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I recall the first street appeal I helped organise back in 1999. All of two centres were involved — Auckland and Christchurch. It seemed near impossible to effectively coordinate the 60 or so volunteers we had collecting. I recall rejoicing at raising a grand total of $4,000. We thought we were pretty darn amazing. Of course I can scoff at that now when I consider this year we are aiming to raise $200,000. Now THIS amount is truly amazing!

Seven years on we are at an entirely new level of street collecting. Our team of staff and volunteer coordinators are focused and have mastered the art of what works and what doesn’t. This year is already another record-breaker with 28 towns or cities actively involved with street collecting.

Aside from being SAFE’s major fundraiser it is one of the main ways people hear about SAFE. In response to a question we included in a survey asking how people had heard of SAFE, 49 per cent said the street appeal. There is no doubt our appeal is an extremely important part of SAFE promotions. I trust you can be part of it.

Anthony Terry
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SAFE STREET APPEAL . .
  . . . COUNTDOWN BEGINS!

Less than 2 weeks to go! So far over 400 people have registered to collect nationally but we are still a long way from our goal of 900 collectors. Many centre coordinators are reporting numbers are still well below what they need despite them doing a fabulous job of recruitment. These include:

  • Whangarei
  • Auckland
  • Hamilton
  • Tauranga
  • Gisborne
  • Napier
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  • Hastings
  • Rotorua
  • Palmerston North
  • Levin
  • Kapiti Coast
  • Lower Hutt
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  • Wellington
  • Nelson
  • Christchurch
  • Timaru
  • Queenstown
  • Invercargill
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    COLLECTING IN YOUR AREA
    If you can spare a few hours in your area to support local volunteers please let us know now. Click here for a list of local centre volunteer coordinators, contact nichola@safe.org.nz or call 03 379 9711 for more details.

    COLLECTING? ASK A FRIEND!
    One of the quickest and easiest ways you can help increase collector numbers is by asking a friend or two to come along. It’s loads of fun and a great way to meet other like-minded people. If possible let your local coordinator know beforehand to help with planning but if you turn up with a friend, partner or family member that’s fine.

    STREET POSTERS AND ADVERTS
    Keep an eye out for hundreds of posters that are being placed in all collecting areas to help promote the appeal.


    SPECIAL 2-4-1 OFFER!!
    CHOOSE CRUELTY FREE
    2007 WALL CALENDAR
    Last chance to place your order for that perfect Christmas gift. The good news is we’re offering a special deal!

    Buy one calendar and get another one free! Save $20 each time you place an order!
    No matter how many calendars you order we will give you the same quantity for free! Amazing!! ORDER NOW.


    FREEDOM FOR PIGS CAMPAIGN
    SAFE’s sophisticated new electronic postcards (e-cards) are becoming a familiar sight to many MPs around the country as people email their opposition to intensive pig farming via SAFE’s new LovePigs.org.nz website. If you have yet to complete the Lobby for Lucy postcard and post or email it to your local MP do so now! Click here to sign your Lobby for Lucy postcard.

    The latest Pet Magazine and OrganicNZ both feature stories highlighting the plight of New Zealand pigs and how consumers can help pigs and support SAFE’s new campaign.

    THANK YOU VOICELESS
    SAFE would like to extend its gratitude to Australian-based advocacy organisation Voiceless for their generous grant towards SAFE’s pig campaign. Voiceless kindly donated $2500 towards the production costs of the resources. more. . .


    SAFE ROCKS AT RISE AGAINST CONCERT!
    Hardcore punk band Rise Against invited SAFE to have a stall at their sole New Zealand show. The stall proved a hit with the mostly young and black-clad audience seemingly interested in the plight of animals in New Zealand and the work SAFE does. Stall workers Amy and Caro reported our t-shirts and badges proved really popular and they also signed people up for our upcoming street appeal.

    Band members signed a SAFE t-shirt, which will be auctioned at a later date.

    		  

    12 December 2006 #22



    By registering now to collect for SAFE’s appeal three lucky people will have a chance to win SAFE’s gorgeous new 2007 Choose Cruelty Free calendar. Fantastic! Will you be one of the lucky winners? Only one way to find out...enter now.

    GINGER CRUNCH
    If you love ginger you will love this classic recipe. SAFE’s director Anthony offers up a treat to add to those festive feasts.

    200g plain flour
    100g caster sugar
    1 tsp baking powder
    1 tsp ground ginger
    125g margarine
    40g crystallised ginger chunks, roughly chopped

    Icing:
    150g margarine
    4 tbsp golden syrup
    270g icing sugar
    1 tbsp ground ginger
    Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Line a 23cm tin with greaseproof paper. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and ground ginger into a bowl. With tips of fingers, rub in the margarine until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Lightly mix in the ginger chunks.

    Press mixture evenly into the tin. Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed up and golden brown. Remove from oven and place tin on a wire rack. Before the end of the cooking time, prepare the icing. Melt the margarine and golden syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Add sifted icing sugar and ground ginger. Stir well. Cook for 2 minutes to prevent the oil from separating from the icing. Pour over the hot base. Gently rock tin to ensure icing covers entire base then leave to set. Cut into squares or bars. Store in an airtight container. Makes heaps for all ya mates to enjoy over the festive season!