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Otago MS Society Team

Don Benn - Field Officer
Tania McGregor - Manager
Liz Carroll-Lowe - Development Coordinator
Pam Macdonald - Health Support Officer

News

DON'S DROWNING - HELP NEEDED - 1st Jan 1970
MS EARRINGS NOW AVAILABLE - 1st Jan 1970
CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 1st Jan 1970
2012 PENS - 1st Jan 1970
VOLUNTEER - INTERVIEWING NOW! - 1st Jan 1970

Events

BBQ - MITRE 10 MEGA - 24th Mar 2012
AGM - LYNNE CLAY TO ADDRESS MEETING - 12th Mar 2012
BBQ - BUNNING'S COMMUNITY FUN DAY - 10th Mar 2012
WANT TO SEE WHATS GOING ON? - 23rd Feb 2012 to 31st Mar 2012

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MARCH 2010 OTAGO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 2011 OTAGO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
MARCH 2011 OTAGO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
3 MONTH CALENDER OF EVENTS
Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society Informational Brochure
MS - Knowledge is Power Series
SUBSCRIPTION FORM 2012
The Facts about MS
Multiple Sclerosis Society of NZ
Beginner's Guide to MS
MS & Fatigue
MS & Your Emotions
MS & Your Bladder and Bowel
MS & Visual Problems
MS & Spasticity
MS & Sexuality and Intimacy
MS & Changes to Thinking and Memory
MS & Pain
MS & Speech and Swallowing

