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The Newsletter of Jerrabomberra Rotary RI District 9710
Volume 18 No. 45 Mystery Night
The Malteser Game Meeting 844 28 May 2015
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Positive Growth in Australian Rotary Membership
The latest Rotary on the Move Newsletter reports that Rotary
membership in Australia is growing at a
respectable rate of 1.14% according to the latest membership
figures produced by RI.
Membership in Australia is reportedly 30,730, up by 346 from
July 2014. Growth has also been recorded
in neighbouring countries in our region, with the Philippines
having an impressive 12.42% growth, and
Indonesia membership increasing by 5.35%.
The article in the Rotary on the Move Newsletter also notes that
clubs in Australia and New Zealand have
been actively laying the foundations for future Rotary
membership. Six new Rotaract clubs and 14 new
Interact clubs have been chartered since 1 July 2014. In
addition, two Rotary Community Corps have also
been established. The article also notes that an important
driver of recent membership growth has been
improvements in retention, with more clubs working hard to
ensure that Rotary membership delivers
value for its members, particularly for members who are new to
Rotary.
Read more in the June 2015 issue of Rotary on the Move which can
be found at the following link.
http://www.rotaryclubofmiltonulladulla.org.au/bulletins/2014-15/2015-
06%20Rotary%20on%20the%20Move%20Newsletter%20Zone%207B%20and%208.pdf
A Blast from The Past
The Jerrabomberra Rotary weekly Newsletter has been a regular
club publication
of nearly 17 years. Over the years we have seen quite a change
in the Newsletter
from its humble beginnings. Initially the Newsletter started out
as a 4 page A5
summary of the weekly meeting printed on coloured paper and
distributed in
hard copy at the following weekly meeting. Over the years the
Newsletter has
steadily transformed to what it is today; a colour A4
publication distributed
electronically as a PDF document and containing feature articles
in addition to a
short summary of the weekly meetings. The Newsletter is also
available via the
club website and FaceBook.
You can also proceed direct to the conference registration page
by following this link -
http://www.rotaryd9710.org.au/success-conference/registration.html
Weekly Headlines
Welcome to Issue Number 45
of the Jerraganda.
This week we lead with a short
summary of an interesting
article in the June 2015 Issue
of the Rotary on the Move
Newsletter. While
Jerrabomberra Rotary is not
currently experiencing the
same trend as the broader
Australian trend we remain a
strong club with some new
potential members in the
wings.
This week we also look back at
the early beginnings of the
Jerraganda and can see how
far our journey has taken us to
today. I am sure our next
editor for the 2015-16 year
will take the Newsletter to
even greater heights.
As we enter June and the last
month of the Rotary year,
changeover dinners and
planning activities for the new
year will be taking up our
time. Members are reminded
to liaise with the incoming
directors regarding committee
membership and preferred
roles in preparation for the
new the rotary year.
Enjoy.
For more information on the follow this link -
http://www.rotaryd9710.org.au/success-conference.html
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Meeting 844 28 May 2015
President Paul invited Anton to read the Charge to Australia and
Jan once again was invited to deliver the toast to RI.
Guests for the evening were limited to the ever present Liz who
was accompanying Bruce.
Apologies for the evening were received from Alex, Vera, Peter
and Sue J, Carolyn, Colin, Cathy, Glenn, Glenda, and Jon.
Presidents Report
President Paul was sporting a few war wounds (ear and neck
plasters) from a recent trip to the doctors, or
else Sandra has been keeping in him line with a bit of old
fashioned discipline. Pain killing remedies were
the usual red cordial, as can be seen from the accompanying
picture.
Paul reported that the cluster Presidents had recently met with
the cluster AG (Lynne) and that Queanbeyan
West Club had advised that the new garbage contractor for the
Queanbeyan area had offered an
opportunity for the three Rotary clubs to separate and dispose
of any steel on the special waste collection
days, keeping any money raised from the metal sales. The garbage
collector will also make a donation to the Rotary clubs on a
regular basis. Members welcomed the offer, but felt that it
would require a lot of effort for a small amount of money. As such
it
was agreed Jerrabomberra Rotary would not participate and wished
the other two clubs well, should they decide to take up the
challenge.
President Paul also mentioned that the Mayors wife, Nichole, had
suggested that the Queanbeyan Rotary clubs join forces in an
annual backyard clean-up project. This suggestion was to be
subject to further discussion with the incoming boards of each
club,
and was for information only at this time.
President Paul provided an update on the ROMAC baby form the
Solomon Islands. The arrival of the baby looks like being Friday
5
June 2015. Vicki is liaising with the ROMAC Chair, Sandra,
regarding logistics. President Paul requested members to be
available
should they be need from that date.
In closing President Paul informed members that the Board had
accepted the resignations of Kerry and Lynne, who were finding
they were too busy to continue their commitment to Rotary at
this time and in the foreseeable future. Kerry and Lynne do
however
hope to stay in touch with the club and its members and will try
to help out on occasions.
Executive Reports
Secretary Glenn was missing in action with a nil report.
