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CONFERENCE
INFORMATION
BOOKLET
Celebrants Association New Zealand
Annual Conference
24—26 May 2019
TSB Showplace, New Plymouth
CONTENTS
INVITE FROM THE PRESIDENT 3
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 4
MEET THE CONFERENCE ORGANISING COMMITTEE 6
CONFERENCE COSTS 7
SOCIAL EVENTS & CATERING 8
Friday Night Parihaka Marae Visit
Morning/Afternoon Teas and Lunches
Saturday Night Dinner & Entertainment
Special Dietary Requirements
Dress Code
Business Cards
Trade Display Merchandise
SPOUSE/PARTNER/FAMILY PROGRAMME 9
VENUE, TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING 10
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS 11
PLENARY SPEAKERS 12
CONCURRENT SESSION PRESENTERS 15
HOW TO REGISTER FOR CONFERENCE? 22
APPENDIX 22
VCANZ Body of Knowledge (BOK) Competencies
THANK YOU TO SPONSORS 23
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INVITE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Celebrants Association NZ (CANZ) National Executive have decided to make
conferences an annual rather than biennial event because of their proven benefit in
multiple ways and our National Conference in New Plymouth 24-26 May 2019 promises
to provide all the learning and networking opportunities that you would expect from
such an event.
The plenary speakers and workshops have all been selected and designed to stimulate
and inform your thinking and will all be aligned to VCANZ, but importantly it will also
allow you to recharge and refill. And of course, there is the “out of workshop time” and
the invaluable chatting and networking that goes on then.
I graduated from the Celebrant School in 2004 and part of what that experience taught me was the importance of
continuing to learn; be it through conferences, branch meetings or availing myself of a plethora of other
opportunities to learn about people, relationships, grief, joy, and all those other elements that make up our lives.
I was first attracted to celebrancy through my work as a funeral director but concentrated mainly on marriages as I
felt I needed contact with the other more joyous side of life. When I sold my Funeral home in 2014, I stepped right
away from the funeral world as I felt a bit spent, but this year I felt ready to return to that unique world albeit in a
different capacity as a funeral celebrant. I love it!
I joined CANZ early on in my celebrancy life because I thought that was what you did… you joined and that was that. I
never got involved with the branch, never read Pᾱnui and got absolutely nothing out of my membership. Then a
good celebrant friend (thank you Helen Rutledge) suggested I come along to a branch meeting and a whole new
reality opened up for me.
Suddenly, I was exposed to new information, ideas, and resources and even more importantly I had the support of a
group of people who understood celebrancy on a completely new level. I have never looked back and my latest and
steepest and most rewarding learning curve has been as President of Celebrants Association NZ.
I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in New Plymouth in May, as you too get involved and receive the
benefits inherent in that involvement.
Dianne Troup
Celebrants Association NZ President
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CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
FRIDAY 24.05.2019
3.30 – 4.00pm Registrations open at TSB Showplace
4.00 – 4.20pm Board the Buses for Parihaka Mārae
5.00 – 5.30pm Powhiri & Welcome at Parihaka Papakainga
5.30 – 6.30pm Kai- Shared Meal with Members of the Mārae
6.30 – 7.30pm Wananga: Includes the Parihaka Story
7.30 - 8.00 pm Punaga Haeata : Ruakere Hond
8.00 – 8.30pm Maata Kahu Whakatere - Tikanga (scattering ashes)
8.30 -9.00pm Poroaki: Blessings of the Dead
9.05pm Buses depart for TSB Showplace
SATURDAY 25.05.2019
8.00 – 8.30 am Registrations
8.30 – 8.50am Welcome: CANZ President Dianne Troup—includes the Whakatau
8.50 - 9.00am MC - notices
9.00 – 10.30am Plenary Session 1 : Anthony Burke President Australian FCC
Looking After YOU & Creating Opportunities for
Business Success
10.30 - 10.55am Morning Tea
11.00 - 12.15pm AGM :CANZ Executive Officer David Moger to present
12.15 – 12.45 pm Plenary Session 2: Jamie Allen
Taranaki Retreat
12.45 – 1.40pm Lunch
1.45 – 3.15pm Elizabeth Bennett Paula McGill Lisa Gilmer Lynsi Lathem-
CONCURRENT SESSION 1 The Art and Craft VCANZ Client Connection Saunders
of Blessing The Why, The Raising the Bar on Honouring Te Tiriti
How and The Social Media o Waitangi as
What? Content Celebrants
3.15 – 3.40pm Afternoon Tea
3.45 – 4.30pm Plenary Session 3: Jeff Montgomery
Births, Death & Marriages (BDM) Update - including Q & A session with questions
pre-submitted
4.30 – 6.00 pm Workshop Session: Kate McFarlane @ Et Vous Fashion and The Celebrant
Or
Informal Networking at TSB Showplace
6.30pm - late Formal Dinner and Entertainment @ TSB Showplace
Entertainment Troupe ‘Solid Gold’
Dress Code: ‘After-Five’ Attire
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CONFERENCE PROGRAMME continued..
