The Federation committee had its first meeting for
2008 on 23rd January in Wellington.
The meeting was informed of the recent positive meetings held with the T.E.C. prior to Christmas and earlier this month.
A good outcome has resulted with the T.E.C. approving further funding for 2008 and they have been instructed by Government to engage with other crown funding agencies for additional funds. The agreed intention is for the Federation/Learning Centres to have a stable funding platform equal to 50% of the total annual operating cost of Learning Centres and the National Office.
The committee has decided to maintain the $2.05 rate for 2008.
The Federation requires us to complete a questionnaire so it can prepare a report of its activities in 2007 and to enable it to have information for planning and negotiating purposes.
The Federation has contracted Grant to make 40 visits to Learning Centres in 2008 along with attending Regional Meetings and Tutor Training Days.
Some special deals have been arranged: (if interested please email us - note that we require 10 people to order books to access the discount)
Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition
o Normal retail price - $299.00
o Special reduced price to members - $195.00 (includes free delivery)
Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition has: Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007 and OneNote 2007. This software can be installed on three separate computers.
The Computer Book (Windows Vista Edition)
o Hard cover 511 pages
o Recommended for learners at all levels
o An easy-to-follow, jargon-free, and comprehensive illustrated guide to using Windows Vista
o Normal retail price - $55.00
o Special reduced price members - $35.75 (Includes free delivery). As advised above orders must be in quantities of 10 or more.
