Every one of the following people has used the ideas and activities shared in my books to inspire, develop team skills and have fun with their groups. All opinions have been offered unsolicited (that is, of their own free will), and can be furnished in hard copy to confirm legitimacy. These folk are obviously very happy. Isn't it time you discovered what 'No Props' and 'Count Me In' could do for you?

----- Original Message ----- From: "Leon Price" Friday, 12 November 2010 10:57 AM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Thank You "... Dear Mark, again thank you for yesterday's PD. A fantastc day giving me a great inpirational injection that I need every now and then..."                                               - Leon Price, TAFE educator, VIC

----- Original Message ----- From: "Bri Croke" Thursday, 4 November 2010 9:27 AM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Your book is one its way... "... I just wanted to thank you for such a wonderful day with your icebreakers. I feel I have walked away with new skills and confidence of how to deal with those arkward and 'time killing' situations..."                                    - Bri Croke, outdoor education teacher, NSW

----- Original Message ----- From: "Robbie Morgan" Thursday, 25 October  2010 12:06 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Do You Have Something To Share... "...No Props is one of the most useful books I own. I work in Outdoor Recreation/Education, and the principles of sequencing and FUNN I've learned from No Props have really helped to develop my soft skills and improved my instructional abilities. Cheers, Mark..."                                 - Robbie Morgan, outdoor education teacher, NSW

----- Original Message ----- From: "Mal Hudson" Thursday, 21 October  2010 7:52 AM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Here's your free audio workshop summary.. "...Loved every aspect of the day. I tried a couple of your ideas yesterday in class and noticed a difference in some group dynamics. Also, I simply practised just having 'FUNN' with the kids & it ceratinly made it more fun for me too..."                                                     - Mal Hudson, teacher, VIC

----- Original Message ----- From: "John Sirotti" Tuesday, 22 June 2010 8:25 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: How's it going? "...I have used your activities and games! Very successfully too I might add. In sharing these games the Team are building their own databases of games and activities. So let me thank you again for putting all the ideas down on paper..."                                              - John Sirotti, Youth Worker, QLD

----- Original Message ----- From: "Brigette Smith, Operations" Wednesday, 20 February 2010 6:22 AM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: How's it going? "I had a great time at your workshop and learnt so much while having FUNN! ..."                                              - Brigette Smith, Camp Leader, NSW

----- Original Message ----- From: "Dimitar Dimitrov" Wednesday, 17 February 2010 8:59 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: here, yeeeeeey "Mark, I have no words to describe my joy. The book is in my hot little hands :-). It is great, and I'm sure it will be good for our team..."                                      - Dimitar Dimitrov, Youth Worker, Bulgaria

----- Original Message ----- From: "Murray Hunter" Wednesday, 12 November 2008 8:09 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: testimonial "Mark, I have found your book to be an invaluable resource in my work as a youth director for a large church organisation. It contains material that is fun and easy to use, ... well suited to those of us who have very busy schedules ... in short - a magnificent book!"                                              - Murray Hunter, Youth Worker, QLD

----- Original Message ----- From: "Phillippa Scott" Tuesday, 26 May 2009 6:45 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Mark Collard PD "...No Props and Count Me In are two of my all time favourite games books. I attended one of your games workshops as part of the ACA conference last year and I can honestly say it was the best PD I've had since I graduated. And it was GREAT fun too! I've been able to put heaps of things I learnt to practical use since..."                                                       - Pip Scott, teacher, VIC

----- Original Message ----- From: "KBaddeley" Tuesday, 26 May 2009 4:39 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Thnakyou! "...I work for 3 and have been using some of your idea's (games/ice-breakers) in my team warm ups when we have cold calling days, they have all been a massive success and I wanted to say thank you..."                                        - Kerry Baddeley, corporate trainer, VIC

----- Original Message ----- From: "Damien Clarke" Friday, 7 March 2008 3:45 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: No Props book "... 'No Props' is one of the biggest selling education books we have - no activity leader should be without it! There is NO SUBSTITUTE for such a superb book filled with quality games & activities."                               - Damien Clarke, Red Rock Adventure Products, QLD

