Bob Bettison

Bob Bettison, of Waiuku, received the Queen's Service Medal at an investiture ceremony on 3 April 2009 for services to the community.  Mr Bettison has been involved in the Auckland community in many capacities locally for more than 50 years.  He is the founding Chairman of the Franklin District Council Library Trust and under his guidance; the trust established a new library and arts facilities in Pukekohe, Waiuku, and Tuakau.  He was the branch President of IHC Franklin Branch and was elected to the Board of Governors of IHC New Zealand.  Mr Bettison is a member of the Rotary Club of Waiuku.  He is Secretary and trustee of Percy Hamilton Homes Trust, the building project co-ordinator for Waiuku and Districts Combined Churches, and established the Franklin University of the Third Age.