The following is a press release from the Rotary Club of Heretaunga.
Rotary’s
Prestigious Award to Stan Brooker
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Recently The Rotary Club of Heretaunga hosted a
visit by Graeme Blick the Governor for Rotary District 9940 representing
Rotarians in the lower North Island or simplistically the same area as the
Hurricanes franchise.
The highlight of the evening was the presentation
by Graeme Blick of Rotary International’s Paul
Harris Fellowship Award to Stan Brooker in recognition of 20 years active
service to Upper Hutt Victim Support. Stan has the respect and trust not only
of his co-workers but also of the Police, external agencies and especially the
victims. Stan was left speechless but let it be known later that he was very
grateful for the award.
Graeme Blick also discussed Rotary
International’s President Sakuji Tanaka theme for 2012/13 being “Peace through
Service” and with that a more peaceful world. Peace Graeme said means different
things to different people and gave examples of his experiences of “peace” and
asked “what does it mean for you?” Rotary has various programmes intended to
encourage peace that build understanding through international scholarships,
exchange programmes and humanitarian grants.
Graeme Blick commented the heart of the Rotary
organisation was a world wide network of inspired individuals who translate
their passions into relevant social causes to change lives in communities i.e. Rotary
Internationals ongoing worldwide project to eradicate polio. A young shop
keeper when asked what Rotary was said “good people doing good things.’
The challenge facing all service and sports
clubs is to retain and increase membership to support their ongoing activities
and needs in today’s changing society. Graeme Blick concluded by urging members
to recognise the strength and potential of Rotary and to push boundaries and
make changes happen. There were he said many people who were willing to support
selected activities or projects without necessarily having to join a club. Such
support is always very welcomed by Rotary.
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