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The full pdf of this newsletter is available at: NZCFSNelsonJune2013.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>Richard Brudvik-Lindner was born in mid-western USA and brought up in the South. He moved to Nelson with his wife, Lori, and their two Chinese daughters in 2010. With a background in communications and marketing, he now teaches social studies and history at Nelson College and is passionate about his new profession and about helping his delightful daughters understand their place in their new homeland.<\/p>\n \u201cAll of us, all of our families, all of our ancestors came to the land we now call New Zealand from another place. Two of those groups \u2013 Maori New Zealanders and British New Zealanders \u2013 are enshrined in our nation\u2019s foundational document:\u00a0te Tiriti o Waitangi. Two years after that document was created the first Chinese immigrant arrived in New Zealand – the first of our other brothers.\u00a0<\/p>\n Though Chinese people make up the third largest ethnicity in Aotearoa\/New Zealand, they have not historically found a warm welcome, and have in fact found that their immigration to this country has been suppressed, for over a century.\u00a0How did we get to this place?\u00a0What is the story?\u00a0<\/p>\n While Chinese people have contributed greatly to the birth and prosperity of a fledgling nation, their role in our society is unclear.\u00a0From the early position of neither citizen nor subject, Chinese Kiwis are today the third culture in a self-professed \u201cbi-cultural nation\u201d. As we enter what is likely to be the Chinese century, have we made peace with our nation\u2019s Chinese heritage, and how are we likely to welcome the next waves of Chinese immigrants?\u201d<\/p>\n As usual, we will begin at 5.30\u00a0p.m. and then enjoy our buffet meal (cost $12), at 6 p.m.. Our speakers will begin about 7 p.m.. Friends and visitors are most welcome but please notify Barbara when you contact her so we have accurate numbers for the meal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n ENGLISH TEACHER FOR SHANDAN BAILIE SCHOOL:<\/strong> A suitably qualified person is being sought to take up this position in September. Shandan Bailie School has a unique nature through its legacy with Rewi Alley, and the educational approach of \u2018hands and mind together\u2019 – combining academic and vocational training. NZCFS has a long term relationship with the school, and teachers living and working here can enjoy the benefits this brings. Contact Dave Bromwich at dbchinz@xtra.co.nz.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n LAST MEETING:<\/strong> Marilyn Gibbs and Lillian Li-Kurtovic entertained us with stories and photos from last year\u2019s NZCFS Prominent Persons and Leaders Tour and their participation in two significant conferences: the Friendship Forum in Changchun, Jilin Province, and the International Sister Cities Conference in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. We very much appreciated their many insights and thoughts and we certainly enjoyed hearing all about their experiences. Thanks, Marilyn and Lillian.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2013 SUBSCRIPTIONS:<\/strong> Thanks very much to those who have paid their 2013 subscription on time – it is hugely appreciated. We don\u2019t want to lose anyone as a member – especially when our membership was up 20% last year – so reminder subscription forms will be emailed or posted out with this newsletter so the last few can bring your payment to the next meeting. Please make sure you let us know if any of your details have changed when you return the form so that we can make sure our records are up to date.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Single \u00a0 \u00a0$15 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Couple \u00a0 \u00a0$25 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 School \u00a0 \u00a0$25 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Corporate \u00a0 \u00a0$30<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n MEMBER NEWS:<\/strong> We are very pleased to welcome several new members:<\/p>\n \u2022 Yolanda Persico<\/strong> came to our March meeting after seeing the notice in the paper and has since joined. She is looking forward to travelling to China later this year.<\/p>\n \u2022 It was great to see new member David Bell<\/strong> at our last meeting. David<\/strong> and Rita<\/strong> live in Wakefield and export Glendenings home-made shortbread to many countries, including China: www.glendenings.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Alvin Schroder<\/strong> is a relative of Appo Hocton and has participated in several of our activities in the past.<\/p>\n \u2022 Local law firm Pitt & Moore<\/strong> is now a corporate member of our branch and we look forward to welcoming Mike McMellon<\/strong>, a partner in the firm with a particular interest in immigration, and Zhang Hui (John)<\/strong>, who works there part-time and is currently studying for his Masters in Accounting at NMIT.<\/p>\n President Christine and Bruce Ward<\/strong> are currently enjoying the food and sunshine in Tuscany. Fortunately, while they had been in Eastern Europe after their river cruise, they had left before the floods arrived.<\/p>\n Congratulations to Lark Ann Ming<\/strong>, Lori and Richard Brudvik-Lindner’s daughter. In a very close finish, Lark and her three team mates took second place in the National Literature Quiz competition held at the National Library in Wellington last week. Team St. Joseph\u2019s Intermediate competed against 12 other schools for the national title.<\/p>\n To read more: \u00a0http:\/\/www.stuff.co.nz\/nelson-mail\/news\/8800623\/St-Josephs-Lit-Quiz-team-finish-second<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>DIVERSE CHINA TOUR October 8 – 30, 2013:<\/strong> With a feast of scenery, culture and history this is a further tour in the highly acclaimed \u201cProjects\u201d series, and includes a visit to a NZCFS project cooperative, where we meet our project partners and rural communities, and experience real rural life first hand.<\/p>\n The comprehensive itinerary takes you beyond, to diverse cultural and geographical environments with travel from Yan\u2019an, Shaanxi, in the north, to Guilin, Guangxi, in the south, through exceptional places not often included in tours. This tour will take you to dramatic, iconic scenery and diverse ethnic communities, from modern history and ancient towns, to tastes of culture old and new. It will reward both old China hands and those new to China with rich experiences and memories and many photographic opportunities.<\/p>\n <\/a>With over twenty years experience in China, and leader of earlier tours, your NZ tour leader will be NZCFS President Dave Bromwich. Joining the group in China is the very popular Wang Fang, who has accompanied four previous NZCFS tours as the in-China guide. She receives the highest accolades from those in previous groups who have enjoyed her warmth, sense of humour, and dedication to making your time the most enjoyable.<\/p>\n For more information, see nzchinasociety.org.nz\/news\/tours-to-china\/<\/a>\u00a0or contact Dave Bromwich direct at dbchinz@xtra.co.nz or phone 06 877 9930.<\/p>\n Please help us by advertising this incredible itinerary to all your family, friends, colleagues and any groups you might belong to.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>VISITORS TO HUANGSHI:<\/strong> It is wonderful to report that several Nelsonians have been visiting our Sister City recently. Ferry van Mansum<\/strong> and Aukje Both<\/strong> called in after a trip down the Yangtse River and spent time with Xu Zugui<\/strong>, while Bill Findlater<\/strong>, Chief Executive of the Nelson Regional Economic Development Agency took a group of Nelson business people to China towards the end of May. As well as Huangshi, this delegation visited Beijing, Guangzhou and Yangjiang, which recently signed a Friendly City partnership with Nelson, to explore new business opportunities for the region, as well as expanding on the relationships formed on previous visits to China.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2013:<\/strong> Nelson branch was well represented by Royden Smith, Kathy Beatson, James Dyer and Barbara Markland at this year\u2019s NZCFS conference in Christchurch.<\/p>\nFriday 28 June .. Hearing House .. 5:30 pm<\/strong><\/h1>\n
To arrange catering, please ring:<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Barbara Markland ph. 544 4712 by Tuesday 25 June<\/strong><\/h5>\n
or e-mail: erm@xtra.co.nz<\/strong><\/h6>\n