This event was a project of the Rotary Club of Pakuranga and did much to raise the profile of Rotary and the club thanks to a Rotary information tent. Impressed by the success of the day and the long standing involvement in the community by the club, several people took the time to specifically talk with club members about the possibility of membership. The club was supported by Interact and Rotaract clubs and they very competently took over the icecream and drinks stations. Mr Wayne Huang of the local Council Community Board added his praise of the day to the obvious approval received from the public and offered future support.
The club can be contacted via http://www.pakuranga.rotarysouthpacific.org/
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Publicity for Rotary is also an important aspect of all community activities so just what occurred on this occasion?
RC Pakuranga was the winner of the February 2012 District 9920 Public Relations Award.
Pre event:
· Article coverage in the community newspaper and paid advertisement.
· Radio spots were also aired.
· Households in the area received a letter box flyer
· All Primary Schools in the area were contacted and provided with posters advertising the event.
At the event:
· The Day was opened by the Board officer of the local Council Community Board, Mr Wayne Huang, who was praising of the Community involvement of the day and offered future support.
· Several Commercial providers of Cars, Disability vehicles and boats were invited at no cost. They added to the day and awareness.
· A Rotary information tent was the centre of the activities and the Rotary image was to the fore in all activities.
· All members wore a club polo short and cap.
· The membership committee approached attendees directly to discuss Rotary and hand out brochures.
Post event:
· Articles and photos to the community newspapers and Rotary publications.
· Letters of thanks to sponsors etc.
