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RECOGNISING, REWARDING & DEVELOPING
EXTRAORDINARY YOUNG MARLBURIANS
The foundation
for inspiration
FEB 2018
UPDATE
RECOGNISING, REWARDING & DEVELOPING
EXTRAORDINARY YOUNG MARLBURIANS
Getting Behind
Marlborough's
Top Talent.
The Inspire Foundation is unique in New
Zealand and is a registered charity dedicated to
supporting Marlborough’s young talent.
In November we were proud to launch The Inspire Foundation Marlborough at the ASB theatre. The Foundation
has been set up as a charitable trust to discover exceptional young Marlburians who have the potential and
desire to achieve excellence in their chosen field, and then rewarding them in such a way as to help them realise
this potential.
We were very lucky to have as our guest speaker, superstar Sophie Pascoe. Sophie is NZ’s most successful
Paralympian, having won 9 Paralympic gold medals, 6 Paralympic Silver medals, 13 World Championship gold
medals and 4 world records in her career so far. Sophie was an early recipient of a grant from the Canterbury
branch of the Inspire Foundation.
It was also our pleasure to recognise 3 of our future leaders who were selected to receive a grant from the Inspire
Foundation. With talent, passion, dedication and discipline these individuals have aspired to greatness and
their drive to keep reaching for the top is indeed, inspiring.
If you know an outstanding 15-23-year-old Marlburian, with the drive and passion to make it to the top, whatever
their discipline – please visit marlbourough.inspirefoundation.co.nz and apply for the next round of grants.
Visit our website
marlborough.inspirefoundation.co.nz
MARK DAVIS and don’t hesitate to contact us to get
Chairman
Inspire Foundation Marlborough involved.
What is
the Inspire Marlborough
Foundation ?
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The Inspire Foundation’s key role is to recognise, reward and assist extraordinary young
Marlburians to achieve excellence in their chosen field and to develop leadership skills
that will benefit the Community in which they live.
our values
the passion behind the
inspiration
• Inspire others
• Be courageous
• Do the right thing
• Put people first
• Celebrate life
It takes courage to start an inspirational journey – Mark and his team
are a special group of community minded people who have a vision
to help Marlborough’s extraordinary talent reach their potential on the
world stage and become the future leaders of their Province. We 1are
very proud to witness the successful launch of the Inspire Foundation
in the Marlborough Region and to see the team aiming so high
~Paul Wright - Canterbury Chairman
Inspirational stuff as new
Foundation launched in
Marlborough
Swimming champion Sophie Pascoe speaks at the launch of the Inspire
Foundation Marlborough at the ASB Theatre on Thursday.
It was hard not to be inspired in several ways during the announcement
of a new venture in Blenheim on Thursday.
The Inspire Foundation Marlborough, a registered charity dedicated
to supporting the province’s young talent, was launched at the ASB
Theatre. Inspirational messages were delivered by the Foundation’s
chairman, Mark Davis, guest speaker and Olympian Sophie Pascoe,
plus the first three recipients of grants from the new organisation - Olivia Sheat, Quinn Udy and Liv Bishop.
Davis underlined the Foundation’s stated ambition of assisting young talented Marlburians, in
any field, to achieve their personal goals and develop their leadership skills. They will provide
funding, training and development courses, mentoring and support for the grantees.
His message was reinforced by Inspire Foundation Canterbury chairman Paul Wright, who
along with Bob Davidson, began the concept in Christchurch six years ago. Since then nearly
200 young people have been given grants, including Christchurch-based ballet dancer Joshua
Guillemot-Rodgerson, who has strong links with Marlborough. He spoke via video to the
gathering, underlining the benefits he had
gained from the Inspire support.
Pascoe, this country’s most successful
Paralympic athlete, delivered an emotional
address. With her father in the audience
for the first time, she outlined the ups and
downs of her career, detailing the battles
she and coach Roly Crichton have faced and
overcome. She also spoke of the benefits
When I first became involved [the Foundation] gave me
confidence. I was in a room full of other grantees that
weren’t just sporting recipients. There were people I was
completely in awe of ... at the end of the day every grantee is
an inspiration for others.
~ Sophie Pascoe,
she has gained as one of the earliest recipients of Inspire
Foundation Canterbury grants. Later she was joined by
long-term coach Crichton who added his unique view of
their partnership.
Pascoe said she was grateful for the early support she had
been given by the Foundation and excited to see that it
had been extended to Marlborough. “When I first became
involved [the Foundation] gave me confidence. I was in
a room full of other grantees that weren’t just sporting
recipients. There were people I was completely in awe of
... at the end of the day every grantee is an inspiration for
others.
“For it now to be coming to Blenheim shows that [the
region] is really passionate about helping people. And
it’s not just about the money, there is more value in the
relationships, that’s what the Foundation is about. They
help in so many other ways.”
