New Zealand Statistical Association Newsletter 63
March 2006
Editorial - Roger Littlejohn
Thanks to all the correspondents who have got together interesting and timely accounts of the many and varied activities within their groups, which has made this issue a pleasure to compile. My main difficulty has been in thinking of anything to write myself, and so I will keep it brief!
This issue focuses largely on the ASC/NZSA Conference which will be held in Auckland in early July. The fact that four pages are devoted to it reflects what a major undertaking it is. It is usual to thank the organizers after the event has happened, so thanks for all the planning so far.
The online newsletter will maintain up-to-date information on satellite meetings to the main conference. There is likely to be a substantial amount of new information subsequent to the printing of the hard-copy edition.
I will also maintain a page in the online newsletter listing alternative, cheaper accommodation options in the vicinity of conference venue. David Scott has provided an inital list. I’d be grateful to receive further information from members following any arrangements you might have made for yourselves. Email details to roger.littlejohn@agresearch.co.nz.
Roger Littlejohn
Roger
NZSA Web Site
The NZSA website, now hosted by the Royal Society of New Zealand at http://nzsa.rsnz.org/index.shtml, has recently been updated. Please send any feedback to Roger Littlejohn.
NZSA Membership rates
Given rates apply from April 2006 - March 2007 and are in NZ$.
| NZ | Overseas | |
| Ordinary | 60 | 65 |
| Student & Retired | 30 | 35 |
| No paper journal (electronic only) | -5 | -5 |
| SSAI members (journal funded from SSAI membership) | 30 | 35 |
New members
A warm welcome to new members of the NZSA.
Dongwen Luo, Roger Macky, Sharon Browning, Martin Hazelton, Robyn Drake, Beatrix Jones, Matthew Schofield.
To join the NZSA, visit http://nzsa.rsnz.org/form.php.
Campbell Bequest Fund
The NZSA was the recipient of a very generous donation ($48,000) from Professor Campbell’s estate.
There is roughly $1500 funding available each year for special projects that are in the realm of Professor Campbell’s interests. Refer to http://nzsa.rsnz.org/funding.shtml for more details.
The fund has now grown to over $59,000 with accumulated interest since 2001.
Applications are received twice a year (April/October) and are invited for funding for projects in 2006/07. There is no formal application process but please supply details of your project, the full project budget, the amount you are requesting, a short statement about why your project is within Professor Campbell’s interests, and your full contact details.
Please send your applications to the Secretary, (judi@stats.waikato.ac.nz), NZSA, PO Box 1731, Wellington. For more details contact Jennifer Brown (j.brown@math.canterbury.ac.nz) or Harold Henderson (harold.henderson@agresearch.co.nz).
Jennifer Brown
Financial Snapshot - cash at bank
| NZSA accounts | $30,987 | ||
| Campbell Bequest Fund | $59,236 | ||
| Wellington Statistics Group | $912 |
The Newsletter welcomes any submissions of interest to members of the New Zealand Statistical Association. News about New Zealand statisticians, statistical meetings, statistical organisations, statistics in education, or statistical curiosities are suitable for inclusion. Letters that raise issues of importance to statistics in New Zealand are also welcomed. Photographs of recent gatherings and new appointees are of particular interest. Electronic submissions are preferred and you may use this link.
Next deadline 25 August 2006.
Advertising in the Newsletter
The Newsletter accepts advertising of interest to statisticians in New Zealand. Advertising is placed subject to space considerations. Personal advertising by NZSA members will be published free. Other advertising is $250 per page, $140 per half page, and $75 per quarter page. Other sizes can be quoted on request. All advertising requests should be directed to the editor.
Editor
Roger Littlejohn
AgResearch Invermay
Private Bag 50034, Mosgiel, New Zealand
Phone: 03 489 9082; Fax: 03 489 9037
Email:
Roger.Littlejohn@AgResearch.co.nz
