| Linwood College Orchestra tour of Europe & United Kingdom |
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Scheduled to play in Westminster Abbey on ANZAC Day 2011 |
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College Press Release
The Orchestra students thank you for your help - 27 March 2011
The appeal to assist in fund raising for the Linwood College Orchestra's tour of the Europe and the United Kingdom in April 2011, is now concluded due to the required monetary level being achieved for the tour to proceed.
The Orchestra's conductor, Tony Ryan, advises that all involved with the tour thank everyone from throughout for their help. He also writes; 'We have been overwhelmed by the generosity shown to us and are now looking forward immensely to the trip.'
The Orchestra's conductor, Tony Ryan, advises that all involved with the tour thank everyone from throughout for their help. He also writes; 'We have been overwhelmed by the generosity shown to us and are now looking forward immensely to the trip.'
Situation
The Linwood College students orchestra is scheduled to tour Europe and the United Kingdom in April 2011. Major fundraising has been undertaken and up until 22 February 2011, the students had a shortfall of $50,000.
Major fund raising events had been planned to make up the cash shortfall but the earthquake on 22 February dramatically impacted on the plans. If they can't get the remaining money needed they don't undertake the tour. Their plight was aired on TVNZ One news, Wednesday 9 March 2011, prompting this funds appeal directly to the military veteran community.
Confirmation of an invitation to play at Westminster Abbey on ANZAC Day had been received by the orchestra administrators less than 24 hours before the earthquake struck at 12:51pm on 22 February 2011.
The Orchestra's students and families have determination to make the April 9 departure to play in Italy, Salzburg, Paris and the UK, and most of all at Westminster Abbey on ANZAC Day. The realisation of that goal has been achieved by generous response from throughout, not just from this web page.
Major fund raising events had been planned to make up the cash shortfall but the earthquake on 22 February dramatically impacted on the plans. If they can't get the remaining money needed they don't undertake the tour. Their plight was aired on TVNZ One news, Wednesday 9 March 2011, prompting this funds appeal directly to the military veteran community.
Confirmation of an invitation to play at Westminster Abbey on ANZAC Day had been received by the orchestra administrators less than 24 hours before the earthquake struck at 12:51pm on 22 February 2011.
The Orchestra's students and families have determination to make the April 9 departure to play in Italy, Salzburg, Paris and the UK, and most of all at Westminster Abbey on ANZAC Day. The realisation of that goal has been achieved by generous response from throughout, not just from this web page.
Misssion
The mission was for military veterans to kindly make a monetary donation to enable the orchestra group to make up the $50,000 shortfall so that the scheduled tour will occur.
Execution
The Linwood College has an official web site where donations were made by means of internet banking or payment by cheque. The means include:
The appeal for donations is now concluded.
The appeal for donations is now concluded.
Administration
The Linwood College staff are responsible for administering the accounts, this sponsored web page is designed to help the situation so that the students can realise their experience of a life time, and represent our country at a very unique occassion on ANZAC Day.
The contact person for the orchestra's administration is Jude Day, 03 326 7326 | 027 221 4648, email
The contact person for the orchestra's administration is Jude Day, 03 326 7326 | 027 221 4648, email
a.] Detailed Description of Circumstances
A detailed description of the students unfortunate circumstances is at the following link and in PDF format. Quake Linwood Orchestra Flyer.
b.] Press Release - Recent - March 2011 - Update on Fund Raising
A press release was recently released that gives a generic descripiton of events and the current status of the tour fund raising mission. Click here to read.
Web Page Appeal Sponsor
This internet web page appeal is sponsored by nzmilitarymedals.com
Authored by Victor R Johnson MNZM DipTD, owner of nzmilitarymedals.com, 31 English Street, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand. Email. 07 849 9982.