Jordan has her flippin' hands full

TASTY TREAT: Jordan Jones whipped up pancakes to support the Rotorua Lakes Volunteer Coastguard. PHOTO/BEN FRASER

Flipping pancakes might be a regular Sunday morning tradition in many households but, after flipping more than 100, Jordan Jones thinks she might steer clear of them for a wee while.

The Rotaract Rotorua president put on her apron and got behind the frying pan yesterday, as part of a charity breakfast fundraiser to raise money for the Rotorua Lakes Volunteer Coastguard.

Miss Jones said the event raised about $400 for the organisation.

"People filtered in and we whipped up the pancakes and fried up some bacon."

Miss Jones said she came up with the idea because it was something a bit different from a sausage sizzle, but still easy enough to make.

"It was like a little pancake factory."

Miss Jones said that each month Rotaract chose a different charity to support.

"[Coastguard] do a great job, they help people when they're in trouble and they are all volunteers.

"They are just a good group of folk." While not wanting to look at another pancake for a while, Miss Jones said they may consider running another charity breakfast fundraiser.

Coastguard crew member Jonathan Findon said it was great to have organisations such as Rotaract supporting them.

"Our expenses are fairly high. Our fuel bill could be $800 or $1000 a month, so anything we can get is great."

Mr Findon said it was also a great chance to boost the profile of the organisation and talk to families about water safety.