----- Original Message ----- From: "Penne Anderson" Friday, 25 July 2008 9:59 AM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: RE: No Props "I am using the book heaps because I work with school programs. Each time I run a games session, I try to use a new game from your book. It's an excellent resource. Thanx heaps..."                                                  - Penne Anderson, Teacher, NSW

----- Original Message ----- From: "Clint Miller" Tuesday, 11 September 2008 11:19 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Quote about Count Me In "...It was AMAZING to put your book into practise straight away, the improvement in my facilitation with groups was really evident. I am a lot more confident in my delivery and can deal with any changes as they arise...                                        - Clint Miller, School Camps Leader, QLD

----- Original Message ----- From: "Liz Tooker" Monday, 18 February 2008 10:24 AM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Your ideas!! "I just wanted to let you know how successful your No Prop ideas have been with all our groups. Even corporate groups, which is amazing, because most of the middle aged men thought they wouldn't get anything out of these "games"... I just can't tell you how much I have personally got out of all your wonderful ideas..."                                          - Liz Tooker, Camp Program Leader, QLD

----- Original Message ----- From: "Erin M" Monday 9 March 2009 5:31 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Feedback for you "...Mark, your books are doing great!!! I used them for activities in O'Week - and planning to use them extensively at the beginning of a new community development program I'm running to build trust, etc. Your books will be a great reference for me as I work with these groups..."                                     - Erin Morgan, Student Union volunteer, VIC

----- Original Message ----- From: "John Isaacs" Thursday, 6 September 2007 8:43 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: No Props is really fantastic "Mark, What I love most about reading your book, is that I can hear you speak the words; it is written very much the way you talk. It's very cool..."                                          - John Isaacs, School Facilitator, USA

From: "Stella Cifone" Monday 4 December 2006 9:10 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: RE: No Props follow-up "... I have learned a LOT from your book and am already drawing connections to how I can better my programs. Thank you, thank you, thank you!..."                       - Stella Cifone, Community Development Officer YMCA, VIC

----- Original Message ----- From: "Nehama Werner" Friday, 11 May 2007 7:44 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Getting NO Props book? "...I have just returned from Narrabeen Academy of Sport where I accompanied my students for a 3 day camp. I was really impressed with many of the activities, especially the team building games. The instructors showed me your book which they use as a resource. I now want to purchase it..."                                                   - Nehama Werner, Teacher, NSW

----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Derwin" Wednesday, 23 May 2007 5:33 AM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Book comments "ATTENTION facilitators, teachers, group leaders, youth workers and party animals!!! The No-Props book is a fantastic resource. Over the years, I have used nearly every activity in it and found them to be a powerful way to get people connected and create an engaging atmosphere. Mark has really captured a truckload of wisdom and placed it into this great resource that should be in every facilitator's tool-bag. Well played Mark!"                                              - Michael Derwin, Consultant, QLD

----- Original Message ----- From: "bkerrins" Wednesday, 8 April 2009 11:32 AM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: How's It Going? "...The activities in Count Me In are great. A huge plus has been the way that the activities get rid of the children's habit of being picky about which partners or groups they end up with. I pointed this out to my group and they were blown away by the fact that the activities become so much more fun when they don't worry about social issues. Thanks for putting together such a great resource - keep up the brilliant work..."                                 - Bernard Kerrins, Catholic School teacher, NSW

----- Original Message ----- From: "David Payne" Thursday 15 November 2007 10:05 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Testimonial "...Mark has a fantastic approach to delivering games that are focused on getting people of all ages involved in fun and productive interpersonal activities. 'No Props' outlines hundreds of games that are easy to deliver... the information is well presented and easy to understand... it's an excellent resource for anyone involved in managing and training groups. Check it out!..."                                            - David Payne, Outdoor Educator, QLD

----- Original Message ----- From: "P Yow" Thursday, 16 April 2009 11:56 AM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Thank you "...I would like to thank you for writing a book that has been very useful for me when trying to engage some very negative and entrenched people within local government. The activities have been very weel received..."                            - Peter Yow, Learning & Development Co-ordinator, WA

