A big congratulations to the Higher Education Award recipients for 2019!

This year 's recipients share diverse educational goals. Fields of study include Veterinary Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Teaching, Medicine & Engineering. Click here to read more about the recipients.

The Awards for Higher Tertiary Education are designed to assist and encourage Manchester Unity members, or their children, to undertake full-time tertiary study in a wide range of areas.

Fraternally Yours February 2019

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Pip joined Manchester Unity as an Fraternal Administrator in 2014 and is extremely passionate about Manchester Unity. One of the biggest highlights for Pip since joining Manchester Unity

was receiving her Purple Collar in 2016. She has since represented her lodge at multiple conferences.

Pip is also a registered independent marriage celebrant and is happily married to Ross, and mother to her (adult) son, a cat and two Dalmatians.

MEET YOUR NEW FRATERNAL MANAGER

GRAND MASTER'S MESSAGEAROUND THE LODGES

SEE WEBSITE

FOR MORE

CURRENT

LODGE NEWS

Bro John R Sim pson

Sis Sue Meik le

Here we are into February already. I trust you all had an enjoyable and safe festive season.

2019 brings change to grow our organisation as we move forward. I urge all members to embrace the new initiatives that have been put in place by the Board to increase our membership thus ensuring longevity of our organisation. How many of you have got a friend or relative to join up in the last year to assist with increasing membership?

secondar y school gr ant s

Each year we give up to 10 grants of $500 to children of members starting Year 9

the following year.

Congratulations to the below recipients:

- Sarah Blackman - Andrea Hawke

- Tyler Dawson - Madison Lilley

- Alexander Faulkner - Jessica Mundy

- Jai Winsloe - James Hall

- Matthew Harvey - Cody Saunders

FINAL JANET'S JAUNTS VISIT FOR 2018

The Janet?s Jaunts year concluded with a resoundingly, successful visit to a cheese and ice cream factory. There were 21 in the group, being a rather tight fit in the Board room.

On the table you can see samples of the different types of cheese products they produce. Amazingly we got to try all these different varieties and we were able to see the whole operation from a viewing corridor. The company does make ice

cream and again we were able to see the packaging operation and sample the icecream.

TRIP DOWN THE WILD WEST COAST In November 2018 a van load of Nelson members spent the weekend in the West Coast. On Saturday, members drove south, from Nelson to Hokitika. First stop was the National Kiwi Centre in which we timed it perfectly and arrived to see the Eels, Kiwi and Tuatara get fed.

After lunch the group drove to see the magnificent Otira Viaduct alongside the friendly locals (a Kea) followed by a stop at Otira Hotel which is stuffed inside and out with interesting objects.

In the evening we met the local Westland members for a meal at the Union Hotel in Greymouth. This was a great chance for everyone to catch up. Following the dinner IPGM Bro John Simpson presented a member with their 50 year certificate and updated all members on MU matters.

2019 also means we have to say goodbye to some of our hardworking and well-respected Fraternal staff who, for a number of reasons, have made the decision not to continue in their employment as a result of changes. To those leaving I say a heartfelt thank you.

I have visits planned for 2019 and hope to see as many of you as possible at the various venues. Here?s to a great 2019 for us all.

Share a story of how you used your Discount Card, Discount app or Super Saver app ? where you used it and how much you saved!

Click here to complete the survey by 4 March 2019, or call Louise on 0800 101 842.

T&Cs apply.*

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* Winner will receive the prize by courier at their nominated home address. You must be a member of Manchester Unity. You must have a valid email address (which will be added to your account). Your account may not be in arrears. One entry per member. Your feedback may be used on our website or in Fraternally Yours.

Out r ea c h Pr ogr a m

Keep an eye out in the mail

for your Outreach Program

invite. This is a two-way

feedback forum with the

Chairman and CEO.

Make sure to RSVP to

louises@manchesterunity.org.nz

Wa nt wor k exp er ienc e?

