A few words from Martin

As this will be Martin's last Collie Rotary meeting, Martin thanked the club as well as on behalf of Emma for the time they had in Collie and the companionships formed with the club. They are excited to be moving to Upper Ferntree Gulley in Victoria.

 

Not long after arriving in Collie, Emma and Martin started running a weekly dinner at their house to raise money for Polio Plus, a major Rotary International project to eliminate polio. In their time in Collie they have held 53 dinners, for 180 people, a total of 650 meals (not including seconds), and have raised $6500 towards Polio Plus as well as $120 towards the Collie Lions Club. Martin is passionate about eliminating polio and with only a few countries still with polio, we may see the end of this disease very soon. (The club recognise the enormous commitment and effort of Emma and Martin have made towards this goal).

 

Martin thanked the club, Robyn and Steve for the welcome they received when they arrived in Collie, tablemates Eric, John and Tony for their tolerance and friensdship, Past President Bob for his guidance, and all those who attended the Pink Pig dinners. For those who can attend, there will be farewell drinks Friday night at Emma's and Martin's place.