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Rotary Club of Queanbeyan Inc District 9710 PO Box 155 Queanbeyan NSW 2620 Charter Date March 1952
qbnrotary@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/QueanbeyanRotary

22 February 2012
Presidents Report from Kristin Ballard Well what a full on weekend with the Relay for Life but so successful on so many fronts. The rain tried to mess up setup on Friday night but still got done, Saturday went so well with only a little rain and our finish on Sunday was wonderful. Our egg & bacon rolls for Sunday bfast at 6am (!!!) went very well 109 rolls sold! So all sold out. So thanks all round to all those who contributed so much to this weekend Natalie, Andrew, Ron, Glenys, Joan, Amy, Bly, Don, Tim, Dian, Bill and me. Natalie and I will be attending the after meeting on Wednesday night so any suggestions good and bad - would be welcomed. This coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday are the Royal Canberra Show where we will be working with Canberra East at their food stall - enjoy. We held a meeting at breakfast (Sunday) and decided that with the full commitment to the Relay for Life weekend and the Royal Canberra Show that we would cancel our meeting this Wednesday 22 February we will have Amy Macdonald to speak to us later. The Queanbeyan Age dated 17 February had an article on Hilary Mackays beautiful artwork, and on the Relay for Life. Very pleased to see that the weather was fine for Geoff and Ebonys marriage and after a few days in hospital that Nerida was able to attend hope you all had a fantastic day.

What is happening this week

NO MEETING THIS WEEK

Thursday night - 107th Birthday of Rotary International see below for details This weekend (Fri 24, Sat 25 and Sun 26 Feb) - Canberra Show for roster details contact Kristin

What happened last week Last weekend Relay for Life

What is happening next week Guest Speaker Alison Beresford - The Digital Switchover Liaison Officer from the Digital Ready Helpline

Neridas Sons Wedding Saturday 18 February 2012 - Congratulations to Geoff and bony

Fun around the clubs The Redondo Beach, California Rotary Club volunteered to pour free beer to the runners in the 2012 Redondo Beach Superbowl Sunday 10K. Their President Steve ran in the race along with Dr. Larry and Stacy Hashimoto. Redondo Beach Rotarians manning the Michelob Ultra beer station included: President Steve Scerra, Terry Tamble, Dal Covington, Wayne Bradshaw, Terry Bichlmeier, Karen Weigel and David Whitehead.

Used postage stamp and Foreign coins Dont forget to keep saving your used postage stamps and foreign currency for us

Before you throw them out in your recycling, please save your small and medium glass jars for Natalie. Lids are not required as they are going to be used for a craft project.

The 7th Annual Star Ball Canberra promises to provide an evening full of; Entertainment, Live & silent auctions, Music & Dancing and all for a great cause- helping the Star Ball Committee raise much needed funds for Starlight! To make enquiries about table sales and sponsorship of the event please contact Loren Sahely on Ph: (03) 9468 2038 or Email: loren.sahely@starlight.org.au or Marg Job on Mob: 0418 453 108 Date 16/03/2012 7:00 PM Location Hotel Realm, Barton, Canberra ACT

Canberra to Dubbo Zoo2Zoo The Zoo2Zoo bike ride will be held from Friday 9th March - Sunday 11th March 2012. Enjoy this opportunity to participate in a 3 day bike ride from Canberra's National Zoo to Dubbo's Taronga Western Plains Zoo whilst raising awareness and funds for the Black Dog Institute.

Friday 9th to Sunday 11th March 2012

Entry is $450 per person.

For more information go to http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/public/events/communityevents.cfm

2012-2013 Entertainment Books

Entertainment Books

NEWS FLASH You can now purchase yours online at https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/24402p

But if anyone still wants to buy their book the old fashioned way when it is released in March please let Natalie know via email nataliejupe@hotmail.com or phone 0419 161 974

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

Session dates for May and June will be confirmed in the upcoming weeks

Cancer Council ACT

We are urgently looking for people whove been affected by cancer and believe in the positive work the Cancer Council ACT provides and would be willing to share their story with the community in our appeal letters. We need you to share your story to raise awareness in the ACT community, inspire hope, and encourage people to support our work through donations. Cancer Council ACT receives very little government funding and relies heavily on donations from the ACT community to continue vital work in education, awareness, support services and research against cancer. If you are interested in sharing your story and helping Cancer Council ACT please contact Alissa Lang on 02 6257 9999 or email alissa.lang@actcancer.org

Joke of the Week Holdup man: "Stick 'em up or else." Victim: "Or else what?" Holdup man: "Don't confuse me - this is my first job."

