Deerstalker's conference planned for Waimarino

Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 6, Issue 257, 4 October 1988, Page 1

Deerstalker's conference planned for Waimarino

The Waimarino branch of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association has been allocated the 1989 national conference of the NZDA. This will be the fxrst year in its history that the branch has hosted the conference and members are keen to show^ the rest that , a small' branch can dc a better job than the bigger branches. The conference will

be held over three days in July, 1989. The venue will be the- Ruapehu College Hall with other facilities of the college also being used for such things as audio visual presentations and trade displays. Delegates from about 60 branches throughout New Zealand will converge on Ohakune. As many as 180 delegates could be here and, along with ob-

servers and families, the numbers should exceed 200. Branch preparations

are well under way, with many past members of the association and members of the

public offering their services to help with the proposed trophy Turn page 2

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From page 1 display and organisation of the functions that make up the three days. Such things as transport, accommodation, catering, day trips for wives and families, collation of entries for the various national competitions, and the last-night social function all have to be attended to. Local branch members are very enthusiastic about putting on a good show and making the conference one to remember for those attending. Because of the costs involved sponsors are being sought to help with printing, gifts, conference folders etc. Branch president Malcolm Gillece and conference organiser Graeme Brebner appeal to any local businesses to help out in any way possible.