Friday, December 31, 2010

2011 New Year's Honours List

Check it out here

Thus far I see we have three members in our District - I know there are others (including honorary members)

THE NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF MERIT
ONZM
The Honourable Roger Morrison Sowry, of Paraparaumu.  For services as a Member of Parliament.
(RC of Kapiti)


MNZM
Professor John Carter, Wellington, Head of Blood and Cancer Centre, Wellington Hospital, for services to medicine. 
(formerly a long time member of RC of Wellington South)
The Queen's Service Order
(Companions of the Order)
Maureen Ellen Reynolds, Dannevirke, for services to local body affairs 
(RC of Dannevirke) 9 years as Mayor of Tararua District Council

The Queen's Service Medal (QSM)
George Anthony Borthwick, Wellington, for services to The Salvation Army
(RC of Courtenay Place)

Peter Snow, Upper Hutt, for services to the community.
(formerly a member of Rotary Club of Plimmerton and on District Committees)
 
Please advise me so Rotary International and our District can acknowledge their recognition appropriately.

Also one of our keynote speakers at our District Conference in March is Ray Avery who has been honoured with THE NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF MERIT - 
Knight Grand Companion of the Order (GNZM)
View TV Clip here...

Isn't it good to see people being recognised for their service above self in our community.
 
Regards and happy new year wishes to you all

Howard