Treasurer Jon was also missing in action.
Directors Reports
International Director Chilly, was present but had nothing new
to report.
Club Service Director Mez was still swanning it in WA.
Youth Director Peter, was an apology due to an encounter with
the dentist. Nil to report.
Community Service Director Jan had nothing new to report on the
community front.
A German Moment
Hannah entertained all present with a short talk about the Black
Forest, and finished off with a story
about Black Forest Cake, making everyones mouths water as she
described the layers of chocolate
cake filled with whipped cream and cherries, plus generous
quantities of alcohol. Apparently in
Germany Children are not allowed to eat this cake due to its
alcohol content.
Hannah is picture (right) signing a book to be donated to the
School Library as part of the clubs
recognition of speakers at Rotary meetings.
General Business
Uniforms PP Paul distributed the newly ordered polo shirts and
jackets to those members who had placed orders. Paul
also displayed a sample rugby style, long sleeved, shirt in the
club colours and a number of members indicated they would
like to order one. Paul will send out details by email for
members to place their orders.
Music Festival Anton briefed members on the outcome of our
catering at this years Canberra International Music
Festival. While we did not lose money, we did not make money
either, and under the current arrangements and venue
Anton felt this endeavor was not viable as a fund raiser for
future years. Members agreed.
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Visioning a question was raised from the floor about the
progress with arranging a club visioning session for the club.
As this is with PE Mez, the answer will be provided at a future
meeting if and when Mez returns from her adventures in
WA.
Joker The Joker lucky ticket was drawn in the favour of Lizzy by
guest Liz. Guest Liz then offered to do a magic spell on
the cards so that Lizzy could pick the Joker. And guess what it
worked, Lizzy drew the Joker. Well done Lizzy. Treasure
Jon will now need to work out the value and make the prize
payment to Lizzy. New Joker pack next week.
Fines Sue R stood in as fines master for the night.
Attendance Attendance Officer Lizzy who was still feeling like
celebrating her Joker win, decided that even though attendance
was clearly down on the night, the President should still shout
Port and Baileys. As such she declared the attendance figure to
be
90.1 % and the President duly obliged once again.
Mystery Night The Great Malteser Game
The Mistress of Mystery Glenda was away, so Sue R stepped in
to
provide members with a challenging game involving cups
straws
and maltesers. Trays of loose maltesers were placed in the
centres
of all tables and members were given an empty cup and a
straw.
Without touching the matesers members were tasked to
transfer
the maltesers one by one into their cups, using the straw to
suck up
each malteser for transfer. Music was played and members had
the
time period of the song to transfer as many maltesers as they
could.
The results were mixed, some members tried and tried and tried
and could not manage to suck up a single malteser, so they gave
up and ate them instead. Some members experienced great
difficulty but did manage to transfer one or two using their suck
up
skills. Some made steady progress and managed to get a
reasonable number into their cups. And then
there was the ever competitive Bruce who quickly perfected his
suck up style and filled his cup until it
was overflowing. A clear winner.
First prize for Bruce was, yes you guessed it, a box of
maltesers and a coffee
mug with lid for future take away coffees. Bruce also gets
bragging rights
as the biggest sucker. The wooden spoon went to Bev, who had
one
malteser in her cup, but admitted the transfer was not via the
suck up
method.
Everyone else was a winner as well, as all got to eat their
maltesers.
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This weeks market report is provided by Sue R
The weather was very cold. Standing on car parking duty was very
finger numbing! The chestnut man gave us some hot nuts to warm us
up. Liz and I drank lots of hot chocolate. Bruce had his own flask
of coffee. Ony a few enquiries re the location of the ATMs. The
highlight of the day was when a little
girl came to claim her lost necklace which had luckily been
handed in. Her mother had given it to her so it was the start of a
family heirloom! We became couriers delivering a cook book to an
Ainsley lady who was moving and wouldnt be returning to the markets
but wanted a cook book. We considered charging for delivery but
didnt. Unfortuntely we couldnt stick around for the farewell drinks
for Tam but we sent our best wishes via one of the Hall Rotarians.
Adrienne said her big panic as new market manager wouldnt start
until next week!
Note to Market Master Anton there are no green shopping bags
left at the markets. There is no water either.
30 May 2015
Sue R, Bruce, and Liz
Tables 50.00
Bags 67.00
Water 8.00
Cook Books 20.00
Cooler Bags 25.00
Donations 00.00
Total 170.00
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Details as provided by the Market Master (April 2015 Roster as
amended)
Wheres Hannah?
This week Hannah had her first experience of Yum Cha at a
Chinese Restaurant in
Dickson. While there are many different dishes in the Dim Sim
varieties and lots of
tasty things to try. You cannot claim to have truly done Yun Cha
without trying the
Chickens Feet! Hannah as adventurous as ever, especially when
food is involved,
was keen to have a try and liked them so much she had
seconds.
Pictured to the right is the dish of Chickens Feet and Hannah
getting ready to have
a taste. Chinese food is delicious, but Hannah will need to work
on her chop stick
skills to avoid going hungry if there are no forks
available.
