Family News

Hi guys, A big shout out to all our

amazing and faithful Amped4Life
supporters. Its December and we
are hurtling towards Christmas.

Our first bit of news is that my precious Mum of 81 years

of age-a loving and selfless person, a loyal and committed
supporter of Amped4Life and inspiration for much that we
do today passed away on August 16th 2016. She died after
a brief illness in hospital. My Mum was an incredible lady
who lead by example in all that she did. Mum exemplified
to me and my two brothers, an example of integrity and
servanthood for us to follow. Its been 3 months already.
Miss you every day. You were my hero, my friend, my MUM.
Love you Always.
Our family are in good health. Karen and I
are getting prepped for Christmas with all
the hustle and bustle that comes with end of
year celebrations. Both Seth and Ella finish
their schooling in a week or so. Seth moves on
to Tauranga Boys College. Our wee man has
grown up. Ella moves up to Yr. 8 at Bethlehem
College and will then remain there right
through the rest of her time at school.

2016 has been another busy year. We have

travelled around the country and continue
to share the Amped message, encouraging
better choices and motivating young people
toward a positive and brighter future
without the need for substances.

Karen has had a good year at Tauranga Hospital

as a health care assistant. She is a pillar of
strength for me both personally and a huge
support on the home front when Amped4Life
business takes me out of town and away
for days at a time. Karen has also has been
incredibly supportive during my time of the
loss of my Mum. Thanks honey, youre a legend.

PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR

MOBILE 021 461 325 // EMAIL pat@amped4life.net.nz // www.amped4life.net.nz

Term 3
We have been extremely busy in Term 3 working in
the Auckland region as well as many opportunities
in the WBOP. We have also presented again at
many local churches and youth groups throughout
Tauranga and the Waikato.

Christchurch Trip
I was fortunate enough to be invited back to
Christchurch by a couple I had met at a dentist
conference I had spoken at about 4-5 years ago on
the impact of methamphetamine.
Alwyn & Retha Prinsloo, formulated a plan to bring
the Amped4Life message back to the South Island.
I was asked to come and share with their children
and also to friends and families that they knew
who they knew would benefit from our visit. I was
able to bring my son Seth with me on the trip. As a
result, we had a fantastic Dad and son time. I was
also invited to speak at a local youth Group at All
Nations church on the Friday night where their
children attend.

opened for future visits both in Christchurch and

also Blenheim. We are excited about being able
to expand our territory and empower many young
students and teenagers with a positive and holistic
message which encourages better choices. Thanks
Alwyn & Retha for a wonderful and memorable
visit. Your hospitality kindness and generosity were
gratefully received. I am excited about coming back
to the South Island in March 2017.

We were privileged to go and watch Jacques, their

son play a game of Ice Hockey which was incredible,
fast paced and extremely exciting to watch. He has
since gone to Canada to play with an academy for
several months. I was then invited by an old friend
to come and share at Rangiora Baptist church on
the Sunday. I spoke to a large group of people in the
morning and also several hundred at night.
My friend Jonathan and his wife Roshni hosted
our stay in Rangiora. You guys rock. Always love
catching up with family. We spent Monday morning
shopping at Westfield plaza in Riccarton before
flying home Monday mid-morning.
As a result of coming south the door has now
PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR

MOBILE 021 461 325 // EMAIL pat@amped4life.net.nz // www.amped4life.net.nz

NZ Business Market Expo

Amped4Life was given an opportunity to share with local business and Industry
about the effects of substance use and abuse in the workplace and the
detrimental effect and financial costs incurred as a result, to a large group of
people at ASB stadium for the NZ Business Market at an expo held in November.

Amped4Life Schedule 2017

Please note this is frequently changing and being updated.
Please refer to http://www.amped4life.net.nz/events for
schedule and speaking engagements.

Events

In the workplace Substance Use and abuse has a huge impact and can be
extremely costly for the employer. Amped4Life provides solutions to help
change behaviours and attitudes in the workplace in regard to drugs & alcohol.

EASTGATE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

January 15, 2017 9:00AM
Inspirational/Motivational seminar

More and more OSH and ACC are collaborating to make sure that Industry are
continuing to be proactive in this area & improve safe practice etc.

SUMMERHILL A1 YOUTH ACADEMY

February 19, 2017 10:10 AM
Life Skills Seminar

Substance use creates many problems for

the employer and likewise spill over into
other areas of life
Amped4Life continues to partner with
Industry and local businesses by offering
meaningful solutions to substance use in
the workplace and provide educational
and inspirational presentations to combat
these ongoing issues.
If we can add value to your sector of
industry/or Business-Feel free to contact
me so we can accommodate accordingly

PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR

CHRISTCHURCH EVENT
March 11-19th 2017 1 week
Amped4Life schools and community
Presentations week Blenheim Schools
BETHLEHEM COLLEGE YR. 10 ASSEMBLY
March 23, 2017 10:00 AM
Life skills Drug Awareness Presentation
MERCURY BAY AREA SCHOOL
May 24th 2017
Life skills, drug Awareness Presentation

More appointments constantly being added so

be sure to check online schedule at Amped4Life website

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Amped in action

At any stage, you can log onto Amped4Life

website and view schedule, venue, & map to get
to Amped4Life presentations. Feel free to contact
me if you would like to come along and that way,
we can get permission to invite extra guests.