SUNDAY 26.05.2019
8.30 – 8.45am Notices
8.45 – 9.25am Plenary Session 4: David Moger FDANZ CEO
Funeral Directors Association NZ Update
9.30 – 11.00am Winnie Duggan & Jane Godfrey Tricia Hendry Jenn Quinn
CONCURRENT SESSION 2 Kerry-Ann Writing a Empowering Pricing Your
Stanton Ceremony – The Children and Services, Are you
When Facebook What, How and Teenagers’ on the Money?
Isn’t Enough- Why for Making Rituals and
Supervision and it Outstanding Ceremonies
Mentoring to For Emerging
Maximise Your Celebrants
Skills as a
Celebrant
Part 1 Double
Session for
Advanced
Practice
Celebrants
11.00 – 11.20am Morning Tea
11.20 – 11.25am Notices
11.30 - 1.00pm Winnie Duggan & Mike Aro Paul Rangiwahia Anthony Burke
CONCURRENT SESSION 3 Kerry-Ann Manager Mental Warrant President
Stanton Vosper's Funeral of Fitness Australian FCC
When Facebook Home The Real You -
Isn’t Enough- Celebrant or Working on Your
Supervision and Director? Own Business
Mentoring to and Performance
Maximise Your
Skills as a
Celebrant
Part 2 Double
Session for
Advanced
Practice
Celebrants
1.00 - 1.45pm Lunch
1.45 – 2.00pm Notices & Presentation by our incoming 2020 Branch Conference Hosts
2.00 – 3.30pm Plenary Session 5: Tricia Hendry
A Sustainable You - a Practical Approach to Mental Well-Being While
Supporting and Leading Others Through Challenging Life Transitions
3.35 - 4.00pm Closing Ceremony: Officiated by CANZ President Dianne Troup - includes the
Poroporoaki
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MEET THE CONFERENCE ORGANISING TEAM
Jann Hook Marg Palmer Linda Hartstonge
Conference Coordinator Education Programme Event Manager
holiday@temahia.co.nz Coordinator events@celebrantsassociation.co.nz
marg.palmer@xtra.co.nz
Sam Bennett Fiona Parkinson Rose Haskell
Co-Chair Conference Co-Chair Conference
Committee Committee
Beverley McLean Kara Northcott Jenny Judd
Margaret Chapman
Suzee Freeman
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CONFERENCE COSTS
COSTS
The cost for the conference package is inclusive of GST and includes morning/afternoon teas and lunches. The
registration fee is exclusive of the Saturday formal dinner and additional beverages. The Friday evening meal at the
marae will be a koha (donation).
CANZ NON-
MEMBERS MEMBERS
Early Bird 3 Day Registration Package $365.00 $420.00
Closes 22 March 2019
Standard 3 Day Registration Package $415.00 $485.00
Closes 02 May 2019
One Day only Delegate Package $220.00 $220.00
Closes 02 May 2019
Late Registration $530.00 $530.00
Closes 17 May 2019
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Please advise in writing of any cancellations to Linda Hartstonge Celebrants Association NZ Head Office.
Email: events@celebrantsassociation.co.nz
If cancellation notice is received:
Before 25 April 2019 90% refund
Between 26 April and 16 May 2019 50% refund
Within 7 days from conference – from 17 May 2019 25% refund
Within 3 days from conference – from 21 May 2019 No refund
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SOCIAL EVENTS & CATERING
FRIDAY NIGHT PARIHAKA MARAE VISIT
We will be guests of the Parihaka Mārae and they will share with us a traditional meal. A koha (donation) will be
collected from delegates on the bus transport to the marae.
