Raffle Tickets arrive this week supporting The Grace Street Project.
Tickets for the Southland Rotary Raffle are expected to be distributed at Tuesday’s meeting.
This raffle is another important layer of collaboration between the nine Southland Rotary Clubs, working together to Unite for Good and raise funds for The Grace Street Project. It also aligns with our community partnership with Placemakers, who are supporting the Southern Scooter Challenge, another major fundraiser for the project.
Tickets: $5 each
Prizes: 10
Total Prize Pool: $5,000
- Two nights for up to 5 people – Loch Sloy B&B, Te Anau – valued at $1,040
- Two nights with breakfast – Distinction Hotels Group NZ – valued at $600
- Two Kingston Flyer tickets + two nights at Manuka Cottage, Kingston – valued at $570
- Two nights at Croydon Lodge + meal voucher, Gore – valued at $530
- Kennards Hire Voucher – valued at $500
- Family Fun Pack (Jump N Fun, Splash Palace, Solve It & Escape, RetroBowl) – valued at $300
- BP Fuel Card – valued at $120
- MTA Vouchers + Wheel Alignment & Balance – Advantage Tyres Invercargill – valued at $410
- Whole Lamb Pack – professionally processed – valued at $350
- Mitre 10 Vouchers – valued at $300
- Lakeland Wanaka Jet Boat Ride for Two – valued at $270
All members are being asked to support the raffle by:
- Selling tickets through your personal networks, family, friends, colleagues, and wider community connections
- Volunteering time at the Grace Street information stand in the Mall to help sell tickets to the public
If you are unable to attend Tuesday’s meeting, Lisa‑Maree will contact you directly to arrange delivery of a couple of books of tickets so you can get started.
The Grace Street Project will transform South Invercargill with a hub designed for connection, opportunity, and growth.
More than a building, it will be a multigenerational community space where people can connect, create, learn, and access support.
Our Club has already contributed $25,000 from the 2024 Book Sale toward Stage 1 of the project.
Rotary’s hands‑on support for the Southern Scooter Challenge is being shared across the Southland Clubs. Volunteer roles include:
Pre‑Event Registration (20 March, 3–6pm)
- Set‑up
- Assist with registrations
- Hand out info packs and scooter stickers
Start Line Support (21 March, Teretonga)
- Assist as required at the event start
Donation Collection
- Bucket collections before, during, and after the event
Finish Line Support (Te Anau)
- Te Anau Club leading
- Set‑up and scooter parking coordination
Prizegiving & Finish Event Support
- Assist with raffle/auction logistics
- Support speeches and crowd engagement
Support Vehicle
- One trailer‑equipped vehicle needed for breakdowns and scooter transfers
Can You Help on 21 March?
If you can assist with any of the hands‑on tasks, can travel to beautiful Te Anau — please contact Lisa‑Maree, the Club Lead for this project:
027 2304 611.
President Michael has signed up to ride the 194 km from Teretonga to Te Anau. A cash donation jar will be available at Tuesday’s meeting, or you can support his fundraising by making a donation online: https://southern-scooter-challenge-2025.raiselysite.com/michael-blomfield