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Former National YMCA President Awarded QSM

June 5, 2012

A key figure in the Canterbury health system in helping prevent blindness, she has spent the last 20 years co-ordinating the Christchurch School of Medicine's department of ophthalmology diabetic retinopathy photographic screening service. Claire Ballantyne has also been involved in the YMCA movement as a volunteer, inlcuding being national president between 1999 and 2000.

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78 year old YMCA North Shore Instructutor awarded QSM

January 10, 2013

For more than 50 years Lynette Thornton has worked with mainly elderly people to help them to better their health. But at 78 she is looking to slow down a bit and "maybe do three days a week" instead of five. Mrs Thornton, who may be New Zealand's most experienced fitness instructor, said she was "flabbergasted" by her Queen's Service Award. It recognises her near six decades in the fitness industry.

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YMCA Nelson Boxing Gym receives Award

August 7, 2012

Congratulations to YMCA Nelson Boxing Gym (Y-Boxing) runner up (to Nelson Arts Festival!) in the Sport and Leisure category.

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Former National YMCA President Awarded QSM

June 5, 2012

It is with great delight that Claire Ballantyne has been awarded a QSM for services to ophthalmology and to the community.

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National CEO Announces Resignation

June 5, 2012

Ric Odom, National CEO, YMCA New Zealand has today announced his resignation. Ric joined the YMCA in September 2003 and has provided dedicated service and leadership since, working tirelessly to promote the YMCA as a significant and trusted community organisation.

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