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Read <strong>about</strong> <strong>it</strong>! November 2008From the OfficeKia Ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, NisaBula Vinaka, Fakalofa lahi atu, Taloha Ni, Namaste,Annyong, Warm greetings, to all <strong>Duffy</strong> <strong>Books</strong>in <strong>Homes</strong> schools, sponsors, Role Models andsupporters,The 2008-2013 <strong>Duffy</strong> <strong>Books</strong> in <strong>Homes</strong> strategy hasbeen the catalyst for some exc<strong>it</strong>ing projects this year.The Ready for Reading (R4R) programme in earlychildhood centres officially launched nationwide, ourvery first annual appeal in partnership w<strong>it</strong>h Wh<strong>it</strong>coullstook place in September and our new look interactivewebs<strong>it</strong>e is due to go live on November 4. Some ofthese activ<strong>it</strong>ies you can read <strong>about</strong> in this newsletter.<strong>Duffy</strong> <strong>Books</strong> in <strong>Homes</strong> is certainly spreadingthroughout the country w<strong>it</strong>h just over 40 new schoolsalready signed up to start in 2009. As a result morechildren and families throughout New Zealand canexperience and enjoy the benef<strong>it</strong>s of <strong>Duffy</strong> books.As this is the last newsletter for 2008 I would like toacknowledge and thank all who have contributed tomaking this year another great success. Many thanksto Rob Southam and team at Scholastic NZ Ltd., PamCarter and the Penguin Group team and Trish and Pauldu Temple from Wheelers <strong>Books</strong>. Thank you for sharingour vision to inspire a love of reading in <strong>Duffy</strong> childrenand their families. This of course, has only been madepossible through the continuous comm<strong>it</strong>ment of ourschools, and the wonderful generos<strong>it</strong>y of our sponsorsand supporters. Thank you so much for your ongoingsupport and enthusiasm this year.To our fantastic Role Models who have given their timethroughout the year – thank you for your great stories,forever keeping <strong>Duffy</strong> children exc<strong>it</strong>ed <strong>about</strong> reading.Thanks also to our talented actors who performed‘<strong>Duffy</strong>’s Time Travel Adventure’ to our schools this year.Once again, thank you Lee Kretschmar for yourcreative design, and Fred Soar and the printing crew atSoar Printing. Many thanks also to our vehicle suppliersFleetpartners and Orix NZ. Also, to Mainfreight Ltd. –our offices are great and we appreciate the Mainfreighthosp<strong>it</strong>al<strong>it</strong>y and generos<strong>it</strong>y - thank you.Lastly, thank you to the <strong>Duffy</strong> <strong>Books</strong> in <strong>Homes</strong> teamand the Alan Duff Char<strong>it</strong>able Foundation Board ofTrustees for a great year. We’re looking forwardto what 2009 will bring.Wishing you all a fun and festiveseason leading into 2009!Linda VaganaGENERAL MANAGERBasketballer Adrian Boyd was popularw<strong>it</strong>h teachers and children alike atGate Pa School in Tauranga.School Sponsor: Rotary Club of TaurangaMary Kippenberger and Peter Charlton-Joneskept the kids and teachers of Manaia Schoolin Taranaki engrossed in a world of stories.School Sponsors: David and Brigid WillisChampionSevens playerDJ Forbes w<strong>it</strong>hsome of thelucky kids fromTuakau PrimarySchool.Sponsor neededRoleThe final BooreceiveBlack Fern rugby player AimeeSutorius w<strong>it</strong>h the smiling faceof St Bernadette’s School inWellington.School Sponsor: Norm Hew<strong>it</strong>tMusician Celia Stewathe kids of Addingtow<strong>it</strong>h her flute.School Sponsor:Agil<strong>it</strong>y Logistics Ltd.The boys from North HaRugby were a great h<strong>it</strong>Harbour School.School Sponsor: ScholasROLE MODELS: Jeremy Aldworth, Rugby • Barbara Algie, WrCarter, Musician • Bevan Chapman, Radio • Jackie Clarke, S• DJ Forbes, Rugby • Jan Maree Franicevic, Comedian • AnSurf Lifesaving • Ryan <strong>In</strong>glis, TV Production • Jenn James,• Scott Leighton, Rugby • Cushla Lichtwark, Netball • Vicki LiNetball • Amigene Metcalf, Netball • Elizabeth Miller, StorytelleRugby • Katie Pocock, Kayaker • Francois Prinsloo, Rugby • ETe Huinga Reo Selby-Rick<strong>it</strong>, Netball • Cheryl Sm<strong>it</strong>h, Rugby • NTu’akoi, Wr<strong>it</strong>er • Isaiah Tuifua, Rugby • Linda Vagana, Netball •H<strong>it</strong>s FM, Dunedin • Classic H<strong>it</strong>s FM, Gisborne • Bertie Budgie,