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Polio Ute relay raffle

I would like to thank everyone involved in the co-ordination of the Rotary Polio Ute Relay and the raffle
Polio Ute relay raffle
because it was particularly challenging with a much larger number of Rotary Clubs, the COVID 19 restrictions
and availability of the new model Mazda BT 50 Ute which limited the timeframe of the staging Posts.
I would like to thank everyone involved in the co-ordination of the Rotary Polio Ute Relay and the raffle because
it was particularly challenging with a much larger number of Rotary Clubs, the COVID 19 restrictions and
Having the access to the Polly Polio Trailer from District
availability of the new model Mazda BT 50 Ute which limited the timeframe of the staging Posts.
9670 in NSW added another dimension to the exposure
Having the access to the Polly Polio Trailer from District
of Rotary’s mission to eradicate Polio from the world.
9670 in NSW added another dimension to the exposure
of Rotary’s mission to eradicate Polio from the world.
We achieved good local media coverage from the outer
We achieved good local media coverage from the outer
areas and good support for donations from activities
areas and good support for donations from activities that
that coincided with the Polio Ute Relay staging posts.
coincided with the Polio Ute Relay staging posts.
In addition, the Polio Ute Relay Facebook page seemed to
In addition, the Polio Ute Relay Facebook page seemed
cover most of the Rotary Club Staging Posts over the
to cover most of the Rotary Club Staging Posts over the 7003km travelled by the Ute.
7003km travelled by the Ute.
All indications suggest we will raise over $20,000 for the Australian Rotary Foundation Trust and each Rotary
All indications suggest we will raise over $20,000 for the Australian Rotary Foundation Trust and each Rotary
Club will have the raised funds accredited to their End Polio Now Club contributions.
Club will have the raised funds accredited to their End Polio Now Club contributions.
With thanks, PDG Bob Cooper, Polio Plus Chair
With thanks, PDG Bob Cooper, Polio Plus Chair

Winners of the Rotary Polio Ute Relay raffle drawn on Saturday 19 December
at the Rotary Club of Burnside Glenunga Hub Market.

1. Barossa Experience”. Accommodation at Lanzerac Estate & wine-tasting for 2. Wine from Bethany wines.
Meals, wine tastings, boutiques beers at various Barossa venues. Organised by Sandie Simons, Secretary

Rotary Club of Barossa Valley, Value $1500. Won by Lesley Rocklyn from Hillcrest purchased ticket from
RC of Eastwood

2. Painting of Port Lincoln Harbour Value $650 Donated by Craig & Sandy Sumsion of Raine & Horne Roxby
Downs. Won by Phil Smith from Marden member of RC of St Peters

3. Mental Health First Aid Course vouchers x 2. Value $600 donated by Mental Health Partners. Won by
Silvia O’Conner from Roxby Downs purchased ticket from RC of Roxby District

4. 3 nights accommodation for up to 4 adults & 4 children at The Peppers Cottage, Burra. Breakfast not
included. Value $570 donated by Marie-Louise Lees. Won by Fergus Kelso from Walkerville purchased
from RC of St Peters

5. Bunnings Mile End voucher Value $500 donated by the Rotary Club of Burnside. Won by Greg Carey
from Morphettville partner of Rotary Club of Edwardstown
6. Day Sail for 2 adults on The Tall Ship, The One and All Value $258 donated by The One & All. Won by
Sally Keens from RC of Mildura Merbein

7. Penfolds Koonunga Hill 76 Shiraz Cabernet 2018 6 bottles Value $132 donated by Bob Cooper. Won by
Greg Honeychurch from Rotary Club of Clare

The Polly Polio Trailer needs to find its way back to NSW.
If you are heading that way in next couple of months and are willing to give Polly a
tow back to NSW please contact Bob Cooper.
Email; rg.cooper@bigpond.com Mob: 0418 802 988

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