A Night for a Difference

Rotary Club of Morningside

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Chris Gardner• Chris Gardner is an inspirational speaker

addressing the keys to overcoming obstacles and breaking cycles. Gardner is also a passionate philanthropist whose work has been recognized by many esteemed organizations. Chris' amazing life story was published as an autobiography, The Pursuit of Happyness, later followed by a film of the same name released by Columbia Pictures in 2006.

• After 30 years, in 25 of which he ran his own brokerage firm, and with nothing else to accomplish, he decided to exit the brokerage business and focus on his speaking engagements and media projects. With these, Chris specializes helping others achieve their full potential. His message is clear: If Chris Gardner can do it, so can you.

Venue – Inanda Country Club

•Situated in Illovo, The Inanda Club was founded in 1933 by a group of enthusiastic horse lovers. Inanda used to be in the country, and one could hack, even hunt, from the Club with enjoyment. As the years passed, however, it became evident that a Club dedicated to equestrian activities must have a base further out.

•Note : The venue is just one of the option, we will do anywhere decent facilities available as sponsorship, it could be Tasgo Sun Ball room at Sandton convention centre.

Entertainment – Hugh Masekela

• Hugh Masekela is a world-renowned flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer, singer and defiant political voice who remains deeply connected at home, while his international career sparkles. At the age of 14, the deeply respected advocator of equal rights in South Africa, Father Trevor Huddleston, provided Masekela with a trumpet and, soon after, the Huddleston Jazz Band was formed.

• His subsequent solo career has spanned 5 decades, during which time he has released over 40 albums (and been featured on countless more) and has worked with such diverse artists as Harry Belafonte, Dizzy Gillespie, The Byrds, Fela Kuti, Marvin Gaye, Herb Alpert, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and the late Miriam Makeba.

• In 1990 Hugh returned home, following the unbanning of the ANC and the release of Nelson Mandela – an event anticipated in Hugh’s anti-apartheid anthem ‘Bring Home Nelson Mandela’ (1986) which had been a rallying cry around the world.

Concept

A Night for a Difference will be a fusion of inspiration, art and entertainment

Tables will be sold to various captains of industry and portions of the table sales will be donated to the NMCH

Execution & Format

• Guests are welcomed by the MC of the night, Ms Leanne Manas. She will introduce the proceedings of the night and the first activity will be the exhibition hosted by the Momo Gallery.

• The exhibition will be showcasing art pieces from outstanding local and international artists. Momo gallery owner, Monna Mokoena will be the curator of the exhibition

• The art being exhibited will be on sale with a portion of the sales being donated to the NMCH

• The exhibition should last about an hour and a half, however guests will be able to view and/or purchase throughout the evening

• Cocktails will be served as a pre-cursor to the night

Execution & Format

• After the exhibition guests will be showed to their tables where they will be welcomed by the sounds of the great Hugh Masekela

• Rotary RCM will then welcome guests and give some brief background on the club and their involvement with the NMCH

• Dinner is then served along with the smooth sounds of Hugh Masekela

Execution & Format

• Post dinner, inspirational guru, Chris Gardener will share with our guests how he overcome adversity and how he’s changing the world

• An auction will then be held auctioning valuables from our sponsors and stakeholders in aide of the NMCH

• The Chairman of the Children’s Hospital Ex Reserve bank Governor Tito Mboweni will then deliver his key note address which will be followed by desert and entertainment

Budget Considerations

• Venue • Invitation • Catering

• MC• Entertainment• Sound and lighting• Décor• Contingency• Hostesses • Management Fee @25% ( Moxy Comms )• Note : The cost of the running and arranging would be substantially high

and it is desirable to find sponsprt for all above items.