INTRODUCING THE BOARD
The Board of Waikato Burn Support is appointed, according to the rules of our Trust Deed, each year at our AGM.  Below is the current membership of the Board as appointed at our AGM held 26th April 2006.  To find out more about what we do and how we do it visit the "About WBS" site.

SECRETARY

Our Secretary is Vera Gunn.
Vera, who joined us in 2005 as Secretary, continues in that capacity. 

Contact Vera

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TREASURER

Our Treasurer is Pam Beehan.
Pam says, "I have over the past 33 years been very interested in the effects of severe burns on patients and their families. I am married to a plastic surgeon who has over this time had a great interest in burns.  I have been aware of the problems that confront not only the surgeon but the nurses and all ancillary services, such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists etc. I have attended many Burns conferences with my husband and sat in on many of the papers given. As well as this I have been fortunate  and privileged in meeting many of the "burn survivors".  I am looking forward now to contributing in a more active role in the Burns Support Group."
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MEMBERS

Julie Hooper, Member.
Julie, our immediate past Chair, is a busy wife and mother and now back in full-time employment has given many years to Waikato Burn Support.  She continues as Board Member and we are very grateful for all she has done and continues to do.
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Mel Smith, Member
Mel is a Registered Clinical Psychologist practicing in Hamilton. She became a burn survivor in 2002 and received treatment at Waikato Hospital and in the UK, where she was involved in a Burns Support Group. Mel has
a special interest in assisting Burns Survivors with the psychological adjustment to their injury and rehabilitation. Mel's training and knowledge and her own personal experiences will be of great benefit to the cause of burn support and prevention in the Waikato.  Her husband Chris is an anesthetist at Waikato Hospital and they both have a keen interest in further developing the services offered
to burns patients.
Contact Mel

Lynn Walker, Member.
Lynn joined the Board early in 2007 and is a professional health worker at Waikato Hospital with many years experience.  She has concerns about prevention and post surgical support in the home environment and will be a valuable member of the team with lots to contribute from her knowledge and wisdom.

Contact Lynn

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Veronica Berry, Member
Veronica joined the board February 2008.  Veronica is a health professional working for Waikato Hospital in the Occupation Therapy Dept.  She makes a valuable addition to the board bringing practical experience in the issues of scar minimisation using creams and pressure bandages, therapy and more.

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Sarah Caddigan, Member.
We welcomed Sarah to the Board in February 2008 as well.  Sarah is also an experience health professional and her contribution will be very valuable with her experience and training.  Sarah is committed to increased raining and is dedicated to the effective improvement of burn care.

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John Carlisle, Member, Minutes Secretary and Site Admin.
I was recruited into WBS by Ted (see below), who told me I would have little to do and maybe get free use of a computer!  After fourteen years I'm still here, (a Board Member for the 2nd time) although I now use my own PC -seven of them at last count, including my latest toy -a nifty little Palm LifeDrive with way more grunt that my first computer back in 1986!
John Web Portal
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Ted Anderson, Honorary Life Member.
Because of Ted's long and valuable contribution towards the cause of WBS it was decided, some time ago now, to acknowledge this by bestowing upon him honorary life membership of the Board.  As a result the Board is able to continue to benefit from Ted's advice and help when possible - even though he now lives on the "sunny side" at Mt Maunganui!  You can read more about our appreciation of Ted's work and contribution by clicking his picture.
Ted's Page
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ANNUAL REPORTS

Annual Reports From The Chair and Education Officer at AGM's: Read previous reports from our Annual General Meetings made by the President and others.

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How To Get Involved Or Join Burn Support

New members are always welcome to join Burn Support.   You can become an official member by completing the Application Form which can be found here: Membership.  Before you do that you might like to check out some of the various activities of Waikato Burn Support and, after you have attended some of them and got to know us, then it would be great if you wanted to participate in a greater way.

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Governance

The affairs of Waikato Burn Support are governed by the rules relating to Charitable Trusts in New Zealand.  The Waikato Burn Support incorporated as an independent Charitable Trust in 1999 after operating for some years associated with New Zealand Burn Support.  

The Trust documents, our Rules and Bylaws and Annual Audited Accounts are available by request to those with a genuine interest and reason to examine them.

Visitors are always welcome to attend our Annual General Meeting which is usually held in either April or May.  If you have any questions relating to the organisation and running of Waikato Burn Support you are welcome to contact us anytime: Contact Details.

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Patron: We are fortunate to have both Mr. Patrick Beehan and Mr. Chris McEwan as Patrons.  We value their services and advice although we try to call upon them as infrequently as possible..

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Board Vacancies

From time to time vacancies become available to serve on the Board of Waikato Burn Support Charitable Trust.  When they do we will post them here with the procedure for filling them.  Vacancies

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Board Commitments

Board Member responsibilities consist of a willingness to attend one Board Meeting a month and share in the decision making processes involved in running the affairs of Waikato Burn Support.  Occasionally, a member will be required to perform some function or complete a task arising from Board Meetings, such as arranging printing or collecting something and delivering it.  These are usually not very onerous, but are part and parcel of the job.

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Accountant/Auditor

Our accountant and auditor is Douglas Hawkings BMS, CA, of Finn & Partners, Chartered Accountants, PO Box, 17, Te Awamutu: Contact Doug. 

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