Colin Reese Memorial Scholarship

 

Colin Francis Reese started CF Reese Plumbing in 1946 and in the early 70's formed Reese Run Roofing, a long run roofing iron production company. Colin's contribution to the plumbing industry has been very significant - employing literally hundreds of apprentices spanning over six decades. CF Reese Plumbing and Reese Run Roofing have been instrumental in employing and training many of the current business owners in the Waikato region, including several current Master Plumbers.

 

Colin Reese passed away in 2003. In remembrance of Colin and his contribution to the industry, CF Reese Plumbing has set up the Colin Reese Memorial Scholarship. Since first commencing the scholarship programme in 2003 the Rotary Club of Frankton has now picked up this initiative and has grown it to become part of the Gallagher Rotary Awards which recognises excellence in industry training.  This prestigious event now has the support and backing of some of Waikato’s most prominent industry-focused construction and manufacturing companies with the Colin Reese Memorial Scholarship being presented at the Gallagher Rotary Awards gala dinner in November each year.  Applications for the memorial scholarship run throughout the year and generally commence with applicants conducting a period of work experience with the company.

 

The winner of the scholarship receives a career in the plumbing industry via a guaranteed apprenticeship with C F Reese Plumbing and $1000.00 towards tools.

 

Click here to read about our 2013 winner on page 20-21

 

 

 

2013 - Jeremy Russ	2012 - Patrick Smith	2011 - Tom Williams	2010 - Jared Frew
2008 - Tama Elsbury	2007 - David Jew	2006 - Jason Kirk	2005 - Bevan Read
2004 - Scott Macky