Renewal time and new cards

Dear members,

From the 1st October you can begin renewing your membership for the year to 31 Oct 2017. Just log in to the members area either by clicking the members tab at nzhgpa.org.nz or by following this link Join us.

Please pay using the online options if at all possible. Payments sent by bank transfer or by cheque can be accepted but they create a lot of extra work for our administrator at a busy time so please avoid them.

The new membership cards will come with a QR code on them that links to your online public profile. This contains your ratings and membership expiry date. This card will be a permanent card and will not need to be replaced unless lost, stolen, damaged or you need an update to get new ratings added. It is important that you carry this card at all times when flying and produce it on request. A simple phone app will scan the QR code and allow anyone to verify the membership status and expiry date. Here is an example of how they will look.



At the AGM held on the 17th September the club delegates and the executive voted for the following membership fees. Full member: $160 Early Payment discount applies until Oct 20

Other fees can be found here Fees.

Regards,
Evan Lamberton

FAI Sanction Fees For Regional Comps

It is the policy of the Paragliding Competition Committee to encourage Regional Competition organisers to obtain a FAI Cat-2 sanction.

In previous seasons the PCC has picked up the tab for this, when it was 20 Euro.

However, the FAI / CIVL have now increased the minimum sanction fee to 50 Euro.

The PCC will, until future notice, offer to fund 50% (25 Euro) of this cost if the organisers obtain FAI Cat-2 sanction.

NZ PG Open 2017 - Rotorua

Hi all,
Just a quick note that registrations for the PG Open 2017, to be held in Rotorua from 26 Feb – 4 March, are now open!

Entry fees are $160 if paid before 31 Dec or $200 afterwards.

This will be the only round of the PG Open for 2017 and, in case you need an extra incentive to enter, one lucky pilot will be drawn out of a hat and win their entry fee back thanks to Nick Taber at Mac Para NZ.

Accommodation will be in hot demand at that time of year, so pilots are encouraged to get in quick and make reservations with the Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park. If you mention that you’re with the PG Open you’ll also receive a 10% discount off the standard room rate.

To register and for more information go to: www.airtribune.com/newzealand

Hope to see you there!
Graham.

2016 AGM - Call for Remits

We now have a date for the 2016 AGM for the NZHGPA:

Date: Saturday 17th September, times 9am - 4.30pm

Venue: The Meeting Rooms, ATCANZ Training Centre, 10 De Havilland Way, Christchurch Airport. http://www.themeetingrooms.co.nz

Now is the time to get your remits together regarding constitutional and budget issues only. Any remits regarding rule changes and operations will be heard at the Special Executive Meeting to be held immediately after the AGM. Please also think about any nominations you might wish to make for the Executive Committee positions. All remits must be received by the administrator (me) in writing prior to 01 August 2016 by email or by post. Please note the following rules regarding submission of remits as per our Constitution:

Remits

(a) Remits may only be proposed by current Full Members of the Association and must be seconded by a Full Member.

(b) Remits must clearly document, the names and PIN’s of the proposing and seconding members, plus their signatures, if the remit is submitted in a printed format.

(c) Remits to an AGM must pertain to the Association constitution or annual budget.

Remits for changes to the constitution should be structured as follows:

(a) Remit heading.

(b) Detail the existing line or section from the current constitution.

(c) Detail the proposed amended wording or wording to insert.

(d) Name of the proposing pilot including PIN, plus signature if the remit is submitted in a printed format.

(e) Name of the seconding pilot including PIN, plus signature if the remit is submitted in a printed format.

(f) Finish with a discussion that clearly explains and supports the remit.

All other remits should be structured as follows:

(a) Remit heading.

(b) Remit.

(c) Name of the proposing pilot including PIN, plus signature if the remit is submitted in a printed format.

(d) Name of the seconding pilot including PIN, plus signature if the remit is submitted in a printed format.

(e) Finish with a discussion that clearly explains and supports the remit.



It may be a good idea to get your club members together to discuss any remits you wish to put forward but you can also submit them personally. Now is also a good time to discuss if your club will be sending a delegate to the AGM and who that will be. It is always good to get flights booked early to avoid missing out. I will be emailing club secretaries now separately to advise the same.

An Agenda containing all remits will be forwarded early August for your clubs to consider, with details of funding for delegates attending the AGM (same as last year).

The NZHGPA Executive Committee look forward to receiving your remits and to seeing you at the 2016 AGM.

See you there!

Nicky Hamill

Administrator

Auckland Regional Paragliding Competition

Auckland Regional Paragliding Competition scheduled for 3rd/4th December 2016.

Sites will be around Auckland or as far as Rotorua, depending on weather.

Details and registration here: https://airtribune.com/auckland/info

The comp is free, but pre-registration is very much appreciated.