The American Club of Christchurch
The American Club of Christchurch is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. We are a group of Americans, Canadians and friends who meet socially. We also act as a support group and network for those who are interested in moving to the Christchurch area or who have recently settled here.
Fourth Annual Halloween Party
A BIG thanks to Bruce and Anna Barker for organizing the Halloween picnic at the Halswell Quarry Park. It was a LOT of fun with a number of new families joining the American Club of Christchurch family.
Got dogs and kids' games were fun. There was a “tie” for winner in the three-legged race.
Thanksgiving
We now turn our attention to the annual Thanksgiving Party. Again this year it will be held in Loburn, and it will be on Saturday, November 26. Those of you who have been at our previous Thanksgiving events know how special these are and will want to mark your calendars.
Again this year the Club will be furnishing turkeys so we will have to make this a members-only event. See the Membership Page for information on how to join and come be part of a very special American Club gathering.
Coming Events (confirmed – more in planning...)
Your Committee has been meeting regularly and working hard to plan interesting Coming Events – be sure to mark your calendar for the following:
- Third Annual Thanksgiving Celebration, Sunday 27 November, noon to 5pm. The Club provides the turkeys, you bring potluck favourite American dishes to share.
- Super Bowl XLVI Sunday Feb 5 2012 in Indianapolis (Feb 6 here).
Membership Notice
Have you paid your dues this year? Whichever way you pay, please fill in the Membership Application form here.
How to pay your Membership fee:
- You may pay by Direct Deposit: American Club of Christchurch Inc – Westpac Account number 03 1592 0573543-00. Please ensure your names are in the Reference box.
- Or you may pay by check and send to: American Club of Christchurch Inc, PO Box 1603, Christchurch 8140.
Receipts will be mailed to you along with your 2011 laminated numbered Membership card.
Membership in the American Club of Christchurch Inc runs from January to December each year. Because the fees have been intentionally kept at a low level, the fee is the same whatever date you join. These fees are $50 per couple or family, or $25 for a single person only, to attend events.
Please bear with us as we update our records. Whichever way you choose to pay your dues, we are requesting that you please complete the following form and email or mail it back it to us with your details, comments, suggestions, etc. We are establishing a more efficient system for monitoring Membership.
Visitors and Guests: If you are not yet a paid Member you are welcome to attend one of our functions as a Visitor or Visitors, to get an idea of the group, to help you decide.
US Voter Registration
This in from Kent: The Overseas Vote Foundation has just sent me cards to handout in the campaign to help US citizens overseas to register to vote. They have a secure, non-partisan, on-line voter registration ‘wizard’ on their website now to assist Americans to register to vote and request their absentee ballots. (All the information you need is in this PDF.)
Club Update
Family Get togethers: If anyone is interested in hosting a get together or function at their home or place of business, just let us know. We’re happy to discuss options, what’s involved, and how we all help together. We are so appreciative for the Members who have already hosted functions. We usually bring our own pot luck food and drink, and the Club is willing to pick up charges that might be incurred by the hosts.
It’s time to officially thank Members Sean and Met Lonnecker, Linda and Patrick Holt, Susan Jackson, Ashley and Stella Robinson and Don and Faye Howard for inviting Members into their homes for functions or events. Also, it’s time to acknowledge the generosity and support from management and staff at the Copthorne Hotel Commodore on Memorial Avenue for hosting a function and providing meeting rooms.
Front pages for your home town newspaper
You can keep up with what's happening in your home town. There are direct links here to newspapers all over the US, North America and the world. YoU can find this link on the What's Going on in the US page.
American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand
Download their latest newsletter. Also AmCham has a special offer for their members.
TAX HELP!
A number of people have asked us about getting their American taxes handled. We now have a recommended offshore tax expert who can help. See our Tax Help page.
USA News
You can now get a quick update of what's going on in the US. Check out the What's Going On In The US page.
Meetings
The American Club of Christchurch usually meets once a month. Meetings are informal and everyone is welcome to join us. Formalities are kept to a minimum and any Club business is handled before the "meeting". See the Events page for meeting dates.
Membership
Membership in the American Club of Christchurch is open to Americans, Canadians, and others who have lived in North America or have a connection with that part of the world. Membership is $25/individual and $50/family.See the Membership page for join the American Club Christchurch online.
Newsletter
Also take a minute to sign up for our free newsletter. We'll send you information about American Club Christchurch activities and other fun stuff that you might enjoy! If you have news or items of interest to Members, please contact us to have them included in the next American Club Christchurch newsletter issue.
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