Two New Staff Join StarJam Team
Jammer - Top of the world – Cambridge International Exams
Jammie Awards for Excellence in Future Planning
STOP PRESS – StarJam Tutor goes Cirque de Soleil Plus Inspiring ‘Careers’ for Inspired Volunteers

Two New Staff in StarJam Office We are delighted to welcome two new members of staff to boost our team to 5. Sheryl Takayama has joined us as Programmes Manager and will be working to expand the very popular CoolJam Programme. (Talent Expansion Programme) Families currently drive their Jammers up to two and a half hours each way to them their weekly CoolJam fix!! Ladies and gentlemen….. Sheryl…. Hi everyone! I first heard about StarJam last year and was instantly Jammed. Now I’m part of the team, looking after the CoolJam Programme. It has been great coming to the workshops and meeting the Jammers. It’s awesome to see you all having so much fun! Good news for those of you who are keen to see more CoolJam workshops closer to home - the plan is to start expanding the CoolJam Programme into different areas of Auckland , starting with more Hip Hop and Singing workshops in term two. I have previously worked in media and communications for Tourism New Zealand and Tourism Auckland and I also spent three years in Japan teaching English, which is how I ended up with my exotic-sounding surname! I will be working in the StarJam office on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. When I’m not at work I’ll be at home looking after my very energetic 8-month-old son, Carlos. I love singing, so I will look forward to jamming with the singers sometime soon. If you have any questions about CoolJam or want more information about workshops you can reach me at sheryl@starjam.org

 

Daniel Gourlay also has just joined the team - it was the realisation of his big dream. Daniel first told us he wanted to work for StarJam nearly 3 years ago and never gave up asking. We are in admiration of his commitment as well as his many skills and talents. He’s working 2 days a week on Mondays and Wednesdays in the role of Communications Assistant. If you would like to contact Daniel you can send your fan mail to daniel@starjam.org Introducing the now famous Daniel …… Daniel expressing his usual enthusiasm   Hi my name is Daniel Gourlay I am working for starJam office with Julie and Roy Bartlett and the team. I was dancing at the first time with Linda parker 2003 I went to America to interview Danny de Vito in 2004 and after that on stage Kate Hawkesby live then I did a show in starJam rocks with Kate as well and I jammed Michael Barrymore I got him StarJam is amazing to me because the love put into the kids And event as well from parents volunteers comments is so lovely to here that and the joy being them out of the world Thank you for getting me here to work with this people Daniel Gourlay Daniel asking Danny DeVito the questions noone had ever dared to ask, co-hosting “Rocks 05” with Kate Hawkesby, and giving Michael Barrymore a run for his money

 

Jammer - Top of the world – Cambridge International Exams

Ryan Leitch was one of the 12 original Jammers who starred in StarJam’s launch show in November 2002. The audience was clearly entertained by the thoughtful questions Ryan and his brother Blake put to Dame Susan Devoy .

Ryan & Blake Interviewing Dame Susan Devoy at StarJam’s launch in November 2002 and with the rest of the family, triplets Reece, Kendall, Melissa and their mum Judi (in green).

 

Recent results from the Cambridge International Examinations have revealed that Ryan scored the top result in the world for Geography for his year (AS) Stunning !! Demonstrating he can top his game in many realms, he was recently appointed prefect at Westlake Boys High School .

Westlake Boys High School Headmaster, Mr Craig Monaghan presenting Ryan with his Prefects’ Badge.

 

Ryan and Blake have starred in other StarJam productions over the last couple of years in various roles. At one end of the spectrum there was the interview with funny man Mike King and at the other end Professor Stephen Hawking. This interview was filmed in Cambridge , England in 2005 and screened at StarJam Rocks in December that year

The Wheelchair Dance in the StarJam Stage Show, A shot of the screened Prof Hawking interview and Chatting pre-show at Rocks 05 with fellow Jammer Natalie Brunzel

Jammie Awards for Excellence in Future Planning

Jammers spent time at last Saturday’s monthly meeting talking about their dreams for StarJam’s future. Never mind the red carpet and the glitzy dresses for the Emmy awards – come as you like to receive your Jammie award for best ideas for taking StarJam into the next era.

Jammers DJ Morath, Kimberley McLean, Nathan Child showing off their Jammies Other Jammie award winners included… Olivia Shivas, Narelle Pemberton, Cushla Taylor, Christina Cullen and Chris Keay

Watch this space to see what the Jammers create…….

StarJam Tutor goes Cirque de Soleil

On Wednesday night the Jammers said a fond farewell to their Sensational Singing tutor, Rob Edmonds. Rob has been offered a position working with Cirque De Soleil until the end of the year on their Australian tour. Everyone is very excited for Rob but extremely sorry to see him go. We hope to see you back again, Rob, coaching the Jammers to even greater singing successes. Inspiring ‘careers’ for inspired volunteers Do you have experience in processing monthly accounts ? Or in data entry ? Or in human resource management to assist with managing volunteers? We have these 3 positions available which require approximately 4 hours a week each. Remuneration? Fun - being part of the dream team – getting jammed – getting a behind the scenes peep at StarJam events and projects. If you are interested please contact the StarJam office, details below. On behalf of all the Jammers, thanks so much for your interest.