Gwyneth Arnold gives a history of the organisation and shares some of the highlights of the anniversary celebrations. The idea caught on and GLB companies opened up in many of the London churches quickly spreading throughout the country. Interdenominational as well as international it had a strong emphasis on service to others. In New Zealand the movement began in with uniforms, badges and equipment coming from London.
The four-square programme based on Luke 2. Since the formation of Iconz for Girls in , a dual programme has existed harmoniously. To celebrate 90 years in New Zealand a national conference was held at Butterfly Creek Holiday Inn, Mangere over the weekend of June , with a special dinner on the Saturday evening, when about former officers, current members and girls attended. North Shore, Auckland, held a celebration in early August , when about 30 former officers, as well as current members, attended with much hilarity over hundreds of photos in dozens of albums recalling memories we had long since forgotten!
A great time for catching up with those friends of yesteryear. Home Our Stories. Anniversary celebrations To celebrate 90 years in New Zealand a national conference was held at Butterfly Creek Holiday Inn, Mangere over the weekend of June , with a special dinner on the Saturday evening, when about former officers, current members and girls attended.
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