A timeline; most worthy

Two hundred and fifteen members of the Society gathered at the Auckland War Memorial museum, on Saturday evening (12th March), to take advantage of a unique opportunity to celebrate the past, appreciate the present and to anticipate an exciting future.

The occasion was to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Spastic Fellowship which was the founding organisation of the Cerebral Palsy Society.  It was a night to honour the past and pay tribute to the pioneers. People like Sir Charles Norwood, who was instrumental in setting up the New Zealand CCS - an organisation that encouraged the growth of our Society, Paulette Leaning a women with CP who became prominent in educating Cerebral Palsy children and Dr Earl Carlson a neurologist with Cerebral Palsy, who visited our shores in 1948 and recommended physiotherapy training schools and specialised schools for Cerebral Palsy children, which were set up a few years after his departure.

It was a night to appreciate the present with everyone enjoying the first class venue and the magnificent Auckland view. 

Guest speaker Cam Calkoen entertained with his “Awesome” speech and towards the end of the night the dance floor became the most popular spot with everyone shimmering to the boogie and tapping to the beat of the band.

Between the musical vibes a spare thought or two may have fleetingly crossed the minds of some, regarding the exciting future of the Society. Members are already taking advantage of *programmes that enables them to “getOutThere”  via taxi vouchers, “getConnected  with technology, purchase small items with “getThis andThat” set up legal frameworks with “getStructured”  and mobilise the youngsters with “getOnYourTrike.” In the future grants will continue to be handed out, research projects taken up and there is a new programme on the horizon called “GetPhysical.” A programme that will help members maintain or improve their physical condition.

 

Rumour has it that Members Manager Janet Chapman slept for fourteen hours after this event. A well deserved escape into Slumberland as she worked hard to make our anniversary a success. In fact both Staff and members should take a bow. Staff deserves praise for their tireless commitment and members for the way they entered into the spirit of the event.

Find out more about these programmes by clicking on the links to the left of this article.

Ross Flood

Click Here to view all of the photos of the night

 
 
 
2010 Archive Articles:

Remodelling Disability Support 8/3/2011
Join us on Facebook 1/3/2011
Boccia across the Ditch 22/2/2011
JAFA-ville's access is improving 15/2/2011
Parking problems at Festival 1/2/2011
Demystifying Disability via TV 25/1/2011
Boccia Rolls into Top Gear 18/1/2011 (Video & Photos)
New Year (1/1/2011) (Video)
Brunch at Barrel Hall (Auckland) 7/12/2010 (Photos)
Attitude Awards 2010 (03/12/2010)
Difficult terrain no sweat for Beachwheels 26/11/2010
getOnYourTrikes gets on TV1 19/11/2010
All Modes of Transport Welcome 22/10/2010
Dizzy over thought-controlled wheelchairs 15/10/2010
Perfect Boccia Opportunity 8/10/2010
A fun event to pencil in 3/10/2010
The dark side beckons you 23/9/2010
Give Boccia a go out West Auckland 16/9/2010
Photos urgently required 8/9/2010
A man of many talents 31/8/210
Disability Rights Workshop 10/8/2010
A Worthy Read 3/8/2010
Exquisite, Breathtaking, Provocative 27/7/2010
“Mamma Mia” what a night!!! 20/7/2010
(Video-Photos)
The Foghorn Experience 13/7/2010
Beyond Joke and Pocket 6/7/2010
Boccia circuit in full swing 30/6/2010
New players welcome to Bridge Battle 25/6/2010
A video resource kit 17/6/2010
2010 Review of Human Rights in New Zealand 10/6/2010
Early initiatives make the man 3/6/2010
Unforgettable Journeys 27/5/2010

Subsidized insulation and heating 20/5/2010
“Big OE on Wheels" 13/5/2010
Discussion on the causes and consequences of CP 6/5/2010
ADHB needs your input 29/4/2010
“Know How” Expo a must for Diaries 22/4/2010
Knight champions cord blood research 14/4/2010
Spark your creative juices 6/4/2010
Mike agrees, Adam’s a cool dude 30/3/2010
A Dummy's Guide to Cord Blood and Stem Cells..... :) 23/3/2010
Auckland Trots Night 2010 16/3/2010 (Photos)
Changes to equipment and modifications services 9/3/2010
Bob knew anything is possible 2/3/2010
Special Education Review ! (19th Mar.!) 20/2/2010
People Getting Out There 10/2/2010
Disability perspective of Avatar 3/2/2010

AusACPDM Conference - Christchurch 26/1/2010
CP Society Holiday Boccia Tournament 15/1/2010 (Photos)
“Getting Out There” in Hamilton 5/1/2010

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DISABILITY SECTOR HAPPENINGS
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