Newsletter - August 2008

12/8/2008

August newsletter –

Reunions

* The 7th form of 1989 will be gathering in Dunedin on April 3rd & 4th 2009 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their passing out.

A full programme has been organised, comprising a Friday night ‘meet and greet’; touch rugby, golf and football on the Saturday afternoon; and a formal dinner on the Saturday night.

For further details regarding timing and costs, please contact Adam Walker – reunion.adam@gmail.com

* And a reminder of the 50th Reunion of the 1958 intake – to be held in Dunedin from 12th to 14th September.

Those who haven’t yet registered but who are planning to attend should make contact with Bob McKillop (04/3849800 or rmmck@xtra.co.nz).

Website Business Directory

* New to the Foundation’s Business Directory this month are the Brothers Boutique Hotel, 295 Rattray Street, Dunedin; Hawkdun Lodge in Ranfurly; Your Business Team in Dunedin and SBS, also in Dunedin.

We welcome our new advertisers and acknowledge their support, and we encourage our Old Boys and all Foundation connections to utilise their products and services as the need arises.

The number of visits to the website grows monthly with more pages viewed and a greater time spent linking to the pages on offer. The Foundation, in time, plans to offer a ‘one stop shop’ social network service – with the website including links to (almost) everything you need or any contact you require.

Those interested in advertising on the Business Directory are invited to make contact with the Foundation office (03/4778977, 027/4370335, info@obhsfoundation.co.nz). Current rates stand at $200 for six months or $300 for a 12-month contract.

Tracking Old Boys

* Thank you to all who have come forward with contact details for ‘lost’ Old Boys in recent weeks. This is greatly appreciated.

Our tracking man – Lawrie Currie (1957-62) – has produced a list of ‘potential’ Old Boys living in the lower half of the South Island for whom he has no telephone numbers. Their addresses have been found in the most recent Electoral Rolls.

Any help with finding these fellows would be welcome. Lawrie’s contact details are: 03/5475226 or lawrie-denise@xtra.co.nz

