Skål International Queenstown # 630
Dear Skalleagues
It was great to see so many of our members last week, at the Skyline update - thanks Richard for hosting, and for sharing all the Skyline updates - so interesting!
And what a great Kings Birthday Weekend, with so many people in downtown shopping, eating and visiting LUMA it was great!
Hope to see more of you at our upcoming events - there are plenty of dates to put in to your calendar below.
Upcoming Events
Coffee Connect
Come along for the monthly coffee connect. A casual catch-up among members to discuss topic of the day. A great way to network, and learn from and about other members. Proudly sponsored by Te Hau Toka, supporting mental health and wellbeing being of SKAL members. Non-members welcome.
Date: Wednesday, 14 June
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Venue: The Exchange, 39 Ballarat Street.
Price: Members Free, non members $15
See you there!
SKAL Club Queenstown Mid Winter Get Together
Winter is here, and its time for a mid year, mid winter SKAL get-together!
If you love an ugly shirt or jumper (as much as Frank does!), lets see what you got! (we might even try for some prizes!) hosted by Miss Lucys - Queenstown’s local rooftop bar & pizzeria. Connoisseurs of views, brews & woodfired foods!
Save the date: Thursday 20 July
Time: From 5.30pm
Location: Miss Lucy's - Rooftop, 47 Camp Street (Jucy)
Price: $35 SKAL Member, $45 Non-Member (includes pizza and a drink on arrival)
OUT to Lunch! Pride in Business
Keen on a Business Lunch get-together?
Out to Lunch! Pride in Business is an annual business lunch hosted by Queenstown Chamber of Commerce, and Winter Pride, to showcase diversity in our business community. If you are keen to attend, lock this in to your calendar, and more information will come out in the coming weeks.
It would be great to get enough for a SKAL table!
Date: Friday 29 August
Time: 12.30pm - 3.00pm
Location: Holiday Inn Express.
Ticket Price: (TBC - waiting for details.)
Member News
Darelle has a new boss - Steve Armitage appointed Hospitality NZ CEO
Queenstown Airport Draft Master Plan - Love them or hate them, Queenstown Airport is the connector in to our region, have your say in the draft master plan HERE
MEETINGS - NZs largest MICE trade show held in Wellington this year, is coming up in a few weeks, all the best to all that are involved.
Wellington's new Convention Centre Takina is now open!
Media Market Update: Mediaworks Queenstown are hosting a 30min local information session, Tuesday 13 June, sign up to understand what local media could do for your business. Email Kristykong@mediaworks.co.nz
If you are heading up to Auckland, you are welcome to attend the Auckland SKAL Event, held Thursday 6 July, in The Long Room. Cost: $45 includes a drink and nibbles. Payment can be made by bank transfer or by Paypal at the event. Please RSVP direct to Megan Singleton aklskalpresident@gmail.com
If you have any news that you want to share, send through to Skal International Queenstown skalqueenstownnz@gmail.com