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 once a month. 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.
Super Bowl XLIV
Super Bowl is almost here! If you are able, get along to the Copthorne Hotel Commodore on Memorial Avenue from noon tomorrow, Monday 8 Feb. They are putting double cheeseburgers, hot dogs etc., on their menu specially for us! Even if you can stay for a short while, the atmosphere of Super Bowl is fantastic, makes you feel proud, and brings back all kinds of good memories!
Super Bowl, from Noon on Monday 8 February (our time) at:
Copthorne Hotel Commodore
449 Memorial Avenue
Christchurch
Phone 358 8129
http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/44
We have two additional items to share…
An invitation from Don and Faye Howard
We are welcoming the Air New Zealand Flying Club to Casa do Planes for their 6th Annual fly-in on Saturday March 6th. Whether you have an airplane or not, won't you join us for airplanes and a barbecue? Details are attached. Regards, Don and Faye Howard
Hi, Patricia here, while not obligatory, if you can attend the Annual Fly-in, it would be a good idea to take a salad, or easy to eat item/s to share, as we usually do, so we’re not a burden on hosts. Please RSVP directly to Don and Faye.
Second, a call for volunteers from Marti Winn
The Rare Breeds Auction is held at Willowbank on Sunday 14 March and is a big highlight of the year, but always takes a swag of helpers to get underway. If anyone doesn’t mind a one off occasion to help with this general promotion of poultry (live auction) and livestock (silent auction), there is a variety of jobs to be done. A big one is helping to set up cages (300) with numbers, water and feed bowls, and sawdust the weekend before, and various jobs on the day (Sunday 14 March).
This year the Auction is actually following the National Rare Breeds AGM the day before so confines the time quite a bit. If anyone does want to help out and is free, I can forward his or her name on to the appropriate organisational person. Willowbank is
Located at 60 Husseys Rd, Northwood, Christchurch. Any amount of time would be appreciated. The actual auction runs from 1PM until about 4PM or so, but set up jobs the weekend before might be all day, but any amount of time – 1, 2 hours to help would be great. Obviously volunteer workers do not pay for admission to Willowbank.
The Rare Breeds Auction space will be open from 1100 for general public to view the stock and displays, though animals will be arriving earlier on the Sunday. More information about it is available on the Rare Breeds website here: http://www.rarebreeds.co.nz/auction.html including the email address of the contact person Amanda: canterburyrarebreeds@hotmail.com
I would be happy to talk to anyone about it who feels they may be in a position to help. Just email me at spanishhorse@winnfarms.co.nz Thank you! Marti Winn.
Second Annual Luau
Our second annual luau was at Sean and Met’s place on January 9th. We had an outstanding time, and the "gift" exchange was freat! Here are three pictures that Gerry Chandler took. There are a LOT more here.
Next Event: Super Bowl!
Mark Monday, Feb 8 on your calendar, details ASAP. 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
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