BADD and MT College Battle of The Bands

**Genestho** · 2nd July 2008, 10:43

30 July 08

Battle of the Bands - Inter Schools Only.

Thanks to Marie Purchase, Tracey Carter, the Brave volunteer Teachers, Security,and Mount Maunganui College for hosting this - with all proceeds going to house the BADD Trailer.

This is an issue that affects us all at every age, and much credit to the young group organising this.

We have been assured that every effort will be made to make this event alcoholfree and there has been no history at past Battle of the Bands of highjinx outside the venue.

BADD is very proud to be associated with these fantastic young people and their special event.

We respect the effort and the acknowledgement - that these young people are concerned in regards to drink driving and wish to be apart of a change.

Part of BADDs mandate is to educate, and working side by side with young people and with local Highschools is one way to instigate change in generational thinking.

There will be prizes - along with other companies - donated in conjunction with BADD and Bayride.

We at BADD wish all competitors the best of luck.

Id like to thank everyone personally for your involvement, and hopefully witness some fantastic up and coming local talent.
See you there.

For all interested there will be a report at www.badd.co.nz on this afterwards.

Rock On

**Genestho** · 2nd July 2008, 11:42

Please register at www.bayride.co.nz or got to www.badd.co.nz for the latest, or click the following link:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...=2008-8-24&c=1

Thanks to all for your support

**Kittyhawk** · 2nd July 2008, 22:51

HAHA Mt College used to be my old school! They did well then and sounds like they are still going strong when it comes to this challenge.

Used to do the good olde bay of islands jazz festivals too! them were the days

**Genestho** · 3rd July 2008, 00:00

I think they'll do well at this challenge. They have been witness to a bit of heartache this year. And they have come to me with such maturity. Im quite impressed!

Fantastic bunch of wee dudes, I think its a worthwhile venture, and very much in keeping with where BADD is partially heading.

Aaaah yes, the good ole days

**Kittyhawk** · 3rd July 2008, 11:28

Originally Posted by The Guzzi Widow

I think they'll do well at this challenge. They have been witness to a bit of heartache this year. And they have come to me with such maturity. Im quite impressed!

Fantastic bunch of wee dudes, I think its a worthwhile venture, and very much in keeping with where BADD is partially heading.

Aaaah yes, the good ole days

Yeah...are you one of the teachers there now?

**Genestho** · 3rd July 2008, 17:55

Nah mate - although I cannot possibly imagine what the future could hold, Im an at home Mum, with alot of rather large hobbies, the only capacity Ill be educating in is (oh boy now you got me started!)....why we need to call 111 and *555 when witnessing erratic driving, the consequences of allowing friends and family to drive drunk, the consequences on neglecting to make plans when out on a night on the tiles.

And to highlight what a smash at a 220km impact can do to a persons body and mind, motorcycles and families. Simple stuff.

And of course all research I find in the recidivism treatment area and info on Interlocking Devices and success around the word and in particular Australia, in their reduction of recidivism.

" Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results" Albert Einstein

**Matt_TG** · 3rd July 2008, 19:10

With two kids at the Mt College and one going next year, a wife who teaches there and a son due to start there next year (and all kids play guitar and have / are in bands) I will most likely be there

Good on ya BADD!

**Kittyhawk** · 3rd July 2008, 20:35

LOL I officially feel old now!! I finished up there back in 01 I think.

Im coming down next week for a few days...

Wonder if any of my old teachers are still there... I know my old music teacher got fired

but in saying that, he taught me alot. And
I'll always respect him for what he taught me. Id skip classes to go work on compositions!!! ohhh those were the days where my friends and I should have got our asses kicked but he was a softie.

**Genestho** · 3rd July 2008, 20:49

Originally Posted by Matt_TG

With two kids at the Mt College and one going next year, a wife who teaches there and a son due to start there next year (and all kids play guitar and have / are in bands) I will most likely be there

Good on ya BADD!

Oh yay dude! make sure you introduce yourself! Im really looking forward to it, they sound like good kids. Plus any up and coming talent is good to support, who knows where this could lead for them.

**Genestho** · 3rd July 2008, 20:52

Originally Posted by Kittyhawk

LOL I officially feel old now!! I finished up there back in 01 I think.

Im coming down next week for a few days...

Wonder if any of my old teachers are still there... I know my old music teacher got fired

but in saying that, he taught me alot. And
I'll always respect him for what he taught me. Id skip classes to go work on compositions!!! ohhh those were the days where my friends and I should have got our asses kicked but he was a softie.

Oh man, you are so NOT old...your just a spring chicken!

**Kittyhawk** · 3rd July 2008, 20:56

Originally Posted by The Guzzi Widow

Oh man, you are so NOT old...your just a spring chicken!

LOL!! sad thing is i still have my old uniform!

**Genestho** · 3rd July 2008, 20:59

Originally Posted by Kittyhawk

LOL!! sad thing is i still have my old uniform!

LOL, watch it you might get the boys excited!!!! Gosh you really are a spring chicken!!!

**Kittyhawk** · 3rd July 2008, 21:05

Originally Posted by The Guzzi Widow

LOL, watch it you might get the boys excited!!!! Gosh you really are a spring chicken!!!

I heard they changed the uniforms...we had short mini grey skirts, skimpy white blouses....erm..makeup to make us look soo much older haha

Im coming down for a few days next week