Set to “Unite for Good” in new community partnership
Following on from our Club's donation of $25,000 from the 2024 Book Sale to the Grace Street Project, our Club has been invited to reconnect as a Community Partner in a major fundraiser for Stage II of this transformative initiative.
The Grace Street Project, is an all-weather hub based in the heart of South City to foster connection, learning, and wellbeing. With eight versatile spaces—including a youth tech hub, co-working areas, and educational studios—the project is designed to uplift one of the region’s most vulnerable communities.
The PlaceMakers Southern Scooter Challenge is set to return on 21st March 2026, with a brand-new route from Invercargill to Te Anau. The challenge is not a race, it is an awareness-raising endurance ride that brings together riders, supporters, and community to raise fund. The 2026 event recipient is The Grace Street Project.
The invitation to reconnect as a Community Partner for the event has been extended to all Southland Rotary Clubs, as an opportunity to “unite for good” and collaborate and share the load for the support needed.
The Club's Community Partnership commitment includes:
- Pre-Event Registration (20 March, 3–6pm)
Set-up at x2 gazebos, registration tables, and assist with handout of info packs, scooter stickers. - Start Line Support (21 March, Teretonga)
Assist if required at event start. - Raffle & Auction Contributions
Each Club is asked to contribute a major prize and help promote ticket sales. - Donation Collection
Rotary volunteers to assist with bucket collections before, during and after the event. - Finish Line Support (Te Anau)
Te Anau Club to lead setup of Finish Line and co-ordinate scooter parking. - Prizegiving & Finish Event Support
Assist as required with raffle/auction logistics, speeches, and crowd engagement. - Support Vehicle
One trailer-equipped vehicle to assist with breakdowns and scooter transfers. - Promotion Across Rotary Channels
Share the event and fundraising goals via Club bulletins, social media, and websites. - Rotarians to join the Ride
Members are encouraged to join the ride to raise funds and showcase Rotary spirit.
For more Event Info - go to: Southern Scooter Challenge
- No entry fee, each rider must raise $200 minimum
- Scooters must be road legal and riders licensed
- Pre-registration required via Southern Scooter Challenge website
- Tag teams welcome (one scooter, multiple riders)
Lisa-Maree Fleck is the lead contact person from our Club for this collaboration, if you would like to confirm your support and / or involvement now, can assist with a raffle prize or have a query - please direct to Lisa-Maree on cellphone 027 2304 611 or via email lmfkjs@xtra.co.nz