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Meet some of New Zealand’s hottest sailing property at The Derek Wootton Memorial Trust Gala Dinner and Auction on Saturday 16 August at The Royal New Zealand Police College. With outstanding Sports broadcaster Peter Montgomery MBE interviewing current Olympic Yachting Silver Medalists, current World Champions and members of New Zealand’s Americas Cup Team dynamic duo of Peter Burling and Blair Tuke on centre stage, it will be a night to remember.
Enjoy the banter between renowned broadcaster and voice of sailing Peter Montgomery, and the dynamic duo as they recount their Olympic and world championship glory and give an insight into what it's like to be part of Emirates Team New Zealand.
The trust was formed to honour the memory of Sergeant Derek Wootton, who was tragically killed in the line of duty in Porirua in 2008. His tremendous commitment to the Porirua community inspired the establishment of this charity, which provides financial assistance to talented young individuals, groups and clubs within the Kapiti-Mana police district, in order to develop their academic, cultural, social and sporting activities.
To date the trust has distributed in excess of $70,000 to the youth of the Kapiti-Mana area, including $28,000 in secondary school scholarships, and recent grants to the following; Porirua Rowing Club, Aotea College Barbershop Chorus, and the Porirua College Samoan performance group. The grants have also helped recipients develop their talent in; ballet, waka ama, volleyball, piano, swimming, karting, TaeKwon-do and underwater hockey.
Our first priority every year is we offer a $2,000.00 scholarship to each of the seven public colleges in our area under the following conditions: The Principal identifies a student who in their view has the potential to successfully undertake Tertiary Studies but because of their economic circumstances would find this difficult
Here’s how you can help!
Be a guest - Seating options are available, however tables are limited so we encourage you to get a group together for a table of ten.
Tickets cost $100 per person and include a sumptuous three-course dinner and all drinks.
To buy tickets contact: www.dashtickets.co.nz. Payment options: Direct Deposit, Credit Card or Invoice.
Become an event sponsor - You can donate goods, services or money. We are looking for donations of quality goods and services to be auctioned. We can offer you a unique marketing opportunity. If you can assist, please contact Mike on > michael.oxnam@police.govt.nz
The organisers would like to thank all those who have generously contributed to the evening.
For more information visit our website > www.dwmt.org.nz