Red Cross is looking for committed volunteers who are interested in mentoring newly arrived young migrants and introducing them to The Pal-Ups program matches a trained volunteer with a teenage migrant, refugee or asylum seeker. The mentor and participant pair meet every fortnight, spending time doing fun activities as a way of getting to know each other, breaking down some of the cultural barriers typically faced by migrants as they settle into a new life. The qualities we look for in mentors include an open mind and a willingness to meet new people, have fun and treat others with dignity and respect. We'd especially love to hear from male volunteers, as the majority of our participants are boys in need of a great male role model. Phone 02 6234 7634

The Western Districts University of Canberra Cricket Club's Women's team has registered for Pink Stumps Day 2012 to raise much needed funds for the McGrath Foundation. In February, cricket clubs around Australia will be turning pink for the second annual Pink Stumps Day, a nationwide initiative of Cricket Australia and the McGrath Foundation. It is the mission of the McGrath Foundation to fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australia and increase breast awareness in young women. For more information please visit http://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/

To make a donation, please visit the WDUCCC Women's fundraising page:

https://pinkstumpsday.gofundraise.com.au/page/ RebeccaTapper Any donation would be greatly appreciated They aim to raise $500

As at 22/2/2012 they have raised $170

Contact details for our members

Name Kristin Ballard Bill Hoare Nerida Dean Joan Macdonald Bly Miers Tim Brown Liana Dobson Michael Keys Natalie Jupe Dian Hollick Mobile 0418 450 126 0418 656 880 0407 008 848 0428 382 501 0427 006 680 0428 623 995 0416 216 450 0413 934 777 0419 161 974 0402 678 322 Email kballard@westnet.com.au neridadean@iprimus.com.au joan.macdonald@dfat.gov.au blymiers@hotmail.com timandmarian@grapevine.com.au lianakate@gmail.com mjkeys190877@optusnet.com.au nataliejupe@hotmail.com

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Useful Links Rotary Club of Queanbeyan on http://www.facebook.com/QueanbeyanRotary Rotary District Site Rotary in Australia Rotary International Rotary Club of Queanbeyan West Rotary Down Under http://www.rotaryd9710.org.au/ http://www.rotary.org.au/en/ www.rotary.org/ http://www.queanbeyanwestrotary.org/ http://www.rotarydownunder.com.au/ http://www.rotarysouthpacific.org/ http://www.ramaustralia.org/ http://www.rotaryaustralia.org.au/

Rotary New Zealand and South Pacific Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM)

Rotary Australia a gateway to Rotary clubs in Australia National Youth Science Forum This Close to Ending Polio

http://www.nysf.edu.au/ http://thisclose.net/index.php http://www.rawcs.com.au/

Rotary Australia World Community (RAWCS)

Need to do a makeup online? Check out Rotary E-club of Greater Sydney http://www.rotarynews.info/Club76641

February 2012 Wednesday 22 February Thursday 23 February Fri 24, Sat 25 and Sun 26 Feb Wednesday 29 February March 2012 Sat 3 and Sun 4 March Wednesday 7 March Wednesday 14 March Wednesday 21 March Wednesday 28 March April 2012 Wednesday 4 April Wednesday 11 April Wednesday 18 April Sat 21st and Sun 22 April Wednesday 25 April May 2012 Wednesday 2 May Wednesday 9 May Wednesday 16 May Wednesday 23 May Wednesday 30 May

NO MEETING THIS WEEK 107th Birthday of Rotary International refer to the previous page for details Canberra Show for roster details contact Kristin Guest Speaker - Alison Beresford, Digital Switchover Liaison Officer from the Digital Ready Helpline MDPETS in Campbelltown Guest Speaker Bill Fraser, Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Board Meeting NSW Ambulance Service, visit to Qbn Station to meet Christy Blyton the station officer. Meet there at 6.30pm. TBC - Guest Speaker Amy MacDonald Guest Speaker Roxanne Meaker, from Renal Unit Guest Speaker Mark Wallace, Editor of Rotary Down Under Board Meeting District Assembly details TBA Guest Speaker Andrew Benson, Editor of the Queanbeyan Age TBA Board Meeting Clubs 60th Birthday Celebration combined with Hat Day Dinner details TBA TBA Guest Speaker - Matt Napier from the Qbn Tigers AFL Club, to talk about his charity ride from Perth to Canberra TBA Board Meeting TBA Changeover TBA Board Meeting TBA TBA

June 2012 Wednesday 6 June Wednesday 13 June Wednesday 20 June Wednesday 27 June July 2012 Wednesday 4 July Wednesday 11 July Wednesday 18 July Wednesday 25 July