MORNING / AFTERNOON TEAS AND LUNCHES
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas and freshly baked biscuits will be provided for morning and afternoon
teas. Buffet style lunches will be provided at the TSB Showplace for the Saturday and Sunday.
SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT
A buffet dinner specializing in cuisine from the Taranaki region will be held at TSB Showplace. The cost is $65.00
per person. After-Five attire recommended. Delegate’s partners are warmly invited to attend, and you will need
to register them on the registration form.
A selection of wines, beers and soft drinks will be available for purchase from the cash bar throughout the
evening.
We will be entertained by the delightful entertainment troupe called ‘Solid Gold’.
SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
It is imperative that you let us know if you have any special dietary requirements - even if you are not attending the
Saturday Evening dinner - special foods must be ordered well in advance and will be set aside and labelled for each
meal during the conference.
DRESS CODE
Day time sessions: Smart casual and comfortable
Saturday evening function: ‘After-Five Attire’
BUSINESS CARDS
Please bring your business cards to conference to network with other delegates and also to enter the draws for our
amazing spot prizes.
TRADE DISPLAYS MERCHANDISE
A selection of trade merchandise will be on display and available for purchase throughout conference.
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SPOUSE/PARTNER/FAMILY PROGRAMME
The following programme has been arranged for spouses, partners and family, and must be pre-booked on the
registration form (minimum numbers will apply).
SUNDAY 26 MAY 2019
DAY TRIP TO TAWHITI MUSEUM, HAWERA
www.tawhitimuseum.co.nz
The Tawhiti Museum is a truly unique enterprise. The creation of artist Nigel Ogle, its attention to detail is simply
stunning.
Widely acclaimed as the best private museum in the country, the museum uses life size exhibits and scale models to
present our heritage in a series of super realistic and engaging displays.
All these displays are designed and built on the premises in the 'Body Shop' and accompanying studios, which can be
viewed as part of a museum visit.
10am depart from TSB Showplace (van ride 45mins)
3 hours to explore Tawhiti Museum, Traders and Whalers Exhibition and Bush Railway
2.30pm depart from Tawhiti Museum (van ride 45mins)
COST:
Tawhiti Museum entry fee $15.00
Bush Railway $6.00
Traders & Whalers Exhibition $15.00
Transport (Van) $30.00
TOTAL COST PER PERSON $66.00
NB: Lunch is not included in the cost, you can purchase lunch at the ‘Mr Badgers Country Café’ or bring your own.
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VENUE, TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
VENUE
The conference will be held at the TSB Showplace, 92-100 Devon Street West, New Plymouth
T: +64 6 759 6712
www.tsbshowplace.co.nz
PARKING
The nearest car park to the TSB Showplace is Central Car Park (between Devon Street and Powderham Street,
opposite the venue). There is one mobility park in Central Car Park. There is also a drop off/collection park
immediately outside the venue.
For directions click here.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS / SHUTTLE SERVICES
Scotts Airport Shuttle
Phone: 06 769 5974
www.npairportshuttle.co.nz
New Plymouth Tours
Phone: 027 926 5610
www.newplymouthtours.co.nz
To book, visit their website and fill in the enquiry page and quote CANZ in the message with any extra information.
10ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Below are some accommodation providers who have offered a special conference room rate, however these are
subject to availability and the rate may vary. We urge you to book your accommodation early to avoid missing out.
