PDG Ross passed away peacefully at home on Monday 5 May, aged 82. Ross made a huge contribution to Rotary in Auckland over his 48 years of service. He chaired three Trusts with many Rotary clubs and organisations across New Zealand benefiting from their funds.
As the Rotary District Foundation Chairman for Polio, Ross was known as Mr Polio. A Testimonial Dinner held for Ross in 2010 raised over $30,000 for Polio. This year, he supported the Polio Plus Challenge for an Auckland Rotary Clubs’ competition. Ross and the Trustees of the Chenery and June Gray Memorial Trusts offered $15,000 as incentive for clubs to raise funds for Polio.
Polio eradication was Ross’ top priority and is a task that certainly needs completing. We know Ross would loved to have been around for the day when it is finally purged from the world. Everyone’s donations however big or small are important and will, in the end, make the difference.
We invite all Rotarians to recognise the efforts of Ross over the years, and to make a meaningful donation to their District Polio Fund in his honour.
PLEASE SEND POLIO PLUS DONATIONS TO:
Rotary Foundation Committee 9920 c/o Peter Wilcock 44 Atrana Drive, RD2, Drury, Auckland 2578 (please ask if you would like a tax receipt)
A SERVICE TO CELEBRATE ROSS’ LIFE WILL BE HELD:
11:00am Monday 12 May Iona Presbytarian Church 38 Donovan Street Blockhouse Bay Auckland
Polio eradication was Ross’ top priority and is a task that certainly needs completing. We know Ross would loved to have been around for the day when it is finally purged from the world. Everyone’s donations however big or small are important and will, in the end, make the difference.
We invite all Rotarians to recognise the efforts of Ross over the years, and to make a meaningful donation to their District Polio Fund in his honour.
PLEASE SEND POLIO PLUS DONATIONS TO:
Rotary Foundation Committee 9920 c/o Peter Wilcock 44 Atrana Drive, RD2, Drury, Auckland 2578 (please ask if you would like a tax receipt)
A SERVICE TO CELEBRATE ROSS’ LIFE WILL BE HELD:
11:00am Monday 12 May Iona Presbytarian Church 38 Donovan Street Blockhouse Bay Auckland
