To the fresh new look for Rotorua.
The Rotorua Group have now become bloggers!!!!!
Every member will be able to contribute to the blog. We will be able to share ideas with other groups and other AAPNZ Groups will be able to see exactly what Rotorua is up to.
More importantly we will be able to share this link with our own work contacts databases and spread the word of
AAPNZ.
Social Media networking is a very powerful and fast moving marketing tool.
So what is this blog going to be about.
- You will get to know US
- You will get to see what happens at our meetings
- Meet our speakers
- Check out our sponsors
- More regular posts
- Our After 5 get togethers
- Our FUN times
- and LOTS of photos
At the end of each post there is a comment box where you can post a comment. We'd love to hear from you. You can also follow us so you'll be notified each time we update.
I am excited about this blog and having a new way to connect with other members and administrators around the country.
Lee-Anne
So I'd like to begin by introducing to you the Rotorua Group.
Lee-Anne Thompson - Group President
Hi. I’m Lee-Anne and GP of the Rotorua Group. I’ve lived in Rotorua all my life and I did my schooling at Rotorua Girls High School and Waiariki Institute of Technology. Ever since the third form I’ve known that my career path was going to be in administration. I did my Pitmans exams in shorthand/typing and found to my surprise that I was actually quite good at it. 110 wpm at 13yrs isn’t bad. Originally it was my plan to become a court stenographer, but we all know plans can change. I’ve worked mainly in the administration field since leaving school and I’ve also worked for ten years in the hospitality industry as well. For the last 16 years I’ve been the Secretary/Office Administrator of the Rotorua Trust. I have a special interest in the Trust’s Scholarship programme and also provide the administration support for the Rotorua Young Achievers programme. I am also completing my Diploma in Business Administration L5 through workplace assessment.
I am married to Colin, we have four adult children, two school age children and two grandchildren.
We also have our own aluminium joinery business which means we both work 6 days a week. When we get a chance we love fishing and camping, travelling and living life to the full.
Trish Dunn - Vice President
I am a wife and mother to three boys who spend much of their energy committing my time to their sporting pursuits and interests. Born and bred in the Forestland of Tokoroa, now residing in Rotorua, it appears I am destined to live in towns of lingering smells! At the age of 19, with my office training and qualifications, I packed my suitcase and ventured to Melbourne with dreams of travel. Those dreams quickly faded when within two weeks of arrival I met a fellow Kiwi (from Rotorua) and together we settled into life in the Australian fast lane.
It was in Melbourne where I discovered an invigorating career as an office temp, gaining knowledge and experience in a wide variety of organisations. Moving to Rotorua and being required to work in full time recruitment was certainly a culture shock to say the least. Once our oldest boys hit High School, I decided to create my own position in the work force and established Infinite Admin Ltd, providing administration support and outsourcing to the small business world. The everyday challenges, variety of work and amazing people in business are what keep my work fresh and exciting.
I am ardent about my family, people and making my contribution toward this world that we live in. I take pleasure in learning new things every day, am eager to see people succeed in their dreams and I am inspired and humbled by those who have a passion for their community.
Anita Galland - AAPNZ Associate, Past Rotorua Group President, Current Committee Member
“You’re never too old to learn” is my motto. Currently Mayoral Secretary running the Office of the Mayor, I have enjoyed a variety of positions from office junior in an accountant’s office to supervising typing pools in government departments. Not only have I gained office administration skills, but also increased my personal growth and knowledge of accountancy, health, wills, roading, policing and community issues.
There’s nothing like the peaceful and yet productive pleasures of gardening and deep sea fishing to soothe one’s mind and I must admit to being hooked on sudoku.
To balance my life I have had a love affair with my husband for the last 38 years (the best to come I say) and enjoy time with our three children and grandchildren.