Year to date, Amped4Life has spoken to

15,660

people in
2016

Many thanks to all that have

been so generous in sowing
into Amped4Life Trust and
supporting what we do. There
has been overwhelming
support from the community
and we look forward to further
on-going partnerships.

PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR

High School presentations

CBM Camp Raglan
Industry Presentation
School Counselling visits
Mens Group seminars
Bible College
Mens Church BBQ Event

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Appointment schedule
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In Terms 3 and 4, Amped has delivered seminars to:

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Amped4Life website

Amped4Life on facebook
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Churches
Youth Groups
Community meetings
RYPEN Camp
Lions Club

Amped has now got

a direct link from our
webpage to Facebook
for those that wish
to connect to us and
see latest info, drug
trends, schedule, and
latest news.

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Amped4Life Trust would like to acknowledge:

Lion Foundation
1% Collective
North & South Trust
Pub Charity
D & M Picot
Akarana Charitable Trust
Legacy Trust
P Simpson
M. Bartlett
Manor Group, Tauranga
Lizzi WhaleySpaceworks Ltd
COGS
Cherry Trust
Dunstan Family
Charitable Trust
R Lewis
Paul Simpson
The Fresh
Market-Gate Pa

Bay Insurance
G & N Cullum
BlueSky Community Trust
Tauranga Elim Church
TJ Dunstan
C.L Day
Kitchener Trust
Four Winds Foundation
R Hayward
Tauranga ELIM church
Kirkby trust
D & F Smith
G. M Collings
P & L Sinnott
C Litchfield
B & H Waldergrave
TJ Dunstan
G M Norton
Grassroots Trust

Donate
We are a Charitable Trust with non-Profit status and Donee organisation status
from IRD. Donations will be acknowledged with a tax receipt.
If you have a desire to contribute to our mission to reach teenagers with a
positive message, you can find out more on our website link here:
amped4life.net.nz/pages/donation
If you would like to set up an automatic payment weekly, please feel free to
contact us. All donations enable Amped4Life to continue to offer our life giving
message. Or, you can contact me directly at pat@amped4life.net.nz
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Account Number: 020466-0083389-00
Account Holder: Amped4Life Trust

Without your support, Amped4Life Trust could not do what we do. We are
indebted to you for your faithfulness and support.

PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR

MOBILE 021 461 325 // EMAIL pat@amped4life.net.nz // www.amped4life.net.nz

Feedback
The key messages that I learnt was mostly how
drugs is not just a personal issue, it affects the
others around you. Pat said how he has had to
bury many loved ones, and he talked about how
his friends influenced him into starting and then
getting out of drugs. This made me realise that
this is more than just a personal thing because it
completely influences the lives around you too.
What really spoke to me was the experiences that
he had and the stories that he shared about his
involvement with drugs. Usually we read about
the negative effects on the body and then how it
damages society and relationships with others.
But hearing a personal story right in front of us
had much more impact in getting it into our heads.
I liked how he presented these stories and unlike
most talks we are given in school, he never used
the words dont do drugs. Instead he influencing
us away from drugs by saying that we are better
than that and we have potential to lead amazing
lives. This gives us hope and it lets us feel as
though we are more adult like because it felt as
though Pat was giving us this decision on our
own instead of telling us what to do. His personal
stories about what he has gone through is enough
to influence anyone to never even touch drugs.
This is what made his talk as inspirational as it was
STUDENT WESTLAKE GIRLS COLLEGE

Finally, as we always do, please read and see for yourselves

the difference we are making out there in your communities

Hey Pat not sure if you remember me you

came to my place 4years n 9 months ago
I was destroyed by drugs, Im now 4yrs
n 9 months clean and a solo dad of my 3
boys, our fellowship of Na has flourished in
Tauranga from one meeting to 6 just wanted
to say thanks again for your direction and
being there, Gratefully Kev
INDIVIDUAL, TAURANGA 2016

Pat Buckley, youre an amazing speaker and very

encouraging and inspiring and its amazing to see
how you changed your life and that gives everyone
hope that you can change no matter what happens
and what you go through. Im glad I got to hear your
story and see how your life got better and back on
track. I will definitely remember this talk and always
remember what you spoke about. So thank you for
speaking to us, I really did appreciate it.
STUDENT WESTLAKE GIRLS COLLEGE

Really excellent talk, very engaging and interesting

to listen to. I went and listened to the talk at lunch
time as well because I was so interested. I went
home and told my family about it. Would definitely
recommend to anyone :).
STUDENT WESTLAKE GIRLS COLLEGE

