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Annual Meeting and OTF Directors MeetingThe Annual General Meeting of the Oceania Taekwon-Do Federation was held at 161 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu at 7.30 pm on 7th November 2008 followed by a OTF Directors meeting. OTF AGM Minutes The OTF Board members were elected for a further four year term. Master McPhail visits Cook Islands (08)REPORT BY MASTER MCPHAIL I had the privilege of being invited to visit the Cook Islands for a grading in August 2008. The trip had ITF approval and was made possible by the efforts of Mr and Mrs Iotua from Tribal Taekwon-Do in Auckland, who accompanied my wife, son Jacob and I to Rarotonga. Thank you to Mr Greg Skinner for provided the sponsorship.
The new club formed just a few years ago by Mr Maara John is doing very well, and now has the strong support from its committee, made up of club members, parents and supporters. It had been 12 months since Master Davidson had visited, so there was much anticipation as we arrived to conduct the grading. I was greeted at the door by Mr Padre Tairea. Mr Tairea (an Uncle of Mr John) was one of our key instructors in Auckland, Waioru and Wellington in the 70s and 80s, and it had been 18 years since I had seen him. Mr Tairea learnt Taekwon-Do in Singapore and served in the Vietnam war. Because of Agent Orange exposure his health is now declining, and it was great to tell him how much he is respected in New Zealand as one of the Pioneers of Taekwon-Do and as a part of ITFNZ early history.
The grading itself went very well and I was very impressed with the standard. It was extremely well organised with a committee member announcing each group by name as they came onto the floor. They also performed demonstrations throughout the grading including pre-arranged sparring, special techniques and kicking routines.
I conducted a training session after the grading, pointing out areas that can be improved on. Everyone trained hard and were a pleasure to teach.
After the grading a huge feast took place, then the kids continued to train for hours.. so thrilled to be using sparring gear and breaking boards donated by Tribal Taekwon-Do in Auckland.
That evening a special dinner and cultural night was organised for us, and we also celebrated Mr Upoko Poko's 40th Birthday. Mr Poko graded to 1st gup and is a key member of the club. He started his training with ITFNZ in Auckland.
The following day included a special Church service for us then later we had an official presentation of the grading results, as well as presentations of gifts and prizes. We were honoured to receive so many kind gifts as well as being treated to club members dancing, singing and other items.
The following day we had a training session with the whole club, then a few hours working just with the black belts. I invited Mr John to test for his 3rd dan in New Zealand in December, which he has accepted.
As a final treat for me, by chance we met up with Mr Mark Cotton, his wife Andrea and two daughters who was holidaying in Rarotonga at the time. I first met Mark in 1978, he and his Sister Dawn were both black belts, students of Mr Harry Hemana. Mark and I attended many seminars and competed in many tournaments together - he was the undefeated heavy-weight Champ in New Zealand. It topped off a fantastic trip.
Special thanks to all the members of the Cook Islands ITF, club committee members, Mr John, Mr & Mrs Iotua and Mr Greg Skinner. ITFNZ and the OTF are pleased to be able to support you and look forward to much more contact in the future. Contact details for Cook Islands ITF here Master Davidson Visits Cook Islands (07)Master Davidson, accompanied by Mr Greg Skinner visited the Cook Islands on 25th and 26th August 2007. The newly formed organisation under Master Tran's ITF invited Master Davidson as a special guest to conduct a seminar and grading.
Welcome to Cook Islands ITFThe Oceania Taekwon-Do Federation welcome Cook Islands ITF as their newest member Country. Thanks to the assistance of Mr Richard Iotua, Natasha Iotua and Mr Greg Skinner, the dream of establishing the Cook Islands in our organisation has become a reality. The school is up and running with 27 members, under the guidance of
Mr Maara John. Assisting Mr John is Mr Ben NgaMaaka. Many ITFNZ members
will also recognise Mr Upoko Poko who is a committee member of the school.
Executive President.......Mr. Richard Iotua School Details Location....................Atiu Hostel, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands The 3rd Oceania Championships
The Oceanic Taekwon-Do Federation held the 3rd OTF Championships on 1-th - 11th June 2006. This two day event was the chance to compete against World Class competitors from the region and abroad as well as see the talent of Australian ITF practitioners. Results and photos here. OTF MeetingThe OTF held it's annual meeting this year during the International Instructors Course held in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
ITF Course to be held 2006The ITF Technical Committee have accepted the invitation of the OTF conduct an International Instructors Course in New Zealand and Australia in August 2006. It may also include an International Umpires course. SEMINAR INSTRUCTORS: The ITF Masters Downunder Seminars got away to a great start in February and March 2005 with seminars in Australia and New Zealand. Masters Daher, Davidson and McPhail taught combined and split groups throughout the weekend including classes on patterns, sparring, self defence, flying techniques and conditioning. See details of future seminars here.  The 2nd Oceania ChampionshipsHeld in October 2004 in Auckland New Zealand with over 200 competitors. Special guests present at the tournament were: Master Michael Daher (OTF President) Thanks to the visiting senior Instructors who brought
teams from Australia:  Best over-all Female black belt: Tony Moki (Paul M Taekwon-Do Pakaura) Best over-all Male coloured belt: Daniel McMillan (Dragons Spirit Papatoetoe) Best over-all Female coloured belt: Amanda Clelland (PNTA) Best over-all Male Black belt: Dan Jackson (Paul M Taekwon-Do Waiau Pa)(Wade Salton (Horowhenua) also 1st equal best over all coloured belt) Augural Annual Meeting of the FederationThe Constution of the OTF has been registed at OTF is now an Incorporated Society. In accordance with the Constition, representatives held the forst annual General Meeting of the Federation on Friday 22nd October 2004. Present at the meeting were: Voting took place to confirm the Board of Directors and Representatives of the OTF as follows: Nominee’s for President: Nominee’s for Vice President: Nominee’s for Secretary: Nominee’s for Treasurer: Confirmation of Elected Officers: Motion: “That the above named Elected Officers
be accepted to the Board of Directors.” The 3rd meeting of the Federation was held in Auckland on Thursday 9th October 2003. Special guest at the meeting was ITF President Master Trân Triêu Quân, 8th dan. Master Tran was kept informed as to the various activities planned for the region, and also made valuable contributions to the meeting. Much of the meeting as spent finalizing the constitution. Mr Rocky Rounthwaite was confirmed as the representative from PNG, Mr Ken Harris for Australia, Mr Evan Davidson for New Zealand and nominations were put forward for positions of Oceania technical, tournament committees. All positions will be voted for at the OTF meeting to be held in conjunction with the 2004 Oceania Championships in New Zealand. Present at the meeting: Master Tran, Master Michael Daher, Mr Paul McPhail, Mr Vince Pygott and Mr Mahesh Bhana. The 2nd meeting of the Federation was held in Palmerston North, New Zealand on Saturday 25th January 2003 to vote for a new President and Vice President following the departure of the former President and Vice President. Master Michael Daher was elected as President and Mr Paul McPhail as Vice President. Mr Pygott and Mr Bhana will continue their positions, and Mr Rocky Rounthwaite from Australia will be asked to consider a position on the board.
Photos show those in attendance at the meeting (left to right): Jodie Collins, Michael Lowe, Evan Davidson, Beryl Pimblott, Viv Holmes, Hannah Honey, Vince Pygott, Master Daher, Paul McPhail, Norman Ng, Kris Herbison, Peter Graham, Grant Eclles, Tanya Katene
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