Andrew - Smith Family

Very much a sports fanatic (esp. when young) and have represented New Zealand in Orienteering in 1982 & 84, played Hawkes Bay Rep Hockey while growing up, though they sometimes clashed. Played many sports over the years and currently an active tennis player at Stokes Valley Tennis.

I have a background in small business management and sales such as having developed and run a stationery shop. I have managed computer networks, systems and many web sites including this one and the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS) back in the day.
Web: http://www.gets.govt.nz

Developed leadership and communication skills and 25 years member of the Wellington Toastmasters Club (past President twice, area gov twice).

Andrew's Major Accomplishments:

* A very proud father of Hazel

* Blood Donor, O -ve (for prem babies)

* Hockey:
  - Hawkes Bay rep Hockey player, various 1976 - 1982,
  - Winner of the Supporters Cup, Huia Wanderers Hockey Club, 1985
  - Player of the Year, Huia Wanderers Hockey Club, 1987

* Orienteering:
  - New Zealand rep 1982 & 1984
  - Winner of many events, various grades 1975 - 1988

* Organiser:
  - Toastmasters Convention Coordinator 1995
  - Toastmasters Conference Committee 1996 (key role)
  - Chairing meetings
  - VP Education

* Pinball wizard, in Hastings while growing up

* Tennis (Johnsonville Tennis Club):
  - Club Captain 1997 - 2000
  - No 1 senior player & interclub team captain 1997 - 2009
  - Winner / runner up of many events

* Toastmasters:
  - Toastmaster of the Year, Wellington Toastmasters Club 1993, 1995/96, 2002
  - Area Governor, District 72 Area El, 1995, 2003/04
  - Winner of various Speech Contests, 1992 - 2002
  - Club President Wellington Toastmasters Club, 1994, 2012/13
  - Club Specialist, Phoenix Award 1998/99

* Volunteers:
  - Web site development (eg GETS, Toastmasters, Tennis)
  - Trainer in public speaking and leadership skills
  - Helping others...