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Rotary’s top honour was awarded three times at a meeting in Warkworth on March 7. The Paul Harris Fellowship, described as a ‘Rotary knighthood’, acknowledges an individual’s contribution to humanitarian and educational programmes throughout the world.
The honour was bestowed upon Rotarians Brian Tuck, Mick Saunders and Peter Scott.
A long list of contributions made by the three men were recognised, including Brian Tuck’s support of educational opportunities for young people, Mick Saunders’ work establishing the Christmas Carols in the Park concert in Warkworth, and Peter Scott’s multiple terms as president and meeting the significant responsibilities of the job. The men were each given a sapphire-studded pin.
Ethan Batten and Jenae Hampson with Rotarian Louise Nicholson, centre.
At the same meeting, club members listened to a presentation by Rodney College students Jenae Hampson and Ethan Batten, who were given the opportunity by Rotary to attend a forum at the University of Auckland for school leavers.
Described by the students as a ‘camp for nerds,’ it gave them the chance to get a sense of university life and take lectures on various subjects to help them decide what to pursue.
Ethan said he intends to do a degree in engineering at the University of Auckland, while Jenae will study neuroscience.
