Kylie lives
at Kennington with her husband Keith and their daughter Greer, and family pets - Bailey (3year old Newfoundland)
and Trouble the cat, along with the mandatory sheep and goats! As new
parents they joined IPC post their involvement in antenatal classes and became
involved with the committee to meet new people and give something back to the
community. Prior to
becoming a mum Kylie was working fulltime as an Accountant, and is currently
back working part-time.
Immediate Past President - Nic Wills
Nic has been involved with Parents Centre for two years. Nic and her husband Tony have two girls, Emma and Kate. Nic loves catching up with friends and meeting new people
and this was a major reason for joining the committee. She enjoys getting
outside for some exercise and spending time with her family and friends,
hopefully over some good food and wine.
Melanie moved to Invercargill from Mosgiel in January 2009
to be with her partner Ross.She has 2
children Grace and Clarke both school age and 4 step-children ranging from
teenager through to toddler. Her Parents Centre addiction started when she was at Taieri
Parents Centre CBE classes for her daughter but she never joined until her son
was almost one! "I needed to get out
of the house and meet new people with a similar focus in life and I have been
involved ever since!"
Membership and Answer Phone - Tania Forsyth
Tania has two beautiful boys Ethanand Liam and husband Stuart. She is working parttime as a practice nurse. Tania has been on committee since 2007 andhas enjoyed meeting lots of parents and
sharing information. On committee she is parent education coordinator and enjoys
helping parents with their new loved ones.
Treasurer and Grants - Krystie Eustace
Krystie has
a little girl, Lara and when she's not being a mum works as an accountant. Her
favourite thing to do is spend time with her friends and family. Krystie
joined the committee in 2008 and is really enjoying meeting new people and
making new friends
Marketing and Fundraising - Fiona Byrne
CBE Co-ordinator - Sue McMurtrie
Parent Education, Library and Health and Safety- Tracey Hamilton
Tracey
is married to Carl andtogether they
have a daughter Anyia as well as a 18month golden retriever Allie! Following
a couple of years living over seas, they returned to settle in Southland at the
end of 2007, and now live on a 10 acre lifestyle block in Roslyn Bush and both
enjoy sport and the outdoors. They
are new parents and joined Parent Centre to meet a new group of people with
similar interests.
Car Seat Hire and Blanket Sales - Jo Anderson
Jo has two
boys, Morgan and Campbell , she also works2 days a week as an Office Administrator. Jo
lovesholidaying and spending time with
family and friends, nature walks, snorkeling and watching my boys experience
new things. One of her
main reasons for joining the committee was to meet new and friendly people and
getting involved.
Newsletter Editor, Kiwi Parent Distributor and Web Portal Manager - Adair Caudwell
Adair is
married to Tony and they have a daughter, Lexie. Adair
enjoys running, biking, gardening and the general outdoors. She joined
the Parents Centre committee because shewanted to meet new people and give something back to the community.
General Members - Cathryn Meijer
Cathryn has
2 children, Finn and Sophie.Currently
she is a full time Mum but prior to this was a primary school teacher. Cathryn's
favourite thing to do is simply hang out with her husband Sander, the kids and
their cat, Milly. One of her
main reasons for being part of the committee is to become involved witha great bunch of people who are all working
towards providing positive opportunities for parents and children.
Kylie Wilson
Sally Caraher
Nyia Strachan
Rebecca Heerdegen
Jolene Maguire
Johanna Jamieson
To join us contact
Invercargill Parents Centre 25 Exmouth Street, PO Box 6102 Invercargill
