The Keyway - 20 March 2012 Edition - Weekly newsletter of the Rotary Club of Queanbeyan

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Rotary Club of Queanbeyan Inc

PO Box 155, Queanbeyan NSW 2620District 9710

Charter Date March 1952

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Meetings held on Wednesday,6.15pm for a 6.30pm start

at Hotel Queanbeyan (The Top Pub),59 Crawford St, Queanbeyan

20 March 2013 Edition

Presidents Report from Natalie Jupe

Hello all,

My apologies that I will not be at this weeks board meeting.

Thanks to those who have offered to help Jerrabomberra Club with their fair this coming Saturday.

Dont forget we have been invited to the Jerra Art Show see invite in this edition.

Last week was interesting with our joint meeting seeing Michael Jeffery speak (see photo below).

Dont forget that we are having our second planning meeting at the Renal Unit this Fridayregarding the working bee we are planning in association with Jerra and Qbn West Clubs.

Also there will be the assembly at Qbn High this Friday to give them their certificates ofappreciation for participating in the Letters of Love project.

Yours in Rotary,

Natalie
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What happened in the last week

Tuesday 12 March Jointmeeting with Qbn West, Jerra & Bungendore Clubs

Guest Speaker Michael Jeffery, former Governor General and recentlyappointed as the National Advocate for Healthy Soils

Thursday 14 March Canberra Rotaract presents - Akram Azimi, 2013 Young Australian ofthe Year. 7.30pm at the Griffin Centre in Civic, Entry is by gold coin

donation (with proceeds going to the End Polio Now campaign) andyou can register by emailing [email protected] by 13/3

What is happening at this weeks meeting

Wednesday 20 March Board Meeting

What is happening in the next few weeks

Friday 22 March Second planning meeting at Renal Unit

Saturday 23 March Jerra Rotary Fair , 9am to 2pm (see details below)

Sunday 24 March Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary,Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza 10am to 3pmVolunteer 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

Australias new eHealth record system, and how to register fora free eHealth record.

Rotary Club of Queanbeyan onhttp://www.facebook.com/QueanbeyanRotary

As at 11 March 2013 our Facebook page has 180 likes

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

We are still looking for people to beguest speakers at our meetings.

If you know someone who might be suitable,

please let Tim Brown know via [email protected]
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Entertainment Booksare coming very soon!!!

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RYPEN Returns!!Next Camp Friday 17th May to Sunday 19th May 2013

The next RYPEN Camp is just around the corner and we need your help to find Students to participate in

this extremely worthwhile program. We have a maximum of 64 places to fill and hope for an even mix ofboys and girls.

RYPEN aims for the average student and not for the outstanding few. The attached information may help toidentify those students you think would benefit from the program.

Contact your local schools they are generally happy to assist in identifying participants.

Please get your application forms in early, including a 10 x 15cm photograph of your Student along withyour payment. Dont forget the early bird discount!

Advertise the Camp in your bulletin and encourage your members to assist in finding participants and to

attend one of the sessions over the weekend or to join us for lunch on Sunday.

Participant Fee is $320Early Bird Discount is $280RYPEN Early Bird Discount Ends Tuesday 30th April 2013

Applications Close Friday 10th May 2013

Enquiries should be directed to [email protected] or toBrian Wallace on 0439 011 598 or Sandy Miles on 0408 815 573

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District Assembly 2013

Batemans Bay High School 6th 7th April 2013

I would like to invite all clubs to District Assembly is scheduled for 6 and 7April and that Club Assembly.This is a great opportunity to ensure the incoming Boards for 2013-14 expand their Rotary knowledge aswell as provide, hopefully, some guidance and learning. There are a lot of changes happening at the momentwithin Rotary.

Where: Batemans Bay High School, Beach Road Batemans Bay When: SaturdayApril 6 and Sunday April 7 Dinner: Dinner is organised for Saturday night 6

thApril and will be held at the

Soldiers Club, Beach Road Batemans Bay

cost $35 p.p.

Assembly is not only for incoming Board members, it is for allRotarians, especially our new members.