1959-61	ANDERSON	Peter Richard	58 Balmain St, Halfway Bush	DUNEDIN
1959-61	DAVIDSON	John Harold	416 Taieri Rd,Halfway Bush	DUNEDIN
1959-61	DOW	John Charles	4 Berwick St, Wakari	DUNEDIN
1960-61	FACER	John	16 Nutsford St, Brockville	DUNEDIN
1959-60	FROST	Brendan Lyall	6 Tennyson St	DUNEDIN
1959-62	GIBBS	Brian Richard	24a Shetland St, Wakari	DUNEDIN
1955	HAMILTON	Ronald Barry	62 Greig St, Broad Bay	DUNEDIN
1973-77	MARSDEN	Geoffrey Ian	172 Hillhead Rd, Corstorphine	DUNEDIN
1960-64	MATHIESON	Stuart McLean	1/11 Heriot Row,	DUNEDIN
1988-	MATTHEWS	Paul Antony	101 Doon St, Waverley	DUNEDIN
1987-	MAUSI	Sam	183 Mulford St, Concord	DUNEDIN
1968-72	MONTGOMERY	Grant Lester	12 Severn St	MOSGIEL
1965	MORGAN	Barry French	13d Burns St	DUNEDIN
1969-72	MUNRO	Christopher Charles	205a Forbury Rd, St Clair	DUNEDIN
1961-63	NOTMAN	John Miles	63 Bayfield Rd, Andersons Bay	DUNEDIN
1977-81	OLIVER	Michael David	45 Gresham St, Andersons Bay	DUNEDIN
1975-76	OLSEN	Brian Peter	391 Dukes Rd North, North Taieri	DUNEDIN
1987-88	OMOND	Brendon John	56a Doon St	MOSGIEL
1979-81	PATRICK	Mark Philip	18 Carnock Rd, Harwood	DUNEDIN
1973-74	PAUL	Wayne Sturrock	45 Dornoch St, Kew	DUNEDIN
1986-88	PEDOFSKI	Demetre George	2 Densem St, Portobello	DUNEDIN
1978-81	PEDOFSKY	Kerron James	38d Oxford St	DUNEDIN
1983-86	PICKERING	Bruce Charles	116 Mulford St, Concord	DUNEDIN
1984-88	POWER	Nathan Robert John	22 Spencer St, Andersons Bay	DUNEDIN
1970-72	RAFFILLS	Peter Murray	657 Portobello Rd, Broad Bay	DUNEDIN
1952	RAVEN	George Stephen	18 Hart St, Belleknowes	DUNEDIN
1982-84	RAYNER	Glen Michael	21a Lanark St	MOSGIEL
1975-79	REID	Andrew Graham	468 Highcliff Rd, Highcliff	DUNEDIN
1980-83	ROBB	Stephen Brett	8 McFadden Dr	MOSGIEL
1959-60	RODGERS	Brian George	26 Barton St, Brockville	DUNEDIN
1954	ROGERS	James Allan	22 Begg St, St Kilda	DUNEDIN
1981-84	ROGERS	Paul Philip	51 Tirohanga Rd, North Taieri	DUNEDIN
1983-86	ROGERS	Dean Grant	154 Victoria Rd, St Clair	DUNEDIN
1959-	ROYDHOUSE	Clive Ellis	50 Park St	DUNEDIN
1951-54	SCOTT	Mervin John	74 Somerville St, Andersons Bay	DUNEDIN
1981-	SCOTT	John Bruce	898 Brighton Rd, Ocean View	DUNEDIN
1962-63	SHARPLES	Kenneth Gordon	153 Melbourne St	DUNEDIN
1966-68	SHARPLES	Ronald James	43 Puketai St, Andersons Bay	DUNEDIN
1987-	SHAW	Alistair Morell	10 Norfolk St, St Clair	DUNEDIN
1976-79	SHEPHERD	Peter David	25/2 Will St, Green Island	DUNEDIN
1972-75	SKINNER	John David	131 North Taieri Rd, Abbotsford	DUNEDIN
1983-85	SMITH	Darren	83 Bay View Rd	DUNEDIN
1954-57	STURGEON	Alastair Francis	74 Forbury Rd, St Clair	DUNEDIN
1970-72	SUTTON	Mark Kelvin	222 Mulford St, Concord	DUNEDIN
1983-87	TAIMALIE	Danny Peni	13 Bell Cres, Concord	DUNEDIN
1937-38	TAYLOR	Robert Charles	41 Mayfield Ave, Wakari	DUNEDIN
1977-81	TEHIWI	Whetu Raymond	10 Rainton Rd, Caversham	DUNEDIN
1981-84	TEMPLETON	Andrew David	2 Friends Hill Rd, Wingatui	DUNEDIN
1982-86	WILSON	Gavin Charles	79 Cavell St, Tainui	DUNEDIN
1947-48	TURNBULL	Robert Stuart	59 Swindon St	OPHIR
1946	VINCENT	John Owen	13 Kildare St, Waikouaiti	DUNEDIN
1981-82	ACKLIN	Carl Charles	12 Salisbury Rd, Bradford	DUNEDIN
1972	ALDERSON	Sydney Rondon	3/53 Manor Pl	DUNEDIN
1979-82	ALLEN	Blair Fletcher	19 Hill St, Purakanui	DUNEDIN
1988-	ALLISON	Kurt William Devlin	2/132 London St	DUNEDIN
1979-81	ANDERSON	Brent Raymond	19 Maxwelton St, Pine Hill	DUNEDIN
1986-89	ANDERSON	Kane Michael	23 Oates St, Kaikorai	DUNEDIN
1973-77	ANDREWS	Brian David Stanley	6 Northview Cres, Belleknowes	DUNEDIN
1987	ATHERTON	Carl Jeffrey	205 Brockville Rd, Brockville	DUNEDIN
1988	AWATANI	Tadashi	17 Como St, Maori Hill	DUNEDIN
1977-80	BAIRD	George David	5a City Rd, Roslyn	DUNEDIN
1982-86	BAKER	Jeremy Michael Francis	34 Mornington Rd, Balaclava	DUNEDIN
1956-58	BARNES	Graeme Alexander	3905 Waipahi Highway	CLINTON
1973-74	BATCHELOR	Marc Robert	149 Forfar St, Clyde Hill	DUNEDIN
1939	BINNIE	Frank Douglas	479 Peninsula Rd, Kelvin Heights	QUEENSTOWN
1952-56	BOYNE	James Alan	43 Ajax St	MILTON