BROUGHAM HEIGHTS MOTEL & APARTMENTS
54 Brougham Street, New Plymouth
Phone: 06 757 9954
www.broughamheights.co.nz/
Room Rates per night:
Studio Apartment (sleeps 2) - $155
One Bedroom Family Apartment (sleeps 4) - $185
One Bedroom Executive Apartment (sleeps 3) - $175
Two Bedroom Apartment (sleeps 5) - $200
COPTHORNE GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL
42 Powderham Street, New Plymouth
Phone: 06 758 7495
office@grandcentralhotel.co.nz
Special Conference Room Rates per night:
Twin Share/Queen/King Rooms - $145
Full breakfast $20 p/person p/night
THE DAWSON MOTEL
Cnr Young & Dawson Street, New Plymouth
Phone: 06 758 1177
www.thedawsonmotel.co.nz
Special Conference Room Rates per night:
Studio (sleeps 2) - $145
Twin (sleeps 3) - $155 to $175
1 Bedroom (sleeps 3) - $185 to $205
2 Bedroom (sleeps 4) - $230 to $270
BELLA VISTA MOTEL
32 Queen Street, New Plymouth
Phone: 06 769 5932
www.bellavista.co.nz/our-motels/new-plymouth
You could also try www.airbnb.co.nz, www.bookabach.co.nz or www.newplymouthholidayhomes.co.nz
11MASTER OF CEREMONIES—KAY GREGORY
Kay has been a professional Compere and M.C for 30 years, which has been an
integral part of her work as a radio and television presenter and journalist. She has
acted as M.C for many conferences around the country, including events for the
Funeral Directors Association, Nurses Organisation, TRAFINZ (Traffic Institute of
New Zealand) The Business Women's Network, and the Optometrists Association,
plus hundreds of M.C roles including sports and fundraising events and awards
evenings. Kay conducts all medal presentation ceremonies for Rowing New Zealand
and was the onsite TV host for the World Champs held at Karapiro. She also fronts
all media campaigns for Ryman Healthcare, and has been their conference M.C sev-
eral times. Kay is regularly called on to conduct workshops at conferences - usually dealing with public speaking
skills, media training, and microphone use. She was a keynote speaker for a Celebrants Association NZ conference in
Hamilton, and M.C for the Rotorua conference.
PLENARY SPEAKERS
PLENARY SPEAKER 1 – ANTHONY BURKE
TOPIC: Looking After YOU & Creating Opportunities for Business Success
BOK: 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.7 / 1.8 / 2.3 / 3.1 / 3.2
In this session you will learn some hints and tips of looking after YOU…How can we continue to look after others if we
are not looking after ourselves. Anthony is a very successful Celebrant, Speaker and Business Coach, in this session
Anthony will share how you can create more opportunities within your Celebrant Business.
Anthony Burke, also known as ‘Ant’ is a high in demand Celebrant, Motivational
Speaker, MC and Business Coach based in Australia. For the past 10 years Anthony
has been a Celebrant based in the heart of the beautiful Hunter Valley. Having
spoken on many platforms, Anthony has the ability to inspire and motivate others
to be the best that they can be. For many years Anthony has brought a light-hearted
touch to hundreds of events as an MC. Anthony is the National President of
Australia’s largest celebrant association, Councillor for Cessnock City Council,
Chairman and Founder of Hunter Charity Network, Celebrant, Master of Ceremony, Speaker, Business Coach, Town
Coordinator, Husband and a father to 2 boys Kyan and Harlen. Ant’s moto is… Be you because everyone else is
taken…
12PLENARY SPEAKERS Continued…..
PLENARY SPEAKER 2 – JAMIE ALLEN
TOPIC: Taranaki Retreat
BOK: 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.7 / 2.3 / 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3
We often speak of the risks of teen suicide, and it's certainly a terrible and serious tragedy. But overall the most at
risk demographic is older people. Nobody really talks about that. We're at risk of pretending it's not an issue (because
it's so uncomfortable)...but it's the reality...and many of you as celebrants will have supported whānau
bereaved through suicide of people of all ages. This workshop will explore some of the reasons why that is, plus also
touch on…How do we look out for one-another? What are the red flags we should be aware of? Do we have
one-another's back in our work? I can guarantee you that, out of a crowd of 100, there will be people who are in
exactly that space right now (although smiling and acting as if all is well)…
Taranaki Retreat Trust has collaborated to discern ‘where the gaps are’. The gaps
through which over six hundred Kiwis were lost to suicide during the last twelve
months alone.
Through that learning, the Retreat has built a healing model combining Māori and
Pākehā wisdom in healthcare with the direct experience of individuals and whānau
affected by suicidal ideation or loss.
The practical outworking of this model is undertaken by trained and supervised volunteers, overseen by clinicians. In
this way, the work is shared and shaped by the most highly qualified and experienced in the community, connecting
with those most in need.
