Skål International Auckland # 297
Auckland is New Zealand largest city and the centre of business and commerce for the country. The vibrant Auckland club has a wide cross section of members and enjoys events in a variety of locations, including a very successful Annual Bowls Tournament.
Auckland Officers
Monthly Meetings
PO Box 25358 St Heliers, Auckland 1740
1st Thursday of the month
Contact: aklskalclub@gmail.com
UP COMING EVENTS
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Invitation for Les Clefs d'Or New Zealand 25th Anniversary Ball
Cordis Auckland Hotel on the 2nd June 2019.
Manish Baungally would like to share with you - a memorable evening celebrating Les Clefs d’Or New Zealand’s milestone.
"I believe it would be a great opportunity to have 2 of the world's biggest travel, tourism and hospitality organisations get together and share networks. It would be good to have at least one table to represent SKAL Auckland."
Tickets to this year’s Ball include the following [Cost pp $150 – Tables of 8 Guests]:
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Gala Black Tie Ball, 18.00 hours until Midnight
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Four Course Dinner including Wines
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Beverages (Wine, Beer and non-alcohol beverage) from 18.00
Members who are interested, please email Manish Baungally
Looking for New Skål Members, including Young Skål
Members are invited to nominate key industry contacts for future membership. Application forms can be obtained anytime by emailing the Club Secretary on aklskalclub@gmail.com. Together, let's continue to make Skål a vibrant networking organisation for Auckland's travel & tourism leaders.
In recent correspondence from Spain, it was noted that Skål International has now added Freight Forwarders as a new membership category. Do you know anyone that we should follow up with in this line of business?
Interested Members can contact the Secretary on aklskalclub@gmail.com or President Michael on for further information.
Costs for new members $240 (includes name badge)
Young Skål members: $40
Raffle Sponsorship Thanks!
Member Paul McGowan of Stunning Makeovers has sponsored the monthly raffle prizes so we wanted to extend a special Thanks ’to Paul for his generosity.
Please visit www.stunningmakeovers.com for more info.
UPCOMING EVENTS
DECEMBER XMAS LUNCHEON
Thursday 5 DECEMBER 2019
DATE : Thursday 5 December
VENUE : Northern Club
PROGRAMME :
12.00pm Drinks, including gin tasting
1.00pm Lunch and Auction, special guest speaker TBA
4.00pm Finish, guests welcome to stay on at the Northern Club new outdoor bar
COST :
$85 SKAL Members
$45 Young SKAL
Please bring a wrapped toy as a donation to the City Mission Children’s Christmas Tree collection, please label with age appropriate
Please note that our RSVP procedure requires that you respond whether or NOT you are planning to attend the monthly function by the date advised. A cancellation fee will apply if you cancel your attendance.
Any queries please contact Hon Sec: David Boyce - Mobile: 0274 776 619 or Email: aklskalclub@gmail.com.
The Hon. Treasurer has asked those paying via Online Banking to include your surname AND event month in Reference Particulars area, so they appear on the Skal statement
PAST EVENTS
JULY LUNCHEON
Thursday 4 July 2019
Dirty Laundry Restaurant
PwC Tower, 188 Quay Street
Auckland 1010
Dirty Laundry has identified a niche in the local dining echelon, a fancy-but-not-too-fancy eatery that the surrounding corporate workers and passerbyers alike can enjoy. While Dirty Laundry is every inch a modern eatery, the menu offers exceptional food that isn’t pretentious or overcomplicated, and it is the addition Central Auckland has been waiting for.
12.00 - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch
COST : $ 55 per person, Members and Guests
Please note this price only includes 1 x welcome drink either 1 x glass of Beer or 1 x glass -House Wine.
A Cash bar will operate for those whom would like to purchase more refreshments after using their welcome drink.
JUNE LUNCHEON
Thursday 6 June 2019
Orange Restaurant
NSIA,
100 Symonds Street, Grafton,
Auckland 1010 - see map
12.00 - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch
Cost: $60 Members & Guests
FEBRUARY LUNCHEON
Thursday 7 February 2019
Mamma Mia
51 Tamaki Drive Mission Bay - see map
12.00 - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch
Cost: $60 per person, Members and Guests
RSVP by 5pm Friday 31st January 2019
All Skål Members are reminded that it is essential to use the RSVP function and advise the Club if you will or won’t attend each function.
