Owens also touched on the serious topics of inclusion, understanding differences in others and the positive way sport can bring together communities. His humour captivated the audience with many present commenting he is one of the best speakers they have heard.
Otumoetai College rowing was extremely grateful for the corporate support they received from local business people and a successful auction was held under the guidance of Pete Blackwell (MC) and Frank Vosper with more than $15,000 made from the night.
Otumoetai Rowing, a large group of novice rowers, has commenced full training for the next six months leading up to the Maadi Cup in March 2017 at Karapiro.
Otumoetai Rowing is looking at making the fundraising night an annual event as the response from the large crowd in attendance was overwhelmingly positive.