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Hi guys, a huge shout out Family are doing well. Seth has just Production and also and Bethlehem

to our Amped Supporters.


about finished Yr. 9 and has enjoyed College prize giving. Thanks to Sue and
Tauranga Boys and the wonderful Ari Baker for the opportunity. You guys

November is upon us with


learning environment it provides. He rock!!
managed to achieve a Silver medal for
The winter colds and snuffles are

the holidays around the


judo in the NZ nationals in Wellington
behind us. So glad for this. Roll on
in October. He has recently become
summer and blue sky and daylight

corner. Only 4 weeks until


involved with the Tauranga Airsoft
saving. Christmas holidays are nearly
Club which meet at TECT Park every

Christmas and so much is


here after a huge year.
fortnight. Well done mate. Super
proud of who you are and all that you Karen is continuing her role at

still happening. have achieved in 2017


We had the privilege of spending 9
Tauranga hospital and is looking to
maybe secure a more permanent shift
in 2018. Its been a hectic year for all
days in Samoa in early November for
and I value my wife Karen and all that
a much needed rest after a hectic 103
she does in carrying the load when
appointments to date. It gave Karen
I am away at various appointments.
and I the opportunity to unwind and
Thanks honey.
for the kids to enjoy some family
time together. We are most grateful Term3 & 4 has been a whirlwind
for those contributed to our holiday. of appointments all over the
Thank you once again. country. With approx.70 + speaking
engagements we have been having a
Ella has continued to flourish with
huge impact
her dance and has done several
choreographed routines throughout
the year. She has been asked to
perform at the ELIM church Christmas

PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR MOBILE 021 461 325 // EMAIL pat@amped4life.net.nz // www.amped4life.net.nz
Redstag Timber WORKSAFE-Ruatoria
Rotorua Amped4Life was also invited to come
and deliver a workshop to approx.
Amped4Life work with local business
70 forestry worker/drivers etc.
to combat substance use in the
with WORKSAFE NZ to help reduce
workplace. Amped work with those
fatalities, serious harm and the health
in Industry to assist understanding
impact on Maori in the workplace.
of the human and economic cost
Thanks Joseph McClutchie for helping
of substance abuse and provide
us make this happen
programmes to assist:
Using drugs or alcohol can lead to
Amped4Life understand that
employee impairment while at work.
knowledge and education about drugs
Poor concentration, carelessness,
are of utmost importance in reducing
risk-taking behaviour and errors in
the risks in the workplace, to the
judgement can occur. Alcohol and
individual and to the community.
drug abuse not only affects work
We had an amazing day running 4 x performance and productivity, but
workshops to approx. 400 staff and also results in higher rates of injuries,
employees for Redstag Timber. We fatalities and absenteeism.
had a great day with a lot of response
Where possible employers should
and feedback from the crew.
work proactively with employees on
Thanks Redstag Timber for being policies and processes relating to the
pro-active in this important subject- management of the effects of alcohol
See enclosed feedback at end of and drugs in the workplace. Policies
newsletter and processes are often more effective
when these are mainly focused on
prevention and protection (minimising
the risks) rather than punishment. To
this end, Amped4Industry collaborate
to alleviate and minimise harm for
individuals, families and employees.

PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR MOBILE 021 461 325 // EMAIL pat@amped4life.net.nz // www.amped4life.net.nz
Christchurch Tour Pahiatua/Tararua visit
October 2017 I had another opportunity of being
invited by an old acquaintance Ken
I was invited back by 3 friends from
Russell, from Papatoetoe Rotary Club
Rangiora Baptist and also a couple
to come and speak in several schools
who sponsored Amped4Life to return
in Palmerston North/Pahiatua and to
to Christchurch. These guys helped
share a message to his new Rotary
facilitate 13 appointments in October.
Club. Ken and his wife Jessica moved
We are thrilled that we are able to
from Auckland to settle for quieter life
bring this life giving message to South
[yeah right Ken]. Ken and Jess hosted
Island schools and want to endeavour
me and shuttled me around between
to systematically continue right
appointments in Pahiatua Area
throughout the South Island as the
School to a group of Yr.8 students
needs are equally challenging for our
[Thats form 2] and to the whole
rangatahi in these areas. Thanks to
school at Tararua High School. We are
the Dave & Noelene Diggs Foundation
extremely excited to return in 2018
for supporting us and to Jonno
as the potential of new appointments
Melville, Toni OBeirne and Rachel
in Palmerston North and Dannevirke
Thornton for making this happen. You
next year. Thanks so much Ken and
guys rock. We are currently booking a
Jessica and the Pahiatua Rotary for
new South Island tour for Feb/March
sponsoring us for this trip.
2018

PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR MOBILE 021 461 325 // EMAIL pat@amped4life.net.nz // www.amped4life.net.nz
Amped4Life Schedule 2017
Please note this is frequently changing and being updated.
Please refer to http://www.amped4life.net.nz/events for
schedule and speaking engagements.