We try to respectfully brief our host properties with accurate numbers to allow them to minimize waste and to set sufficient places.
Process for the RSVP form and Receipts:
Members are asked to "input your Name" which means "input your First name and your Surname" ie Jane Doe (case insensitive).
It will now be more difficult for "internet hackers/phishers/burglars" to access the Members' RSVPs and Receipts.
Should for any reason you can’t attend the lunch once confirmed, please advise us as soon as possible. A NON SHOW FEE will apply.
Any queries please contact Hon Sec: David Boyce - Mobile: 0274 776 619 or Email: aklskalclub@gmail.com.
Bank a/c for direct credit payment is 02 0108 0028590 00
Payment can now be made on the day using Visa or Mastercard, but please note that cheques are no longer accepted & debit cards.
DECEMBER XMAS LUNCHEON
Thursday 6 December 2018
This year we are having a Christmas Auction and have some wonderful prizes donated by our members, so be prepared to spend money!
The auction list is constantly growing so watch out for more information to follow.
During pre-lunch drinks, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a selection of fine whiskeys from around the world, with a guided tasting by one of NZ’s most well respected spirit ambassadors - the Whiskey Baron, Nigel Kelly.
Then you’ll have the chance to bid on a superb bottle of Islay 10 year old Single Malt Ardbeg.
The Northern Club
19 Princes Street
The Northern Club
Auckland 1010 - see map
12.00 - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 4.00pm Lunch & Auction
Cost: $85 Members & Guests
Please bring a small gift for either a boy or girl (please state age and if it’s for a boy or a girl). Another option - a money donation can be made. These will then be presented to the Auckland City Mission.
NOVEMBER LUNCHEON
Thursday 1 November 2018
Naumi Hotel Auckland Airport
153 Kirkbride Road
Mangere
Auckland 2022 - see map
12.00 - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch
Cost: $60 Members & Guests
OCTOBER LUNCHEON
Thursday 4 October 2018
Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
396 Queen Street,
(Main Reception Entrance: 110 Mayoral Drive)
Auckland, 1010
12.00 - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch
Cost: $60 Members & Guests
RSVP : 5pm Friday 28th September
SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON
Wednesday 12 September 2018
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
182 Westhaven Drive
Westhaven Marina
Auckland
12.00 - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch
GUEST SPEAKER
Sue Niblock,
Deputy Chief of Mission (USA)
Susan Niblock is the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand. She has been a career diplomat with the Department of State for more than 25 years, and is a member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor. Prior overseas postings include Management Counselor Amman, Jordan, Management Counselor Singapore, General Services Officer Brussels, Belgium and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Human Resources Officer Moscow, Russia. Prior domestic assignments in Washington DC include Philippines desk officer, Assignments Officer for Asia and Europe, and Post Management Officer for Europe.
Cost: $60 Members & Guests
RSVP : 5pm Friday 7th September
Thursday 2 August 2018
Katsura Restaurant
Grand Millennium Auckland
71 Mayoral Drive
Auckland 1010
12.00 - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch
Cost: $60 Members & Guests
RSVP : 5pm Friday 29th June
JULY LUNCHEON
Thursday 5 July 2018
GUEST SPEAKER -
Richard Morris
Born in Northcote, Richard has spent most of his working life in Wellington, working for 9 years at the Treasury during Rogernomics. He has also held senior leadership positions at Dept of Corrections and the Minisitry of Health.
He returned to AKL in late 2013 to become the CFO of AKL Transport during a period of rapid growth in AKl's transport infrastructure and services. In the past few weeks Richard has moved away from AKL, moving to Ruakaka in Northland to develop consultancy work and potential board appointments.
