Why you should join the WCOSA
WCOSA is the acronym of the Wesley College Old Students' Association (and not related in any way to WAISAKE Sotutu). A correspondent to the previous post asked what is WCOSA and why should he/she join up. I gave a quick and perfunctory answer in the comments section of that post. But here Old Students' committee member Roger Jolley aka The Jolley Roger offers a more detailed explanation:
"Your annual fee of $35 gives you membership of the Wesley College Old Students' Association and as a member you get to:
* Maintain contact with the Wesley whanau through the Association
* The chance to have your say in future and current activities of the Association
* Entry fee to play sport for the Association
* Access to merchandise produced for the Association
* Up-to-date communication and email panui and newsletters
* Fully participate and benefit from the annual gatherings and other school events often subsidised by the College and Association
* Be fed when you turn up to Association events with the school
* Have access to on-site accommodation at the whare during Association events
* Contribute to current students' experiences at the College
Most of these and many additional benefits to Association members are subsidised by the school. This year the annual fee of $20 has been increased by $15 to cover entry into the College production of Jesus Christ Superstar and subsidise the 21st "birthday" of the Te Paea Hostel for girls. Still the committee believes this year's fee is a reasonable contribution to these activities even if you don't attend the show or opening celebrations (it's worth noting that the increase does not fully cover these costs so the College will meet the shortfall of Association contributions). Your contribution to them is one way we can support the current students, the school and the Wesley kaupapa - Fide Litteris Labore!
The annual fee is likely to remain at $20 unless changed at the next AGM.
So step up and pay your fee. For less than $3 per month, less than your average cup of coffee, you can become a member of the Old Students' Association of New Zealand's oldest registered school (open since 1844).
With just one easy payment of $35 you can have it all and more as a member of the Wesley College Old Students Association (cash, cheques also accepted). Gift a membership to one of your mates you went to school with, or just get them to sign up with you. This would make a most treasured and valued Christmas or birthday gift... the gift of belonging is priceless! You can get this exclusive membership offer for the one-off price of just $35. If you, your whanau and mates went to the school, you can all belong as members of the Association and enjoy the camaraderie and experiences of other Wesleyans that only past pupils and members can have.
But wait! There's more! All old students joining up will go in the draw for the ultimate membership offer. You will have the chance to become one of the Association's most respected members - you will have the opportunity to be considered as a Wesley College Old Students' Association Life Member! Aspire to be the best, live life like there's no tomorrow, dance like there's no-one watching, smile with wild abandon, become a life member and reap the rewards.
And just when you thought that this gift that just keeps giving is done, there's even still more! For your $35 annual fee you get to participate in the most exciting decision-making debate in the modern history of the school. You get to have a say in the establishment of the very first Wesley College Old Boys Rugby Club. The What? you say. Yes the Wesley College Old Boys Rugby Club. NPC, Super 14, Tri-Nations, Moascar Cup, Bledisloe Cup, World Cup, and Buttercup are all a part of the school's proud rugby history. (Buttercup was the name of one of the early house cows that provided milk for the school and 1st XV back in the day when milk still had real full-bodied cream in it!)
Enough! Turn up, pay up (please) and join up!
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Roge seems to be losing it a bit towards the end there but he puts his case well.
One further point - the Old Students' Committee doesn't want anyone to be excluded on account of cost. So if you're a student or unemployed or facing a hard time financially, email me, in confidence, (commander@clear.net.nz) and we'll make arrangements for you.
NOTE: The cost for adult guests - spouses, partners, siblings, friends etc - of Wesleyans is just $15. Kiddies are free.
"Your annual fee of $35 gives you membership of the Wesley College Old Students' Association and as a member you get to:
* Maintain contact with the Wesley whanau through the Association
* The chance to have your say in future and current activities of the Association
* Entry fee to play sport for the Association
* Access to merchandise produced for the Association
* Up-to-date communication and email panui and newsletters
* Fully participate and benefit from the annual gatherings and other school events often subsidised by the College and Association
* Be fed when you turn up to Association events with the school
* Have access to on-site accommodation at the whare during Association events
* Contribute to current students' experiences at the College
Most of these and many additional benefits to Association members are subsidised by the school. This year the annual fee of $20 has been increased by $15 to cover entry into the College production of Jesus Christ Superstar and subsidise the 21st "birthday" of the Te Paea Hostel for girls. Still the committee believes this year's fee is a reasonable contribution to these activities even if you don't attend the show or opening celebrations (it's worth noting that the increase does not fully cover these costs so the College will meet the shortfall of Association contributions). Your contribution to them is one way we can support the current students, the school and the Wesley kaupapa - Fide Litteris Labore!
The annual fee is likely to remain at $20 unless changed at the next AGM.
So step up and pay your fee. For less than $3 per month, less than your average cup of coffee, you can become a member of the Old Students' Association of New Zealand's oldest registered school (open since 1844).
With just one easy payment of $35 you can have it all and more as a member of the Wesley College Old Students Association (cash, cheques also accepted). Gift a membership to one of your mates you went to school with, or just get them to sign up with you. This would make a most treasured and valued Christmas or birthday gift... the gift of belonging is priceless! You can get this exclusive membership offer for the one-off price of just $35. If you, your whanau and mates went to the school, you can all belong as members of the Association and enjoy the camaraderie and experiences of other Wesleyans that only past pupils and members can have.
But wait! There's more! All old students joining up will go in the draw for the ultimate membership offer. You will have the chance to become one of the Association's most respected members - you will have the opportunity to be considered as a Wesley College Old Students' Association Life Member! Aspire to be the best, live life like there's no tomorrow, dance like there's no-one watching, smile with wild abandon, become a life member and reap the rewards.
And just when you thought that this gift that just keeps giving is done, there's even still more! For your $35 annual fee you get to participate in the most exciting decision-making debate in the modern history of the school. You get to have a say in the establishment of the very first Wesley College Old Boys Rugby Club. The What? you say. Yes the Wesley College Old Boys Rugby Club. NPC, Super 14, Tri-Nations, Moascar Cup, Bledisloe Cup, World Cup, and Buttercup are all a part of the school's proud rugby history. (Buttercup was the name of one of the early house cows that provided milk for the school and 1st XV back in the day when milk still had real full-bodied cream in it!)
Enough! Turn up, pay up (please) and join up!
**
Roge seems to be losing it a bit towards the end there but he puts his case well.
One further point - the Old Students' Committee doesn't want anyone to be excluded on account of cost. So if you're a student or unemployed or facing a hard time financially, email me, in confidence, (commander@clear.net.nz) and we'll make arrangements for you.
NOTE: The cost for adult guests - spouses, partners, siblings, friends etc - of Wesleyans is just $15. Kiddies are free.
posted by Commander at 5:51 pm
1 Comments:
Sorry Ghosty.
That deal expired yesterday. But if you answer this in the next minute, I'll give you half the school farm, the Rec and the Principal's house for just $1.
Oh, and you can have the Mr Bean's whare for an additional 10c.
Yours faithfully,
Stephen Tindall
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