NZCFS Life Members

Nancy Goddard was made a Life Member of the New Zealand China Friendship Society, Inc. in 2002. … [Read more...]

Cecil Fowler was made a life member in 2002.  She served on National Executive over a number of years, including two years as National Secretary from 1987-9, and one year as North Island Vice President.  She has taken 7 trips to China, either as leader or co-leader.  In the 1990s and 2000s she served as Auckland Branch President at different periods, and on the Auckland Guangzhou Sister City Committee for its duration, until it was disbanded this year. … [Read more...]

Bill Willmott was made a Life Member of the New Zealand China Friendship Society, Inc. in 2002.Born in Chengdu, China, in 1932, where his parents were United Church of Canada educational missionaries. Bill grew up and finished high school level there before going to Oberlin College in Ohio. He completed a BA in Sociology and then an MA in Anthropology at McGill University, Montreal, based on research on the Eskimo community at Inukjuak in Northern Quebec. His PhD in Social Anthropology was … [Read more...]

Robin Brown was awarded life membership in 2006.Robin joined Nelson Branch in 1992, was Vice President in 1993, and capably led the Branch as President from 1994-2000. For two years he was Immediate Past President and continued to be a very valuable member of the committee until his health forced his retirement. He has had a major influence on the direction and success of the Branch through generous use of his many skills and talents and has always shown great enthusiasm for furthering … [Read more...]

Mary Gray was awarded Life Membership in 2008.Since coming to New Zealand in 1970 Mary Gray has made an enormous contribution to two particular objectives of the New Zealand China Friendship Society: she has taken leadership roles in our organization and, as a distinguished language teacher, she has promoted the study of Chinese language and culture throughout New Zealand.Mary joined the New Zealand China Friendship Society in 1979. She has been a sterling contributor to Wellington … [Read more...]

Margaret was National President of the Society from 2003 to 2008.  She is a member and Past President of Tauranga Branch.  Margaret is also: Managing Director, Odyssey Group Ltd, Tauranga; Executive member – New Zealand China Trade; Chairman, Tauranga-China Friendship Charitable Trust; and Former International Co-ordinator Tauranga City Council. She organised trade and goodwill visit for Chinese delegations, and travelled frequently to China . … [Read more...]