We are looking for an

enthusiastic young adult (17y+)

looking for work experience

and to learn a variety of skills

in our Head Office!

Contact Louise for more info:

louises@manchesterunity.org.nz

Fr a t er na l Counc il Role?

The Board of MUFS is inviting your interest for a vacancy on

the Fraternal Council. Wonderful opportunity for talented and passionate

members.

Contact Louise at: louises@manchesterunity.org.nz

NOTICE BOARD

Meet our new Car etaker !How long have you l ived in Mount Maunganui?Escaped from Auckland 7 years ago and live close to the MU Holiday Home.

Favour it e spot s in Mount Maunganui for dinner? We are graced with many great restaurants nearby!

OBR Restaurant across the road offer a good range of dishes and Thai 2Go in Central Parade provides excellent Thai cuisine. We are always happy to offer some local foodie directions!

Favour it e t h ing t o do in your weekends?The Mount flourishes with entertainment and sports events over summer months and winter temps are usually very kind. Gardening, entertaining, fishing and sports are all in the mix. Favour it e t ravel dest inat ion?Hard to leave Mount Maunganui with its fantastic beaches, however Coromandel, Taupo and Ohope are close by for an escape!

PHIL & JAN BOURNE - MOUNT MAUNGANUI HOLIDAY HOMES

CEO'S DESK Members? letters tell me they love their holiday homes.

?Just to let you know we had a fantastic week in Mount Maunganui!! The location of the house is fantastic. The house is very tidy and has everything we needed!?

Soon, there will be another unit at the same property in Mt Maunganui! A freshly renovated studio unit for four. Bookings open 1st March!

Holiday homes are a wonderful reason to gather your family and enjoy an affordable holiday.

Will you book yours in 2019?

Societ y of f ice hours: Mon?Fri 8am?4pm Address: Level 10, 117 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6140

Phone: 0800 101 842 Mail: PO Box 5083, Wellington 6140 Web: www.manchesterunity.org.nz

FRATERNAL COUNCIL KEY PERFORMANCE

INDICATORS

ATTENDANCE %

HELPING: SOCIAL RATIO %

6.7

Act ual Target

70

Act ual Target

Figures are for the 6 months to November 2018.For more information, see the latest Board Report here.

8 - 10 March Outreach Program 2019

15-16 March Outreach Program 2019

22-24 March Outreach Program 2019

23/24 March Grand Master visit to Southland Lodge

13-14 April Grand Master visit to Nelson Lodge

23 June Grand Master visit to Napier Lodge

More event s? Click here or contact your Lodge.

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Insurance product s

- Medical insurance- Funeral plan- Personal insurance (home,

contents, car, travel)- Life insurance

As a Member of Manchester Unity, you can access: Mem bership benef it s

- Holiday homes- Education awards- Save-Money deals- Benevolent fund- Social events- Welfare help- Lodge meetings- Voting rights

WHat vot ing??2 out of 3 m em bers don?t know about t heir

MU vot ing ent it lem ent s! Results from our November 2018 survey of members are in!

66% of respondents do not know that their membership entitles them to have a say on MU governance matters through having a say on how their vote is exercised. Another 6% of respondents were apathetic towards voting. 23% were happy with the voting.

We received 241 responses from 24 Lodges. Plus, ideas for stimulating members? involvement in MU voting.

See website for detailed results.

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From: Fraternal Council & Operating Review Committee

Subject: Operating Review ? review of progress to date

On Tuesday, 22 January 2019, the Fraternal Council of GM Sis Sue Meikle, DGM/Director Bro Graham Allanson, FC Bro Neil Harvey and FC Sis Wendy Pilcher joined with the Operating Review Committee of Director Bro Blair Robinson and CEO Bro Sanjiv Jetly, and the newly appointed Fraternal Manager Sis Pip McLean, in Palmerston North. Apologies were received from Director David Haak.

The purpose of the meeting was to review progress in relation to the new strategy of the organisation to ensure growth and make for a joint approach going forward.

