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We had such a good time at this year’s FICAP “Who Wants to Be A Rockstar”. The positive support from the audience to the Rockstar wannabes on stage ensured the night was a great success, with much needed funds raised for youth charities.

You can check out the recently released video (including sponsor interviews and rockstar clips) and photos from the night at http://www.fsitv.com/pages/sub_program/151

We thought we’d share some photos from our own RNC photo gallery with you as well. And thanks once again to everyone who came to lend their support…

Portfolios Programs Projects – simply making them happen

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RNC is pleased and excited to announce that this year we will be joining other premier sponsors and digging deep for FICAP’s major charity concert event, “Who Wants To Be A RockStar” on March 21.
 
It’s an event that brings financial services RockStar wannabes to the stage to rock out for the chance to be crowned the FICAP RockStar, and this year’s concert will help raise much needed funds for two worthwhile organisations – YWCA NSW and Open Family Australia.
 
So dig deep, rock your socks off… and come and join us at The Metro in Sydney on Wednesday March 21^st, from 6pm.

Click here to read more about “Who Wants To Be A RockStar” in Rachel Davis’s article.
And go to the FICAP website to read all about their incredible work in raising funds for charities that benefit young people – www.ficap.com.au/ or click here.

 Hope to see you there!

 Portfolios Programs Projects – simply making them happen

I simply had the best weekend ever! Well maybe not ever – but very close.

On Saturday Ian and I went to the Manly Surf Carnival and it was stunning. The sky was the most perfect blue I’d ever seen, the water was clear, sparkled in the sun, and was beautifully warm.  A highlight was going out in a rescue boat and look back at the thousands of people on the beach – it was a magnificent sight.

(Thank God for factor 30 or I’d have been fried!)  The cheers and organisational announcements, so loud on the beach, were barely audible on the water.  I was in the capable hands of an experienced IRB (inflatable rescue boat) driver and could easily have taken up residence on the water. If you want to see some pics check out my Facebook page. (How brave is that!)

Then on Sunday, we went to the Floodlight Benefit for the Queensland flood victims at the Slide Bar in Oxford St (great venue) – which one of our own (take a bow Victoria) project managed (though she humbly allocates credit to everyone else, she did a magnificent job).  The atmosphere and the standard of performance was great! I’m not a great party animal so we didn’t stay late but it was terrific. (Very loud) 

But I have to say, the very best bit was realising both events were ‘personned’ by volunteers.  Australia has the highest rate of volunteerism in the world (don’t know who worked that out but it’s regularly stated so I am using it).  All the lifesavers were volunteers and there seemed to be hundreds of them on duty.  Some started at 4.30am and were still working when Ian and I left at 3.30pm.  That’s dedication.

Then at the benefit; everyone – the performers, the stage people, the bar staff, the organisers (everyone working on anything including photographers and cinematographers) – donated their time!   As the MC pointed out, this is their regular job and it was like going to work for a day and not being paid for it!

At that moment I realised I’d spent my weekend in the company of people helping make Australia what it is, and what a fabulous reminder of our spirit as Australia Day approaches.  I don’t often get sentimental but this weekend I was emotional with pride, and humbled by the commitment and generosity displayed by people from all walks of life.

Have a great week,

Diane

http://www.starobserver.com.au/news/australia-news/new-south-wales-news/2011/01/24/flood-light-raises-more-than-20000/42658

RNC is sponsoring a fundraising effort for the flood appeal at the Slide Bar – 41 Oxford Street Darlinghurst - Sunday 23 January 2011.

Looks like a great night – if you’re going I’ll see you there.

For further details, just follow the link   www.floodlightbenefit.com.

As always any questions please just ask – we aim to please.

Diane

~ One-Night Only ~

~ Red Carpet from 5.00pm - Plus show and late night party ~

~ Raffle & Silent Auction ~

To that end I’ve chosen several charities, organisations and causes over the years. Two have stood out for me. Surf Life Saving and the Rural Fire Service are two organisations where people volunteer to be available to save people. They give up their time and energy to train and be prepared and available when they’re needed.

In the past two years we’ve bought an inflatable rescue boat for Manly LSC, helped kit out the first aid room at Queenscliff and bought a spinal board and defibrillator for North Steyne SLSC.

For the Rural Fire Service we’ve contributed to a backup power generator for the Warringah/Pittwater Headquarters.

It is a privilege to be able to help in any small way.

http://www.smh.com.au/national/heart-starter-at-the-beach–and-its-not-cold-water-20100124-msmb.html