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Paul Harris Fellow Saphire Pin Bruce Couch

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

A Paul Harris Fellow is named for the founder of Rotary who with three business associates had the first Rotary meeting in Chicago in 1905. The Paul Harris Fellows was established in his honour in 1957 to express appreciation for the contribution to the humanitarian and educational programmes of The Rotary Foundation.
Rotarians designate a Paul Harris Fellow to recognise a person whose life demonstrates a shared purpose with the objectives and mission of The Rotary Foundation to build world understanding and peace. Thus, this is a recognition made on behalf of all members of the Club and is not lightly made.

Bruce Couch joined Rotary in June 1988, having been a member of Tawa Rotary and
President. He was President of Plimmerton in 2008-2009 and recipient of the President’s
award 2016. In November 2009 he was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow. Bruce has been Treasurer for a very long time and always participates in the various Club projects with enthusiasm and vigour. President Denise recognised Bruce’s ongoing service to RCoP and said as President” I have found you approachable, your can-do attitude invaluable and your advice is always strongly appreciated. Equally your ability to provide a solution to every problem that might arise is priceless.”

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Keep the kids busy these school holidays with fun activities

Porirua City Council

City Library
Head to the City Library inside Pātaka to join in on the Read Around the World July school holiday programme.
This is the opportunity to travel the world in stories, from the comfort of the children’s library area. Take your imagination to places like France, Mexico and East Asia with themed stories and activities to match. Check out

Pātaka
Matariki celebrations continue into the school holidays at Pātaka Art + Museum with some special workshops titled ‘Bringing our stars to life’.
Tamariki are invited to join educators from He Tohu Pōneke (Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa – National Library of New Zealand) to mihi, sing and tuku karakia to our loved ones passed and make wishes for the year ahead. Check out

Arena Aquatics
Arena Aquatics is where the water action is, whether it’s on the hydroslide, taking on the wave machine or making the biggest splash off the manu platform. Check out

Out and about
If it’s a beautiful winter day, why not head out for a wander on one of our many trails?
Windy out? Head to Ngāti Toa Domain and fly a kite in the wide, open spaces.
There are loads of other local attractions designed for younger people and those young at heart.
Challenge yourself on the high wire course at Adrenalin Forest, get bouncing at Awesome Bounce or go-kart racing at Porirua Indoor Raceway.
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