New Whanganui Rowing Association patron Peter Smith (left) with Gus Scott, Don Gordon, Bob Evans, Grace Thrush and president Philippa Baker-Hogan. Photo / Supplied
New Whanganui Rowing Association patron Peter Smith (left) with Gus Scott, Don Gordon, Bob Evans, Grace Thrush and president Philippa Baker-Hogan. Photo / Supplied
Whanganui Rowing Association awarded four life memberships at its AGM.
The four new life members have each contributed a number of years to the association. Gus Scott is the master in charge of Rowing at Whanganui Collegiate School, former Whanganui Rowing Association president and now vice-president.
Gus is the "go-to"man of Whanganui rowing and organises the successful Blinkhorne and Carroll Winter Series and a key regatta, the Jury Cup.
Don Gordon is also a former president of the association and the Union Boat Club. He has been a patron of the Whanganui Rowing Association for a number of years.
Bob Evans, a former Rowing New Zealand board member, was also awarded a life membership. He is the club captain of the Union Boat Club and a former president and vice- president of the Whanganui Rowing Association.
Bob has nearly a lifetime of service to the Union Boat Club and the Whanganui Rowing Association.
Grace Thrush, too, has almost a lifetime of service towards rowing.
She has been a delegate for Clifton Rowing Club (CRC) in Taranaki for nearly 40 years, attending monthly meetings in Whanganui throughout that time, and is a life member of CRC.
