It is extremely pleasing to see that we now have just over 100 registrations for conference and we know that delegates will leave conference refreshed both physically and spiritually.

 

A number of funding applications have been completed but unfortunately we have not been successful. An approach has been made for some sponsorship which is still being negotiated and we hope to have an update on that shortly.

 

A further funding application has been made to NZ Community Trust for assistance with the cost of speaker fees, equipment and venue hire. We should know the outcome of this by July.

 

In the meantime invoices will be prepared and sent out showing balances on the assumption that no funding will be received. 

 

 

 

 

 

Jennie and Gordon are looking at having two parts to their daily presentations. In the first part they will present their information and then we will break into smaller groups to discuss issues arising from their presentations.

 

 

 

Four workshops will be offered each day. This means you will have an opportunity to attend all of the workshops.

 

·        Care of the Aging Soul

·        Care of the Indigenous Soul

·        Care of the Team Soul

·        Care of the Psychiatric Patient Soul

 

 

 

Meeting times have been set aside for:

 

·        Stipended Chaplains

·        Maori Chaplains

·        Voluntary Chaplaincy Assistants

 

This is your chance to have your say about things that affect you. Each group will be asked to report to the business meetings.

 

 

 

A total of two hours has been scheduled for business meetings, with elections being held on Friday morning.

 

This is your opportunity to have your say. Please send any remits to Sr Berndadette Cheyne at:

 

 

 

Remits to conference need to be sent out to VOTING MEMBERS 21 days prior to conference.

 

Shuttles are available from the airport to the hotel.

 

There is plenty of parking available at the hotel.

Travel subsidies are available for Chaplains who are members.    These will be paid by the Association on the basis of 50% of the cheapest airfare with a total limit of $5,000 paid by the Association.

 

The ICHC has given a grant of $5,000 to help Chaplaincy Assistants to attend the conference.     This money has been divided up amongst the DHB areas. Contact NZHCA Secretary for details/claims.