Melissa is current Foundation Director of her club and passionate about supporting the Rotary Foundation. Her friend Charter President Amanda Campbell first asked her to join as a Charter Member, and knowing nothing about Rotary except that she would need to attend every week without fail (mission impossible!), so declined. She found out later that Rotary is whatever you want it to be, and being interested in youth, has been Youth Director 3 years in a row, as well as a past president. Melissa, being a descendent of generations of pioneers who go back 8-9 generations of living in Australia, is aware that although not intended, her ancestors coming to make a new life in this country had a devastating impact upon those already here. Melissa believes that by being involved with EndTrachoma by 2020, we can help young children keep their eyesight and good health. She hopes that through Rotary's Foundation, we can improve the environmental aspects that allow trachoma to persist.