NZ Chapter Regional Networking Breakfasts.
A very successful series of networking breakfasts was held in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch in May. The formula of good food, interesting and thought provoking speakers and the opportunity to meet with colleagues proved a hit with members.
Your committee is planning another networking series of events in November.
Reports from the regions are as follows.
Christchurch
There was a wonderful turnout for the Christchurch Networking Breakfast. It was a great opportunity for us to connect with each other, particularly for those new to Educate Plus.
Shelagh Murray, Ask Right and Ric Fletcher, Christ’s College, shared their experiences from the 2015 Ask Right trip to the UK and what they saw as best practice in schools and universities who are successful in their advancement activities.
Tilda Bostwick from Execucare also gave us a valuable insight into their recent salary survey. The implications for the education/advancement sector as well as our own individual career progression gave us food for thought.
We are grateful that Tilda came down to Christchurch to be with us, thank you. Sincere thanks also to the team at Christ’s College for hosting us in the Boardroom and for the tour of the rebuilt and refurbished campus afterwards. Special mention must go to the catering team who prepared a five star quality breakfast whilst based in a portacabin – their kitchen is being refurbished (plus they had to prepare breakfast for the hungry boarders at the same time!)
Rose Crossland
Christchurch region
Wellington
Colleagues from Victoria University, the Nikau Foundation, Execucare, Scots College, St Pats College Town and Samuel Marsden Collegiate School together with NZ Chapter President Catherine Boyer enjoyed an informal breakfast at the Old Bailey on Friday 13 May. Early morning parking was plentiful, our hot breakfasts delicious and conversation stimulating. Catherine kept us abreast of the amalgamation journey for the NZ Chapter into Educate Plus and Tilda Bostwick from Execucare – gave fascinating details of their latest Salary Survey generating a lot of interested discussion. Members agreed that this was a very worthwhile event – perhaps not always to be held on a Friday!
Martine Foster
Wellington Region
Waikato
Seven Waikato ladies and one gentleman met up at Mavis & Co on the balmy morning of Thursday 5th May. A great networking opportunity and time for sharing of information coupled with having plenty of laughs as members caught up with each other. Representation by each of the member schools/tertiary institutions was 100%. Our Waikato Chapter is a collective group of enthusiastic personalities who have been extremely supportive of each other and their campaigns for a number of years now. The Waikato chapter endeavours to grow its membership and include representatives from the Bay of Plenty to the mix soon. Following breakfast, EducatePlus members toured the new University of Waikato CBD office.
Janice Lapwood
Waikato region
Auckland
The Auckland networking breakfast was held on 6 May at School House, Diocesan School.
Attendees from: Educate Plus, Ask Right, Diocesan School, Kristin School, Auckland Grammar, Whitecliffe School of Art, St Cuthbert’s College, Westlake Boys, Takapuna Grammar, Dilworth School, Selwyn College, Westlake Girls, St Kentigern College, Selwyn College, Execucare, King’s School, and Artful Fundraising were warmly welcomed by the Principal Heather McRae and Dio Director of Development Angela Coe.
Presentations by Daniel McDiarmid, Ask Right. Focused on Global perspectives on educational fundraising and implications for NZ. Pamela Peryman from Kristin School spoke on the 5 tips for success with insight and reflections from the 2015 Ask Right trip to the UK.
Participants were seated at a large table- all could see each other- proving particularly valuable for discussion during Daniel’s presentation.
Great breakfast from the Diocesan caterers, great parking and a successful session summed up this event.
Carolyn Prebble
Auckland Region
