Live Kawakawa Red Cross Branch

Northern Advocate, 4 September 1941, Page 2

Live Kawakawa Red Cross Branch

[Special to “Northern Advocate”] KAWAKAWA, This Day. Members of the Kawakawa branch of the Red Cross Society decided at their annual meeting recently that a campaign be commenced with a view to obtaining more members who were prepared to study at home nursing lectures, so that they might qualify to become competent V.A.Ds. The decision was made after the president (Dr. G. Frengley) stressed the need for more qualified V.A.Ds. Following- are officers aopointed for the ensuing year: President, Dr. G. .1. Frengley; vice-presidents, airs. F. Id. Taylor, Air. C. S. Caddie; committee, -Mesdaines D. A. Williams, K. 11. Blundell, F. Doe!, Miss Sutcliffe and Captain P. S. Stanley; secretary, Mr. Id. 11. Blundell. .

Willing Helpers Presenting his report on the year’s activities, Dr. Frengley expressed regret that the annual meeting could not have neon held in April as a result of the meningitis epidemic. The year 81-JO-11 was nevertheless a most successful one. Mentioning the funds raised he expressed his appreciation of the willing way in which people had helped. AX'itli the help of the St. John Ambulance Association, of Moerewa, approximately £920 was raised in two months for the combined districts. Until the commencement of the National Patriotic Appeal £47/11/11 was raised by the street stall and raffles. Maori Donations “We also received most acceptable donations from two groups of energotT,Maoris. The Maoris of Oromahoe sent us £lO/5/-, and those of Otiria contributed .€29/12/S. We are deeply grateful for these donations and to those who organised and worked for the appeals. “After the national appeal began we stopped till our money-raising efforts with the exception of the “boh nops." Ten were held, bringing a net income of £OO/10/(1.”. the report stated. “Classes have been held in home nursing, first aid, hygiene and motor mechanics. Unfortunately head office, in Wellington, lost track of examination, papers for the motor mechanic: class, and this lias causd a lot of bother. However, we have been informed that all have passed and that the certificates will soon he ready for presentation. "Those who sat for the other examinations have all shown a high standard. Nine members took the V.A.D. course at hospital, i think they enjoyed the experience, and 1 know the liospital staff appreciated their work. Finances Sound “Our financial position is most favourable. The balance brought forward last year was £42/14/1. The total income was AUSS/12/S. The total expenditure was £7l/14/4, and the balance carried forward this year is £15(1/12/5. “Finally I would most earnestly invite new members to (lie classes, particularly the younger generation. The knowledge will never come amiss, and in times such as the present may be of great, value to the community.'' Women's Auxiliary “During the year the Women's Auxiliary met regularly once a week to make up hospital requirements for overseas and for local emergency hospitals, also garments for the laidy Galway Guild, and a considerable amount of knitting. “A great deal of most useful work has been done, and in addition to much sent away we are getting together a large and very necessary stock for omergeF.cy' hospitals. The materials for making up cost £42/12/9. "The morning and afternoon teas for tlie medical board have been carried on at a cost of £"7/4/S, and have been much appreciated by the recruits."