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WOBBLY ART EXHIBITION 2010
   - The Wobbly Art banners create a wonderful frontage at night.
   - Guests and staff attend the Official Opening and Auction evening. Auctioneer Kyle Sutherland from Metro Realty did an outstanding job.
   - Field Officer Julie Jones talks with Geoff Williams - Guest Artist.
   - A stunning piece of floral art prepared by Sue Bragg to welcome visitors to the Wobbly Art Exhibition.
   - Guests and staff attend the Official Opening and Auction evening.
   - Tim Jones a member of the wait staff for the evening attends to some guests.
   - Guests at the Official Opening and Auction evening.
   - Guests at attend the Official Opening and Auction evening.
   - Guests at the Official Opening and Auction evening.
   - Guests at the Official Opening and Auction evening.
   - Guests at the Official Opening and Auction evening.
   - Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society President David Glenn formally welcomes guests to the auction before handing over to Kyle Sutherland from Metro Realty our auctioneer extraordinaire.
   - Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin formally opens the Exhibition.
   - Liz Carroll-Lowe Development Coordinator acts as MC for the evening.
   - Some of the amazing artwork on display. While most work sold at auction several pieces were sold during the following Exhibition period.
   - Some of the amazing artwork on display.
   - Some of the amazing artwork on display.
   - Some of the amazing artwork on display.
   - Some of the amazing artwork on display.
   - Some of the amazing artwork on display.
   - Some of the amazing artwork on display.
   - Some of the amazing artwork on display.
   - Some of the amazing artwork on display.
   - Some of the amazing artwork on display.
   - Some of the amazing artwork on display.
   - Some of the amazing artwork on display.
   - Some of the amazing artwork on display.
   - Some of the amazing artwork on display.
   - Some of Geoff Williams the Guest Artists', work on display.
   - Some of Geoff Williams the Guest Artists', work on display.
   - Some of Geoff Williams the Guest Artists', work on display.
   - Some of Geoff Williams the Guest Artists', work on display.
   - Some of Geoff Williams the Guest Artists', work on display.
   - None of this extraordinary event would be possible without the support of our sponsors who names were listed for all visitors to the Exhibition to see and acknowledge.
SISTER MARY de LOURDES FAREWELL 2010
   - Sister tells her story to a reporter and photographer from the Otago Daily Times
   - Some of the friends gathered to celebrate Sisters birthday and farewell
   - Some of the friends gathered to celebrate Sisters birthday and farewell sharing a great lunch
   - Some of the friends gathered to celebrate Sisters birthday and farewell sharing a great lunch
   - Pam Macdonald places Sisters birthday in front of her for the traditional candle blowing ceremony.
   - Pam Macdonald places Sisters birthday in front of her for the traditional candle blowing ceremony.
   - Nine red tulips and 5 yellow ones presented by Paul Paardekooper to Sister to mark the 59 years she has had MS.
   - A photo board documenting Sisters involvement with the Society over many years.
   - Otago MS Staff have a photo taken with Sister. Julie Jones, Pam Macdonald, Sister, Liz Carroll-Lowe and Tania McGregor
AWARENESS WEEK 2010
   - Students from the OUSA sat on toilets in the freezing cold to raise awareness of MS and funds by selling bulk toilet paper. A hugely successful event - even if we did break one toilet. Don't ask!
   - Dr John Mottershead, Neurologist at SDHB and Patron of Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society gave a public lecture on MS. A good crowd turned out to hear this interesting discussion.
   - One of the beautiful floral arrangements designed and prepared by Sue Bragg to add atmosphere to the Service of Celebration and the Wobbly Art Exhibition.
   - One of the beautiful floral arrangements designed and prepared by Sue Bragg to add atmosphere to the Service of Celebration and the Wobbly Art Exhibition.
   - Putting MS to Bed Event saw Field Officer Julie Jones with member Bernie Walker in bed in Wall St Mall highlighting fatigue as a common sympton of MS. Manager Tania McGregor tries to steal their limelight.
   - Field Officer Julie Jones and member Joanne Smeaton sitting in bed in Wall Street Mall talking to people about MS and fatigue. The really comfy bed was on loan from Harvey Norman.
   - Nessie Sinclair with her Scratchie Board Raffle prize she won in the Awareness Week raffles.  Presented to her by Tania McGregor Manager, Nessie was delighted to receive her prize.  She won the same raffle in 2009!
   - The big screen at the Mosgiel RSA and Community Club awaiting the viewers for the Movies@Mosgiel screening of The Stone of Destiny.
   - The Service of Celebration was led by members of Christian Fellowship for Disabled.Allaistair, Patsy, Bruce and Pauline pictured here with Julie Tania nd Liz
   - Paul Paardekooper reads a poem during the Service of Celebration
   - A window display in the former Community Gallery highlighted the move of the Wobbly Art Exhibition to the temporary Gallery in Moray Place. Countless carantions were sold from this window during the Awareness Week.
   - We were grateful for the support of many volunteers who helped us with our street and door to door appeals during the week. The lucky ones, like this likely lad, were able to collect inside as it was snowing outside! Over $22,000.00 was raised.
CRYPTIC DINNER FUN 2010
   - Poor Paul
   - Soupalicious
   - Pay more notice to the clues next time
   - Masterchef Rival
   - Feeling a bit like the Waltons
   - Dinners Up
MOSGIEL SUPPORT GROUP CHRISTMAS LUNCH 2010
   - That cod needs some lemon Lance..squeeze harder
   - This is what Pam looks like without her pinny on...
   - There's that cod again
   - Santa couldn't make it
   - "Are you sure Santas not in here Tania?"
   - Be brave Jo!
   - And the race is on
OTAGO MS GROUPS 2010 - From far and wide they came to share delights of the festive season..
   - Mens Group
   - Balclutha Support Group
   - North Otago Christmas Dinner
   - Wanaka Evening
   - Cromwell Group
   - Welcome to Central Otago
   - Alexandra Group
   - Alex Group
   - Alexandra Group
   - Alexandra Group
   - Alexandra Group
DUNEDIN GROUPS CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES 2010
   - Games Group Christmas Lunch
   - Games Group Christmas Lunch