1937-38	CREIGHTON	Leonard Francis	19 Clutha Rd	ALEXANDRA
1954-55	MUIR	Alister William	80 Middle St	PUKERAU
1960-62	SCOTT	Barry James	123 Miller Rd	MANDEVILLE
1960-61	STEVENSON	James Robert	26 Helena St	LUMSDEN
1970-71	WYBER	Kirk Ian	26 Caldwell St, Brockville	DUNEDIN
1984-88	YAU	Gordon Wai Yhen	51 Chapman St, Wakari	DUNEDIN

Otago Boys’ 2008 Olympians

* Otago Boys’ High School is well represented at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, with three sportsmen involved and all very much in line to stand on the podium.

In action early are the men’s rowing four with Hamish Bond (1999-2003) and Carl Meyer (1995-1999) forming 50 percent part of the world champion crew.

The four had a magnificent 2007 season, winning seven out of eight major races including the world title event in Munich. The New Zealanders (Eric Murray and James Dallinger are the other crew members) also broke the British four’s sequence of 29 straight victories.

Hamish was Head Boy in 2003 and has interrupted his university studies to row fulltime, while Carl is a qualified engineer, completing his degree with honours. Carl rowed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens while this will be the first Olympics for Hamish.

The four qualified for the semi-finals during the weekend’s heats with the race for the last six to feature in the final scheduled for viewing on TV One at 8.50p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) night. The final will be shown at 9.30p.m. on Saturday night.

Greg Henderson (1990-94), the school’s other representative in Beijing, is now one of this country’s most celebrated cyclists.

Greg will be competing in his fourth Olympic Games, having also been to three Commonwealth Games and a number of world championships.

He was the 2004 UCI scratch race world champion and won the points race gold medal at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Greg, in combination with Hayden Roulston, took silver in the Madison event at the 2003 world championships, has finished first in no fewer than eight World Cup events and also has three Commonwealth Games’ bronze medals to his name. He is also a very fine road cyclist with an involvement in the Tour de France almost certain over the next year or two.

Greg finished fourth in the points race at the Athens Olympics and fifth in the same event at the 2008 world championships in March.

He’ll be contesting two events in Beijing.

The 40 kilometre points race will be screened on Television New Zealand at 9.40p.m. on Saturday, August 16th with the Madison, again in combination with Roulston, featuring at 9.30p.m. on Tuesday August 19th.

Foundation members

* Since the July newsletter, the following Old Boys and connections with the school have made pledges or donations and have been registered as Members of the Foundation –

Geoff Simons (1969-73) – Old Boys’ life membership
Bill Sinclair (1943-45) – Old Boys’ life membership
Noel West (1956-60) – Old Boys’ Life Membership
Bill Watters (1939-43) – Friend
Bill Mirams (1951-54) – Friend
Brendan Williams (1985-89) – Old Boys’ life membership
Malcolm Skipworth (1958-62) – Old Boys’ life membership
Peter Dykes (1942-45) – Friend
Russell McStay (1944-47) – Friend
An anonymous benefactor who has lifted his level of gifting from that of Friend to Associate Fellow

Winter interschool results from the last month

* The second half of the winter interschool programme has been completed with the final two outings of the season.

Otago Boys’ traveled to Oamaru on 23rd July to meet Waitaki Boys’.

