Rotary Club of Queanbeyan Inc

PO Box 155, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 District 9710

Charter Date – March 1952

qbnrotary@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/QueanbeyanRotary

Meetings held on Wednesday,

6.15pm for a 6.30pm start at Hotel Queanbeyan (The Top Pub),

59 Crawford St, Queanbeyan

20 February 2013 Edition

Presidents Report from Natalie Jupe

Hello all, HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who helped with Relay for Life – there are too many of you to thank individually but please know that the Relay Committee appreciated you help and on a personal note I want to thank you all because it was a great event that could not have gone as successfully as it did without the help of people like you!!! At last check the Relay had raised $91,000 – isn’t that fantastic!!!! This weekend is a big weekend, we have Canberra Show, Future Vision training and The High Tea at the War Memorial (please note RSVP for the high tea has now closed). For those volunteering at Canberra show, please be sure to get your passes from me before the weekend (I will have them at the meeting on Wed night) Massive thank you goes out to our members for attending last weeks Board meeting and AGM – I am happy to announce the following appointments for the 2013-2014 year President – Kristin Ballard Secretary – Roni Corne Treasurer – Doug Mitchell President Elect – Natalie Jupe I am sure that 2013 – 2014 is going to be a great year for our club Yours in Rotary, Natalie

What happened in the last week

Wednesday 13 February Board Meeting and AGM Sat 16 & Sun 17 February Queanbeyan Relay for Life Sat 16 & Sun 17 February President Elect Training Session

What is happening at this week’s meeting

Wednesday 20 February Guest Speaker – Senior Constable Naomi Nemec from the Monaro Crime Management Unit

What is happening in the next few weeks Fri, Sat, Sun 22, 23 & 24 Feb Helping RC Canberra East with BBQ at the Canberra Show – email Greg Saturday 23 February 108

th Anniversary of Rotary – War Memorial for a High Tea - see invite

Saturday 23 February Future Vision Training, 1pm to 5pm, West Belconnen Leagues Club,

RSVP to Rob Woolley - robethw@optusnet.com.au Sunday 24 February “Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary”, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza – 10am to 3pm Roni will be looking after the stall this month – thanks Roni Wednesday 27 February Guest Speaker - Gail Freeman PP, PHF will be talking to us about “Operation Cleft”. Wednesday 6 March Official visit from Assistant Governor, Lynne Duckham Tuesday 12 March Joint meeting with Qbn West, Jerra & Bungendore Clubs

Guest Speaker – Michael Jeffery, former Governor General and recently appointed as the National Advocate for Healthy Soils Full details of RSVP, venue, time, cost, etc will be provided closer to the event. Wednesday 20 March Board Meeting

“Rotary Club of Queanbeyan” on http://www.facebook.com/QueanbeyanRotary

As at 19 February 2013 our Facebook page has 175 “likes”

Did you know that Australian Rotary Health is Australia's largest non-government funding body of mental illness research?

Do you know someone who could be our next Guest Speaker?

We are still looking for people to be

guest speakers at our meetings.

If you know someone who might be suitable, please let Tim Brown know via email

timandmarian@grapevine.com.au

Joke of the week

An old woman was asked, "At your ripe age, what would you

prefer to get, Parkinsons or Alzheimers?"

The wise lady answered, "Definitely Parkinsons ~better to

spill half my wine than to forget where I keep the bottle."

The Jerrabomberra Fair is on again and the weatherman has promised a sunny day! Preparations are well advanced for what is shaping up to be another great fair at the Jerrabomberra Community Centre. The date is locked in for Saturday 23 March and many vendors and stalls have already booked their sites. So what is on for offer to the local community? As with past years, activities commence on the evening of Friday 22 March, with an invitation-only cocktail party to open the Jerrabomberra Rotary and Bendigo Bank Art Show and unveil the work by many local artists. The art show will then be open to all comers on the day of the fair, Saturday, 23 March, and the artworks can be purchased at that time. Other activities occurring on the Saturday include the usual great entertainment and fun that Jerrabomberra Rotary and their supporters provide at their Annual Autumn Fair. This year will see the customary assortment of rides for the children, great local and interstate entertainers, the infamous fishing competition to find that fish, an all-day BBQ, home bakes, vendors selling a variety of goods, and an enormous collection of pre-loved books to buy and while away a Sunday afternoon. So come along, enjoy the day with your family, neighbours and friends, wandering around the various stalls, entertaining the children, or buying art for that empty wall at home. Alternatively, just sit by the water to munch a meal and watch the fun while being entertained. Better still, lie back and read a book purchased from one of the stalls. The fair will run from 9am through to 2pm with a full program of events and activities. So whether you drop in for breakfast, morning tea or lunch, don’t miss a great day to enjoy yourself and be involved with this community event.

https://register.eventarc.com/12478/mothers-day-classic-canberra

Sunday 12 May 2013, from 7.30am to 12 noon.

Rond Terrace, Commonwealth Park.

The start line will be located on Rond Terrace, Commonwealth Park, and the course will follow the footpath

along the scenic Lake Burley Griffin.