Events
TAURANGA BOYS COLLEGE X 3 TAURANGA GIRLS COLLEGE YR. 13 CAMP KATIKATI PROBUS CLUB[TENTATIVE]
[TENTATIVE]
04/12/2017 | 8:40am - 12:10pm 08/03/2018 10:25am - 12:00am
WBOP 12/02/2018 Presbyterian Church Katikati
Tauranga Boys College Totara Springs Camp Matamata Katikati Probus Club
Tauranga Girls College
CARMEL COUNTRY ESTATE FELLOWSHIP SWIVEL FATHER/SON BREAKFAST
MEETING SUMMERHILL YOUTH ACADEMY [TENTATIVE]
12/12/2017 | 10:00am - 10:30am 18/02/2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm 10/04/2018 7:30am - 8:00am
WBOP Welcome Bay Auckland
Carmel Country Estate Summerhill Youth Academy Swivel
EASTGATE CHURCH MOUNT ALBERT GRAMMAR SCHOOL OTUMOETAI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL YR. 8
CLASSROOM SEMINARS ASSEMBLY [TENTATIVE]
07/01/2018 | 10:00am - 11:30am
Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga 22/02/2018 11/04/2018 9:00am - 10:00am
Eastgate Church Mount Albert Grammar School WBOP
MAGS Otumoetai Intermediate School
OMOKOROA PROBUS CLUB
CHRISTCHURCH/CANTERBURY 2018 TOUR MOUNT ALBERT GRAMMAR CLASSROOM
01/02/2018 | 10:30am - 11:00am
NODULES X 4
Omokoroa 24/02/2018
Omokoroa Probus Club Christchurch/Canterbury 30/07/2018
Rangiora Baptist Church Auckland
Mount Albert Grammar School

PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR MOBILE 021 461 325 // EMAIL pat@amped4life.net.nz // www.amped4life.net.nz
Amped in action At any stage, you can log onto Amped4Life
website and view schedule, venue, & map to get
to Amped4Life presentations. Feel free to contact
me if you would like to come along and that way,
we can get permission to invite extra guests.

Year to date, Amped4Life has spoken to

,
Amped4Life website
people in CLICK HERE

2017
Appointment schedule
CLICK HERE

In Term 3 and 4, Amped has delivered seminars to:


Amped4Life on facebook
14 High School presentations 2 Community meetings CLICK HERE

1 Camp Raglan Camp 1 Rotary Club

10 1
Amped has now got
School Counselling visits Alternative Education a direct link from our

2
webpage to Facebook

1
Mens Group seminars for those that wish
Church Mens Breakfast to connect to us and

2 Churches
1 Lions Club
see latest info, drug
trends, schedule, and

1 Youth Group
1 Carmel Country Estate
latest news.

Presentation

PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR MOBILE 021 461 325 // EMAIL pat@amped4life.net.nz // www.amped4life.net.nz
Amped4Life Trust would like to acknowledge: Donate
Lion Foundation Kirkby Trust We are a Charitable Trust with non-Profit status and Donee organisation status
1% Collective The Fresh Market-Gate Pa from IRD. Donations will be acknowledged with a tax receipt.
North & South Trust Bay Insurance If you have a desire to contribute to our mission to reach teenagers with a
positive message, you can find out more on our website link here:
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Akarana Charitable Trust G & N Cullum If you would like to set up an automatic payment weekly, please feel free to
contact us. All donations enable Amped4Life to continue to offer our life giving
Legacy Trust Kitchener Trust
message. Or, you can contact me directly at pat@amped4life.net.nz
P Simpson Tauranga Elim Church
M. Bartlett TJ Dunstan Direct Deposit: Donation can be made on-line to:
Manor Group, Tauranga C Litchfield Bank | Branch: BNZ Bank, Cameron Road Branch
Lizzi Whaley-Spaceworks Ltd D & F Smith Account Number: 020466-0083389-00
P & L Sinnott A E Bailey Account Holder: Amped4Life Trust
R Hayward J M Coleman
COGS G M Collings
Cherry Trust SkyCity Waikato Many thanks to all that have
Dunstan Family B & H Waldergrave been so generous in sowing
into Amped4Life Trust and
BlueSky Community Trust Grassroots Trust supporting what we do. There
has been overwhelming
R Lewis D & N Diggs Foundation
support from the community
Paul Simpson M Hopi and we look forward to further
on-going partnerships.
TECT K Miller
Kelly Family Acorn foundation
Pahiatua Rotary Club
Without your support, Amped4Life Trust could not do what we do. We are
indebted to you for your faithfulness and support.
PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR MOBILE 021 461 325 // EMAIL pat@amped4life.net.nz // www.amped4life.net.nz
Feedback Finally, as we always do, please read and see for yourselves
the difference we are making out there in your communities

