Grey Power Nelson
Political Meetings
September 2011
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Is it time to “Rebrand” Grey Power
By Errol Millar, Past Board and Eric Davy, Vice President In 1986 NZ National Superannuitants Federation Inc was registered with the Incorporated Societies. In 1991 the word “National” was dropped. In 1994 the name was changed to the present title of Grey Power NZ Federation Inc. At one stage Grey Power had about 90,000 members. An organisation Politicians took seriously as this 90,000 probably represented more than 200,000 votes. At the 31st of July this year Grey Power has around 60,000 financial members nationally with Nelson/Marlborough having almost a quarter of these between us This equates to us currently having over 50% of all eligible people aged over 50 in our provinces being members. In fact Nelson alone usually achieves over 70% by year close. We must be doing something right locally to have such support. I (Errol Millar) have just spent 2 years Continued on page 5
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Rugby World Cup 2011 By Errol Millar If you are reading this article on Tuesday 20th of September, Trafalgar Park Nelson will be buzzing with activity. At 7.35pm Russia will be playing Italy in the first of three games scheduled for Nelson. Having spent over 20 years running the scoreboard/clock at the Park, I naturally volunteered to assist with these RWC fixtures. With the local small clock not required for RWC, I decid-
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ed to assist with “Spectator services” which covers directing spectators as they arrive at the Park, ticketing, and ushering everyone to their seats in the 7 stands that encircle the ground. The Crusaders games gave us some great “training” in seating so many people and we look forward to the challenge of 17 to 20,000 for the RWC games. Team leader for spectator services is fellow Grey Power member Neville Male ex Sport Tasman CEO. Continued on page 5
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