Ingeniously, this is bringing about healing through the community’s own energy to address suicide prevention itself.
PLENARY SPEAKER 3 – JEFF MONTGOMERY
TOPIC: Birth, Death & Marriages (BDM) Update –including Q&A sessions
Jeff Montgomery is New Zealand’s Registrar-General of Births, Deaths, Marriages
and Citizenship. He leads a team of almost 500 staff providing life event and
identity services to all New Zealanders and those wishing to be a New Zealand. He
has had a long career in the public service including periods in the Ministries of
Education, Justice and Housing.
13PLENARY SPEAKERS Continued…..
PLENARY SPEAKER 4 – DAVID MOGER
TOPIC: Funeral Directors Association NZ (FDANZ) Update
David has a proven background in leadership, advocacy and organisational change
through his past roles as National Chief Executive of the YMCA and before that the
Chief Executive of the RSA. David was appointed Chief Executive for Funeral
Directors Association NZ in May, and more recently being appointed as the new
Executive Officer for the Celebrants Association NZ National Office.
PLENARY SPEAKER 5 – TRICIA HENDRY
TOPIC: A Sustainable You –a Practical Approach to Mental Well-being While Supporting and
Leading Others Through Challenging Life Transitions
BOK: 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.7 / 1.8 / 2.3 / 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3
Whenever we are exposed regularly to the tensions, distress or suffering of others, however experienced we are, we
can routinely underestimate or even deny the accumulative effects of such exposure on our own wellbeing. This
workshop will look at fresh ways to understand "self care", to help you support the sustainability of your celebrant
role. Also, to help you ensure that you can bring your best self to your work. Using latest research, we will consider
strategies you can tailor make for your own situation, helpful resources, and some game-changing attitudes.
Tricia Hendry is a well-known writer, educator and presenter who specialises in
issues of grief, trauma, self-care, mental health and resilience. She uses an honest,
down to earth style and believes good information can both empower and enable.
Tricia has lived experience of tragedy herself and understands the complex
challenges life can bring. Formerly Deputy Chief Executive of Skylight, Tricia
currently works independently on projects for a wide range of NGOs and
organisations. She also serves on the National Suicide Bereavement Postvention
Advisory Group, facilitated by the Mental Health Foundation. She is a qualified professional supervisor and supports
people in a wide range of professions to ensure best practice. She worked originally in secondary school teaching
and youth work. www.triciahendry.com
14CONCURRENT SESSION PRESENTERS
CONCURRENT SESSION 1: ELIZABETH BENNETT
TOPIC: Art and Craft of Blessing
BOK: 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 2.3 / 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3
What is blessing? How do we bless? Who should bless? How do we keep it real?
Blessing is a powerful and significant act which has been employed across time and culture. In contemporary
ceremonies, we can use blessing to enhance meaning and depth.
In this session, we’ll explore the creative art of blessing as words, sound, symbol and movement. Working
collaboratively, we’ll then develop the craft of writing blessings for a range of ceremonies.
The session will be run as a workshop. Please bring a loose-leaf writing pad and a pen.
Elizabeth has been a celebrant for 11 years. Based in Auckland, she combines a busy
celebrant practice with teaching at the Celebrant Training College and consulting in the
health sector. It’s a life that she loves!
Her background is in international health, humanitarian aid and academia. A medical
anthropologist, she has long had an interest in the effective and authentic place of ritual in
ceremony. On the side, Elizabeth’s great passion is the traditional music of the Celtic harp.
CONCURRENT SESSION 1: PAULA MCGILL
TOPIC: VCANZ - The Why, The How and The What?
BOK: 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3
This interactive workshop will provide you with the information you need to apply for your VCANZ accreditation. It
will explain why VCANZ is seen as an important aspect of belonging to Celebrants Association NZ (CANZ), how you
prepare your evidence to apply for your VCANZ and what is required in terms of evidence submitted.
Paula McGill was registered as a celebrant in 2013 and has been taking wedding and funeral
ceremonies since then. Her roles for 20+ years working in the design, development and
delivery of adult training and education programmes for not-for-profit, government and
private organisations saw her being asked to be on the CANZ National Executive in 2017 to
continue developing the work already started on the VCANZ programme.
15CONCURRENT SESSION PRESENTERS Continued...
