Rotary International President visit

It’s been a big week in the world of Te Awamutu Rotary! On Thursday (6/6/24), along with the National Wetland Trust of New Zealand we were delighted to host Rotary International President, Gordon McInally and his wife Heather at Rotopiko/Lake Serpertine, in partnership with Ngati Apakura.
 
For many of us this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to spend time with a Rotary International President, unfortunately their busy schedule rarely lends time for visits to New Zealand, so we relished the chance to welcome Gordon and Heather to the Waikato.
 
The event was recognised by the unveiling of a bench on site as a lasting recognition of this visit and its significance.
 

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Te Awamutu Rotarians, NZ Wetlands Trust and Ngati Apakura
Representatives celebrating the unveiling of the bench with
Rotary International President Gordon McInally and his
wife Heather
Learning about Rotopiko while enjoying the scenery from the floating pontoon
RI President Gordon presenting RYE student
Louise with his 'Creating Hope in the World' pin
The 'working bee' team who installed the bench and did some planting prior to the visit