We would like to use your paper as a medium to express our thanks for the fine effort by all concerned with the collection for Poppy Day held 16th April 2021.

This collection takes a lot of organising and effort by many people.

The Welfare Trust, executive and members of the Tauranga RSA fully appreciate the generous donations and involvement made by all and the funds of almost $30,000 will be spent on the welfare of returned and service people and families, where eligible, and not necessarily RSA members where required.

The involvement of so many groups and individuals is heartening and the following participated on the day; Tauranga RSA Women's Section, 6th Hauraki, the three Cadet units, Tauranga Girls College, and service clubs such as Lions and Rotary plus many individuals.

As well as those above many shops and businesses placed poppies for sale on their counters or in offices and all of the schools and rest homes assisted too.

A fine effort by the citizens of Tauranga

Fred Milligab

President Tauranga Returned and Services Association (Inc.)