Rongotea Lions Club

Hamilton Henson Award (2024-25)

Educational Scholarship Opportunity

The Rongotea and Districts Lions Club proudly announces the Hamilton Henson Award for the 2024-25 academic year. This prestigious scholarship offers financial support of up to $2,500 to promising students from the Central Districts region who are pursuing further education after secondary school.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be from the Central Districts region
• Planning to enroll in an NZQA-approved course at any New Zealand institution
• Can be studying either full-time or part-time (preference given to full-time students)
• Open to various educational paths, including:
  • University studies
  • Polytechnic courses
  • Trade apprenticeships
  • Industry Training Organisation programs

Award Details

• Scholarship value: Up to $2,500
• Payment administered by: Rongotea and District Lions Club
• Purpose: To encourage and support young people in pursuing further education after completing secondary school

How to Apply

Application Deadline: Friday, January 24th, 2025

To obtain an application form, please contact:

Phil Lightbourne
Convener of Awards Committee
Rongotea and District Lions Club
Email: philandellise@xtra.co.nz

 

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Support Rongotea Lions Club by purchasing Lions famous traditional Christmas Fruit Cake.

More than 50 years on since first being made in 1971, other than the refreshed packaging, little has changed. The Lions Christmas Cake recipe ensures that cakes are moist, fruity, and do not crumble. The Lions Christmas Cakes have a shelf life of no less than two years and, most importantly, taste delicious. The Lions Christmas Cakes, proudly baked by Couplands Bakeries of Christchurch, are only available from www.lionschristmascakes.org.nz or your friendly local Lions Clubs member.

• Very fruity and full of flavour. Not crumbly.· Largish 1 kg cake – 15 x 15 x 5 cms – plenty to share with family & friends.
• 2-year shelf life.
• Great Value! – Premium quality for a competitive price – $25 per cake.
• Popular Christmas give-away for businesses, not-for-profits and others.
• Ideal for Christmas gifts to employees, clients, family & friends.
• Profits used by Lions for a wide range of community projects.

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2024 Car Show

Thanks to everyone that supported our 2024 car show. Every year, Arohanui Hospice extends compassionate care to over 1,100 patients facing life-limiting conditions across our region. The money raised at the car show goes directly to Arohanui Hospice to help them provide invaluable support to patients’ families and loved ones during these challenging times. See more photos in our gallery.

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Rongotea Lions Honored for 18 Years of Christmas Cheer

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