Frank Vosper - Patron

Ex Waikato farmer, turned auctioneer Frank Vosper has never been good at staying inside the white lines because he’s always liked to explore new and better ways of doing things. “I’m not very good at sticking to the rules” he explains. He runs Vosper Realty in Tauranga and says that hard work inspires him, stating that “it’s not a job, it’s a passion. You have to put in the hard yards – it doesn’t just happen. You get out of life what you put in – it’s all about the power of positive thinking”.

Frank has a successful marketing ability, an excellent sales record and a strong following in the Community.

Frank is a great supporter of community projects and is well known in the Bay of Plenty for his willingness to give his time calling charity auctions, never turning down any request for help unless he is already booked. He spends numerous hours working for others at his own expense often travelling out of town.

In 2007 he was awarded the Supreme Winner of the Tauranga Community Spirit Award raising over $3 million for various charities.

Frank was funding co-ordinator for the Millennium Track Trust which saw an outstanding world class all weather athletics track built at the Tauranga Domain.

He has now instigated and formed the Tauranga RDA Arena Charitable Trust and is heading up the Trust as Chairman organising the funding and building of a new much needed indoor arena.
 

 
Barabra Cotter - Patron

Barbara Cotter has been Patron of RDA Tauranga for more than 30 years. Her involvement with the organisation is motivated by a strong belief in RDA’s mission and the programmes it delivers to individuals with disabilities and those who are at risk.