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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

Service above Self 6 June 2012

Presidents Report from Kristin Ballard

The Paralympic Athletics Team was announced last Wednesday for the London Paralympics and yes Angie Ballard is a member of the team!!! Last week our guest speaker was David Smith from Queanbeyan The Mens Shed David gave a great description of what they are doing and there were plenty of questions! It is with regret that I inform you all that Joans mother in law has passed away and the funeral is on Thursday morning at Geelong. The family is flying down tonight. This week is our Board meeting see you there.
What is happening this week

What is happening next week

Planning and discussion for Changeover and the year ahead everybodys input is welcome

What happened last week Guest Speaker - David Smith from The Mens Shed

If you have been saving your old postage stamps for us, please bring them to our Changeover dinner as Klaus will be collecting them on the night. If you have any questions you can email Klaus on klascha@gmail.com

Have you registered yet???

It will be an opportunity to hear success stories and to share your own success stories RI President Nominee Ron Burton and his wife Jetta will be in attendance.

Angie Ballard has been selected for the London 2012 Paralympics Team

Renal Unit Update On Monday 11 June 2012, Natalie, Glenys & Ron delivered the bookshelf to the Queanbeyan Renal Unit along with boxes full of donated magazines and books.

We are now looking for donations of kids colouring in books, pencils/textas/crayons and plastic toys (eg blocks, trucks) that can be easily washed. These are so that a small toy box can be established in the waiting room.

If you can help with these please contact Natalie Jupe.

2012 District Changeover - 1 July 2012

Where - The Abbey: O'Hanlon Place, Nichols ACT. (View Map). Time - 12.00 for 12.30pm. You are invited to the District 9710 Changeover to celebrate the great year we have enjoyed under the leadership of DG Rob and Beth Woolley. The winners of the District Awards will be announced thanks to the work of Anton Pemmer, Graham Kinraid and Noel Trevaskis. Lunch will be a 2 course meal with alternate meals of: Main - Pan seared barramundi or Prosciutto wrapped beef fillet, with bread and mix of sides. Dessert - Yellow nectarine & vanilla pannacotta or assortment of seasonal fruit. Tea and brewed coffee If you have special dietary requirements please register these on the registration form. The cost of the meal is $35 per person, wine, beer and soft drinks are available at the bar. Please try and arrange a table from your Club and help us celebrate the year that was. Phil Armstrong District Governor 2012-13 Register at

http://www.rotaryd9710.org.au/2012-district-changeover/registration.html

A 2 Day First Aid Course being run on the 16th and17th June 2012 at the Qbn Leagues Club is now fully booked out. If you are interested in doing a first aid course, please register your interest with Ross McConnell Queanbeyan Division Superintendent St John NSW 0401 101 913 Ross.McConnell@hp.com

Queanbeyan Division

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

2012-2013 Entertainment Books

It is not too late to order your Entertainment Book

You can now purchase your copy online at

https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/24402p
Or see Joan, Kristin or Natalie

2012 Sister City Visit

http://www.qcc.nsw.gov.au/Discover-Queanbeyan/Our-Sister-City/SisterCity
Queanbeyan City Council is seeking applications from interested students and residents to take part in a visit to Councils Sister City of Minami Alps in Japan. Applications are currently being invited from Queanbeyan students and residents interested in participating in the exchange which will visit Minami Alps departing 23 September and returning 2 October 2012. Applications are open to Queanbeyan students aged between 14 and 17 and a delegation of 10-13 students is sought. Additionally, 2-3 chaperones are required to take part in the exchange. To be eligible to travel as a chaperone applicants must undertake a working with children check. Exchange participants will have to pay for their own airfares and take spending money. Currently return air fares to Tokyo are between $1700 and $2000 and spending money would be minimal.

Bollywood Bonanza Night @ Digress

Supporting

Saturday 17th of June

Come join us for a Bollywood-themed evening of fun, food, dancing, prizes and more! For your ticket price, you will: - enjoy delicious Indian finger food and a drink on arrival - be delighted by the elegant performances of Bollywood Dimensions, Canberra's premier Bollywood dance studio - learn a few Bollywood moves - if you feel like joining in! - kick on to the tunes of our Bollywood DJ The night will also feature prizes for best dancer and best dressed, Bollywood trinkets to add a touch of glitz and glamour, and a wine lucky dip. All profits will be used to support Room to Read's children's literacy programs. Room to Read is a charity that works to increase literacy and access to education in the developing world by building schools and libraries, publishing books in local languages, and providing scholarships for girls' education, across parts of Asia and Africa. For more information, visit http://www.roomtoread.org . Ticket price: $50 for a single ticket, $45 each for two and $40 each for three or more... so get your friends together for a fun night out! You can purchase tickets from http://www.outincanberra.com.au/products

Joke of the Week

Paddy is doing some roofing work for Murphy. He nears the top of the ladder and starts shaking and going dizzy. He calls down to Murphy and says "I tink I will ave to go home, I've come all over giddy and feel sick." Murphy asks "Ave yer got vertigo?" Paddy replies "No I only live round the corner."

