Christchurch Earthquake - Message from the President

Dear Members:

At 12.51 on Tuesday afternoon the Nation came to silence in respect of those Cantabrians who have lost their lives in the Earthquake on 22 February, and to reflect on the tragedy that has fallen on the people of Christchurch and the Canterbury Province. This is New Zealand’s greatest disaster and the Nation’s thoughts and prayers are with all Cantabrians.
 
We respect many Cantabrians may have family, friends or acquaintances who have perished in the disaster and we wish to express our condolences to those who have lost loved ones. Other Members living in other parts of New Zealand will have also lost family and friends and we share their grief.
 
We have had particular concern for the safety of Members in the City and its environs and over this past week have endeavoured to make contact with all Members living in the danger areas. We are pleased that to date we are not aware of any casualties or serious injuries, but are sensitive to the major disruptions in their lives and damage and destruction of homes and workplaces.
 
Mr R A Cowe, International President, requested we distribute the following message to all Members in New Zealand.
 
To all ICSA members in New Zealand

Dear friends and colleagues

The dreadful news of the earthquake in Christchurch has been met with shock and sadness around the world.

At this time, on behalf of everyone within the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, I write to offer our condolences, sympathy and heartfelt support to all ICSA members, your families, friends and colleagues who are affected by this tragedy.  You are all very much in our thoughts.

Yours sincerely

Andy

R A Cowe
ICSA President
 
Cantabrians are renowned for their resolve and spirit, and they should be comforted to know that all New Zealander’s stand with them as they rebuild their lives and beautiful City.
 
Sincerely
 
Dev Oza FCIS 
President 

1 March 2011