The first three recipients of Marlborough grants have all enjoyed outstanding recent success in their chosen field.
Sheat, 23, is one of the country’s most promising opera singers, being named as a Dame Malvina Major Scholar for
2017. Udy, who represented New Zealand at the world junior squash championships, will further his career as part
of a United States college team, while cross country mountain biker Bishop raced for New Zealand in Europe and
competed at the world champs.
Davis said there had been a strong local response to the launch. “Everybody
I talked to in the room on Thursday just thought ‘wow, that was cool’ ...
especially when the young people told their stories.
“What I liked about the Foundation when I first saw it was the fact that
people can apply for and get a grant, but it didn’t have to be just once, they
can get it every year if they keep achieving their goals. Making their dreams
become a reality.”
Davis also stressed the fact that, as the list of grantees lengthened, a
network of support was established around each recipient. “Over time, It
becomes a bit of a family.”
The Inspire Foundation grants funds to young, eligible people who
demonstrate talent, ability or potential in any academic, sporting, scientific,
artistic, design, musical, technological, entrepreneurial, community or related
field.
Criteria for grant
applicants are relatively simple. Applications must be from a
young talented individual involved in an event, project, training
programme, item or initiative; they must be aged between 15 and
23 years of age inclusive, at January 31 of the year in which the
application is made; applicants must have been resident in the
Marlborough region for three years prior to the application date
and must be a New Zealand citizen or have had residency in this
country for at least five years.
The Foundation grants funds twice a year and successful
applicants may apply for further grants each year.
~ Peter Jones - Marlborough Express
an
event
November 23 - 2017
Launch Night
What if we could recognise
extraordinary young Marlburians
who have the potential and desire to
achieve excellence in their chosen
field, and reward them in such a way
as to help them realise it?
Grantees NOVEMBER 2017
Olivia Sheat - Opera
Olivia is 23 years old and has had vocal training since she was 9. She
has just completed her honours year towards a Bachelor of Music,
majoring in Classical Performance (Voice) at Te Koki NZ School of
Music. She was also named as a Dame Malvina Major Scholar for
2017. With an admirable list of awards she has won every year since
2012, Olivia is attending the NZ Opera School starting in January
2018. She is also preparing a repertoire for auditions at international
universities to apply for their Masters Programmes.
I am truly passionate about
sharing Opera with the world and
communication through music, so
thank you to the Inspire Foundation
for your generous support
Grantees NOVEMBER 2017
Quinn Udy- Squash
Just 19, Quinn has been winning squash titles since he was 9, having won
2 nationals titles and a silver medal in the Oceania Junior Age Group (u19)
competition.
Quinn has been selected to play in the 2017 Junior NZ Men’s team and has
also been accepted into the illustrious Hobart and William Smith College in
the USA to play on the squash team. While he is there he also aims to get
distinguished marks in a Computer Science Degree.
... the importance of
knowing where you are from,
appreciating the present and
dreaming of the future... thank
you to the Inspire Foundation for
your generous support...
Liv Bishop - Mountain Biking
Although only riding competitively for the past 2 years, at 18 Liv has
taken the mountain biking championship world by storm. Currently she
is the runner-up National Junior Woman Champion, is 3rd in Oceania
for Junior Women and was a member of the 2017 Junior NZ Squad who
raced in UK and Europe.
In September this year, she proudly wore the NZ Fern to compete in
the UCI World Championships where she was placed an honourable
33rd. Liv has her eyes firmly set on the 2022 Commonwealth Games
in England, and wants to represent NZ at the World Championships in
Switzerland in 2018.
I am honoured to be a part of the
beginning of such an amaizing
foundation and I look forward to
watching it grow as it touches the
lives of many more Marlburians.
Thanks to the support of the
Inspire Foundation I will now
be able to attend many more
competitions.
Join the Inspire
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$1
benefits
Access to the network of
Inspire Foundation members
Become a member An Inspire Foundation link for your website
Recognition on the Inspire Foundation website as a
member (or sponsor)
an inspired investment
The Inspire Foundation offers family and corporate membershipsAand framed recognition
sponsorship certificate As a member
oppportunities.
of the Inspire Foundation your financial assistance will help recognise, reward and develop talented young
Marlburians. Your contribution will ensure this Foundation can make
Inspiregrants for items
Foundation as diverse as travel,
newsletters
membership benefits
tuition, courses, equipment, projects and other related activities. The recipients will be young people who are
not normally eligible for grants from other conventional foundations or trusts.
Inspire Foundation email updates
Your membership comes with a range of benefits for you and your immediate family.
