19 clubs in Canterbury have been devastated by the regional earthquakes, with many reporting that opening for next season is highly unlikely due to the repair work required on clubhouses and greens. Rebuilding the affected bowling clubs to their former glory is a key priority, but it will be a lengthy process. 

With this in mind, Bowls NZ together with GRD Marketing have put together the “CAPS for CANTERBURY” campaign – a nationwide earthquake appeal specifically designed for the Canterbury bowling clubs.

 For just $12.95 (including postage and packaging), bowlers can purchase a “WE ARE ONE” cap, with $6.55 from every cap sold going to the appeal. All money collected will then be forwarded to Bowls Canterbury, who will distribute the funds to affected bowling clubs in the region.

The caps are made from quality canvas, with “WE ARE ONE” embroidered onto the front. They are unisex, have an adjustable strap, and are available in either black or white.

HOW TO ORDER: An order form has been sent to all bowling clubs (or can be downloaded from www.bowlsnz.co.nz). We would appreciate if your club could collect all the orders from your supportive bowlers, fill in the order form and send through to Amy Williams (Marketing & Communications Assistant) at Bowls New Zealand by no later than 31 October 2011 via post, fax or email (details are on the order form). The caps will be delivered directly to clubs mid-December with an invoice.

Now is the time to draw together as a community and show our support for our southern bowling friends. We encourage you to not only purchase a cap but consider holding a club tournament to raise further funds. We applaud those clubs who have already done so. If you are planning an event or require more information, please contact Amy at Bowls NZ via email amy@bowlsnz.co.nz or phone 09 571 9959.

At least 19 clubs are affected and 29 greens.

Barrington United

Canterbury

Cashmere (2)

CHCH Richmond (2)

Dallington Edgeware (2)

Elmwood (1)

Kaiapoi Riverside

Linwood (2)

Mt Pleasant

Opawa

Parklands (2)

Redcliffs

Shirley

St Albans Merivale (2)

Sumner

Sydenham

Tai Tapu

Some greens may be brought back into service in a few weeks while others will be out for rest of the season. A number, for example Christchurch Richmond, had already been fixed after the first quake.

There is currently no information on clubs like Burwood which had greens affected in the first quake, so it is likely that the number of clubs affected will increase.

Many bowlers in our community have lost their houses, are without power and water and facing a lot of stress and uncertainty in the time ahead - our thoughts are with them all.

To donate to Bowls Canterbury download this pdf for more info.

To donate to the Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Appeal:
- Phone 0900 33 200 to make an automatic $20 donation
- Donate online at redcross.org.nz
- Donate in person at any branch of NZ Post, Kiwibank, ANZ, National Bank, ASB and BNZ across New Zealand.
- Mail a cheque (made payable to New Zealand Red Cross) to: Canterbury Earthquake Appeal, Red Cross House, PO Box 12-140, Thorndon, Wellington 6144.

Save the Children are raising money to help children dealing with trauma after the earthquake.

Donations for the Canterbury earthquake can be made to Save the Children in several ways:
-savethechildren.org.nz
-call 0800 167 168, please specify you want to donate to the Christchurch Earthquake Fund
-send a cheque, to Save the Children New Zealand, at Freepost PO Box 6584, Marion Square, Wellington.
-donate at local Save the Children stores.

To donate to The Salvation Army Canterbury Earthquake Appeal:
- Freephone 0800 53 00 00
- Donate online at salvationarmy.org.nz

Many of the big banks are also taking donations. ASB is accepting donations through internet banking or through the contact centre on 0800 803 804. People can also make donations to the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal 2010, 12-3192-0015998-01

ANZ and National Bank branches are taking donations nationwide. People can make donations at any ANZ branch by depositing money into account: 01-1839-0188939-00 or at any National Bank, the account number being: 06-0869-0548507-00.

Kiwibank is also taking donations. The account name is Red Cross and the account number is 38-9009-0759479-00.

The BNZ is taking donations for the Salvation Army under the account name: BNZ Salvation Army Canterbury Earthquake Appeal. The account number is: 02-0500-0989994-000. The bank is also taking donations on behalf of the Red Cross. The account name is: BNZ Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Appeal. The account number is:
02-0500-0982004-000.

Catholic aid and development agency Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has pledged $10,000 towards relief work and is taking donations by:
* Phoning 0800 22 10 22 to make credit card donations
* Donating online using a credit card at www.caritas.org.nz
* Posting to Caritas, PO Box 12193, Thorndon, Wellington 6144

Mr Vintage is selling Christchurch relief tees with a portion of sales going to the Red Cross earthquake appeal. Details at www.mrvintage.co.nz

GrabOne is supporting the Christchurch City Mission Earthquake Appeal Fund and instead of running a daily deal for the Canterbury area is encouraging people to make a $5 donation.
Donate online at grabone.co.nz.

TradeMe Earthquake Support

http://www.trademe.co.nz/christchurch-earthquake-support

Please note that there are two scam emails for quake appeals circulating, so ensure you are donating to a reputable charity and check websites to ensure they are the organisation's real site - look for spelling and grammar mistakes as these are often a sign of scams.