Melissa Jenkins

I decided to create an event with both of our Campus at Botany and City to fundraise and collect non perishable goods along with new gifts for those in need over the Christmas period of 2012.
The Auckland City Mission was very short of teenage boy and girl presents but after our efforts we managed to not see one teenager presentless that year.

I arranged for both our City and Botany Campus students to bring in any presents that can be donated to families in need at Christmas. Each family where looking after a terminally I'll family member and did not have time to provide a Christmas for one another. ITC and I managed to cater for every family at the Totara Hospice for Christmas 2015.

I have got a special place for Nepal in my heart after my own experience travelling through the Khumbu Valley to participate in the Everest Marathon. An experience I will never forget and a culture that I admire so much. A blog was written about this experience https://www.travelher.co/blog/interview-mel-fey-the-woman-who-ran-the-everest-marathon?mibextid=CqRI5M&fs=e&s=cl. An article was also published… Show more

I have got a special place for Nepal in my heart after my own experience travelling through the Khumbu Valley to participate in the Everest Marathon. An experience I will never forget and a culture that I admire so much. A blog was written about this experience https://www.travelher.co/blog/interview-mel-fey-the-woman-who-ran-the-everest-marathon?mibextid=CqRI5M&fs=e&s=cl. An article was also published https://i.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/manukau-courier/81432108/wattle-downs-woman-conquers-worlds-highest-marathon-in-nepal?fbclid=IwAR2iw6aS98KvijiFI_JrPVP-NBHqQWvaeExwxARwc05NGitKLdaIctbxvKM&mibextid=CqRI5M&fs=e&s=cl

I arranged a number of events to fundraise for the Himalayan Trust. These events include my 'Dine For Nepal' dinner events and a movie fundraiser. I've raised thousands of dollars to support the work of the trust.

I've promoted these events and shared this among friends, family, industry and fellow Himalayan Trust supporters. Each event have reached capacity through my own marketing. All marketing material, strategic planning and the official running of the event was managed by myself.

I continue to assist the trust through these events and it gives me great satisfaction to share my experiences in Nepal and encourage others to do the same so that we all can improve the quality of life for those in the Khumbu Region. Show less

With continued efforts of fundraising I raised over $2300 for 10 Sherpa Widows in a village in Pangboche, Khumbu Valley, Nepal. I hand delivered this money in cash to each widow on my journey to compete in the Tenzing Everest Marathon.
I had organised this through a contact and friend in New Zealand. We arranged a meeting with someone in Pangboche. I carried the cash with me on this journey, accompanied by someone to look out for my safety. I left the Marathon group that I had travelled… Show more

With continued efforts of fundraising I raised over $2300 for 10 Sherpa Widows in a village in Pangboche, Khumbu Valley, Nepal. I hand delivered this money in cash to each widow on my journey to compete in the Tenzing Everest Marathon.
I had organised this through a contact and friend in New Zealand. We arranged a meeting with someone in Pangboche. I carried the cash with me on this journey, accompanied by someone to look out for my safety. I left the Marathon group that I had travelled with to do this and trekked further into the Khumbu Valley to meet the women who would receive this money. It was an honour and a whole new adventure to the one I was already taking part in. This entire journey to meet these incredible women ended up being one of the most important parts of my trip. This became more important than running the marathon. Show less

As the PTA Treasurer, I was responsible for managing the PTA accounts and reporting of the financial position at PTA meetings. I assisted with any financial tasks relating to events with included being the Financial Coordinator for the annual Easter Carnival. This event raises roughly $45K for the school annually.

Encourage – participation, growth of committee members, respect and thoughtfulness, fun and laughter.
Monitor what is being done by the organisation.
Evaluate any events that are underway.
Delegate – some people in the organisation have better skills than you in certain areas – give them the jobs.
Be a facilitator – not a dominator.
Plan for change, development of members and the organisation.
Keep a clear view of the PTA in mind – use brainstorming techniques etc… Show more

Encourage – participation, growth of committee members, respect and thoughtfulness, fun and laughter.
Monitor what is being done by the organisation.
Evaluate any events that are underway.
Delegate – some people in the organisation have better skills than you in certain areas – give them the jobs.
Be a facilitator – not a dominator.
Plan for change, development of members and the organisation.
Keep a clear view of the PTA in mind – use brainstorming techniques etc.
Liaise with all the necessary people – e.g. Principal, teachers, Board of Trustees, other parents who are not on the PTA Committee. Show less

I chose to run the 2022 Rotorua Marathon for the North Haven Hospice in Whangarei. They gave an incredible amount of support for our whanau and so I want to give back to those who give so much. We raised almost $2000 for the hospice through sharing my training journey on social media.

Sadly the May 2022 Marathon was postponed. I decided to continue on my Marathon journey and run the lake on the planned date. I reached out to local community groups on social media and had a wonderful… Show more

I chose to run the 2022 Rotorua Marathon for the North Haven Hospice in Whangarei. They gave an incredible amount of support for our whanau and so I want to give back to those who give so much. We raised almost $2000 for the hospice through sharing my training journey on social media.

Sadly the May 2022 Marathon was postponed. I decided to continue on my Marathon journey and run the lake on the planned date. I reached out to local community groups on social media and had a wonderful surprise whilst running the 42.2km. So many of the local Rotorua community cheered and beeped horns in support.

This was not only an achievement to run my 11th Marathon, but also a wonderful feeling to do this in honour of my mother who passed away in May 2021. Show less