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Written by Sandisile
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Monday, 06 October 2008 |
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It was an honour to have John Mitchell, CEO of GKIHS visiting South Africa and attending the SA Conference at the North-West University, Potchefstroom campus. Thank you to the workshop presenters: Travis, Gale from AppleTree, Japie Kroon and Unre Visagie from ebio and Dr Derek Swemmer, Registrar and Advisor at Wits, the Gala dinner guest speaker, Alex Harris, Mountaineer and Exhibition Leader, Chapter Advisors, Chapter Officers and other Golden Key members who attended this event. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 06 October 2008 )
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Sasol Golden Key Excellence Award Winners 2008 |
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Written by Sandisile
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Monday, 06 October 2008 |
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Humanities: Liska du Preez
Education: Michael Brien White
Law: Ryan Meintjes
Natural and Applied Sciences: Megan Beckett
Engineering and the Built Environment: Lionel Prinsloo
Information Technology: Rouan Moorcroft Wilsenach
Business and Management Sciences: Manuel Rodrigues
Health Sciences: Basil Regardt May
Thank you to SASOL, one of South Africa’s Golden Key Corporate Partners for the generous sponsorship of R10 000 per category winner which will fund their postgraduate studies.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 06 October 2008 )
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Golden Key congratulates Charlene Gunter |
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Written by Sandisile
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Thursday, 03 July 2008 |
 We are very pleased to announce that effective Monday, June 23 2008, Charlene Gunter’s title changed from Interim Director of GK South Africa to Director of GK South Africa.
Under Charlene’s outstanding leadership, the South Africa Office has continued to deliver excellent service and the transition process to new leadership has been successfully completed. We thank Charlene for her positive attitude and unconditional commitment to GK and GK South Africa and we are confident that GK South Africa will continue to excel under her leadership.
Please join us in congratulating Charlene. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 July 2008 )
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Movie Day at the STUKU Film Festival |
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Written by Dayle Shand
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Sunday, 23 March 2008 |
 Anyone who has ever worked with children will understand how great it is to watch their faces light up when they receive unexpected surprises! On Saturday, 16 February 2008 members from Golden Key UP Chapter volunteered to accompany a few very special children from the Danville Rooms to the Student Culture (STUKU) Film Festival held in the Aula, University of Pretoria. Activities involved games such as Stuck in the mud, “vrot eier”, Touchers and face painting. Roman’s sponsored pizzas for the occasion, Coke Cola made a major contribution and every kid had popcorn for the movie. The day ended with happy children and tired Golden Key members, but the thought still leaves a smile on our faces.
A special thank you goes out to STUKU for making this day possible. |
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 08 March 2008 |
Experience Investec's dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
In order to attract the best talent, we are hosting the second Investec Winter School, giving 50 selected st udents the opportunity of experiencing our exciting environment, from Sunday 22 June to Saturday 05 July 2008.
Selection criteria
- Students who are currently completing the final year of their under graduate or postgraduate degrees in the following faculties: Commerce (Economics, Business Economics, Accounting, Investments and Finance), Business Science, Science and Mathematics, Engineering, Law and IT
- Students who have maintained a minimum C+ average (65%) to date, across all years of study and all subjects taken
- Passionate, independent self-starters who are distinctive, creative and entrepreneurial
All Golden Key Members who comply with the above criteria received an email with the necessary application details.
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Written by Travis Gale
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Wednesday, 27 February 2008 |
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 “We live in a world fascinated by weakness. We think good is the opposite of bad, so we study bad and invert it. But, that doesn’t give you ‘good’. That just gives you ‘not bad’. (Marcus Buckingham)
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Last Updated ( Monday, 06 October 2008 )
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The University of the Free State Chapter: I am a star Project |
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Written by Pietro Pretorius
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Wednesday, 27 February 2008 |
 The Golden Key Chapter at the University of the Free State reached out to a 9 year old child with cancer. Matsotso is one of Ms. Marlene Jooste’s patients in the I am a star project. Ms. Jooste will be inducted as a new Honorary Member at the New Member Ceremony in August. The project founded by Ms. Jooste aims to lighten up the days of terminally ill patients in the Bloemfontein and surrounding areas. The Chapter under the leadership of Pietro Pretorius visited Motsotso on 20 February 2008 and surprised her with gifts and clothes any girl of her age will dream of. Through this experience the Chapter officers realized how privilege we are in life. According to them Ms. Jooste is a caring person and a wonderful role model to all South Africans who strives to make a difference.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 February 2008 )
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University of Pretoria Chapter Team Building Camp |
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Written by Ann James
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Wednesday, 27 February 2008 |
 My first reaction when I heard ‘Golden Key Team Building Camp’ was – Oh no! I imagined a conference room where a group of stuffy academics were being implored to ‘use their potential’ and ‘embrace life’ by an overly chirpy motivational speaker. I imagined gruelling outdoor activities like obstacle courses in which bewildered and blindfolded campers were supposedly learning to ‘trust each other’. I imagined dry brown camp food. Thankfully, I couldn’t be further from the truth.
Sixteen EXCO members arrived at Warren’s secluded family farm on Friday evening – a lovely guesthouse nestled in the Magalies mountains. We spent the next three days getting to know each other on what seemed to be an extended holiday. The absence of the Internet, a TV and cell phone reception pleasantly cut us off from the hustle and bustle of the city and provided plenty of opportunity for the sixteen acquaintances to become sixteen friends.
Thanks to Ansa, President of the UP Chapter, Warren, Community Service Director for his hospitality and everyone else for a weekend chockfull of memories and laughs. Next time I hear there’s going to be a GK teambuilding camp – I’ll be the first one on board! |
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University of Johannesburg Chapter Outreach |
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Written by Alon Berman
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Wednesday, 27 February 2008 |
 On Tuesday, 29 January 2008, the University of Johannesburg Chapter went to the Mes Dinaledi Creche and held a welcome party for the kids. Approximately 80 kids aged between 2 and 6 years old attended. The committee provided each child with a party hamper made up of drinks, sweets, chips, chocolates as well as party hats and whistles just for fun. It was a most successful day and both the children and the Golden Key committee members had a truly fantastic time. Educational games were played, songs were sung and friendships were built.
“This is what Golden Key is all about, realising ones abilities and making a difference.” – Chapter President: Alon Berman |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 February 2008 )
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Golden Key Congratulates Marlene le Roux - Golden Key Honorary Member |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 27 February 2008 |
 Marlene le Roux, Director of Education and Development for Artscape, is a woman of great fervour, energy and vision and leads a specialised team to take the arts to communities.
She has launched her book Look at Me on 31 January 2008 at a prestigious event in Cape Town. The book showcases the sensuality, strength and courage of 23 disabled women. It is an inspirational journey that forces the reader to look at disabled women in a different light - Seeing the woman and not the disability. Sensual photos taken of the women by internationally acclaimed photographer, Lucie Pavlowich, are paired with their stories of triumph. Look at Me is an affirmation of sensuality and disability.
Look at Me is available from 15 February 2008 nationwide at all major bookstores and on kalahari.net |
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