Taranaki Masters Joiners celebrates 50 Years

On Saturday May 15th, 2021, Taranaki Master Joiners gathered to celebrate 50 years of Master Joiner excellence. Held at the Plymouth Hotel, a cabaret show put on by the New Plymouth Operatic Society was enjoyed by all who attended

Bryan Frank, President of Taranaki Master Joiners felt humbled to see several attendees driving long distances to participate in the celebrations. “It was a pleasure to see those who travelled from afar”, Bryan said; “Taranaki members appreciate that effort and participation, which included former Members and suppliers and Sponsors from across the North Island. Despite the busy times, Bryan Frank with his team, Stretch and Fay Rice worked diligently planning, communicating, and preparing for the celebrations.

The AGM was held on the Friday night before the big event where Rhys Powell was presented with a trophy thanking him for his work on behalf of the region by Bryan Frank. Rhys Powell was further presented with life membership for his contribution to the region. Bryan Frank had Master Joiners National President; Paul Ingram (also in attendance) present the award to Rhys during the festivities. Rhys was certainly taken by surprise and later said of the award “A sly move by the committee, not sure how that got past me, that is for sure, very surprised”. He went on to say; “Being involved with Master Joiners, you get the friendships and the business knowledge, the sharing is valuable in business and in joinery practice. Rhys started out his apprenticeship with Jones and Sandford, (also members of Master Joiners) and appreciates the value of giving back, he is keen to see more of the younger joinery practitioners add to what has been achieved in the region.

It was also with Jones and Sandford where Graeme Paul trained as an apprentice. Graeme Paul is well known as the Taranaki Secretary, and formerly a Taranaki President, having served the profession in his own business, retirement meant he was also able to continue to contribute to the profession. Graeme is now retired from his Secretary role. The Taranaki Master Joiners extend sincere thanks to Graeme for his steady guiding contribution.

While the joinery profession looks and feels similar all around the country, it is getting along to the Master Joiner meetings which tell the story of what the value of membership is all about. Individuals in their own way can contribute as much or as little as their time allows to advance the profession in the region as demonstrated by Rhys Powell, Graeme Paul, Bryan Frank, and we know there are more of you in Taranaki who have contributed, shared and served the profession.

Congratulations Taranaki on this milestone and to all those who have contributed over the 50 years. Certainly, there is more to do and many hands make light work … welcome to the next 50 years in Taranaki and welcome to the new members In-House Kitchens, and Mode Kitchens, from New Plymouth.

Taranaki Master Joiners sincerely thanks Blum NZ, Hettich, New Plymouth ITM, Laminex, Hafele and NZ Panels Group for supporting the Taranaki Master Joiners 50th celebrations.

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