Fundraising
Raising money and awareness
Committee members are responsible for devising a program of events throughout the year to raise money for the following:
- The Club’s chosen local charity or project for the year
- Our Club’s Women in Business Grant
- Zonta International Foundation and current international projects.
The committee does all the initial work in organising an event, but all members are asked to support it in some way – especially selling tickets. Some of the charities and organisations we have supported are:
- Dress for Success
- Salvation Army
- Salvation Army – Bridge Programme
- Endometriosis NZ
- Kimihia – teen parents school
- New Horizons for Women Trust
- Adult Reading Assistance Scheme
- Waipuna Trust
- Look Good Feel Better
- Holly House
- Aviva Family Violence Services
- Christchurch Women’s Centre
- Birthright
- YWCA
A sample of past fundraising events:
- Gala dinners with keynote speakers and an auction
- Women’s breakfast & lunch dates
- Fun & Fashion afternoon
- Accessorise Accessorise Accessorise – Fashion event
- Unique Style – Fashion event
- Masquerade ball
- Garage sales
- The Annual Sumner Players’ Cabaret
- Movie nights
- Quiz nights
- Long Lunches