Dear Pat -Having Amped4Life at our school,


talking about your life story was really touching.
Im sure youre changing peoples lives all across
You have made a huge impact in our lives. We loved
the country. Youve inspired us to become better your life story and your lessons for later in life.
people with your wise words. Seeing what you
went through was really heart breaking and We think students are going to realise that they dont
brought some of us to tears.
want their lives to turn out like yours and are going to try
I think its really unbelievable how you give
people advice and they instantly become more and dodge the way you went and start working on their
sophisticated and more suitable. Kids are
becoming better individuals. Youre a protective
goals in life. Thank you for coming in and talking to us
father, and amazing life coach. Your Sincerely about the importance of drug use and its consequences.
PUPILS OF PAHIATUA SCHOOL. PAHIATUA SCHOOL YEAR 8S-#AMPED4LIFE
What you gave us was more than advice. It was a
wider understanding of the real life consequences
that affect anyone, anywhere, anytime. By I am writing this testimonial in support of Pat The skill that Pat displayed in delivering concepts
incorporating both your personal experience Buckley (Amped4Life) and the amazing presentation such as drugs and alcohol and choosing friends
and the experiences of teenagers together, I that he recently delivered to 56 of our Year 7 & wisely was exceptional and I have personally
truly believe every student felt a connection to 8 students. Pat spoke to this group non-stop for continued to reinforce some of the ideas that Pat
what you were saying and as a result, are now over an hour. All of the students were completely was discussing that day.
more cautious and understanding towards the engaged with Pat and the important message he
implications of our own actions. And more than I have no hesitation at all in recommending Pat
was delivering from the moment he started to the Buckley (Amped4Life) as a motivational speaker
just that, your gratitude and appreciation for life very end.
can be felt by what you said which has taught us to any intermediate school or high school. Pat is
to enjoy the time we have and to care for those Not only was Pat credible to our students, but he engaging and enthusiastic, but most importantly he
around us. spoke with such sincerity and enthusiasm that he has a crucial message that many of the students in
gave off a genuine feeling of warmth and care for our country need to hear. Regards
It was both an eye opener and an honour to our students even though he had only just met CRAIG GAULT-YEAR 7 & 8 TEACHER DEPUTY PRINCIPAL WALTHAM
hear such words from someone we all felt truly them. PRIMARY SCHOOL
cared and valued us.
ANDRAYA HEYES-YEAR 13 STUDENT-TAURANGA GIRLS COLLEGE
PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR MOBILE 021 461 325 // EMAIL pat@amped4life.net.nz // www.amped4life.net.nz
Feedback from Teachers and Students

I really enjoyed the talk with Pat. I liked your The decisions you make influence the rest Hey there I know theres probably little chance
content and how you described how we only get of your life. Words used to describe the you remember us but I was one of the people
one life. You made me feel safer and not be scared presentation: relatable, emotional, sad, angry, sitting in the audience at your Rangiora high
to say no. You taught me enough to stand up for inspirational, deep interesting. Pat was open with speech and can I just say what you do inspires me
myself. Thanks so much Pat! Hopefully Thanks for us, motivational, a second chance, scared, some one day I want to be able to stand up and help
that powerful talk. people are sheep (following others). Students, others like you do but I cant do that till I help
YEAR 7 STUDENT-WALTHAM SCHOOL Waiuku College. myself your speech helped me realize that it
Amped4Industry presented at our Site Safety left me in tears you have a way with words that
I just want to say to him how thankful I am for
Days Addiction and Drug & Alcohol Awareness is truly amazing and i hope to see you back
how he told us some of his stories that were really
workshop to an audience of 360 employees here soon
personal. And to also say thanks for all the advice
from all walks of life. Their message was real, STUDENT RANGIORA HIGH SCHOOL
you have gave to us, because who knows it might
happen tomorrow next week or even next month, raw and clear with regards to the negative
and thank for the heads up about choosing the right impact drug and alcohol addiction can create.
friends. Also thanks for all the videos it was kind of He was able to tailor his message to include the
funny at first but as We went through the videos it risks drug and alcohol impairment present in a
got really emotional. So thank you......REMEMBER high risk workplace. Pat engaged our workers
YOU SHOW ME YOUR FRIENDS AND ILL SHOW YOU and managers alike, who took away valuable
YOUR FUTURE! information to share with their families at home
- YEAR 8 STUDENT-WALTHAM SCHOOL as well. We would like to thank Pat for his
contribution to our Site Safety Day, and we are
Very informative and gritty. A lot of topics covered, pleased to recommend him to other employers
but all linked back to choices and consequences and industry striving to maintain a drug and
so I thought it was great. Quite powerful and alcohol free workplace.
touching. I loved the statement that he kept
TIM RIGTER, GENERAL MANAGER, RED STAG TIMBER WAIPA
reiterating...they are/were not bad people...they MILL, ROTORUA
just made some poor choices which had severe
consequences....and that people can change their
reality through making good choices too.
TEACHER, WAIUKU COLLEGE.

PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR MOBILE 021 461 325 // EMAIL pat@amped4life.net.nz // www.amped4life.net.nz
Well folks, that is about
all our news for now.
We are pumped about
2018 with many exciting
opportunities
Ill drop yall a note
before Christmas-Take
Care, catch you soon

Do what you can


Pat Buckley
with what you have
where you are Managing Director-Amped4Life
PO Box 15348 Tauranga 3144
Theodore Roosevelt Mobile: 021461325
E-mail: pat@amped4life.net.nz
Webpage: www.amped4life.net.nz

PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR MOBILE 021 461 325 // EMAIL pat@amped4life.net.nz // www.amped4life.net.nz

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