   - Games Group Christmas Lunch
   - Monday Social Group
   - Monday Social Group
   - Monday Social Group
   - Monday Social Group
   - Monday Social Group
   - Monday Social Group
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
   - Leisure Lodge Delights
LARK IN THE PARK 2011
   - Dance of the Cranes
   - Should have had more Weetbix..
   - I'm sure I left it under here somehere...
   - All set up and waiting to go
   - Bayfield Jazz make music
   - Another view of our looooong sleek van
   - Snap shot of the crowd
   - Had to try it for comfort..
   - Callum and Liz
   - Belles of the Ball
   - OMSS members support the entertainers
   - OMSS Members enjoy the entertainment
BUNNINGS COMMUNITY FUN DAY 2011
   - Cooks at the Barbie
   - Patricia showing us all how it's done.
   - That Forklift training is finally paying off!
CENTRAL OTAGO HEALTH & DISABILITY EXPO 2011
   - Our Stand
   - Health & Disability Expo Alexandra 25 March
   - Dunstan High School students visit Expo.
MS OTAGO AGM 23 MARCH 2011
   - President David Glenn
   - Lynne Clay
   - Owen Burgess at Alex & Wanaka Support Group meeting
WOBBLY ART EXHIBITION 2011
   - Artists Prepare
   - Central Otago Museum and Gallery - an ideal venue
   - Mountains were a popular theme
   - A touch of class is added by the grand piano
   - Great venue - great art
   - A mix of genres
   - Alan & Chris Waters with Don Benn
   - Beautiful woodwok by John Ward
   - Artistic Raffle prizes made by Heather Turner
   - Opening night
   - Opening Night
   - Beverley Robinsons gorgeous contribution to the exhibition
   - Murray Webbs art work
   - Multi Media work by Sarah Anderson (Wellington)
   - Some of Alan Waters work
   - More of Alan Waters work
   - Great venue - great art
   - Great venue - great art
   - Kate McHardy takes part in the Mobility Scooter Challenge as part of the Wobbly Art Programme
   - The Dunedin venue prepared for opening night
   - Opening night in Dunedin
   - OMSS Staff at the Wobbly Art Dunedin opening
   - Dunedin Wobbly Art Venue
   - Dunedin Wobbly Art Venue
   - Dunedin Wobbly Art Venue
   - Dunedin Wobbly Art Venue
   - Dunedin Wobbly Art Venue
   - Black panels highlighted the wonderful art work
   - Black panels highlighted the wonderful art work
   - Colourful work by Dunedin artist Anni Morris
   - Beautiful woodwok by John Ward from Alexandra
   - Photography by Jan Lowe from Wellington
   - Awesome auctioneer Kyle Sutherland from Metro Realty in action!
   - Uninvited guest crashes Wobbly Art auction
   - Uninvited guest crashes Wobbly Art auction
QUIZ NIGHT 2011
   - Teams work collaboratively - for a while.......
   - Some took a more laid back approach
   - Trina's team had high hopes
   - This team wait patiently for the next question
   - This lot focus intently on the picture of Daniel Craig at the beach - what was the question again?
   - An all male team challenges the team at the top
   - Steve works his magic with the raffle tickets on happy punter David
   - Frank calls for Betty in the crowd
   - Frank tells some really terrible jokes - but the crowd laugh politely....aren't they good
AWARENESS WEEK 2011
   - "Putting MS to Bed"
   - "Putting MS to Bed"
   - "Putting MS to Bed"
   - Exercise Friend or Foe?
   - Street Appeal
   - Street Appeal
   - Street Appeal
   - Street Appeal
   - Street Appeal
   - Street Appeal
   - Street Appeal
   - Street Appeal
   - Otago Farmers Market
   - "Putting MS to Bed"
   - "Putting MS to Bed"
   - "Putting MS to Bed"
   - "Putting MS to Bed"
   - "Putting MS to Bed"
MENS GROUP VISIT TO SALMON HATCHERY 2011
   - Earnestly listening...
   - Earnestly listening...
   - Roy is fascinated by the small salmon...
   - Earnestly listening...
DUNEDIN SUPPORT GROUPS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2011
   - No competition here..
   - Gorgeous Couple
   - Mahjong Award
   - Apples anyone???
   - Elf Ears - all teh better to hear you with....
   - How nice!
   - Family Photo
   - Crackers - or crack up
   - Smiley lot
   - Photos
   - A Great Venue
   - Hats anyone??
   - Their feeding us what?????
   - Paul gets into the Christmas spirit
   - John loves the camera
   - Glorious Food
   - Can't wait to get started
   - Two gorgeous ladies...
OTAGO SUPPORT GROUPS CHRISTMAS FUNCTION 2011
   - Oamaru Support Group
   - South Otago
   - Central Otago Groups combined
   - Great company
   - Great discussion
   - Great food
NEW ZEALAND MASTERS GAMES PUSHPLAY 5KM WALK
   - Ready to go
   - All the group
   - David strides it out to keep up with Beverly
   - Don & Ted enjoy each others company on the walk
   - Halie & Kaia even have time for a chat along the way
   - Jane leads the way
   - Lynne & Karen - second time around and still going strong
   - Trina and Anna push hard up the hill
   - Mel and Kaaren stride it out
   - Robyn & Marvyn en route first lap
   - Sandy & Stephen on lap one
   - Stephen even passed cars!!!
   - Piers still has an empty chair
   - Denise and her supporters get close to the finish
   - Over the finish line - Denise
   - Over the finish line - Halie & Kaia
   - Over the finish line - Jane
   - Over the finish line - Beverly
   - Over the finish line - Stephen
   - Over the finish line - Ted
   - Over the finish line - Trina
   - Over the finish line -Marvyn & Karen
   - Over the finish line -Mel
   - Over the finish line Cath
   - Mel and her bronze medal with presenter Dick Taylor
   - Sponsor Support

Links

MOBILITY SOLUTIONS CENTRE
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO SCHOOL OF HUMAN NUTRITION
OTAGO POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
OTAGO POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL OF NURSING
ACCESS ABILITY
SOUTHERN DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD
ENABLE NEW ZEALAND
NZ COURIERS
SURGICAL SPECIALTIES
HEALTH & DISABILITY ADVOCACY
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO SCHOOL DISABILITY INFORMATION & SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO SCHOOL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
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DUNEDIN HOME SUPPORT SERVICES
AGE CONCERN OTAGO
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT - WORK & INCOME
DISABILITY INFORMATION SERVICE INC
CANTERBURY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS & PARKINSONS SOCIETY
QUEST DUNEDIN
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS NEW ZEALAND
DUNEDIN COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICES
UNITED TAXIS
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