"I'm just one of the boys now," he laughed.
He said he enjoyed being involved in projects that gave back to the community. The antiques fair is one of many Rotary events throughout the year.
"They are all doing good. You're helping out the community," he said.
The hall in Bethlehem town centre was packed with traders that had come from around New Zealand with their collections.
There was everything from china to crystal, silver, jewellery, books, fabrics and wooden furniture.
Tauranga-based trader Greg Cambie said he had been selling his collections in the Rotary fair for about 30 years.
The fair moved from its Baycourt-beginnings to the Bethlehem town centre two years ago and Mr Cambie thought the move had helped boost the fair's success.
"There's good parking here and a big hall," he said.
Taupiri-based dealer Marie Turtle was at the fair for her second year. She had a huge range of antiques that she said had all made their way to her collection from very different places.
"Oh yes, they all have their own story," she said.
The fair continues tomorrow from 10am to 4pm.