CONCURRENT SESSION 1: LISA GILMER
TOPIC: Raising the Bar on Social Media Content
BOK: 1.2 / 1.3 / 2.3 / 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3
For celebrants who have Facebook/ Instagram and want to raise the bar on their current content and marketing.
This presentation will include interactive learning on:
• How to create content to target communication and engagement with clients
• Using social media to build relationships with organisations and agencies in the celebrant community
• Tips and tricks to save time planning, creating and posting content
• Marketing “must-dos” to make the most of your images and content
• Understanding insights/analytics and advertising options to maximise your content marketing
Requirements:
• Laptop or tablet
• Approx. 1-hour prework
• Existing Facebook/Instagram accounts
• Basic knowledge of Facebook/Instagram
Lisa Gilmer is the Creative Expert Online at Client Connection and loves helping small busi-
nesses to build their brand and bottom line, by connecting them with their clients online.
Specialising in social media, email and website marketing, Lisa also has a keen eye for design
and a creative flair for content. Whilst her primary role is to implement marketing for clients,
she is also passionate about sharing her knowledge and provides real-world advice for
business to make the most of their online marketing. With a variety of clients her knowledge and experience spans
across a wide scope of industries, including working with several celebrants, over the last three years of running her
own business. Lisa is looking forward to facilitating this interactive workshop, packed with practical tips and
information for attendees to apply to their business.
16CONCURRENT SESSION PRESENTERS Continued...
CONCURRENT SESSION 1: LYNSI LATHEM SAUNDERS
TOPIC: Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi as Celebrants
BOK: 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.6 / 1.7 / 2.1 / 2.2 / 2.3 / 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3
What part does the Treaty mean in our work? Why is it important? Key Concepts in te Tiriti o Waitangi:
Term Original Today
Kāwanatanga Government Government
Administration
Rangatiratanga Chieftainship Sovereignty
Taonga Treasures Anything precious
Tangata Subjects Citizens
People
How do we include these concepts in our work? Together we will explore ways to be aware of ways we can
implement these concepts in all our work – not just for Māori – as we engage in ways that demonstrate bi-cultural
understandings.
Taranaki is Lynsi’s home – her Turangawaewae. As a pakehā New Zealander she
acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua, and upholds the legacy of Te Whiti o Rongomai and
Tohu Kākahi and the messages of peace from Parihaka. Lynsi facilitated professional
development programmes and workshops for about 20 years, when she was employed by
Massey University, Centre for Educational Development. Her passion and work was providing
evidence based early childhood education. She has a Post Graduate Diploma in Early Years Education.
17CONCURRENT SESSION PRESENTERS Continued...
CONCURRENT SESSION 2 & 3 (Double Session): WINNIE DUGGAN & KERRY-ANN STANTON
TOPIC: When Facebook Isn’t Enough –Supervision and Mentoring to Maximise Your Skills as
a Celebrant
BOK: 1.7 / 1.8 / 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3
Exploring ways to extend our skills and professionalism as experienced celebrants, through the use of mentoring and
supervision; fun and active engagement in the process of supported self-assessment. Double session for advanced
practice celebrants.
NB: Minimum requirement of 5 years celebrant practice and 50 plus ceremonies need to be completed to enable you to
register for these sessions.
Winnie is passionate about supervision and professional improvement, having been a
supervisor for 28 years, both in her counselling world and more recently, in relation to
celebrancy. She has a Certificate in Clinical Supervision and has completed courses in
Therapeutic and Advanced Supervision. Winnie loves providing supervision and counselling in
private practice as well as teaching and mentoring students at The Celebrant School. For her,
supervision is an essential tool in her working life and supports her to be the best celebrant she can be!
Kerry-Ann has worked as a Celebrant since 1998 and been a key lecturer with the Celebrant
School since 2013. She is also a trained ontological coach and dance guide. In 2015,
Kerry-Ann was awarded the Visionary Celebrant Award by CANZ. It is this mix of extensive
practice as a Celebrant and professional coaching skills that Kerry-Ann brings to supervision,
with a strong focus on reflective practice and commitment to learning.
18CONCURRENT SESSION PRESENTERS Continued...
