PROLOGUE

The Annual 'Trust & Confidence' survey conducted by Readers Digest, again reinforces the reputation of firefighters of the New Zealand Fire Service. This reputation has only been achieved through years of dedicated service to the communities in which firefighters live and work - giving their time freely to help those in need whether children, the aged or infirm.

THE CALENDAR

In 1990, in an effort to be competitive and comparable with other international fire departments, New Zealand firefighters established and hosted the First World Firefighter Games, in Auckland New Zealand.1800 Athletes took part and the 'Games' were rated an outstanding sucess. This lead to the establishment of an international, biannnual competition. Since then we have travelled and competed in hundreds of different events at eight different WFF games venues throughout the world and held the NZ Fire Service's Flag high and proud.

Our organisation of Firefighters formed an Association with the purpose of raising funds for the games now and in the future - for requirements such as travel, uniforms, sporting liaison etc.
The Association established funding for the Games as its primary objective with its members as professionals who would encourage and promote fire safety in the home with the sole purpose of saving lives and property.

After the 1990 Games, it was decided to raise the required funds through the production of a calendar, featuring firefighters and their children, this would be sold by members, directly to the public. $4 to $5 from each calander sold goes to support firefighters competing in international competitions. This has occurred now for eighteen years, with calendar sales reaching incredible quantities due to an undeniable popularity.

This has been confirmed by the request of the Alexanda Turnbull Library in Te Papa Museum, Wellington, to save a copy of each annual issue for perpetuity.

CHILD CANCER

Keeping in mind their commitment to the community, the Association also decided that each year a percentage of the proceeds from the sales would be donated to a suitable charity.
We are proud to be benefactors of the Child Cancer Foundation. Our donations to this worthy organisation assist significantly in the provision of programmes, which directly help children with cancer throughout New Zealand.

The sum donated is $1 from each calander, noting that we underwrite to pay this amount whether the calanders are sold or not. It amounts to a minimum of 17% of the income after production and administration costs. In addition to this donation the 'Club' makes further donations that are collected each year by our sellers as well as gratuities recieved from commercial events organised throughout the year.

SUMMARY

Without doubt the 'Calendar' is a success story for all those that have been associated with it. The calendar has become an icon with a cult like following, where the public, not just expect it each year, they demand it.

We are continually grateful to all those people that have assisted, modelled, supported, sold, sponsored, and purchased the 'NEW ZEALAND FIREFIGHTERS CALENDAR".


EXECUTIVE MEMBERS OF THE N.Z.F.S.A. INCORPORATED SOCIETY
At the 1st June 2007

CHAIRMAN
Willis McDonnell: mcdz@slingshot.co.nz

Station Officer NZ Fire Service
Period of Employment - 34 years
References:
- Fire Service Liaison
- Legal and Administration
- National Sports Council
- National Sports Co-ordinator

BUSINESS MANAGER
Les Presling: firecal@ihug.co.nz

Operational Firefighter NZ Fire Service
Period of Employment - 34 years
References:
- Administration
- Calendar production and concept
- Marketing and Promotion
- Media - Advisory - Planning
- Sponsorship

SECRETARY - TREASURER
Raewyn Johnston: firegame@ihug.co.nz

Ex Office Manager - Lion Breweries
Period of Employment - 18 years
References:
- Secretarial and Administration
- Treasurer
- Local Funds management
- Local and International Travel Co-ordinator

- National Association liaison