The Rotaract Club of Botany Manukau

New Presidenta!

2010-07-09T02:40:00.000-07:00

The Rotaract Club of Botany Manukau has a brand new president and a brand new executive team as of July the first. Our first meeting was last night, we worked out what we want to do with our year - your year. There was discussion of a newsletter being made available to advise our members of what to look forward to at each meeting, a secret rally run around the North Island, with a massive party at the end, a Quiz Night, a Professional Development Seminar, and plenty more in store. Now is the time to come along and see what you can do to
DO SOME GOOD in your community. If you're 18-30, live in the Botany Manukau area, want to make new friends, increase your networks, increase your knowledge, throw in some fellowship, and training to be tomorrow's leaders, send a txt with your name on it to Daniel on 021 369 654, or email info@bmrotaract.co.nz . Go on. Get into it.

Check out the official Botany Manukau Rotaract website here.

Rotaract President and Executive Changeover Dinner

2010-06-17T16:02:00.000-07:00

Member and Friends of Rotaract,

You are invited to the official Changeover Dinner where the existing Executives and President pass the batton over to the new incoming elected Executives and President. The dinner will be held at Celcius bar on Te Irirangi Dr at 7pm on Thursday 24th of June. Cost $30+drinks.

What: Rotaract Club of Botany President and Exec Changeover Dinner
When: Thur 24th June 2010, 7pm start.
Where: Celcius Bar, Botany Junction
How much: $30+drinks
Who:

The incoming President is Daniel Flack; a chartering member of this club. He is excited to be driving this club forward to help the community become a better place and raise the awareness of just how much young people can gain out of membership in Rotaract.

His new team of execs will be unveiled at the dinner.

See you there!

Stepping Stones To Success Seminar

2010-02-24T16:10:00.000-08:00

Stepping Stones to Success

A professional development seminar organised by the Rotaract club of Botany Manukau on the 23^rd of March at Ellerslie Events Centre will educate young people, ages 18-35, with skills they might not learn anywhere else.

Daniel Flack, leader of the professional development committee of the Rotaract club says “My aim is to arm young people with skills that they may not learn at uni or other institutions.”

The seminar will include speakers such as Allison Mooney, author of ‘Pushing the right buttons’, Nicola Russell, founder of ‘Kenzies Gift’, and a new comer to the professional speaking circuit, Jeremy Thomas speaking on ‘The Human Condition’.

A key component of the event is for each individual to discover more about their personality. This will be achieved through personality profiling by Allison Mooney at the event. Mr Flack believes that this seminar will be a positive influence for a range of people and businesses saying “this would be an ideal seminar if you’re an employer with a team who you would like to motivate and have a higher level of communication with.”

Club president, Tracey Green says “I support Daniel’s vision of the seminar and would definitely recommend any young people who are interested attend.”

The Rotaract Club of Botany Manukau aims to teach its members positive skills, help out at community events, and raise thousands of dollars for charity. They meet twice a month and have speakers and workshops on a regular basis to help us learn skills to better serve our community.

The Stepping Stones to Success seminar is one of many events they plan for the future.

If you’re interested in attending please contact Daniel Flack on 021369654 or you can email danielf@bmrotaract.co.nz. Tickets cost $35. If you are interested for more information on the club it please contact Tracey Green at tracey@bmrotaract.co.nz .

Stepping Stones To Success Seminar

2010-02-24T16:06:00.000-08:00

Stepping Stones to Success

Daniel Flack, leader of the professional development committee of the Rotaract club says “My aim is to arm young people with skills that they may not learn at uni or other institutions.”

Club president, Tracey Green says “I support Daniel’s vision of the seminar and would definitely recommend any young people who are interested attend.”

The Stepping Stones to Success seminar is one of many events they plan for the future.

Retro Themed Scavenger Hunt: SUCCESS!!

2009-11-03T16:50:00.000-08:00

For those of you lucky enough to have attended this well organised, fantastic, fun and highly entertaining event, WELL DONE! We raised close a thousand dollars for our charity and there must be over a hundred new facebook photos online! We all had a blast and ended up at Boogie Wonderland for a drink or 3 after :)

All of our unique group experiences of this night will be in the memory banks for a long time. Share some stories with us in the comments section below!

Rainbows End Social Gathering

2009-11-03T16:48:00.000-08:00

The Rotaract Club of Botany Manukau has arranged a special discount price with Rainbows End for this Saturday, 7th December. We're meeting outside Rainbows End (in the car park) at 9:45am for a full day of fun and extreme thrill rides. See you there!rain

6 Month Update

2009-10-01T23:15:00.001-07:00

What has the Rotaract Club of Botany Manukau been up to?

For those of you lucky enough to attend the KidsCan 10km Fun run at Sir Barry Curtis park in August - congratulations! We raised $1147.60 for the Telethon and KidsCan Charitable Trust - our name never appeared on the TV3 Telethon, but its at the website, www.bignightin.co.nz , but we all had a great time raising over a thousand dollars for a very good cause!

Charity art auction: We had professional and hobby artists donate their art and had a Silent Art Auction last weekend (Sat 26th September) at Point View School. It was great fun sipping wine in a school gym! Offical stats are TBA but all the money we raised is going towards Papatoetoe Councilling Center.