I think that you are so inspiring. Even though you

have gone through many hardships in your past and
still in the future, you have turned your life around
and have decided to help others in need and give
them advice.
STUDENT HOWICK COLLEGE

PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR

MOBILE 021 461 325 // EMAIL pat@amped4life.net.nz // www.amped4life.net.nz

Feedback from Teachers and Students

The speaker felt relatable; he seemed to really
understand the ways teens think and act. He had
experience with things like drugs and the ways they
had affected him; and therefore it resonated with
me. The presentation felt raw and honest. I think
it was very brave of him to stand up there and tell
a group of teens he likely never met about some
very dark and personal aspects of his life, with the
aim of improving or saving the lives of others. This
is probably the best presentation on drugs and
alcohol and safety I have ever seen and it should
be shown in every secondary school in the country
[STUDENT HOWICK COLLEGE]

Pat through Amped4Life deliver both a direct and

authentic message. He delivers key information
and helpful advice based on facts and real life
experience that hit home to our students. He
engages his audience with his passion, energy and
genuine care and concern for them. His use of
quality and relevant visual presentations as well
as stories and examples illustrate and support
his message. We are deeply appreciative for what
he does to support the young men of our college
on their journey through adolescence and he is a
person who has touched the lives of many within
our school community (both young and old). He is
determined to make a difference and play his part in
helping young adults make the right decisions and
to learn and take note of the lessons he can share
from someone who has lived it.
I would recommend Amped4Life without hesitation,
PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR

if you genuinely care about the students at

your school and want to help them navigate
this aspect of the tricky and bumpy road that is
adolescence, Pat is a man who speaks from the
heart and can have an impact on them as well
as providing some tools and knowledge to equip
them in their decision making. I thank him for
what he has done for the many boys at Tauranga
Boys College. Please dont hesitate to contact
me if required.
LEYTON WATSON-DEPUTY PRINCIPAL TAURANGA BOYS
COLLEGE

Thanks Pat-youre a speaker that presents traits

and qualities unique to any other. You did the
messages justice unlike many others. Keep
keeping it real and being yourself-its refreshing
STUDENT-HOWICK COLLEGE

Pat-Carry on influencing others in your life as you

have to us and the many before us. You are an
amazing role model to the younger generation
and we are lucky to have heard from you today.
Thanks again
STUDENT-HOWICK COLLEGE

Mr. Pat Buckley- I encourage you to carry on

doing what you do. I think you are one of the
most influential people I have ever seen. An
amazing speaker to the youth

MATE-You are a life changer, youre so wise so

stand up there and tell your life story. Not many
people can do that effectively BUT YOU DO. God
Bless Brother-Keep it up

STUDENT-BETHLEHEM COLLEGE

STUDENT-BETHLEHEM COLLEGE

Keep up the good work. I felt touched and

inspired by your speech and by sharing your
life experience. It takes courage but you are
willing to open up for our sake so Id like to
thank you because you are impacting others and
encouraging them to go the right way.

Pats message is unlike any other speaker we

have had come into the school. He is genuine in
his approach and shares a very personal journey
with the students. Above anything else he really
cares about the students and they feel that Aroha
from him. Pat has not only helped our students
to reach the specific Achievement Standard of
the Level 3 Health Education Curriculum but he
helps them on a personal level. Pat has inspired
many of our teachers also to continue on with his
message.

STUDENT HOWICK COLLEGE

The way you spoke to us was awesome. You

made us feel connected to you which not a lot
of people can do with youth. PLEASE continue
your work. Thank you for caring and taking the
time to speak to us. I really felt your love and
concern for all of us in the room.
STUDENT-KATIKATI COLLEGE

Students often talk about Pat and refer back

to his powerful presentation. They really feel
it makes a difference to their perception of the

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well-being effects that drugs and alcohol

have on themselves, their peers and New
Zealand Society as a whole.
We would like to thank Pat so much for
the amazing work that he does. He is a
valuable member of our society that we
need to cherish. Keep up the awesome
work Pat. Until next time.
TONI FERENS -TIC HEALTH EDUCATION
TAKAPUNA GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Loved the talk you delivered today at Elim!

Your personal experience really brought
a new view and a lot of us took what you
said and have applied it to our everyday
living! Just want to thank you for what
youre doing. Its changing the lives of
many teenagers all over the country! God
Bless you!

Well folks, thats about all

our news for now. May you all
experience to joy and excitement
of Christmas. Have a wonderful
time with those you love. Rest,
relax, recharge and until 2017.
BE safe
Take care, catch you soon,
Pat Buckley
Pat Buckley

ZACH MCFARLANE-ELIM SCHOOL

Integrity is choosing
courage over comfort;
choosing what is right over
what is fun; fast or easy; and
choosing to practice our
values rather than simply
professing them

Managing Director-Amped4Life
PO Box 15348 Tauranga 3144
Mobile: 021461325
E-mail: pat@amped4life.net.nz
Webpage: www.amped4life.net.nz

Bren Brown
PAT BUCKLEY LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR

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