $210,000 - A lasting gift for Hospice Palliative Care

This newsletter is produced by the Hospice Southland Charitable Trust, P O Box 7020, Invercargill 9844

If you have any questions or comments about this newsletter please contact us on (03) 211 3081

www.hospicesouthland.org.nz

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Hospice Southland Charitable Trust

Patron: Jack Faul

Board of Trustees: Thursa Kennedy (Chairman), Ewan Adam, Mhari Baty, David Boniface, Peter Heenan,

Tony Irvine, Graham Lewis, Helen McCurdy, Merren McKay and John Wallace

NZ Charities Commission # CC22695

Our thanks to... Give It Up for Hospice During September and October our Hospice Shops participated in the Give It Up for Hospice campaign. We were overwhelmed by the response from our community who donated clothes, shoes and accessories to their local Postie store. Southland businesses also got involved and our shops were overflowing with black bags of gener-osity. Many people took ‘give it up’ to mean give it all up and we are so grateful for the general increase in donations over this time. Thank you to Postie and all those who supported this years campaign.

Hospice Southland Commercial Services Officer Donna Edwards collecting Give It Up donations from the

team at McIntyre Dick and Partners