Aaron Couchman Rotary Peace Scholar
Monday, 30 January 2012Rotary International Peace Studies Scholarship recipient Major Aaron Couchman spoke to Rotarians about his upcoming trip to Thailand in May for the 2012 World Peace Symposium.
Aaron will attend a three-month study programme at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok and will keep a blog documenting his experience.
He is the first member of the New Zealand Defence Force to be selected for the scholarship and the sixth successful candidate from the district.
Aaron said that he was looking forward to sharing the experience with a diverse group of individuals from Executive Directors and General Managers of not-for-profits, to members of the police and the Canadian Mounted Police.
He thanked Rotary for the opportunity and support.
RCW wishes Aaron all the best for his trip.