The results were –

Golf:

Gross – Otago Boys’ 564, Waitaki Boys’ 621

Nett – Otago Boys’ 512, Waitaki Boys’ 529

Smallbore rifle shooting – Otago Boys’ 739, Waitaki Boys’ 697

Trap shooting – Waitaki Boys’ 261, Otago Boys 259

Chess – Otago Boys’ 9, Waitaki Boys’ 7

Football:

Juniors – Otago Boys’ 6, Waitaki Boys’ 0

First XI – Otago Boys’ 4, Waitaki Boys’ 2

Basketball:

Juniors – Otago Boys’ 82, Waitaki Boys’ 50

Firsts – Otago Boys’ 57, Waitaki Boys’ 48

Badminton:

Juniors – Otago Boys’ 6, Waitaki Boys’ 0

Seniors – Waitaki Boys’ 4, Otago Boys’ 2

Squash – Waitaki Boys’ 3, Otago Boys’ 2

Hockey – Otago Boys’ 10, Waitaki Boys’ 1

Debating:

Juniors – Waitaki Boys’ 349, Otago Boys’ 342

Seniors – Waitaki Boys’ 309, Otago Boys’ 280

Rugby:

2nd XV – Otago Boys’ 18, Waitaki Boys’ 5

1st XV – Otago Boys’ 16, Waitaki Boys 15

Overall – Otago Boys’ 11, Waitaki Boys’ 5

Otago Boys’ met Christchurch Boys’ in Christchurch on 5th August, with the results being:

Badminton: Otago Boys’ 6, Christchurch Boys’ 3

Basketball: Otago Boys’ 88, Christchurch Boys’ 49

Chess: Christchurch Boys’ 14, Otago Boys’ 1

Cross Country: Christchurch Boys’ won both the senior and junior events

Debating: Otago Boys’ won the junior but lost the senior competition

Football: Christchurch Boys’ 5, Otago Boys’ 0

Golf: Otago Boys’ 3, Christchurch Boys’ 3

Hockey: Christchurch Boys’ 5, Otago Boys’ 2

Rugby – 2nd XV: Christchurch Boys’ 35, Otago Boys’ 0

1st XV: Christchurch Boys’ 18, Otago Boys’ 14

Theatre sports: Christchurch Boys’ 40, Otago Boys’ 35

Trap shooting: Christchurch Boys’ 197, Otago Boys’ 145

Squash: Christchurch Boys’ 5, Otago Boys 0

Overall: Otago Boys’ 5, Christchurch Boys’ 11, Drawn 1

Old Boys in the news

* Nick Bishop (1996-2000) finds himself in perhaps the construction capital of the world – Dubai – and is thoroughly enjoying the experience.

Nick has taken the time to pen a short letter to the Foundation, which we are delighted to reproduce here:

After completing my Bachelor of Architecture degree at Victoria University of Wellington (2005) and spending two and a half years back working in the homeland, it was time to look abroad. After doing some research as to my options overseas and with my field of interest it was not hard to decide on where to go. Dubai.

Before leaving I was introduced to a company called Weber Consulting based out of Queenstown. Weber is a New Zealand firm and had plans to set an office in Dubai. Weber does work for a development company called Slant.

You can see more through –

www.slant.co.nz, www.weberconsulting.co.nz, www.jaggededge.co.nz

Weber and Slant have an impressive portfolio of work and an exciting vision, so this was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down.

I’ve been in Dubai now and it’s certainly been an adventure.

Dubai is a very interesting place and it’s mind-boggling to see the extent of construction here. The two main differences I've noticed between Dubai and Dunedin has been the heat and the pace of life – over 40 degree heat during the day and with eight lane highways grid locked with traffic, they are the total extremes. It has taken a bit to get used to the different culture here and you really need exercise good patience.

So far it definitely has been a move worthwhile. The Weber Dubai office is well and truly kicking and things are going well. It's an exciting place to be, there is always something interesting happening which makes for an experience every day. Feel free in get in contact if you are thinking about heading this way or are interested in hearing more. I will be more than happy to help.