CONCURRENT SESSION 2: JANE GODFREY
TOPIC: Writing a Ceremony –The What, How and Why for Making it Outstanding
BOK: 1.1 / 1.2 /1.4 / 2.3 / 3.3
This is a practical, skills-based workshop for celebrants who have not written a ceremony yet, for those who have
written a few but know they could do better, and for those who have been writing the same kind of ceremony for
years and need a creative injection into their work. Due to time constraints this workshop will focus on marriage/civil
union ceremony content, but the skills learned will be applicable to all ceremonies. "A ceremony has the power to
change lives, improve the quality of relationships, and has the power to start the healing process. People want
ceremonies of meaning and substance where they walk away feeling happy and uplifted, and knowing they have
truly celebrated the love and friendship of a couple, or the life of a person.” - Sally Cant.
The workshop will be interactive and fast paced. Worksheets and notes will be provided. Just come along ready to
write, let go and find your inner-author!
Jane Godfrey has been a Marriage and Civil Union Celebrant since 2009. She has a degree in
English and Drama, a Diploma in Performance Art and is a qualified Secondary School Teacher
of English, Drama and Dance. Jane became a trainer for The Celebrants Training College in
2017 and is passionate about providing a quality service and a quality product (the ceremony)
to all the couples and families she works with.
CONCURRENT SESSION 2: TRICIA HENDRY
TOPIC: Empowering Children and Teenagers in Rituals and Ceremonies
BOK: 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.7 / 2.1 / 2.3 / 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3
Exploring a range of different ways to involve the young members of our families, whanau and communities and to
respect their unique needs during events.
This practical workshop will review the core needs of children and teens during life transitions and the role rituals and
ceremonies can play in meeting some of those needs. It will offer examples, options, resources and links for your
future use. We will also explore ways to help adults become more willing to involve their young people in shared
events that make a beginning, an ending, or a big change.
See Tricia Hendry’s bio on page 14
19CONCURRENT SESSION PRESENTERS Continued…
CONCURRENT SESSION 2: JENN QUINN
TOPIC: Pricing Your Services, Are You On The Money?
BOK: 2.3 / 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3
This workshop will challenge your thinking on how much you are worth! How do you go about pricing for your
services, or do you let you heart make the decision? Do you consider all the costs involved in running your business?
You will come away with a broader understanding of the factors you need to consider when determining how to ac-
curately charge for the services you offer. This will be a workshop of interactive discussion and by the time you leave
you will be worth so much more.
Jenn Quinn is a proven facilitator, presenter and coach; who has a realistic, down to earth,
pragmatic approach to life, business and leadership. As the Founder and Director of
M.A.D.C.O.W (Make A Difference Cause Opportunities Waiting) coaching and public speaking;
Jenn has a unique ability to connect with people of all walks of life; and provide the perfect
integration of effective communication, adaptive behavioural approaches, and realism, to
enhance her workshops and training sessions. Jenn also works as a Business Training Manager for ANZ.
CONCURRENT SESSION 3: MIKE ARO
TOPIC: Celebrant or Director?
BOK: 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.7 / 2.1 / 2.3 / 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3
The purpose of this workshop is to reflect on the different but often converging roles of the Funeral Director and the
Funeral Celebrant. These two roles do not appear to be the same – but should they be linked more closely together?
Declining religious rites observance and the desire by grieving families for more person-centred funeral activities has
seen the emergence of a professional funeral celebrant. Should the Funeral Celebrant be limited to the central
speaking role, or is there opportunity for the Celebrant to fulfil a more integral part of the funeral process? Why
should the Funeral Director engage your services? This workshop will offer both metropolitan and regional points of
view and will feature a short address, followed by a panel discussion with a Q+A format.
Mike Aro is the current Manager of Vospers Funeral Services, New Plymouth. Vospers is part
of Invocare New Zealand. Mike started working in the Funeral Industry in 1979 at Christian
Funeral Services in Auckland. After ten years as a Funeral Director, he worked briefly as an
Ambulance Officer, before re-joining the Funeral Industry as the tutor of Funeral Services at
the Central Institute of Technology, Trentham. After a three-year tenure in that position, he
joined the NZ Police where he eventually rose to the position of Detective Senior Sergeant, before retiring after
twenty-five years’ service at the end of last year.
