February 15 2017
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Rolleston volunteer recognised u by Kent Caddick
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Major Chris Allan from Rolleston says he is humbled to have been named New Zealand Defence Force Volunteer of the Year.
Neighbourhood party
Around 400 people have attended neighbourhood Meet Your Street events …
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West Melton school growing
It’s been a busy start to the year for West Melton School students …
p Major Chris Allan, left, receives a hongi from Warrant Officer Class One Clive Douglas at a ceremony at which Major Allan was presented with his NZDF Volunteer of the Year award Photo supplied by NZDF
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Park picnic party in Lincoln
The weather might have been a bit windy and cool but it didn’t deter picnickers …
Major Allan was recently presented with his award, which he received for his work empowering youth and assisting with aid projects in Vanuatu. “There are so many great volunteers in our community who give generously of their time and I feel very blessed to have received this award.” Major Allan, who is the commanding officer of 2/4 Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment’s Alpha Company, said the award recognises
the mixing of his personal and professional life. “The skills I have learnt in my career in the NZDF, particularly in terms of discipline and management, have played an important part in my working with young people.” He also paid tribute to his family. “I am a family man at heart and if it were not for my wife, Pamela, and children, Rebecca and twins Rachel and Joshua, supporting me, I would not be able to contribute to our community as
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I do. As a family we have a commitment to developing people around us.” He and his wife Pamela set up the Joshua Foundation in 2005 to help develop young people into future leaders through programmes like the Duke of Edinburgh awards. “Joshua Foundation focusses upon addressing both self-destructive behaviour and negative attitudes within young people,” Major Allan said. continued on page 3 …