----- Original Message ----- From: "Camp Longbeach" Friday 12 October 2007 5:17 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Your book "Mark is a fantastic facilitator and I just love 'No Props'. It is packed with loads of activities, the book is easy to read and handy to have available..."                                               - Liz Leyshan, Camp Director, NSW

----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Ball" Wednesday 16 May 2007 12:22 AM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: No Props "... the activities invite everybody to participate without feeling foolish even if you do something wrong. The book explains the activities very simply and the drawings give you an indication on how to organise the group and activity. I am looking forward to using some of the activities for our next school camp..."                                                       - Paul Ball, Teacher, QLD

----- Original Message ----- From: "Beth McLeod" Saturday, 17 May 2008 9:42 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: thank you for No Props "...'No Props' is a fantastic resource in my book collection - the tattered pages and pen marks show it is also the most used book in my collection! As an outdoor educator, it has been a wonderful tool to help groups learn through games and with "no props" it's suitable for anywhere, anytime! Put me on the purchase list for 'No Props #2' when it comes out..."                                                     - Beth McLeod, Teacher, QLD

From: "Fraser Yendell" Monday, 4 February 2008 4:45 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: a quote for you "...The 'No Props' book is a great publication as a reference to remind us of all the activities we have forgotten or variances, simply explained, that we have not thought of. The book gives great piece of mind to have it on hand whilst running any style of program!..."                                     - Frazer Yendell, Program Co-ordinator, VIC

----- Original Message ----- From: "Brad Quinn" Tuesday 29 May 2007 7:24 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: How's it going? "Another great tool to have in the kit. Great activities to use, easy to understand and no equipment needed to facilitate on the run..."                         - Brad Quinn, Corporate Team Building Co-ordinator, VIC

----- Original Message ----- From: "Amy Dennis" Thursday, 20 March 2008 2:44 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Re: No Props book order is on its way "Thank you!! I thought you might like to know where I heard about / saw your fantastic book being used. We have just taken our stage 3 students on a Sport & Recreation camp and one of their night activities was 'games'. All the games they played were 'no props'. I thought it was terific and the instructor referred me to your book. I can't wait to use it!!..."                                                      - Amy Dennis, Teacher, NSW

----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew J White" Wednesday, 7 March 2007 7:10 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: no props "Mark, I met you in 2002 ... I'm now training to be a primary school teacher in NZ. I can't seem to find your 'No Props' publication ANYWHERE! How do I go about purchasing this fantastic resource - it's a great education resource for teachers..."                                          - Andrew J White, Teacher, New Zealand

----- Original Message ----- From: "Rebecca McGrath" Tuesday, 3 March 2009 2:47 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Thank you Mark "...In the last month I have been having lots of FUNN! Your books have been with me on all of my trips and I have been using activities from them to enhance my initiative sessions. The kids have also been enjoying the games. The books were definitely a great investment!!!..."                                        - Rebecca McGrath, Outdoor Educator, VIC

----- Original Message ----- From: "Ang Cuy" Friday, 1 August 2008 4:02 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: RE: no props - sri lanka project "The volunteers and staff went crazy for the No Props book we gave them - they don't have anything like that there, and considering the lack of funds and resources they're working with, the books are proving to be invaluable for their kids programs. Most of the guys wouldn't let them out of their sight for the week they were on camp with us..."                                      - Ang Cuy, YMCA Community Dev Officer, VIC

----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Oates" Thursday, 20 March 2008 7:14 PM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Thanx!! "No Props is a great tool for teachers and the like as it offers not only a wealth of fun and engaging activities but it provides a solid structure for setting up meaningful learning for students..."                                      - Mark Oates, School Outdoor Educator, VIC

----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Davis" Wednesday, 16 May 2007 1:03 AM To: "Mark Collard" Subject: Some feedback "We have a collection of books and resources that we provide our students when they are required to plan and lead their own adventure program. Since adding 'No Props' to our collection, it is always the first students grab and is by far the most popular with it's fun no-fuss games and modern, easy to follow format..."                  - A Davis, Co-ordinator, Outdoor Recreation Training TAFE, VIC