Here is the list of awardees (click link below) honoured during the 2015 End of Year Function & Prize-Giving Event at Little India on 15 October 2015.
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Otago Badminton Association seeks Treasurer
We are seeking a Treasurer to serve as a volunteer on the OBA Management Committee and be part of the Executive group. Management meetings are monthly. Executive group meetings are held as needed.
The role of the Treasurer is vital to our organisation and we are on the lookout for the right person to fill our current vacant treasurer role.
The position requires financial expertise as well as dedication, leadership and an understanding of financial accounting for ‘not for profit’ organisations.
As Treasurer you will:
- Take ownership and drive the financial strategy of the organisation with your valuable experience in financial administration/management.
- Be a leader assisting with the direction of the organisation through its new strategic initiatives. (please see OBA Strategic Plan)
- You will have a strong understanding of the roles individuals play within a team to meet the goals of the organisation.
- Have previous experience with Xero or the ability to pick up and adapt to new accounting software.
Responsibilities include:
- Take ownership and drive the financial strategy of the organisation.
- Financial administration including ensuring bank account(s) reconciled and creditor payments approved on a monthly basis.
- Financial management including preparation of monthly reports to the Management Committee.
- Preparation of Annual Budget with input from Management Committee.
- Calculation & filing of IRD GST return on a 6 monthly payments basis.
- Preparation of Annual Financial Statements and liaison with external auditor.
- Provide funding advice to the funding and grants committee.
What the OBA is offering the right person:
- Full training from the previous Treasurer will be provided.
- Experience in working with a ‘not for profit’ regional sporting organisation.
- Position on the OBA executive group.
- Professional development and training in ‘not for profit’ governance management is offered and encouraged.
- Expenses for courses, travel and/or accommodation are covered by OBA.
Become a valuable member of the Otago Badminton Association executive group by applying for the unique opportunity to play a significant role as association Treasurer.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss further or apply to me in writing zn.oc.suineglarutannull@rehctipn
Kind Regards,
Nathan Pitcher
Chair
OBA Annual General Meeting
You are invited to Otago Badminton Association’s Annual General Meeting at 7:30pm Tuesday 8 December 2015 1st Floor Lounge, Angus Badminton Center
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If you have any questions, please email to zn.gro.ogatonotnimdabnull@yraterces.
2015 End of Year Function & Prize Giving Event 15 October 2015
Be there with your friends and fellow players for the OBA End of Year & Prize Giving Event of the year!
Prizes and awards will be given to Senior/Masters/Veterans – outstanding top players, all senior open age reps, respective category Division team winners and Interclub team winners/runners-up. Diners will also stand to win spot prizes too.
RSVP to zn.gro.ogatonotnimdabnull@yraterces by Wednesday 7 October !
Green Island Club 60th Jubilee Planning for 2016
Here are some further details of the Green Island 60th Jubilee in the planning for 2016:
Date: Saturday 15th October 2016
Venue: Sunnyvale Sports Stadium (Gymnasium & Lounge)
Anyone interested in further information is asked to contact the Secretary: Ken Lawson at: moc.liamtohnull@nek_noswal
Registrations are likely to occur in 2016 – but we would like to hear from any past members (preferably with email addresses) in order to set up a database of interesting members
A website has been created where a history of the Club has been posted – and further updates will be posted there as they become available
The Link to that site is www.greenislandbadmintonclub.net.nz
2015 Otago Masters Open – Entry Closing Date 3 September
Tournament Dates:
Saturday 5 September 1pm : Doubles (Mens and Womens)
Sunday 6 September 9:30am : Mixed Doubles
All players 35 years & over are welcome to find a Mixed and / or Doubles partner and enter. $20 per event.
3 Divisions: Enter in the division as per 2015 South Island Masters in Timaru on Queen’s Birthday or if you didn’t play then, a division can be assigned to you.
Enter from this link. Tournament regulations are also on the site. Contact the convenor via information on the site if you need to be assigned to a division.
Please note closing date of entry is Thursday 3 September.
National Div 3 Finals in Dunedin – Not to be missed top National Badminton Event
Be there for a Badminton Feast:
Mark your calendar for top notch badminton and to support our Otago Top Seniors Team – winners of South Island Div 3 vie with North Island winners Waitakere 3 – for promotion to Div 2. Admission is free.
Some of the notable Northlanders coming include Nick Hall (45) and Dan Shirley (36), both multiple medals winners at the Commonwealth games including in Mixed Doubles. Gabby Aves, sister of Dan, ex-NZ representative player and as recently as 2011 won the Manukau International.
Otago U17 & U13 Tournament Results
Congratulations to all our Otago boys and girls in their achievements in the recent Otago U17 and U13 individual tournament.
The most outstanding achievement was from Aaryan Alexander, who achieved the triple crown for U13 Boys Singles, Boys Doubles and Mixed Doubles.
Under 13s
Boys Singles
1st Aaryan Alexander
2nd Joshua Forrester
Girls Singles
1st Marissa Oliver
3/4th Farrin Quinn
Boys Doubles
1st Aaryan Alexander / Joshua Forrester
3rd Matthew Godfrey / Nayaran Shastri
Girls Doubles
1st Marissa Oliver / Farrin Quin
3rd Macey Eymor / Blaise Perry
Mixed Doubles
1st Aaryan Alexander / Blaise Perry
2nd Joshua Forrester / Farrin Quin
3/4th Matthew Godfrey / Marissa Oliver
3/4th Macey Eymor
Boys Singles Plate
1st Matthew Godfrey
Girls Singles Plate
1st Macey Eymor
Boys Singles Consolation Plate
1st Nayaran Shastri
Under 17s
Girls Singles
2nd Rileigh Fields
Boys Doubles
3/4th Josh Kellet
Girls Doubles
3/4th Adithi Alexander / Emily Perry
Girls Singles Classic Plate
1st Adithi Alexander
Boys Doubles Plate
1st Justin Clado / Ben Clark
Girls Singles Plate
1st Emily Perry
Boys Singles Consolation Plate
1st Justin Clado
Girls Singles Consolation Plate
1st Joelle Gatenby
2015 Otago Open Results
Today saw the conclusion of the Otago Open but not without a few upsets to the top two seeds for some categories. We have our own local double crown winner – Andrea Vernall with WD and XD wins. The winners are:
Men Singles:
1st Hu He Mao Ni
2nd Luke White
Womens Singles:
1st Hannah Wilson
2nd Ella Smith
Mens Doubles:
1st Hu He Mao Ni / Nathan Pitcher
2nd Daniel Cleminson / Jake Dickson
Womens Doubles:
1st Andrea Vernall / Monica Xiong
2nd Samantha Botting / Hannah Wilson
Mixed Doubles:
1st Jake Dickson / Andrea Vernall
2nd Nathan Pitcher / Lana Perry
For the rest of the winners/placings, please refer to the link below:
http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/winners.aspx?id=F1801064-6B35-493A-A081-C3E66F2CA155
Green Island Badminton Club 60th Jubilee Planning meeting Notice
Come Year 2016, The Green Island Badminton Club would be turning 60 years in continuous existence and will be celebrating their 60th Jubilee.
In preparation for that, a Public Meeting is called – particularly for Past & Present Members – to form a Jubilee Committee.
Meeting details:
Date/time: Wednesday 10th June 2015, 7:30pm
Venue: Sunnyvale Sports Stadium Lounge
If you need further information, please contact:
Ken Lawson (Club Secretary)
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