Registration closing dates:

Early bird entries close: 5pm Wednesday 10 April 2013

Online entries close: 5pm Friday 10 May 2013

Mailed entries close: 5pm Friday 3 May 2013

Large team entries paying in bulk: Payments must be finalised by Wednesday 10 April 2013 (refer to

Teams below for more details). Late entries: are available on the day from 7.00am. Arrive early to avoid the queues.

Enter by 9.00am on Friday 3 May 2013 to have your event information kit mailed to you before the event.

Please note, if you enter the event after 9.00am on Friday 3 May 2013 you must collect your race number

on the morning of the event from the number pick up marquee located in the assembly area.

The Canberra event involves a 5km and 10km walk and run around Commonwealth Park. Click here to

register for the walk or run. For more details on the Canberra event and registration closing dates see the

information below.

Alternatively, you can come along and support all walkers and runners and join in the entertainment and

activity taking place around the course. All participants are in the running for spot prizes, given out around

the course on the day.

Remember to fill in a tribute card to wear on the day in memory of a loved one or with words of

encouragement to someone currently undergoing treatment.

Celebrate Canberra’s 100th

birthday by fund raising $100.

Women in Super is celebrating Canberra's 100th birthday at this year’s event by recognising 100 fundraisers

who have been touched by breast cancer.

To be part of the MDC Canberra 100 all you have to do is be one of the first 100 to register and fundraise

$100 or more. Men and women can be part of the program. Fernwood Fitness is offering a tailored fitness

program including a weekly outdoor training session starting on the weekend of 16 and 17 March. All

female participants will receive a free 3 month gym membership – males can pass this on to a family

member. Participants will also enjoy VIP status and be eligible to win a range of prizes. Start fund raising

now and help raise the awareness of breast cancer and funds for research.

CINEMA FUNDRAISER NIGHT

THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2013

In celebration of International Rare Diseases Day

CLOUD

ATLAS starring Tom Hanks, Halle Berry and Hugh Grant

7pm LIMELIGHT CINEMA, HYPERDOME FOOD HALL, TUGGERANONG

MOVIE PREMIERE! DOOR PRIZES! GIVEAWAYS!

$20 per person

All proceeds to ISMRD, an internationally focused non-profit organisation whose mission is to advocate for families and patients affected by one of the nine Glycoprotein Storage Diseases. These diseases cause major disability, chronic illness and early death. They are ultra-rare, and there is no

cure for them. Queanbeyan boy Matthew was born with a Glycoprotein Storage Disease called Fucosidosis and died

at the age of 10. His mother Carolyn has arranged this evening to help other familes with a Glycoprotein Storage Disorder.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Please ring Carolyn on 6297

6682 or email her at cdew1@dodo.com.au to secure your seat.

Please keep collecting the used postage stamps

and foreign coins.

Collecting these helps us with our fundraising.

If you have any questions about the stamps,

you can email Klaus on klascha@gmail.com

Contact details for our members Name Mobile Email

Kristin Ballard 0418 450 126 kballard@westnet.com.au

Bill Hoare 0418 656 880 n/a

Joan Macdonald 0428 382 501 joan.macdonald@dfat.gov.au

Bly Miers 0427 006 680 blymiers@hotmail.com

Tim Brown 0428 623 995 timandmarian@grapevine.com.au

Michael Keys 0413 934 777 mjkeys190877@optusnet.com.au

Natalie Jupe 0419 161 974 nataliejupe@hotmail.com

Doug Mitchell 0402 431 021 doug@mitchellfamilyonline.com

Roni Corne 0409 367 422 roni.corne@optusnet.com.au

February 2013 – WORLD UNDERSTANDING MONTH Wednesday 20 February Guest Speaker – Senior Constable Naomi Nemec from the Monaro Crime Management Unit Fri, Sat, Sun 22, 23 & 24 Feb Helping RC Canberra East with BBQ at the Canberra Show

IF able to do a shift email Greg - greg.hooper@internode.on.net Saturday 23 February 108

th Anniversary of Rotary –War Memorial for a High Tea, see invite above

Saturday 23 February Future Vision Training, 1pm to 5pm – West Belconnen Leagues Club,

RSVP to Rob Woolley - robethw@optusnet.com.au

Sunday 24 February “Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary”, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza – 10am to 3pm Roni will be looking after the stall this month

Wednesday 27 February Guest Speaker - Gail Freeman PP, PHF will be talking to us about “Operation Cleft”. March 2013 – POLIO ERADICATION/LITERACY MONTH Wednesday 6 March Official visit from Assistant Governor, Lynne Duckham Tuesday 12 March Joint meeting with Qbn West, Jerra & Bungendore Clubs

Guest Speaker – Michael Jeffery, former Governor General and recently appointed as the National Advocate for Healthy Soils Full details of RSVP, venue, time, cost, etc will be provided closer to the event. Wednesday 20 March Board Meeting Saturday 23 March Jerra Rotary Fair , 9am to 2pm (see details above) Sunday 24 March “Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary”, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza – 10am to 3pm Volunteer to look after the stall is required – contact Natalie if available Wednesday 27 March Guest Speaker – David Watson, of Calvary eHealth, talking to us about

