2009 Range

The Mosaic Candles are back from the Christmas range and so are the tealights !!

• New on the scene are the Sweet Candelinas - a clear glass jar with a lid!
• Refills of the Mosaic Glass holders are also available.
• Also choose from Spiced Orange, Green Melon and Vanilla frangrances - or go unscented!!

Buying Candles from Zulu’s Candles for Community helps support communities in need.

$1.50 from every purchase is donated to a charitable organisation. Click here for the Candle range, pricing and to find out who we’re supporting in 2009

The Inspire Foundation took all 50 basketballs and distributed them amongst a variety of youth projects in Sydney including Marrickville Youth Centre, Macquarie Fields Outreach Centre and Don Bosco House.

“All of the above organisations are very thankful for the Basketballs” said a representative from Inspire Foundation.

“Our Young People really did feel like it was Christmas and were excited to receive the balls to be able to play a bit of B-Ball”.

So thanks to our donor “Michael” for spreading a bit of “bouncy” joy!!

The Inspire Foundation help millions of young people lead happier lives. For more information visit www.inspire.org.au

Commodore Peter Illau and Sue Liu

Of course I can’t tell you what we discussed - because that’s CLASSIFIED Information - TOP SECRET! I put this photo in - because I LIKE it!

Zulu’s client NCS is a key service provider to PNG DF! Commander Illau was the guest speaker at the NCS Conference in November and kindly granted me an interview at DF HQ in Port Moresby.

For more information about what NCS do for PNGDF - visit www.ncs.com.pg

On the edge of a Goldmine

On one of my recent trips to PNG for Zulu’s client NCS , I had the opportunity to visit the world’s 5th largest open cut Goldmine on Lihir Island in the remote north of the country.

I can’t show you much more - but the trucks are HUGE and the pit is HUGE - how much more eloquent can I be??

Lihir Gold Limited’s operation on Lihir - is supported by NCS, who provide the Camp Management and Catering Services for the 300o man operation!

Zulu Communications provides Strategic Business, Marketing and PR services to NCS - who has extensive commercial catering and camp management services across PNG. You can find out more on the NCS website ( which I built and launched in December 2008) by visiting www.ncs.com.pg

Those of you who purchased Candles from Zulu’s Candles for Community at the end of 2008 will be pleased to know that over $250 was raised - with $1.50 from each candle pack sold donated to Lucy Hobgood Brown and Handup Congo.

Others also donated directly to Lucy - and we THANK YOU for your support and generosity with helping us raise awareness for HandUp Congo and contributed to community projects in this very troubled country.

SUPPORTING MATERNITY SERVICES IN THE CONGO - LUCY’S REPORT

As you know Sue, I was born in the Congo and my father was also born and raised in Lotumbe.

I return at least every 18 months to work on a range of capacity building projects with a Congolese women’s NGO. This community based organisation focuses on women and children, and provides such basic necessities as insecticide treated mosquito nets, new baby outfits and free pre-natal checks for women who give birth at the hospital (or in canoes!). The NGO makes a huge difference to infant survival rates, reports Lucy, adding, “Mum and babies are doing well.”

Birth on the river - woman gives birth to twins in a canoe in the Congo

You will be pleased to know that the funds raised through Zulu’s Community will go towards Lotumbe’s maternity ward.

Located in a remote village more than 200 km from the provincial capital of Mbandaka, Equatorial Province (Democratic Republic of Congo), this maternity ward is only accessible on foot over jungle paths or by dugout canoe.

Birth on the River

Under the scorching African sun, I saw a woman give birth to twins…in a canoe. I heard the excited chatter of village children who happened to be swimming nearby when the canoe was paddled to shore.

The children told the woman’s husband where the hospital was located, and as he ran for help the woman lay stoically in the bottom of a dugout canoe, shielding her eyes from the sun’s glare. Her husband returned with a midwife, who helped deliver the babies.

What a miracle that the mum and babies survived the canoe trip and the filthy birthing conditions!

ABOUT LUCY HOBGOOD BROWN and HandUp Congo

Lucy lives in Sydney and is a co-founder of HandUp Congo (www.handupcongo.org). She and her colleagues Anne Zolnor, Betsy Brill and Roma Mehta work pro bono on a variety of DRC projects.

Read more about Lucy’s activites in the Congo - in Zulu’s Community

Noel Foley and his pen of choice from Zulu

Whilst up on Lihir Island in PNG recently, and going about my work for client NCS, I was touching base with the General Manager of Lihir Gold Limited, Mr Noel Foley.

I took Noel a little by surprise with our meeting ( ie- I didn’t have an official appointment and he had NO time to prepare….) and out comes the Zulu Communications PEN!

