Absolutely Positively Windy Deaf: May 2014

Some of the items featured in Wellington Deaf Society’s May 2014 newsletter:

At its recent AGM, members requested a SGM in regards to the building situation which WDS is working on.
Maureen Tompson, a life member of WDS and involved with the Board of Management for 19 years, steps down with a feature on her and her involvement with WDS.
Zoe Ferguson has been chosen to go to the WDF Youth Camp at Gallaudet University as a New Zealand representative. Candice David, one of our BOM members will be accompanying her.
Some of WDS members were selected for the New Zealand Deaf Blacks Rugby team, with selections announced over the social night held over Easter weekend.
Work on the WDS roof is finally under progress with work expected to take three weeks.

Can you help?

Cameron Ross

Candice David

Craig Becker

Daniel Harborne

Daniel Harborne

Darryl Alexander

Darryl Alexander

Joanne Becker

Mark Berry

Nicolette Van Vuuren

Nicolette Van Vuuren

Riaan Van Vuuren

Riaan Van Vuuren

Robert Cameron

Shannon Morris

Theresa Cooper

Zoe Ferguson

Relevant Links

Wellington Deaf Society

Reference number:

WDS2014-05-MJN

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