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M E E T T H E TEAM

BOARD (Clockwise from top) Dawn Folkard (Chair), Corinne Cameron, Robyn Moore, Kirsty Vercoe, Rosie Jerram, and Brett Thorburn (Vice-chair).

MESSAGE from the G E N E R A L M A N A G E R

HERACLITUS the Greek philosopher said, “Change is the only constant in life.” Last year we changed our structure, launched our new website, and updated our policies to meet compliance requirements. The year ahead will also include changes to the way we work with more emphasis on supporting our volunteer base and enhancing our educational resources.

Our volunteer base around the country enables us to connect with our members in our communities. You will read later in the magazine about some of the great activities our team of volunteers have been involved in recently and we have opportunities all around the country for coordinators. If you are keen to get involved, learn new skills and connect with people then please get in touch by emailing admin@coeliac.org.nz to find out more about joining our team of volunteers!

Living with coeliac disease (CD) or gluten intolerance can be hard – which is why our work to raise awareness, support research, education, and initiatives for those working in the health sector is essential.

BASE A R O U N D T H E C O U N T R Y E N A B L E S U S T O CONNECT W I T H M E M B E R S I N O U R COMMUNITIES

The COVID-19 state of emergency has seen us change the way we work and live. It has been an amazing effort by workers in our health industry, food industry and other essential services but equally it has been an act of social solidarity by everyone living in their bubbles. We continue to work remotely from home to support you via our website, emails and social media and encourage you to stay in touch.

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Hopefully by June gatherings will be able to take place again but if not we will offer online access to our AGM and Coeliac Awareness Week activities that Dana Alexander our Sales and Marketing Manager is organising with the help of our sponsors and coordinators. OUR V O L U N T E E R

WENDY BREMNER

General Manager

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