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General
Manager 09 524 0872 Ext 1 |
Junior Coordinator Laureen Cooper 09 524 0872 Ext 3
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The Lion Foundation
Operations Manager Jack Ngametua 09 524 0872 Ext 1 |
The Lion Foundation
Coaching Manager Donna Haliday 09 524 0872 Ext 3
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The NZ Community Trust
Development Manager Cliff Freeman 09 524 0872 Ext 4
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Yonex
Pro Shop Manager Tim Vaughan 09 524 0872 Ext 6 |
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Administration Manager Ruth Peterson 09 524 0872 Ext 2
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Executive Council Members 2010 |
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ABA PRESIDENT
Vincent
is in his 9th year as President of the Pacific Badminton
Club and has served on the Executive Council of ABA for the past 10 years as Vice President. He is a certified umpire, and had served on
the Board of the NZ Umpires for 2 years and is also a certified coach of lawn bowls. Vincent is a Civil
Engineering graduate (Univ.NSW in Sydney). Prior to retirement he
was 29 years with Shell Oil Co. in Northern Asia Region,
holding senior managerial positions in civil and
marine engineering, production plants including LPG and Lube
Oil Blending etc, transport, distribution and also with roles
including chief safety, security, health
and environment advisor.
Vincent has held many international Occupational Safety & Health positions
and in 1980’s and 1990’s, Vincent was an appointee of the Hong Kong governor, serving as a member on the various
government and semi-government
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CHAIRMAN Sarah has been a member of Mt Albert Badminton Club since 1984 and currently represents Auckland in Masters and Vets Inter-association. An Auckland Masters Committee member and selector for many years, and for the last 3 years Convener of Selectors. Sarah is a business woman, running her own import and distribution company, she has a background in secretarial and office management and currently works part time in an administrative role.
Email:
sjgordon@hyper.net.nz |
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VICE PRESIDENT
Anthony has been president of Balmoral Badminton Club for the past 2
years, and in 2009 was awarded the ABA Senior Administrator of the
year prize. Anthony's background is in software engineering, and he is
currently working as a team leader delivering innovation solutions in
the payments and retail services industry. |
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VICE PRESIDENT John has strong management and property expertise. He holds a Master of Commerce from University of Auckland, is a chartered accountant and chartered secretary (UK). He was a practicing accountant and now a part-owner/operator of Best Western President Hotel Auckland. John is a member of Otahuhu Badminton club and a competitive player, enjoying successes in NZ, Australian and World Seniors and World Chinese Masters Tournaments. Email: johnw@presidenthotelauckland.co.nz
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Rhona
Bramwell |
Executive Member
Rhona is a former NZ and Auckland representative player and one of our
highest ever ranked female players, playing in the top 15 in the
world. Specialising in singles and doubles Rhona is also a
leading coach and involved in Auckland elite coaching programs.
She brings a great deal of knowledge of what made NZ and Auckland
successful in the past as well as a grasp of current challenges on
court for players and coaches of the present. |
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Executive Member
Garry has been involved with Auckland Badminton for a long time and
has extensive experience both as a player and volunteer with the
Association and has served extensively on the Masters committee.
Often helping with projects with ABA he brings a great deal of
knowledge and practical ability to the board as well as an extensive
knowledge of all levels of the Association. |
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Executive Member
Sue
has been a player for over 20 years, initially as North Harbour and
Auckland Senior Division representative, and now currently for
Auckland in Masters,
Vets and Supervets Division. In the last 10 years serving on the
Auckland Masters Committee in roles of
selector, secretary, treasurer and in 2007 as chairman. A
member of College Rifles Badminton Club, Co-convener of selectors,
senior and management committee.
Sue has a background in
accounts, secretarial and office administration and
management and works full time in the customs and freight-forwarding
industry.
Contact
021-923167 Email: kiwimasters@hotmail.com |
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Junior Committee |
Senior Committee |
Masters Committee |
Interclub Committee |
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| Dennis Yep | Donna Halliday | Graeme Evans | Karl Barker |
| Convenor | Convenor | Convenor | Convenor |
| Committee members | Committee members | Committee members | Committee members |
| Laureen Cooper (ABA Junior coordinator) | Andrew Halliday | Masters Selectors | Steve Sweeney |
| Sue Smith (ABA Assistant Junior Coordinator) | Glennis Pearson (secretary) | Barry Lun | |
| Robert Hillier | Lung Foy | ||
| Barry Stevens | Yvonne McKay | ||
| Cecilia Wong | Ann Te Rito | ||
| Rachelle Bright | Mike Earp | ||
| Daniel Lee | Angus Husin | ||
| Sherilyn Bright | Garry Coup | ||
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The Auckland Badminton
Association was formed in 1930. The sport enjoyed steady
growth and by the 1960's badminton in the region
had reached such a size that the Counties, Waitemata
(now Waitakere) and finally North Shore (now North
Harbour) associations were founded.
Despite administering
only half it�s original area, Auckland is by far
the largest badminton centre in New Zealand with more
than 20% of all affiliated players. There are currently
15 Senior, 8 Ladies and 7 Junior Clubs making up the
Auckland Badminton Association.
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The Auckland
Badminton Hall a show piece venue in NZ. Situated on the busy Gillies Ave and Alpers Ave corner, and visible from the motorway viaduct, The hall features 12 courts, press gallery, pro Shop, administration offices, lounge facilities, bar, permanent spectator seating for 400 with space to hold 1300 spectators. This hall was the venue of the 1990 Commonwealth Games and the 1996 Thomas and Uber Asian zone qualifying Tournament. 36,800 vehicles pass the Gilles Ave frontage of the Hall every day and the estimated foot traffic through the hall each year of 90,000.
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Honorary Vice Presidents
| J Davison | P Dickey | J A Glenie | J Lambert | J Miles Snr | ||
| B Moffit | E Whitley | I Wyborn | Mrs F Lobb | Chau Soo Hee | ||
Life Members
| Mrs V Gow | Mrs H Robson MNZM | MR W Greaves | Mr R Westbrooke | Mr A Dickinson | ||
| Mr W B Beynon | Mr D C Light | Mr J E Robson MBE | Mr M Rowsell | Mr R Walbridge | ||