The Rotary Club Papeete-Tahiti was one of the privileged partners for the 80 year anniversary celebrations of the Papeete Navy base.  On 1 October it was possible for the public to visit the naval workshops, military vessels and helicopters, activities, shows, exhibitions and more.
 
3,500 visitors attended this day dedicated to the maritime jobs and to the sea lovers.  This project was implemented by   CDR Joffrey Guerry a new Rotarian who is the commanding officer of the Papeete navy base. 
 
The Papeete Tahiti Rotary club was strongly involved at different levels in this project including holding a stall in order to promote Rotary and the club activities, organizing and selling raffle tickets (that raised close to NZ$ 8,000 net profit for the club).
 
Most importantly, the Rotary club took part in the project “Choose Your Cape” working with education minister, private companies, French navy, with the support of maritime industry in Papeete.  The goal of this project is to support young students (years 10-12) of the technical high school through to their first professional experience.  
 
The Papeete-Tahiti Rotary club will financially support a deserving student from lower social class who is part of the project through their schooling and to help him/her get a first position.  This support by the club of our Polynesian youth was widely covered by the media (TV, radio newspaper, websites, Facebook and more).
 
A great promotion of Rotary.