COMING UP:

RETRO THEMED SCAVENGER HUNT!!!!

Be in quick though- 10th October we're having a night on the town - Retro themed dress, R18. A full on *walking* Scavenger hunt in Central Auckland - a night to have ultimate fun with - raising money for the Rotary International Polio - every dollar we raise will be matched by the Belinda Gates foundation - to eradicate Polio from the whole world! Be part of this global phenomenon - email tracey@bmrotaract.co.nz for an entry form before the 4th of October 2009!!

We're always busy and would love to meet you! We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at an East Auckland bar - email the above email for details!

Rotaract Club of Botany Manukau Chartering Ball

2009-03-27T13:14:00.001-07:00

The Chartering Ball was a MAJOR success, all who attended felt the specialness of it all, and the new officially entered Rotaract members were met with a standing ovation from the Rotarians.

It was an interesting mix, young people and not-so-young people, joined by a bar, surrounded by Las Vegas themed cards, pictures, glistening dollar signs and poker chips lining the tables.

The band, Acoustic Affair, who played jazz, blues, rock and swing music were a perfect match for the atmosphere. The dance floor soon came alive as young and old stepped up and swapped partners for ye old good times.

The incoming clubs president, Tracey Green, made a speech to represent just what hard work she has put in over the last 9 months to get this club started, and how glad she is to finally be recognized as an official Rotary associated chartered member. Well done Tracey!

An amazing night for those lucky enough to step into Las Vegas for the evening, amazing people who came to help. Keep an eye out here for the next Rotaract Club of Botany Manukau event!

Rotaract New Meeting Schedule

2009-03-16T15:35:00.001-07:00

You may have read in the paper we meet every 2nd Thursday @ 7pm @ Celsius. This has changed and we now meet every 2nd Thursday, same time, at Republic Bar, Manukau shopping center. Its where the markets used to be. If your interested in joining or want to come along to check it out, we're after a bunch of outgoing people to grow together; give Tracey an email tracey.green@gmail.com and get in touch!

Las Vegas Ball - Chartering Night 26th March 2009

2009-03-16T15:22:00.001-07:00

TICKETS OUT NOW! EMAIL tracey.green@gmail.com FOR THEM.

$25, 26th March 2009 @ Howick 7pm

Good price, good food, great music.

Raise Rotaract Postponed

2009-03-10T13:17:00.001-07:00

Although this event advertised in this weeks Eastern Courier, unfortunately it has been postponed until a later date in the year. Please pass on the word if you or anyone you know intended on attending the event at Baverstock Primary School. If you are interested in learning more about Rotaract Botany-Manukau, please email tracey.green@hotmail.com

Chartering Ball 2009

2009-03-03T19:51:00.000-08:00

Its been a great 6 months and finally, with enough members and the signed paperwork back from Australia, we can finally celebrate the official Chartering of Rotaract Botany-Manukau! For those of you who don't know, Chartering is a pretty big deal. Its when you finally become an official Rotary entity, and can officially start holding a bank account and forming the means in which to make donations for charity, as well as become recognized for your community service. Its a pretty exciting event.

So we're holding a Las Vegas Ball on 26th March, 2009 to celebrate! Tickets are $25pp and include snacks & nibbles. Please dress to theme (Las Vegas) and have fun! Charity fundraising events will run throughout the evening and beer & wine is cheap!

For more information email gizzyrecords@gmail.com

RAISE ROTARACT

2009-03-01T15:45:00.000-08:00

On Thursday, 12th March there will be an informative evening to raise the awareness of Rotaract in the community.

It will take place from 6:30-8:30pm at Baverstock Primary School Hall.

Rotaract New Members Meeting!

2008-11-04T01:33:00.001-08:00

Auckland - Celsius bar in East Auckland is hosting a new members night - if you're interested in becoming part of your community, helping others and being part of a group that really does make a difference, we meet upstairs @ Celsius, Te Irirangi Dr @ 7pm.

Auckland Community Botany Markets

2008-11-03T20:56:00.000-08:00

On what threatened to be a rainy day, the sun came out half an hour into it and the people flowed through our Bouncy Castle and the bookstore.

Sunday Markets

2008-10-30T20:57:00.000-07:00

Hello Auckland!
On Sunday, 2nd November 2008, the Rotary & Rotoract of East & South Auckland presents: The Sunday Markets in Botany Junction, Auckland. Come down to the Botany Markets; bric-a-brac and assortment of quality goods (including our lovely used book stand). Check out the spinning cog wheel as you head down Ti Irirangi Dr in Manukau!

Event Info
Host:
Rotaract Club of Botany Manukau
Type:
Causes - Fundraiser
Network: New Zealand
Time and Place
Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008
Time: 7:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Botany Junction carpark
Street: Cnr Ti Irrirangi Drive and Ormiston Road
City/Town: Auckland, New Zealand

Welcome to our Blog

2008-10-30T20:53:00.000-07:00

Hello Everybody!
This blog is to inform you, the public of just what we're up to here @ Rotoract Botany, and give you an insight into some of the exciting projects that we'll be working on over the coming months, as well as keeping your community up to date with the latest Rotoract results. Keep following to see just what difference a handful of people can make to a big part of Auckland.

Daniel Flack
Rotoract Botany