Contact details: email nick@weberconsulting.co.nz, cell +971557665400

Shorts

* Two Old Boys were honoured for their service to the accounting profession at a recent Institute of Accountants function in Dunedin.

A founding partner of Polson Higgs – Les Stewart (1947-51) – was presented with his 50-year membership certificate while Jim Valentine (1935) was presented with his 60-year membership certificate.

There was a nice touch to the evening with this year celebrating the Institute’s centennial. The first president in 1908 was another Old Boy, Peter Barr (1875-77), who was both prominent in accounting circles and as a member of several visionary government commissions.

Cats

* The Otago Boys Parents’ Association has been given the opportunity to sell tickets to the ‘Cats’ Gala opening night at Dunedin’s Regent Theatre on 4th September.

Tickets are for the opening night only and at $42 a head represent a saving of $17.

Cats is the iconic award-winning musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with the lyrics based on T.S. Eliot’s poems, Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.

The show, staged by Dunedin Operatic in association with More FM, will be directed by Stephen Robertson (Les Miserables, 42nd Street, Chicago) and features a talented cast of 45 with a new set and costumes.

If you would like to take up this rare offer, please contact Judy Toomer, Parents’ Association secretary at – (work) 03/4770032, (home) 03/4894710 or jtoomer@xtra.co.nz

Tickets must be booked and paid for by Thursday 21st August.

Nelson Old Boys’ function

* The Nelson Old Boys’ branch will host its winter gathering on Wednesday 27th August at the Stoke Bowling Club, starting at 7p.m.

The Guest speaker will be Oke Blaikie, Family Court Judge, father of John (1987-91) and Duncan (1989-93) and a great friend of the school.

A cash bar will operate and nibbles will also be served.

RSVP to John Billcliff (5476057), Lyel Stewart (5471366) or Gary Williams (027/2401557)

Recent deaths

* We extend our condolences to the families of the following Old Boys –

Gary (Colin Gary) Ryan (1953-56), died in Christchurch on 6th July 2008. Gary was a retired RNZAF Squadron Leader.

Iain Francis Thompson (1974-77), died in Sydney on 6th July 2008, aged 47. Iain was the brother of Adrian Thomson (1976-78).

Rex Francis Collie (1957-59), died in Queenstown on 9th July 2008, aged 64. Rex, a retired farmer, was the brother of Lyall Collie (1955-57) and Bryan Collie (1959-63), father of Matthew Collie (1991-95) and uncle of Brent Collie (1979-82), Grant Collie (1988-92) and Craig Collie (1990-94).

Jack (John) Knox (1927-28), died in Dunedin on 12th July 2008, aged 95.

Duncan (Thomas Duncan) Coburn (1934-35), died in Dunedin on 16th July 2008, aged 87. Duncan was a retired investigating officer with New Zealand Post.

Jim (James Andrew) Sawers (1956-60), died in Dunedin on 15th July 2008. Jim, a former engineer with New Zealand Railways, was the brother of Richard Sawers (1966-70).

Len (Leonard Harold) Carter (1934-36), died in Dunedin on 18th July 2008. Len, a retired salesman who spent much of his career with William Nees & Co, was the father-in-law of Steve McCracken (1965-69).

Alan Bruce Thomson (1951-55), died in Christchurch on 23rd July 2008.

Eion Robert Lockhart (1946-49), died in Motueka on 28th July 2008, aged 75. Eoin was a retired chartered accountant.

Barry Charles Ellwood (1957-59), died in Dunedin on 3rd August 2008.

* We also extend our sympathies to –

Arthur Fortune (1937-39) whose aunt Margaret Hawksworth died in Masterton on 24th June 2008.

Vern Vercoe (1939-40) and Ian Vercoe (1942-44) whose sister Eileen Neame died in Dunedin on 7th July 2008. Eileen was the widow of Ewan Stewart Neame (1931-32).

