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YOU MAY WISH TO KNOW
ORGANISATION AND MEMBERSHIP OF C.S.I. (NZ)
The formation of C.S.I.(NZ) eventuated from a gathering of interested parties at the Mt. Eden Residence of Mr. J.H.De Marr, at the invitation of his grandson, Mr. R.La Varis. It was a fine Sunday evening, 12th October 1952, to be exact, at this meeting the following Offices were elected:-
- President: Mr.H.H.Fulton
- Secretary: Mr.R.La Varis
- Committee: Mr.G.Purdeu
- Mr.E.J.M.Greager
- Mr.G.Gilmore
- Mr.Del La Varis.
A little later Mr. W.S. Jones was also elected, however, regrettably he was soon to leave us, a new residence was rather far removed from the City.
Early in the New Year, the Secretary, Mr. R.La Varis, reluctantly withdrew owing to Business reasons extraordinary. Mr.R. La Varis was prime mover behind formation of Committee of Investigation and did much pioneer work. A vote of thanks Ray, your efforts were much appreciated.
The office of Secretary was managed for a short while after by Mr.Del La Varis, until he left New Zealand for overseas. He is now back with us.
Committee strength has increased in the New Year. Messrs.J. Connell, M.Hinge and C.Tennent having being duly elected and welcomed to C.S.I.
Present staff consists of:-
- President: H.H.Fulton
- Secretary: Position Temporary Vacant
- Committee: E.J.N.Greager, G.Purdeu
- Del La Varis, G.Gilmore
- J. Connell, C.Tennent
- M. Hinge
Representatives, N.Z. Mr. Sam Rix, Bay of Plenty.
- " - Overseas. Mr. Albert K.Bender, Conn. USA.
- " - " - Michel Se'journe, Paris, France.
HONORARY OFFICERS
C.S.I. is proud to mention some 60 odd Honorary Observers that have been appointed from keenly interested correspondents