It's that time of year again! where we celebrate the year gone by and herald in the Rotary year ahead welcoming in a new President and board.2023-2024 President Vic Hewson handed over the presidential chain to Ross Jordan and acknowledged his hugely supportive Board with the clubs endeavours resulting in a growing membership and significant contributions to the Kapiti community.
Vic presented special awards
Outstanding Rotarian of the Year: Doug Hooper-Smith
Jack Donaldson Award:Richard Moulton
Paul Harris Sapphire pins : Kevin & Shirley Stratton
Paul Harris Fellowship: Martin Hening
and acknowledged outstanding contributions from........
Members were impressed and inspired by the achievements of all involved in building Te Wananga o Raukawa from a student base of 2 in 1981 to a fully fledged university of 6,967 learners, 92% studying part time and 74% female, with 200 staff. The average age of students is 39.5 years. 
The club was privileged to host and extremely interested in Professor Marie Bismark's presentation last week. 
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