Everyone will gain something from attending Assembly.Registration is now available.

http://www.rotaryd9710.org.au/2013-district-assembly.html

Assembly is also an opportunity to mix with other Rotarians from around the District and exchange ideas orjust meet new friends or in fact to catch up with old ones.

I look forward to catching up with as many of you as I can at District Assembly on 6 th & 7th April 2013inbeautiful Batemans Bay.

Thank you

Maureen

Maureen Manning (Stephen)District Governor 2013-14

District 9710Rotary Club of Batemans Bay

14-16 Tomakin Road MOGO NSW 2536

PH: 4474 4075(H)M: 0414 557 326

E: [email protected]

Please register by March 30 to confirm numbers for catering.
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The Jerrabomberra Fair is on again and the weatherman has promised a sunny day! Preparationsare well advanced for what is shaping up to be another great fair at the JerrabomberraCommunity Centre. The date is locked in for Saturday 23 March and many vendors and stalls havealready 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-onlycocktail party to open the Jerrabomberra Rotary and Bendigo Bank Art Show and unveil the workby 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 theirsupporters provide at their Annual Autumn Fair. This year will see the customary assortment ofrides for the children, great local and interstate entertainers, the infamous fishing competition tofind that fish, an all-day BBQ, home bakes, vendors selling a variety of goods, and an enormouscollection 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 thevarious 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, lieback 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 whetheryou drop in for breakfast, morning tea or lunch, dont miss a great day to enjoy yourself and beinvolved with this community event.


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Peace Fellows Visit Canberra

Our district will welcome a group of World peace Fellows for a visit to Canberra Saturday27 April - Tuesday 30. April for their visit to Canberra.

This is a special group of 11 young people who are funded by Rotary International to study at theUniversity of Queensland to become active leaders in peace keeping and conflict resolution. Theycome from many countries and we will show them Australia's Capital and organise professionalvisits to organisations in Canberra.

On Monday 29. April we will hold a special Peace Dinner where you can meet all of them and heartheir stories, learn about their positive experience from across the world and their ambitions. Thisis a very uplifting occasions and will be very popular as a special event in our calendar. Pleasenote it on your diary - all Rotarians are invited.

Please consider becoming a host during their time with us. You will be amazed by their adventuresand enthusiasm for a peaceful future. If you can billet one or more fellows for the 3 nights pleasecontact one of us.

Hans [email protected]

Garth Britton

[email protected]

Please keep collecting the used postage stampsand foreign coins.

Collecting these helps uswith our fundraising.

If you have any questions about the stamps,you can email Klaus [email protected]

Contact details for our members

Name Mobile Email

Kristin Ballard 0418 450 126 [email protected] Hoare 0418 656 880 n/aJoan Macdonald 0428 382 501 [email protected] Miers 0427 006 680 [email protected] Brown 0428 623 995 [email protected]

Michael Keys 0413 934 777 [email protected] Jupe 0419 161 974 [email protected] Mitchell 0402 431 021 [email protected] Corne 0409 367 422 [email protected]
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March 2013 POLIO ERADICATION/LITERACY MONTH

Wednesday 20 March Board MeetingFriday 22 March Second planning meeting at Renal UnitSaturday 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 3pmVolunteer 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

Australias new eHealth record system, and how to register fora free eHealth record.

April 2013 MAGAZINE MONTHWednesday 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 Baydetails to comeWednesday 10 April Board Meeting

Saturday 13 April BBQ at Woolworths for ISMRD, 8am to 3pm, Contact Doug to help.Tuesday 16 April Friendship Beyond Club Functions event at Manuka Cinemamoredetails TBA

Wednesday 17 April Guest Speaker Robyn Corbett, talking to us about a communitydevelopment organisation in Haiti

Wednesday 24 April Vocational Visit to Anytime Fitness Gym in Fyshwick guided tour and chatwith Emma, meet there at 6.15pm for a 6.30 tour

Thursday 25 April ANZAC Day service in Queanbeyan laying of wreath arrive 10am for a10;30 am service

Saturday 27 April Rotarians at Work Day for more info visithttp://www.rotariansatwork.orgSunday 28 April Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary,


Monday 29 April Peace Fellows Dinner details TBA all Rotarians invited.