20CONCURRENT SESSION PRESENTERS Continued...
CONCURRENT SESSION 3: PAUL RANGIWAHIA
TOPIC: A Mental Warrant of Fitness
BOK: 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 2.3 / 3.3
21 day challenge; a wheel alignment for the mind. This is collaborative and interactive session where Paul will share
techniques that you can use to rest and :
• Calm the mind for better everything
• Help yourself while helping others
• Identify and manage stress
• Find the art of being content
What is your daily "WOW?" What is your vision of wellbeing for yourself, your business and your community?
Paul Rangiwahia is the creator of an iconic piece of art called a mental WOF. It contains 45
messages to help people create greater self awareness, find balance, fulfil their potential and
ultimately lead happier lives. Paul is having success throughout the country working with the
likes of: Sky City Hotels, Fonterra, Government Agencies, The Education Sector, DHBs and
The Energy Sector to name a few and his art prints hang around the world.
Paul uses art to help guide people and let them connect with the positive messages on a daily basis. “When we think
and act with purpose it is amazing what we can achieve”, Paul says. With his latest work aimed at tweens, teenagers
and young adults titled; I Am (so) worth it - a guide to being awesome Paul is now able to start working toward his
goal of influencing a younger generation of thinking too. There is massive upside in our personal and professional
lives when our wellbeing is of the highest priority.
CONCURRENT SESSION 3: ANTHONY BURKE
TOPIC: The Real You – Working On Your Own Business and Performance
BOK: 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.7 / 1.8 / 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3
Would you like some hints and tips on getting more business? Anthony will step you through on strategies to ensure
you are working on your performance and working on your business and not in it. Anthony will inspire and motivate
you to implement strategies into your business the very next day.
See Anthony Burke’s bio on page 12
21HOW TO REGISTER FOR CONFERENCE?
Places for sessions will be allocated in order of receipt of registrations and full payment. Those delegates who have
attained VCANZ status will receive priority placement in their preferred workshop if they have registered with the
Early-Bird Option.
Delegates who are opting for the ‘Double Session - Advanced Practice Celebrants’ must have undertaken a minimum
of 50 ceremonies and have been a practicing celebrant for 5 plus years.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION
In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, registration for the 2019 conference is available online here. Each CANZ
member will also be emailed the link to click into to register for the conference. The link will also be published in
‘Panui’ and on the Celebrants Association NZ website here.
Please complete the registration form, save and submit. This is our preferred method for you to register and make
payment for conference.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Celebrants Association NZ Event Manager, Linda Hartstonge
events@celebrantsassociation.co.nz
CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATIONS – 2 MAY 2019
All registrations and payment must be received on or before the 2 May 2019.
Late registrations may be accepted subject to availability; however, a late fee registration of $530.00 will apply.
22APPENDIX
VCANZ BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (BOK) COMPETENCIES
The BOK’s identified should be used as a guide only and are based on the overview of the session provided by the
presenter.
1. Professional Practice: Developing skill and expertise involved in the engagement of services, planning, design,
delivery and review of ceremony
Competency
1.1 Achieve administrative protocols required for engagement of services to deliver a ceremony
1.2 Identify and address client needs, at all times ensuring respect and confidentiality of the client
1.3 Target communication styles to build rapport with clients
1.4 Design of ceremony with appropriate presentation skills
1.5 Deliver ceremony with appropriate presentation skills
1.6 Manage the ceremonial environment
1.7 Understand and respect the boundaries of the role of celebrant but share knowledge about specialist
organisations and agencies in the community to which they may refer clients
1.8 Review celebrant service effectiveness and quality
2. Professional Knowledge: Understanding of the celebrant environment and applying this knowledge in practice
Competency
2.1 Purpose, content and compliance with legislative, administrative, and organisational requirements, and
ethical issues
2.2 The significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the development and delivery of services
2.3 The significance of the changing social and cultural diversity of society and your community
3. Professional Engagement: Proactively seek and participate in new opportunities to improve knowledge, under-
standing and skills
Competency
3.1 Engage with professional celebrant networks, allied industries, and broader community networks
3.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice
3.3 Participate in CANZ professional development opportunities
23SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS
WITHOUT THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT
OUR PROGRAMME WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE.
GOLD SPONSORS:
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