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Post by Oksana on Sept 12, 2006 2:51:43 GMT
A HUGE congratulations to Hayley -- you certainly deserve it! You have truly made the world a better place through your music, and we look forward to accomanying you on your 'Odyssey' for many, many years to come! Every bit of fame Hayley has recieved was well-earned, and yet she still stays so sweet and grounded. I could not imagine a better candidate for this award! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifI also like Hayley's new hairstyle -- great photos and screenshots here! Love, Oksy |
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Post by Anna on Sept 17, 2006 14:11:34 GMT
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!
I just can't believe it. Hayley is coming to Korea this November!
She came here in 2003 for Pure promotion but I didn't hear of her then. What a shame I missed the showcase and several TV appearance she did so brilliantly.
I think this is a great opportunity to me.. I don't know if she'll sing but hopefully I might see her.
November 17, what a day!
I mean, I have the biggest exam in my life on November 16 so if the presentation was to be earlier I wouldn't dream of going. But it's the next day of the exam!!! I CAN GO!!! WHAT A LUCK!!!!!!
I'm always ready for photos and videos. I promise you all, I'll upload them the very day!
I can't help being so overjoyed but please think it natural!
And PLEASE wish me a good luck for my exam!!!
(I'll feel happier when I get high scores!)
Anna
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Post by roger on Sept 17, 2006 15:28:59 GMT
Hi Anna,
It's nice to hear from you. I hope you have the opportunity to see Hayley in November and, of course, I wish you the very best of luck for your exams.
Best wishes,
Roger
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Post by Richard on Sept 17, 2006 16:02:54 GMT
Hello Anna!  I'll also wish you good luck and every success with your exams in November.  I hope you will get a chance to see Hayley when she is presented with her award, and I'm wondering if the ceremony will be covered on TV in South Korea. If so, would you be able to record it for HWI, please? It's only a thought at the moment, but perhaps we can talk about it nearer the time.  Best Wishes from London, Richard  |
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Post by mariannek on Nov 7, 2006 23:45:19 GMT
Hi everybody, Anna particularly. I'd just like to ask if November 17th is the correct date for this event still ? (Just making sure) Graemek (whoops, I'm using Marianne's login  ) |
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Post by roger on Nov 9, 2006 12:14:57 GMT
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!! I just can't believe it. Hayley is coming to Korea this November! Anna Hi Anna, I am so sorry to have to tell you that I have heard today that Hayley will not be able to go to Korea after all. She will be recording her next album in London at the time and will not be able to take sufficient time out for the journey. Her father, Gerald, will go to Korea on Sunday to collect the award on her behalf. Hayley is very disappointed that she will not be there personally but let's hope she is able to do so at some future time. Roger |
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Post by postscript on Nov 11, 2006 9:11:09 GMT
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!! I just can't believe it. Hayley is coming to Korea this November! Anna Hi Anna, I am so sorry to have to tell you that I have heard today that Hayley will not be able to go to Korea after all. She will be recording her next album in London at the time and will not be able to take sufficient time out for the journey. Her father, Gerald, will go to Korea on Sunday to collect the award on her behalf. Hayley is very disappointed that she will not be there personally but let's hope she is able to do so at some future time. Roger It seemed at the time an unfortunate sequence of timing. In one sense, I am glad she has 'chosen' NOT to risk overloading herself, although probably Decca simply could not carry the cost of lost studio time, either in terms of cost or the inability to re-schedule within the cycle. However, I think we all know that Hayley will be singularly put out that she is unable to attend the reception for such a singular honour for herself and her country. Hopefully, there will be provision for some video presentation of her as well as her father's presence and I am sure there will be a very contrite message from a young woman very put out by having to, in her eyes, disappoint people. For her, it is an unusual but inevitable price of being so highly successful. She simply cannot do everything! Peter S. |
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Post by Richard on Nov 16, 2006 9:39:41 GMT
Hello everybody! Here is a report from ABS-CBN Interactive: www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=563872 Pinoys win world TOYP award By DOREEN G. YUThe Philippine Star Two Filipinos were among 10 outstanding young people honored at the ongoing JCI World Congress in Seoul, South Korea. Illac Angelo Diaz and Juan Sajid Imao were awarded as The Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) at a gala reception on Monday. Diaz, chosen by a distinguished jury in the category "Business, economic and/or entrepreneurial accomplishment," is a social entrepreneur who has established several companies that provide sustainable solutions to societal problems. Among these is PierOne Seafarer’s Dormitory, which provides safe and affordable temporary housing for the thousands of Filipino seamen who are in Manila looking for jobs. He also established the MyShelter Foundation, which builds clinics and classrooms and