Access to theFamily Corporate
Inspire Foundation grant recipients,
our ‘STARS’ $1,000 $5,000
Invites to Inspire Foundation Events Access to Inspire Foundation Exclusive
Boardroom Events
Access to the network of Extra Guest invites & passes to Inspire events
Inspire Foundation members
Signage and Brand exposure and promotion at
An Inspire Foundation link for your website Inspire Foundation Events
Recognition on the Inspire Foundation website as a The opportunity to speak at
member (or sponsor) Inspire Foundation Events
Inclusion in any media promotion surrounding the
A framed recognition certificate Inspire Foundation Event
Company Logo inclusion on any
Inspire Foundation newsletters Inspire Foundation media backdrop
Inspire Foundation email updates Naming Rights to specific
Inspire Foundation Events
Access to the Inspire Foundation grant recipients,
our ‘STARS’
Membership Contribution Options -
Family annual contribution ....................................................... $1,
Access to Inspire Foundation Exclusive
Boardroom Events Corporate annual contribution .................................................. $5,
The Inspire Foundation is a registered charitable entity, this entitles you, as a member, to claim a tax
Premium Sponsor please contact me to discuss options ..................... (tic
deduction for your contributions.
Extra Guest invites & passes to Inspire events I authorise the Inspire Foundation to charge my credit card $..............
We appreciate your investment in supporting the development of our future leaders and champions.
Credit card type ..................................................................... Numbe
Signage and Brand exposure and promotion at Name on card (as it appears on card) ................................................
Inspire Foundation Events
Billing address for this card ................................................................
The opportunity to speak at ..........................................................................................................
Inspire Foundation Events OR Please send me an account for $ .........................................The Inspire Committee
Mark Davis - Chairman Ben Glover
Norm Wilson Mark Dannaher
Dean Greenhill Charlotte Patterson
Phil Gleeson Christiana Stewart
Angela Wilson Jackie Aitchison
Rachael Anderson Kevin Mosley
Trish Grammer Matthew Stretch
Bev Hodgetts Beavan Undrill
the inspired way
a model to inspire others
The Inspire Foundation believes that leadership is a skill that can be nurtured and developed. To
assist young talented Marlburians achieve their personal goals and develop their leadership skills.
The Foundation will - Recipients of Foundation support will –
• Encourage applications from young talented Marlburians. • Accept the responsibility of living the values of the
• Assess their talent and financial support requests. Foundation.
• Recognise successful applicants at Foundation events. • Be an inspiration for others.
• Provide funding. • Commit to developing their talent and skills.
• Provide training & development courses. • Update their progress through the Foundation’s online
• Provide mentoring & support. social media.
• Provide an online forum to inspire others. • Make themselves available when possible for Inspire
• Organise and run regular inspirational events for members. Foundation events.
our granting
an inspired policy
The Inspire Foundation grants funds to young, eligible people who demonstrate talent, ability or potential in any academic,
sporting, scientific, artistic, design, musical, technological, entrepreneurial, community or related field.
Grants may be made in each, or a number of these fields, depending on the talent and aptitude of the individual applicant.
Therefore more talented individuals will prevail regardless of their area of talent or endeavour.
The Foundation grants funds twice a year. Successful applicants may apply for further grants each year.
A key objective for the Foundation is to provide funds to talented young individuals who are not normally eligible for other
conventional Trusts. Grants may be made without reference to personal or family financial circumstance.
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To apply contact us or go on-line: Inspirefoundationmarlborough
Talk to one of our committee members or get in touch here
info@marlborough.inspirefoundation.co.nzA SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL
OUR CORPORATE AND FAMILY
MEMBERS
FAMILY MEMBERS
Callum and Rachel Anderson
Dennis and Barbara Burkhart
Mark Davis and Charlotte Patterson
Stephen and Sid Docke
Mark, Cathy and Joe Wheeler
Phil and Anna Gleeson
Dean and Chris Greenhill
Peter and Janice Gurr
Paul and Lynell Ham
Bev and Gary Hodgetts
Peter and Kelly Lewis
Trina and Gavin Nichols
Katherine Hume-Pike and Mike Pike
Tim Smit and Franzi Van Bruggen Smit
Rhonda and Geoff Stewart
GJ Gardner Homes - Wightwick Family
Norm and Lorraine Wilson
Chateau Marlborough Hotel
Inspiring Wine Collective
Astrolabe Wines Ltd - Waghorn/Forrest Family
Corofin Wines - Paterson Family
Dog Point Vineyards – Sutherland Family
Eradus Wines Ltd - Eradus Family
Greywacke Wine - Judd Family
Jules Taylor Wines - Taylor/Elworthy Family
Saint Clair Faily Estate Wines - Ibbotson Family
Starborough Farming Co Ltd - Jones Family
Te Whare Ra Wines Ltd - Flowerday Familly
Wairau River - Rose Family
Zephyr Wines - Glover Family
MAR 2018
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