Forget the Mont Blanc, - Zulu’s pen is the pen of choice!! It even comes in “safety” orange - very important for our work up on Lihir!

DO YOU HAVE TO GIVE A GIFT?

Of course - you are not obliged or have to do ANYTHING. That’s when it comes down to the power of intent - and as a marketing and communications “exercise” - what you do or don’t do can speak VOLUMES.

My opinion is that this end of the year – is a great time to reward and acknowledge your clients, suppliers, supporters, staff and loved ones (friends and family) for the value of what they have contributed to YOUR business and your life over the year. Some people succumb to laziness or “too-busy-to-think-about-it-ness” at this time of the year – and I suggest taking some time OUT to consider the value of giving and appreciation to those important people who support you in your life.

Here are some thoughts for GIVERS:

Thinking about the “why” of giving is just as important as the “what” to give. How do we make our giving choices have impact and meaning - for not only ourselves but to those who receive from us? Do you consider the thoughttand effort ( or not) that has gone into the choice of gift that you’ve received ?

Of course – in these times of economic stress and consumer excess – consideration also HAS to be give to “how much” – to give and to spend. The less we can afford to give – the MORE we have to consider the relevancy of what, who and how we give it.

• And your reward is………. A chicken
• Is the pen mightier than the spear?

Here are some thoughts for RECEIVERS:

• Acknowledgement of receipt of a gift – is so VERY important – to the GIVER
• Taking the time to communicate a simple THANK YOU – is ESSENTIAL – don’t forget or get to busy to do this.

So, whatever you decide and choose to do (or not) - if I’ve helped you stop and think about it and consider your options - that’s my gift to you.

OK – I’ll get OFF my soap box now……….

Basketballs for kids in need

“Michael” and Zulu’s Community would like to donate these basketballs to projects or organisations that support children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds - either in Australia or overseas. So, If know of or a re connected to a project or  cause who would LOVE to have some of these basketballs, please send me an email and  tell me about your organisation and your kids. First in - best dressed!

• Limit of 10 balls per  organisation - they are flat and need to be inflated.
• Collect from Balmain by Friday 14 November

Choose from our specially selected range of 100% natural Soy candles scented with Spiced Orange or Cinnamon Spice and give your friends, family and clients a gift that will be appreciated and loved for its beauty, simplicity and supports the principles of good health, sustainable living and giving back to our communities.

WHY SOY CANDLES? -The benefits are CLEAR

Improve your own environment by Saying NO to toxic, chemical and environmentally UNFRIENDLY paraffin wax candles and choosing 100% natural soy -click here to read more about the pros of soy and the cons of paraffin

Proudly supporting Communities in the Congo

Zulu’s Community aims to raise $2000 from the sale of this special range of 100% natural soy candles with $1.50 from every item purchased from the spice and soul range donated to Lucy’s Congo Canoe Challenge 2008, helping communities in the Congo in Africa - find out more

The spice and soul range of 100% natural Soy Candles

Candles will be made to order and are 100% natural and made exclusively for Zulu. Choose from Spiced Orange or Cinnamon spice fragranced candles in three beautiful styles.

Mosaic Candles $28.50 + GST includes $1.50 donation

Comes in Heart Throb Red, Pearl or Clear.
Burns for 38 hours and come in a refillable glass mosaic holder or reuse with a tealight
Can come individually packaged and ready to give

Melt your heart & tea light candle gift pack
$18.50 + GST includes $1.50 donation

6 Tea lights and 5melts in a lovely pack.
Tea lights burn for 6 hours and melts last for ages in your oil burner

Melt your heart and Tea Light takeaway packs

6 melts come in a pretty take away pack $10.00 + GST
9 unscented Tea lights in a pretty take away pack $13.50 + GST

YOUR ORDER - Click here for the order form

EARLY BIRD ORDERS - ORDER BEFORE 15 OCTOBER RECEIVE A ZULU GIFT.

• The earlier you order - the sooner we will make your candles - the faster you can receive them!
• Last orders are to be received by 15TH November 2008
• Your orders will be confirmed back to you and invoiced before we make them.
• The unit price includes a $1.50 donation to charity and will be paid by Zulu Communication to our chosen charity in one lump sum

PICK UP ARRANGEMENTS OR DELIVERY CHARGES

• We will confirm your delivery charges or pick up arrangements according to your order.
• Last delivery date is 5 December 2008

BUSINESS, BULK & CORPORATE ORDERS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIAL PRICING OPTIONS. CONTACT Sue on 02 98108187 TO DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS.