JAMES REASON

I am 47 years old, married to Jane for 22 years.  I have two children, Samantha aged 16 and Sarah aged 14, both attending Rutherford College.  I am applying for a position as a "Parent Representative" on the Rutherford College Board of Trustees.

Background:
After attending Auckland Boys Grammar, I was in the Police for 20 years, attaining the rank of Sergeant. The last 7 years I was a Police Prosecutor.  I am presently working in Sales.

Past Relevant Experience

1. I have been on numerous committees within the police dealing with strategic planning and the like.
2. I was on the Board for the New Zealand Federation of Roller Sports for a number of years.  The Board ran the day to day business of the Federation including organising major events to disciplining members.
3. I was one of 3 on the committee that re-wrote the Federations Constitution that bought the sport from the 1960's into the 2000's.
4. I have been "Championship Manager" for Oceania competitions.  This position was responsible for overseeing major sporting events, from the initial concept, organising sponsorship, venue selection, team manager meetings to ensuring the event ran successfully.
5. I have been the President, and on the committee of the Waitakere Roller-Sports Club.

IAN PRINGLE

My name is Ian Pringle, I am married to Wendy, have 3 children and live in Te Atatu. Both Wendy and I attended Rutherford High School and have lived in the area for over 30 years.

Our eldest son currently attends Rutherford College and our two other children will attend the school in the coming years.  I have worked for a large multi-national telecommunications company for the past 13 years and know how important it is to work as a team.

My wife is on the current board of trustees of Flanshaw Road School so I have a good understanding of the school board environment and the commitment in time & effort needed to be involved in a school board. I pride myself in being able to give 150% effort at all times.

WALTER PAYNE

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Kia ora ra e te whanau o Rutherford College              

My name is Walter Payne and I am standing for the school board this year.  I currently have one son in his first year of NCEA attending Rutherford, who is actively involved in the Kapa Haka and the Maori programme.  I have supported all initiatives that he has been involved in over the last three years, and I believe that standing for the board is another extension of that support.

MICHAEL O'LOUGHLIN

Hi my name is Michael O'Loughlin.  Why I would like to be on the Board of Trustees is I've had two of my kids go to Rutherford College and they always done well there.  Sports and every other thing at the school.  I have Diana there at the moment.  And my older boy Joseph went there a long time ago.  So thats mainly why I would like to have this nomination to be on the Board of Trustees and to help others at the school.

AARON MC GREAL

My name is Aaron McGreal.  I am forty four years old, married with three children, two of whom attend Rutherford College. I am of Ngati Porou and Irish descent.  I am a teacher at Western Heights Primary where I have been for the past three years.

I started teaching late in life, at the age of thirty nine at teachers training college, I was one of the few students with more grey hair than a lot of the lecturers.  It's never too late to learn.  Before teaching I had been in sales where I worked for many years with people from all walks of life.

STEVE MCDONALD

My name is Steve McDonald and I am seeking election as a Parent Representative on the Board of Trustees of Rutherford College.  All three of my children have been educated at Rutherford.  My youngest two currently in Year 11 and Year 12.

I have lengthy experience, having served the school community of Sunnyvale Primary for 9 years up to 2004 and Rangeview Intermediate for 4 years up to 2003.  Over that time I received a lot of training, put on by the Ministry of Education and the NZ School Trustees Association. I believe I have the knowledge and the passion for good decision making, for both the pupils and parents alike.

MIKE JOLLEY

As Chairman of the Rutherford Board of Trustees with six years board experience I would like the opportunity to represent you.  My main aim is to keep the building upgrades we have started and the ones we are about to start on track to upgrade school facilities.

Like all schools we have the challenge of being under funded and the Boards international students has allowed us to fund extra IT computers and fund more teachers for needy children. Outside of school I run a Printing Business and I am Deputy Chairman of the Waitakere Tag out Graffiti trust.

LESLIE DAVID BUSH

Hello, my name is Les Bush; I am seeking election to the Board of Trustees at Rutherford College.  I am 54, married, and my sons have attended Rutherford College; my younger son is still attending.

I have been a school trustee at Edmonton School for seven years, five of those as Board Chair: a position I still hold.  During this time I have participated in and initiated regular training sessions on the roles and responsibilities of Board members.  I have, over the past 37 years of employment, gained experience in administration, sales and marketing, publishing and customer service.

PAUL BRINKMAN

Having had two of my children already pass through Rutherford College and currently having two of my children attending Rutherford College in the sixth and seventh form level, I have a very personal interest in the work and future of our school.

I have been a member of the Rutherford College Board of Trustees for the past 3 years and during this time have been involved in the building, finance and discipline committees. It has been exciting to be part of the building of the new Information Commons (library) and the further plans for building and redevelopment of the school property. It was great to work with the former principal Cliff Edmeades and I look forward to continuing to work with the vision and passion of the new principal, Gary Moore.

DAVE ARMSTRONG

My name is Dave Armstrong, I am 48 years old, married to Julie for 21 years and have two daughters.  My eldest daughter is in year 10 at Rutherford College and my youngest is in year 7, looking forward to following her big sister and attending Rutherford in the future.

In my business life, I have predominately worked in the plumbing supply and related industries.  I started in sales, answering calls, attending to customer orders, handling complaints and resolving issues.  I rose through the ranks to Auckland Sales Manager, then to National Sales Manager.  I was promoted to General Manager and transferred to Sydney to run an offshoot company.  But due to family commitments returned to NZ after 5 years.  On returning to NZ I decided to follow my passion for computers and I am currently running the Information Technology department for my current employer.