GO RIDE 4 GO RED at Riverside Plaza

Calling all local businesses, politicians, trades people, footy players, cycling enthusiasts and every one of all shapes and sizes to participate in the 8 hour challenge of Go Ride 4 Go Red Thursday 28 June from 10:00 am till 6:00 pm Riverside Plaza is again partnering with the Heart Foundation for Go Red for Women, to raise funds & awareness for womens heart health issues. Did you know that heart disease: Is the number one killer of Australian women Claims the lives of 31 women every day (more than 11,00 a year) Kills more than 4 times as many women as breast cancer Affects almost as many women as men Our aim this year is to raise $5,000. All money raised will be donated to the Heart Foundation Where: Riverside Plaza food court When: Thursday 28 June Time: 10:00am-6:00pm (dont worry, you dont have to ride the whole day, just a 15 minute block) Well have 6 bikes set-up in The Food Court and monitored by the Go Figure Gym team. The instructors will encourage people to ride and participate. Go Ride (Solo): Enter yourself into the Individual challenge and ride for 15 minutes. The challenge is to ride the furthest distance. You may enter as many times as you like. Entry fee is a $15 donation (minimum) Individuals can source sponsorship for their ride. Example $1 for every kilometre. Go Ride (Team): Dont want to ride alone? Get a team of 4 together to ride Each team member has 15 minutes to ride The challenge is to ride the furthest combined distance Entry fee is a $50 donation per team (minimum) Teams can source sponsorship for their ride. Example $1 for every kilometre. Prizes will be awarded for: -Most kilometres ridden -Most money raised -Best dressed team Start organising your team TODAY as registrations are due in by Wednesday 27 June 2011. Nomination forms can be emailed to heidi.flaherty@ampcapital.com or faxed through to 6299 2598 Not able to ride? There are some other ways to be involved in Go Red for Women: -Donating items for our Go Red Raffle (tickets will be sold 25-30th June) -Selling tickets for the Go Red Raffle -Making a donation to Go Red for Women For any questions please contact Heidi on 62992466 or heidi.flaherty@ampcapital.com

Contact details for our members

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

tba lianakate@gmail.com
neridadean@iprimus.com.au

doug@mitchellfamilyonline.com 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) The Rotary Leadership Institute

http://www.rotaryleadershipinstitute.org/

Facebook Update As at 13/6/2012 our Facebook page now has 54 likes Keep spreading the word

Upcoming Events
June 2012 Wednesday 13 June Wednesday 20 June Wednesday 27 June Date to be confirmed Board Meeting Planning and discussion for Changeover and the year ahead everybodys input is welcome th Changeover which will include the Clubs 60 Birthday Celebration and Hat Day The Rotary Club Vision Facilitation Program 1 x 4 hour session District Changeover Federation Square, Gold Creek, more details above Guest Speaker Anne Pratt Board Meeting Visit to Queanbeyan Ambulance meet Christy Blighton the station officer, 6.30pm, 7 Erin Street Friendship Dinners (as part of conference weekend) More details to come Rotary Success Conference - Hellenic Club Woden, $100 per person for full conference, visit website to register

July 2012 Sunday 1 July Wednesday 4 July Wednesday 11 July Wednesday 18 July Friday 20 July Sat 21 & Sun 22 July

http://rotarydownunder.com.au/events/AustralianRotaryConference2012/index.asp
Wednesday 25 July Guest Speaker - Bradley Carron-Arthur, telling us about his 131 days of solo running (4888km) from Canberra to Cape York

August 2012 Wednesday 1 August Wednesday 8 August Tuesday 14 August

Wednesday 15 August Wednesday 22 August Wednesday 29 August September 2012 Wednesday 5 September Wednesday 12 September Wednesday 19 September Wednesday 26 September

Official Visit from District Governor, Phil Armstrong Board Meeting Friendship Beyond Club Functions Movie night at Greater Union Cinema Manuka more details to come Guest Speaker Graham Waite, Projects Coordinator for Technical Aid to the Disabled ACT (TADACT) Guest Speaker Martin Fish from Menslink TBA

Official visit from Assistant Governor, Lynne Duckham Board Meeting TBA Guest Speaker from the Australian Electoral Commission, speaking about 2012 being The Year of Enrolment and also the work they do for electors and voters in the community.

October 2012 Date to be confirmed Wednesday 3 October Wednesday 10 October Saturday 13 October

Wednesday 17 October Wednesday 24 October Fri, Sat & Sun 26, 27 and 28 October Wednesday 31 October

Gnomes at Floriade TBA Board Meeting Friendship Beyond Club Functions Coffee & cake morning tea, 10am Gloria Jeans in Riverside Plaza all welcome Peace Crane Making Night World Polio Day Dinner everyone welcome District Conference Batemans Bay & Moruya details TBA TBA