creates sustainable housing solutions in rural areas. Combining social relevance with business savvy, Diaz had earlier won business ideas competitions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston for a coral regeneration project using a turbine powered by sea currents; a low-cost, easily replicable cement peanut sheller; and an "earth classroom" that uses locally available materials like soil to build low-cost classrooms in rural areas. Diaz is currently developing micro-financing linkages for a food-based livelihood project to benefit poor agricultural communities. He has successfully combined business acumen and a strong sense of social responsibility in projects that meet the needs of marginalized groups in society and are at the same time economically viable and self-sustaining. Diaz has a master’s degree in Entrepreneurship from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA from the Asian Institute of Management. Next year, he will enter the Mason Fellow Program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Last year, he became the first TOYM awardee for social entrepreneurship. Imao, recognized in the "Personal improvement and/or accomplishment" category, is an award-winning sculptor whose forte is cast bronze and brass using the age-old "lost wax" method. Gradually losing his vision because of retinitis pigmentosa, a rare degenerative disease, he has created exceptional public art pieces including a brass sundial monument entitled "History at Every Hour," larger than life size statues of Juan Luna, Lapu-Lapu and other historic Filipino figures, as well as the Marikorea monument, the first monument honoring the 7,000 Filipino soldiers who fought to defend South Korea during the Korean War in the 1950s. Imao has also shown exceptional achievement in classical portraiture despite his disability, because of which he now has no peripheral vision and only a very small window of sight. By his achievements, Imao demonstrates that it is possible to overcome physical disability and continue to pursue lofty goals. Sajid Imao is the son of National Artist for Sculpture Abdulmari Imao. Other TOYP awardees are Fatimah Binte Abdul Lateef of Singapore, Maria Kidney of Ireland and Jyki Pekka Emil Linnankivi of Finland for Humanitarian and/or voluntary leadership; Hayley Dee Westenra of New Zealand for Cultural achievement; Akseli Eetu Hemminki of Finland and Jayanto Kumar Tapadar of India for Medical innovation; Rene Nielsen of Denmark for Personal improvement and/or achievement; and Chung C. To of Hong Kong for Contribution to children, world peace and/or human rights. By recognizing these young people, JCI seeks to encourage young people all over the world to continue seeking excellence and serving others.
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Post by graemek on Nov 17, 2006 6:30:52 GMT
Thanks everyone for the feedback. So sorry Anna for your disappointment  What an anti climax!!! All the best for your exams anyhow. Roger, Would there be any chance of feedback from Gerald W. or some other contact who'd attended re this.  We'd all be very interested to know I'm sure Graemek |
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Post by postscript on Nov 17, 2006 18:50:31 GMT
Thanks everyone for the feedback. So sorry Anna for your disappointment What an anti climax!!! All the best for your exams anyhow. Roger, Would there be any chance of feedback from Gerald W. or some other contact who'd attended re this. We'd all be very interested to know I'm sure Graemek I second that in the belief that Gerald felt he might come over as too pushy were he to post us a report. So, there you are Gerald, two direct invitations--if you so wish, no compulsion here! Peter S. |
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Post by roger on Nov 22, 2006 18:56:36 GMT
Roger, Would there be any chance of feedback from Gerald W. or some other contact who'd attended re this. We'd all be very interested to know I'm sure Graemek Hi Graeme and everyone, I am expecting a brief report soon. Meanwhile, Gerald has sent these two pictures of the award which he accepted on Hayley's behalf. Many thanks to Gerald Westenra. Roger |
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Post by grant on Nov 22, 2006 19:10:31 GMT
I'm pleased that Gerald has provided the photos of the award but it's interesting that it shows only 'Hayley Westenra' whereas the press release/article posted earlier quotes Hayley's full name.
I would have thought the latter should have been included on the award.
Grant
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Post by postscript on Nov 23, 2006 17:28:18 GMT
Thank you, Gerald for the photos of the award. We all look forward to reading your report when you have the chance to grab the necessary 'few' minutes!
Peter S.
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Post by mariannek on Nov 23, 2006 21:49:05 GMT
Hi, Gerald So happy you could be there to receive Hayley's Award!! How proud you must be of her!! What a wonderful person she is !! ( that's putting it mildly, I know!!)  Did you have to give a speech on her behalf??? Looking forward to your post, love Marianne & Graeme  |
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Post by nealwsyrette on Nov 24, 2006 0:11:14 GMT
  What's wrong with the right hand on this award? (maybe its just the picture, or maybe its me but it looks funny.) ( i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif Pfftt, thats not how you hold a planet...) Congratulations on the award none the less, it is well earned and doubly deserved... I as well, would like to hear the speech. (assuming her dad gave one in her stead) " Speech! Speech! Speech!"... LOL (The crowd has spoken)
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What an anti climax!!!
