DG Howard in Action: And now it's over!

Saturday, November 27, 2010

And now it's over!

Boy it was hot!!

DG Handbag Murray (9910)

Thousands - in fact close to 10,000 competitors and then all the families and support people with 1,000 volunteers organised by the Rotarians in an event started in 1977.
The organisation was superb, the profile of Rotary in the event was excellent and the racing and participation was absolutely wonderful. Youngest was 10 years of age and there were 60 participants who were 70 years or older - the oldest was 82years!! Some did 40km (as the DG Handbags did as a team of 4), some bicycled 2 legs, others went round the Lake once, while there were some who went around 8!!! times (they started their cycling on Wednesday)

DG Peter (9930) on the start platform

Any way, we are tired and proud that we (or should I say the DG's handbags - the partners of the DG's for 9910, 9930, 9940 and 9970) completed the course.

$69,000 has been given to @ Heart, $100,000 given to the volunteer organisations and there were donated prizes to the participants (one Australian one a trailer load of goodies and donated it to @ Heart) - even a car - yes a Skoda!

A great day, for the community, for the health of those participating, the families involved and the Taupo region. Will we do it again next year ....... maybe/maybe not.

Handbag Jenny (9940) and Murray (9910)

This morning (Sunday) we attended a Taupo Moana breakfast at the local Yacht Club - where we met up with the members and partners of the other riders. There were 16 Rotary relay teams with ages ranging from 17 to 77 years of age. The DG Handbags came second to last - but it is the 'taking part that counts". Papamoana was the Club that secured the trophy from Masterton South who came a close second and third. Of the 16 teams, 9940 contributed 8 of them. The sergeant session was towards the Pike River community.