This document provides details for the "A Night for a Difference" event organized by the Rotary Club of Morningside to raise funds for the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital. The event will be held at the Inanda Country Club and feature an art exhibition, dinner, speeches by Chris Gardner and Tito Mboweni, and a performance by Hugh Masekela. Tables will be sold to industry leaders with proceeds donated to the hospital. The budget outlines costs for venue, catering, entertainment, décor, and contingency funds. The goal is to find sponsors to cover all expenses so that all funds raised can be donated.

1. A Night for a Difference

3. Rotary Club of Morningside
Light Up Rotary - making a difference, everyday, everywhere

4. Chris Gardner
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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.

5. 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.

6. Entertainment – Hugh
Masekela
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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.

7. 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

8. Execution & Format
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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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Budget Considerations
• Venue
• Invitation
• Catering
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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.