Orange Restaurant
NSIA
100 Symonds Street, Grafton
Auckland 1010
12.00 - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch
Cost: $60 Members & Guests
RSVP : 5pm Friday 29th June
JUNE LUNCHEON
Thursday 7 June 2018
Guest Speaker - Ryan Sanders - Haka Tours
Ryan Sanders is the founder of Haka Tours which specialises in small group adventure, snow and mountain bike tours of New Zealand and Haka Lodges, upmarket hostels in five locations across New Zealand.
He also recently founded Haka Educational Tours, which targets international schools and universities on cultural, sporting and educational tours of New Zealand and beyond.
BEAST & BUTTERFLIES RESTAURANT
M Social Hotel
196-200 Quay Street, Auckland, 1010
Auckland
12.00 - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch
Cost: $60 Members & Guests
RSVP : 5pm Friday 1st June
MAY LUNCHEON
A special perspective on Auckland
Thursday 3 May 2018
Our guest speaker, economist Stuart Shepherd will give us his perspective on Auckland
Pullman Auckland
Presidential Suite &
Tapestry Restaurant
Corner Waterloo Quadrant
& Princes Street
12.00 - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch
Cost: $60 Members & Guests
RSVP : by 5pm Friday 27 April
APRIL LUNCHEON
Thursday 5 April 2018
Cordis Auckland
(a new brand by Langham Hospitality Group)
83 Symonds Street
Auckland 1010, New Zealand
12.00 - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch
Cost: $60 Members & Guests
RSVP : by 5pm Friday 30 March
MARCH LUNCHEON
Thursday 8 March 2018
Mamma Mia
51 Tamaki Drive Mission Bay
12.00 - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch
Cost: $60 Members & Guests
Bank a/c for direct credit payment is
02 0108 0028590 00
Please ensure your name and this event are in the reference detail
Note: Payment can be made on the day using Visa or Mastercard, but please note that cheques are no longer accepted.
RSVP by 5pm Friday 2nd March 2018
FEBRUARY LUNCHEON & AGM
Thursday 8 February 2018
Quality Hotel Parnell
10-20 Gladstone Rd, Parnell, Auckland
11.00am Registration for AGM
11.30 - 12.00pm AGM
12.00 - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch
Cost: $60 Members & Guests
RSVP : by 5pm Friday 2nd Feb
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Wednesday 6th December 2017
Ocean Eagle Charter Boat
Berth 14 Viaduct Harbour Basin
Downtown Auckland - see map
Time:
1.00pm – 1.30pm Fellowship
1.30pm – 4.00pm Christmas Lunch
Cost: $80pp Members/Guest
RSVP by 5pm Friday 01 December
MELBOURNE CUP DAY
Tuesday 7th November 2017
Join your fellow Skalleagues and guests as we enjoy a delicious buffet lunch prior to watching the Melbourne Cup. A totalisator will be available to enjoy the excitement with a little flutter (gambling wisely of course!).
Venue : Remuera Club
27-33 Ohinerau Street
Remuera
Auckland 1050
Time:
1.30pm – 2.00pm Fellowship
2.00pm – Buffet Lunch
Note: Fellowship start time is later than normal
Cost: $60 Members & Guests
RSVP by 5pm Friday 03 November
October 2017 LUNCHEON
SPEAKER SERIES
Chris Roberts CEO TIANZ
Thursday 5th October 2017
The Langham Hotel
Symonds Street, Auckland
12 noon - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch
Cost: $60 Members & Guests
RSVP by 5pm 29 September
September Pizza & Tapas Evening
Thursday 7th September 2017
@ Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
7 Sale St, Freemans Bay,
Auckland City
5.30pm - 8.300pm
Cost: $60 Members & Guests
August 2017 LUNCHEON
Thursday 3rd August 2017
Mikano Restaurant
1 Solent Street
Mechanics Bay, Auckland
12 noon - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch
Cost: $60 Members & Guests
RSVP by 5pm 28 July
July 2017 LUNCHEON
SPEAKER SERIES -
Melanie Harris Higgins
Principal Officer and Consul General at US Consulate-General,
Auckland NZ
Thursday 6th July 2017
(4th July Theme)
Rydges Hotel
59 Federal Street
Auckland 1010
12 noon - 12.30pm Fellowship
12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch & Guest Speaker
Cost: $60 Members & Guests