Noel Dickel (1951-54) whose brother-in-law Les Carrick died in Dunedin on 7th July 2008.

Harry Davis (1968) whose wife Pam died in Auckland on 7th July 2008.

Hamish Metherell (1986-90), Andrew Metherell (1989-93) and David Metherell (1991-95) whose grandmother Alison Metherell died in Christchurch on 7th July 2008.

Cliff Iles (1950-54) whose son-in-law Malcolm McGlade died in the United Kingdom on 10th July 2008. Malcolm was the brother-in-law of Lindsay Iles (1975-80).

Stephen McAnally (1964-66) whose father Stephen died in Dunedin on 11th July 2007. Stephen snr was the father-in-law of John O’Fee (1958-60).

Greg Sizemore (1995-99) whose grandmother Margaret Brown died in Dunedin on 12th July 2008.

Kevin Rea (1955-59) and Stephen Rea (1958-61) whose mother Alfa died in Dunedin on 12th July 2008.

Bob Wyber (1957-62) whose father-in-law Albie Schofield died in Dunedin on 12th July 2008.

Lindsay Bartlett (1956-59) whose aunt June Gordon died in Dunedin on 12th July 2008. June was the great aunt of Gary Bartlett (1988-92).

Stephen Sellwood (1970-73) whose mother Betty died in Dunedin on 14th July 2008.

David Callanan (1968-70) and Glen Callanan (1968-69) whose sister Pauline died in Dunedin on 15th July 2007. Pauline was also the sister of the late Simon Callanan (1966-68) and the late Adam Callanan (1969-72).

Lyndsay Barlow (1956-59) whose mother Lorraine died in Christchurch on 15th July 2008. Lorraine was the mother-in-law of Sid Stewardson (1946-49).

David Nyman (1978-81), Allan Nyman (1980-82) and Peter Nyman (1984-86) whose father Louis died at Ohawe Beach, Hawera in July.

Scott Perkins (1987-90) whose grandmother Jean Cox died in Roxburgh on 17th July 2008.

Alistair Maydon (1957-59) whose brother-in-law Roy Summers died in Wanaka on 17th July 2008. Roy was also the brother-in-law of the late Clive Maydon (1961-62).

Rikki Lind (1980-83) whose father Donald died in Ophir on 19th July 2008. Donald was the brother of Colin Lind (1953-57), Leonard Lind (1955-57), the late Robert Lind (1956-57) and Arthur Lind (1966-68).

Ken Paterson (1933-38) whose former son-in-law James Innes and grandson Andrew Innes were killed in a helicopter crash at Price, Utah in the United States of America on 19th July 2008. Andrew was the stepson of Tony Horder (1959-63) and the nephew of Nigel Paterson (1969-70).

Neville Allen (1934-36) whose son Trevor died in Auckland on 21st July 2008.

Paul Henry (1972-75) whose father Alvin died in Dunedin on 22nd July 2008. Alvin was the brother of Dave Henry (1951-54) and the late Laurie Henry (1946).

John Judge (1967-70), Ross Judge (1968-71) and Alan Judge (1975-78) whose father John died in Dunedin on 24th July 2008.

Tom Probert (1994-98) whose grandmother Joan Probert died in Hampshire, England on 26th July 2008.

Mike Neason (1964) whose sister-in-law Jean Neason died in Cromwell on 27th July 2008. Jean was the aunt of Murray Hosking (1979-82) and Sean Hosking (1980-83).

Grant Fraser (1966-70) whose father-in-law Bill Williamson died in Oamaru on 1st August 2008.

Barry Kloogh (1977-80) whose brother-in-law Malcolm Scott died in Christchurch on 1st August 2008.

Kevin Edwards (1970-74) whose wife Maree died in Dunedin on 4th August 2008.

Roy Bridgman (1970-72) and Greg Bridgman (1974-76) whose grandmother Doris Ker died in Christchurch on 10th August 2008.

Steve Davie

Chief Executive