Australia’s new eHealth record system, and how to register for a free eHealth record. April 2013 – MAGAZINE MONTH Wednesday 3 April Guest Speaker – Ross McConnell, Air Activities (Hot Air Ballooning) Leader and Asst Adventurous Activities Commissioner with Scouts ACT. Ross will be talking to us about the Scout Balloon Program. Sat 6 and Sun 7 April District Assembly, Batemans Bay – details to come Wednesday 10 April Board Meeting Tuesday 16 April “Friendship Beyond Club Functions” event– at Manuka Cinema – more details TBA Wednesday 17 April Guest Speaker – Robyn Corbett, talking to us about a community development organisation in Haiti Wednesday 24 April Vocational Visit to Anytime Fitness Gym in Fyshwick – guided tour and chat with Emma, meet there at 6.15pm for a 6.30 tour Saturday 27 April Rotarians at Work Day – for more info visit http://www.rotariansatwork.org Sunday 28 April “Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary”, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza – 10am to 3pm Volunteer to look after the stall is required – contact Natalie if available

May 2013 – PLANNING MONTH Wednesday 1 May Guest Speaker – Queanbeyan Childrens Special Needs Group

Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 May MS Mega Swim – Volunteers will be required, more details TBA Wednesday 8 May Board Meeting Sunday 12 May Canberra Mother's Day Classic – 5km or 10km walk for Breast Cancer

Research - http://mothersdayclassic.com.au/event/act/canberra

Wednesday 15 May TBA

Fri, Sat & Sun 17, 18 19 May RYPEN Camp at Old Mogo Town Wednesday 22 May TBA Saturday 25 May “Friendship Beyond Club Functions” event – Coffee & cake morning tea, 10am Gloria Jeans in Riverside Plaza – all welcome Sunday 26 May “Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary”, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza – 10am to 3pm Volunteer to look after the stall is required – contact Natalie if available

Wednesday 29 May TBA June 2013 – ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH Wednesday 5 June Official visit from Assistant Governor, Lynne Duckham Wednesday 12 June Board Meeting Tuesday 18 June “Friendship Beyond Club Functions” –Movie night at Greater Union Cinema Manuka – more details to come Wednesday 19 June Planning and discussion for our Changeover dinner & the year ahead – everyone welcome

Wednesday 26 June Our Clubs Changeover Dinner Sunday 30 June District Changeover – details to come Sunday 30 June “Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary”, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza – 10am to 3pm Volunteer to look after the stall is required – contact Natalie if available July 2013

Wednesday 3 July TBA

Wednesday 10 July Board Meeting

Wednesday 17 July TBA

Wednesday 24 July TBA Sunday 28 July “Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary”, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza – 10am to 3pm Volunteer to look after the stall is required – contact Natalie if available

Wednesday 31 July TBA

August 2013 Wednesday 7 August Jeans for Jeans Day Dinner – more details TBA Wednesday 14 August Board Meeting Wednesday 21 August TBA Sunday 25 August “Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary”, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza – 10am to 3pm Volunteer to look after the stall is required – contact Natalie if available Wednesday 28 August 12 month follow up session to Visioning September 2013 Dates to be confirmed Selling Gnomes at Floriade Wednesday 4 September Footy Colours Day Fundraiser – More details TBA Wednesday 11 September Board Meeting Wednesday 18 September TBA Wednesday 25 September TBA Sunday 29 September “Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary”, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza – 10am to 3pm Volunteer to look after the stall is required – contact Natalie if available

October 2013 Wednesday 2 October TBA

Wednesday 9 October Hat Day Dinner – more details TBA closer to the event 11, 12 & 13 October District Conference at Merimbula – more details to be advised Wednesday 16 October Board Meeting Wednesday 23 October World Polio Day Dinner – everyone is welcome, incorporating the theme of “Purple Pinkie for Polio”, more details to be advised Sunday 27 October “Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary”, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza – 10am to 3pm Volunteer to look after the stall is required – contact Natalie if available Wednesday 30 October TBA November 2013 Wednesday 6 November TBA Wednesday 13 November Board Meeting 19 – 24 November Rotary International Zone 8 Institute, Canberra ACT including Future Leaders Seminar Wednesday 20 November TBA Sunday 24 November “Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary”, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza – 10am to 3pm Volunteer to look after the stall is required – contact Natalie if available Wednesday 27 November TBA December 2013 Wednesday 4 December TBA Wednesday 11 December Board Meeting and AGM Saturday 14 December Christmas Party – everyone welcome – time and location are to be confirmed Wednesday 18 December TBA Sunday 22 December “Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary”, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza – 10am to 3pm Volunteer to look after the stall is required – contact Natalie if available

Rotary International Conference, Sydney NSW Wednesday 28 May to Wednesday 4 June 2014

www.rotary2014.com.au or email convention2014@gmail.com