May 2013 PLANNING MONTHWednesday 1 May Guest Speaker Queanbeyan Childrens Special Needs GroupSaturday 4 & Sunday 5 May MS Mega Swim Volunteers will be required, more details TBAWednesday 8 May Board MeetingWednesday 15 May Guest Speaker Alexa McKay, Youth Liason Officer for Monaro LAC

Talking to us about Books 4 Kids
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May ContinuedFri, Sat & Sun 17, 18 19 May RYPEN Camp at Old Mogo TownWednesday 22 May Guest SpeakerPDG Rob Woolley talking to us about Future Vision.Saturday 25 May Friendship Beyond Club Functions event Coffee & cake morning tea,

10am Gloria Jeans in Riverside Plaza all welcomeSunday 26 May Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary,


Wednesday 29 May Guest Speaker Andrew from Environmental Services at QCC

June 2013 ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTHWednesday 5 June Official visit from Assistant Governor, Lynne DuckhamWednesday 12 June Board MeetingTuesday 18 June Friendship Beyond Club FunctionsMovie night at Greater Union

Cinema Manuka more details to comeWednesday 19 June Planning and discussion for our Changeover dinner & the year ahead

everyone welcome

Wednesday 26 June Our Clubs Changeover DinnerSunday 30 June District Changeoverdetails to comeSunday 30 June Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary,


July 2013Wednesday 3 July Guest Speaker Senior Constable Naomi Nemec from the Monaro CrimePrevention Unit will be speaking to us about Safety for Seniors

Wednesday 10 July Board MeetingWednesday 17 July TBAWednesday 24 July TBASunday 28 July Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary,


Wednesday 31 July Guest Speaker Robbie Manzano telling us about his trip to Nepal

August 2013

Wednesday 7 August Genes for Jeans Day Dinner more details TBA

Wednesday 14 August Board MeetingWednesday 21 August Guest Speaker John Osmialowski from Step into LifeSunday 25 August Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary,


Wednesday 28 August 12 month follow up session to Visioning

September 2013Dates to be confirmed Selling Gnomes at FloriadeWednesday 4 September Footy Colours Day Fundraiser More details TBASaturday 7 September Selling Rotary Raffle tickets at Riverside plaza, 9am to 5pmWednesday 11 September Board MeetingWednesday 18 September Member Me Talk Roni Corne

Saturday 21 September Selling Rotary Raffle tickets at Riverside plaza, 9am to 5pmWednesday 25 September Guest Speaker Janet Werner from the National Stroke FoundationSunday 29 September Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary,



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October 2013

Wednesday 2 October Official visit from Assistant Governor, Lynne DuckhamSaturday 5 October Selling Rotary Raffle tickets at Riverside plaza, 9am to 5pm

Wednesday 9 October Hat Day Dinnermore details TBA closer to the event11, 12 & 13 October District Conference at Merimbula more details to be advisedWednesday 16 October Board MeetingSaturday 19 October Selling Rotary Raffle tickets at Riverside plaza, 9am to 5pmWednesday 23 October World Polio Day Dinner everyone is welcome, incorporating the theme of

Purple Pinkie for Polio, more details to be advisedSunday 27 October Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary,


Wednesday 30 October Member Me Talk Natalie Jupe

November 2013Wednesday 6 November Guest Speaker Ann Rocca speaking tous about the Red CrossWednesday 13 November Board Meeting19 24 November Rotary International Zone 8 Institute, Canberra ACT

including Future Leaders SeminarWednesday 20 November TBASunday 24 November Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary,


Wednesday 27 November TBA

December 2013

Wednesday 4 December TBAWednesday 11 December Board Meeting and AGMSaturday 14 December Christmas Party everyone welcometime and location are to be confirmed

(This is an official visit from AG Lynne Duckham)Wednesday 18 December TBASunday 22 December Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary,



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2014 events to remember

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

www.rotary2014.com.auor [email protected]

Book your accommodation early!!!

On Friday 6th June 2014 a dinner will be held forInternational Fellowship of Flying Rotariansmore details to come closer to the date.
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The Keyway - 20 March 2012 Edition - Weekly newsletter of the Rotary Club of Queanbeyan