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A Blast from The Past
The Jerrabomberra Rotary weekly Newsletter has been a regular
club publication of
nearly 17 years. Over the years we have seen quite a change in
the Newsletter from its
humble beginnings. Initially the Newsletter started out as a 4
page A5 summary of the
weekly meeting printed on coloured paper and distributed in hard
copy at the following
weekly meeting. Over the years the Newsletter has steadily
transformed to what it is
today; a colour A4 publication distributed electronically as a
PDF document and
containing feature articles in addition to a short summary of
the weekly meetings. The
Newsletter is also available via the club website and
Facebook.
The earliest issues, in September and October did not have a
name (se picture above left), but show that the Provisional Rotary
Club of
Jerrabomberra was on its feet and active. During October a
competition was run for the Newsletter name and the Jerraganda was
born (pictured
above right) (Also see Our History on the last page). The colour
of the paper for the Newsletter was a bright yellow/gold similar to
the colour of
the Rotary Wheel.
In the early years the Newsletter was printed in hard copy and
distributed at the following weekly meeting.
Market Roster
Date Members
6 June Peter and Sue J, and David S
13 June Glenn and Glenda, and Chilly
20 June Jon, Carolyn, and Chris
27 June Mez, Bev, and Anton
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The Last Page
Program
Meetings Social & Special Events Date Description Date
Description (Contact)
4 June Business Night 13 June Harman Legacy Ball
11 June tba 14 June Bunnings BBQ
18 June Disbursement Night 19 June Juniors on Watch Awards
25 June No meeting (see Changeover Dinner on 27 June) 27 June
Jerra Rotary Changeover Dinner
27 June Changeover Dinner (in lieu of meeting on 25 June) 28
June District Changeover Lunch
30 June Hall Rotary Changeover Dinner
* Compiled from information provided by the Program Mistress
(Club Calendar April 2015)
OUR HISTORY
In 1998 the Rotary Clubs of Queanbeyan and Queanbeyan West
Rotary decided to sponsor a new Rotary Club based in Jerrabomberra.
Bill Lilley, John Snedden and Peter Jarvis from Queanbeyan West
took on the joint roll of mentoring the development of the new
club. (Peter Jarvis went on to become our Charter President).
Advertising for potential members began in March 1998. After a
successful campaign, the Club was chartered on 18 November 1998
with 26 members.
Initial meetings were held at the Jerrabomberra General Storethe
venue was very good until we grew in numbers. We then moved to the
Jerrabomberra Community Centre for a few years, and we now meet at
the Jerrabomberra Public School Staff Room, on Thursdays (6.15 for
6.30 pm).
(Charter) President Peter Jarvis ran competitions to select a
name for our Club Newsletter and a design for the Club banner.
There were some good and some not so good suggestions. Pam Spencer
suggested the winning bulletin name Jerraganda and David Stevens
was the successful designer of our club banner. The design
incorporated a goose and the windmill associated with the original
entrance to the estate adjacent to the Community Centre. Both the
Jerraganda and the Club logo have evolved to keep pace with modern
times.
We have always been, and continue to be, a vibrant and fun
loving club providing valued community service, both locally and
internationally. Our motto is,
Doing Good and Having Fun
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT - 2014-2015
President Paul Robey
President Elect Mez Mulvaney
Vice President Paul Roger
Secretary Glenn Wahlert
Treasurer Jon Wells
Club Service Director Mez Mulvaney
Community Service Director Jan Pettigrew
International and Foundation Director Robert Chilman
Youth and Vocational Service Director Peter Jarvis
CURRENT CLUB MEMBERS
David Bailey, PHF. PP Anton Pemmer, PHF, PP
Robert Chilman Paul Robey, President
Cathy Hobbs Jan Pettigrew, PHF, PP
Carolyn Hackett Paul Roger PHF, PP
Colin Hobbs, PHF, PP Sue Roger
Chris Hunter, OAM, PHF, PP Pam Spencer, PHF, PP
Peter Jarvis, PHF, PP Terry Spencer, PHF, PP
Sue Jarvis, PHF David Stevens, PHF, PP
Bev McKay Glenda Wahlert, PP
Bruce Miller Glenn Wahlert
Liz Mulvaney, PHF Jon Wells
Mez Mulvaney, OAM, PHF, PE Ian Wholohan
HONORARY MEMBERS SUPPORTERS
Alex Alexander Vera Alexander
Anne Davis Vicki Still
Liz Miller
CLUB DETAILS
Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra Incorporated
PO Box 8, Jerrabomberra NSW, 2619
www.jerrarotary.org.au
Email: [email protected]
Meets Thursday 6.15 for 6.30 8.30pm Jerrabomberra Public School
(Staff Room)
Attendance & Apologies
LIZ Mulvaney by 12 Noon Tuesday T: 0448754274 E:
[email protected]
Newsletter Contributions
Paul Roger T: 0418 786945 E: [email protected]