Attendees also took the opportunity to warmly welcome Sis Pip McLean to her first appearance as a member of the Fraternal Council in her new role as Fraternal Manager. The meeting allowed Sis Pip to become familiar with the way both teams work together and going forward start to gain an insight of the many facets of her position.

All in attendance agreed with the strategy going forward. Attendees also reviewed the process, to ensure all bottlenecks are resolved quickly and all unexpected contingencies are mitigated as promptly as possible by the team. Discussions were useful for it helped to iron out concerns and having a face to face meeting allowed the issues to be understood and clarified for the team.

The result was that from a members? perspective it will continue to be business as usual except for the areas that do not currently have a FA and procedures are being put in place to ensure continuity. All present agreed that current members come first and regardless of the changes everyone?s priority is to ensure that the fraternal side of the organisation continues to grow and provide the members with the same, and better, service they now receive.

Another result was that many plans going forward were set out and while some can be implemented immediately it was agreed that others will be work in progress due to the fact not all positions are filled at this point in time and it is envisaged that the final vacancies will be filled in the near future. Recruitment plans are being developed and implemented for vacancies at Woodville Lodge, Manawatu Lodge and Banks Peninsula Lodge.

Going forward, please direct any questions to CEO Bro Sanjiv Jetly directly so everyone gets the correct answer.

Cont inuing t o serve m em bers

Lodge

Loyal Antipodean Loyal Britannia Loyal City of Wellington Loyal Greytown

Pip McLean PH: 04-566-7132

Loyal Ashburton Loyal Rangiora Loyal Banks Peninsula

Ashleigh Robertson PH: 03-308-7915

Loyal Wanganui Loyal Manchester

John Breton PH: 06-345-7633

Loyal Nelson Julie Tomlinson PH: 03-928-0799

Loyal Akarana Loyal Waikato

Rex Oliver PH: 09-236-9816

Loyal Napier Loyal Hastings

Robyn Broughton* PH: 06-845-0000

Loyal Egmont Sally-Anne Coates* PH: 06-758-0769

* Temporarily staying until a suitable replacement is found.

Status as at Thursday 24 January 2019

Growth and Social Welfare Coordinator (GSWC)

The GSWC role exists to provide services in relation to growth, social and welfare coordination. You will spend about half your time ensuring that existing members continue to receive and enjoy the social and welfare activities through functions, outings, and helping. The remaining time will be spent on growth activities to attract new members.

This contractual nature role involves you delivering services to your existing members, and to growth, per agreed targets. This role pays you an hourly rate.

You must have strong organisational skills, knowledge of marketing/selling/ promotions, passion for working with Manchester Unity membership, and knowledge of event planning practices and techniques.

Fraternal Administrator (FA)

The Fraternal Administrator role involves Rules-based responsibilities. You will spend much of your time organising meetings and carrying out fraternal tasks as per Rules.

This volunteer nature role involves you spending time with the lodge. This role pays you a monthly stipend.

You must have passion for working with MU membership, knowledge to comply with Rules?, and knowledge of meeting planning practices and techniques.

Vacant Positions

How do I apply?

In the first instance, please email your interest to Louise, at louises@manchesterunity.org.nz

Recruitment is open until the right candidate is found for the role so contact us early to be considered.

Where are we recruiting?*

Lodge Role available

Loyal Manawatu FA & GSWC Immediate start.

Loyal Woodville FA & GSWC Immediate start.

Loyal Egmont FA & GSWC To start immediately. Will be replacing the incumbent, who is temporarily staying until a suitable replacement is found.

Loyal Napier/Loyal Hastings FA & GSWC To start immediately. Will be replacing the incumbent, who is temporarily staying until a suitable replacement is found.

Loyal Hastings FA & GSWC To start immediately. Will be replacing the incumbent, who is temporarily staying until a suitable replacement is found.

*Status as at Thursday 24 January 2019

Look i n g for en thusi ast i c m em ber s!