Fundraising

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