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chapter eighteen
awards, travel,
parties —
FUN! FUN! FUN!
by caroline lampp
I
have known Pat for more than 20 years since I’ve been
living in Hawke’s Bay. I think he sussed me out early
on in my role as general manager of Waiapu Anglican
Social Services, as someone who might be helpful to the
Napier Pilot City Trust.
I was more than happy to lend a hand as the trust and
my work were both all about supporting people in our
community. Little did I know in the beginning that Pat
would have me drawn into many of his schemes and activities
for years to come. Not that I minded for a minute
really. I have always been in awe of his energy and commitment
to his Napier/Ahuriri community.
My time working with Pat has included many years
as a trustee of the Napier Pilot City Trust, and several
of those years as its chairperson. It has also led me to
support initiatives in Maraenui, holiday programmes for
children, submissions to parliament, meetings with trust
benefactors, etc. In my various roles managing social
service agencies in Hawke’s Bay, Pat and I have been on
the same page about supporting our local community,
in numerous ways.
When I was the president of the Ahuriri Rotary Club
and we were looking to honour a community member
with a Paul Harris Fellowship, I couldn’t have thought of
a more deserving person. Thus he was duly presented
with this award at our annual ‘Changeover’ dinner at the
golf club. Rotary has a mantra that is “Service before
Self” and Pat absolutely typifies that ideal.
Above: On the receiving end: in July 2012 the Rotary Club of Ahuriri recognises Pat’s efforts in the Napier/Ahurir community.
Shipmate and fellow foot soldier Caroline Lampp and Rotary club president that year was delighted to honour Pat on behalf of the
club; Opposite, India beckons. Photo by Julian Yu.
Awards, travel, parties – fun, fun, fun! 257