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The Anaesthesia <strong>and</strong>Pain Medicine FoundationDr Roderick Deaneappointed KnightCompanionAnaesthesia <strong>and</strong> Pain MedicineFoundation Board member Dr RoderickDeane, who joined the board in October2011, has received the honour ofappointment to the <strong>New</strong> Zeal<strong>and</strong> Order ofMerit as a Knight Companion. Sir Roderickwas appointed by Her Majesty the Queenon the occasion of the celebration of theQueen’s Birthday <strong>and</strong> Diamond Jubileethis year.The significance of this honour isreflected in the fact it is one of just fourKnight Companion appointments madeto the <strong>New</strong> Zeal<strong>and</strong> Order of Merit in thisyear’s Queens Birthday <strong>and</strong> DiamondJubilee Honours List.Sir Roderick’s senior levelcontributions to <strong>New</strong> Zeal<strong>and</strong> in corporate<strong>and</strong> business leadership, public sectorreform <strong>and</strong> central banking, particularlythrough his leadership during thecurrency crisis of 1984, are widelyrecognised for having significantlyimproved economic opportunities forall <strong>New</strong> Zeal<strong>and</strong>ers.The appointment also reflects SirRoderick’s long-term commitment tothe arts <strong>and</strong> his provision of assistance<strong>and</strong> leadership to charitable causes<strong>and</strong> organisations. Along with hisparticipation on <strong>ANZCA</strong>’s Anaesthesia<strong>and</strong> Pain Medicine Foundation Board,Sir Roderick’s contributions have been astrong example of personal communityservice that helps to improve the qualityof life through exp<strong>and</strong>ing economic,cultural, creative, <strong>and</strong> health <strong>and</strong> wellbeingopportunities.Sir Roderick’s contribution to the boardof the Anaesthesia <strong>and</strong> Pain MedicineFoundation comes at a time of renewedeffort to increase the foundation’sfundraising, to increase support forscientific research, overseas aid <strong>and</strong>indigenous health. Improving support inthese areas is vital for delivering betterhealth outcomes to millions of <strong>New</strong>Zeal<strong>and</strong>ers, <strong>Australian</strong>s <strong>and</strong> peoplein developing countries.Give to the foundation’s researchfunding appealAs part of its fundraising program, thefoundation recently sent an appeal toFellows <strong>and</strong> the public in Australia<strong>and</strong>, pending the response, is planninga similar appeal in <strong>New</strong> Zeal<strong>and</strong>. Ifyou haven’t responded already, pleaseconsider sending a contribution. Previousresearch by <strong>ANZCA</strong> Fellows has producedresults <strong>and</strong> further grants far outweighthe small initial costs. Making a gift tothe foundation is one of the best <strong>and</strong>most relevant philanthropic investmentsavailable!Thank you to all Fellows who havealready given generously. Gifts can bemade by mail or by calling Rob Packerat the foundation on +61 3 8517 5306.Robert PackerGeneral Manager,Anaesthesia <strong>and</strong> Pain MedicineFoundation, <strong>ANZCA</strong>To donate, or for more informationon supporting the foundation,please contact Robert Packer,General Manager, Anaesthesia <strong>and</strong>Pain Medicine Foundation on+61 3 8517 5306 or emailrpacker@anzca.edu.au.62 <strong>ANZCA</strong> <strong>Bulletin</strong> <strong>June</strong> <strong>2012</strong>
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