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

13 February 2013 Edition

Presidents Report from Natalie Jupe Hello all, Happy Valentines Day for tomorrow everyone remember to share the love with those around you!!! We had a great night last week with RC Jerrabomberra for our joint meeting we hope to do it again sometime soon!!! Thanks to all who have said they will help with the BBQ at the Relay for Life we now have heaps of volunteers to cover all the shifts (and if too many of you turn up for the BBQ then we will find some other fun activities for you to help with at the Relay!!!!). Please remember to register for our team in the Relay as well visit http://relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2013/queanbeyan_2013/Rotary-Club-of-Queanbeyan REMINDER to RSVP to Greg if you can assist at the Canberra Show on 22, 23 & 24 Feb if you can help with a shift (or two) please email Greg directly on greg.hooper@internode.on.net Who has RSVPed for the High Tea at the War Memorial to Celebrate Rotarys Birthday on Sat 23 Feb Registration is through the district website (see invite in this edition) and it should be a good time. Andrew and I will both be there so Have a great week and remember Rotary is Rot-a-awesome, Natalie

What happened in the last week

Thursday 7 February Joint meeting at Jerrabomberra Club, $12 pp RSVP needs to already be in for this event Friendship Beyond Club Functions event Coffee & cake morning tea, 10am Gloria Jeans in Riverside Plaza all welcome Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting, 5.30pm at Roos Club

Saturday 9 February

Tuesday 12 February

What is happening at this weeks meeting

Wednesday 13 February Board Meeting and AGM all members are encouraged to attend this

What is happening in the next few weeks

Sat 16 & Sun 17 February Queanbeyan Relay for Life volunteers required as this is a 24 hour event. At this stage we will be doing the BBQ for Sat - Lunch & Dinner and Sun Breakfast. A roster is being circulated. President Elect Training Session going to be held in Canberra, Ainslie Football Club, 52 Wakefield Avenue, Ainslie Guest Speaker Senior Constable Naomi Nemec from the Monaro Crime Management Unit Helping RC Canberra East with BBQ at the Canberra Show email Greg 108 Anniversary of Rotary War Memorial for a High Tea - see invite Future Vision Training, 1pm to 5pm, West Belconnen Leagues Club, RSVP to Rob Woolley - robethw@optusnet.com.au 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 Guest Speaker - Gail Freeman PP, PHF will be talking to us about Operation Cleft.
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Sat 16 & Sun 17 February

Wednesday 20 February

Fri, Sat, Sun 22, 23 & 24 Feb Saturday 23 February Saturday 23 February

Sunday 24 February

Wednesday 27 February

Rotary Club of Queanbeyan on http://www.facebook.com/QueanbeyanRotary As at 30 January 2013 our Facebook page has 170 likes

Australian Rotary Health Photography Competition 2013

http://australianrotaryhealthphotocomp.org/

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

Technical Aid to the Disabled ACT (TADACT) is a not for profit organization which specialises in creating or modifying equipment for people with a disability or the elderly. TADACT run an annual Valentines Day private movie screening to generate funding for our valuable work. This year the movie will be The Silver Linings Playbook Starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. Check out this great trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZuoRniCdtE Tickets are $25 per person and include a movie ticket, popcorn and a drink. Register now at http://www.technicalaidact.org.au/events/events_registration.html or contact TADACT on 02 6287 4290 TADACT will be running a raffle on the night with overnight accommodation at Aria Hotel Canberra including Full Buffet Breakfast for 2 Adults, valued at $470. Tickets will be sold in the Limelight Cinemas foyer prior to the movie. Raffle Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.

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

2013 Queanbeyan Regatta

Feel like 'messing about in boats'? On 2 March 2013, the people of Queanbeyan will enjoy getting out on the river in craft of all shapes and sizes during the Queanbeyan Regatta or cheering their favourite raft on from the safety and comfort of the river banks. To get into the swing of celebrating Queanbeyans 175th birthday, the 2013 Queanbeyan Regatta will have the theme Happy Birthday Queanbeyan! The day will be full of birthday cheer and entertainment. For more information and entry forms visit http://www.qcc.nsw.gov.au/DiscoverQueanbeyan/Events/Queanbeyan-Regatta/Queanbeyan-Regatta

16 17 February 2013 Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan

Registration Fees: Early bird registration $15 per person (pay by 22 January 2013) Registrations from 23 January 2013 onwards $20 per person For more information visit http://relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2013/queanbeyan_2013

Contact details for our members

Name Kristin Ballard Bill Hoare Joan Macdonald Bly Miers Tim Brown Michael Keys Natalie Jupe Dian Hollick Doug Mitchell Roni Corne 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 0402 431 021 0409 367 422 Email kballard@westnet.com.au n/a joan.macdonald@dfat.gov.au blymiers@hotmail.com timandmarian@grapevine.com.au mjkeys190877@optusnet.com.au nataliejupe@hotmail.com

tba doug@mitchellfamilyonline.com roni.corne@optusnet.com.au

February 2013 WORLD UNDERSTANDING MONTH Wednesday 13 February Board Meeting and AGM Sat 16 & Sun 17 February Queanbeyan Relay for Life volunteers required as this is a 24 hour event. At this stage we will be assisting Jerrabomberra Rotary with their BBQ for Sat - Lunch & Dinner and Sun Breakfast. A roster will be arranged with them closer to the event. Sat 16 & Sun 17 February President Elect Training Session going to be held in Canberra, Ainslie Football Club, 52 Wakefield Avenue, Ainslie 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 th Saturday 23 February 108 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

Wednesday 20 March Saturday 23 March Sunday 24 March

Wednesday 27 March

Full details of RSVP, venue, time, cost, etc will be provided closer to the event. Board Meeting Friendship Beyond Club Functions event Visit to the National Gallery & afternoon tea meet in foyer at 1.30pm 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 Guest Speaker David Watson, of Calvary eHealth, talking to us about

Australias new eHealth record system, and how to register for a free eHealth record.
April 2013 MAGAZINE MONTH Wednesday 3 April

Sat 6 and Sun 7 April Wednesday 10 April Tuesday 16 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. District Assembly, Batemans Bay details to come Board Meeting Friendship Beyond Club Functions event at Manuka Cinema more details TBA

April 2013 Continued Wednesday 17 April Wednesday 24 April Saturday 27 April Sunday 28 April

Guest Speaker Robyn Corbett, talking to us about a community development organisation in Haiti Vocational Visit to Anytime Fitness Gym in Fyshwick guided tour and chat with Emma, meet there at 6.15pm for a 6.30 tour Rotarians at Work Day for more info visit http://www.rotariansatwork.org 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 Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 May Wednesday 8 May Sunday 12 May Wednesday 15 May

Guest Speaker Queanbeyan Childrens Special Needs Group

MS Mega Swim Volunteers will be required, more details TBA

Board Meeting

Canberra Mother's Day Classic 5km or 10km walk for Breast Cancer Research - http://mothersdayclassic.com.au/event/act/canberra TBA

Fri, Sat & Sun 17, 18 19 May Wednesday 22 May

Saturday 25 May Sunday 26 May

RYPEN Camp at Old Mogo Town TBA

Friendship Beyond Club Functions event Coffee & cake morning tea, 10am Gloria Jeans in Riverside Plaza all welcome 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 Sunday 30 June

Sunday 30 June

Our Clubs Changeover Dinner District Changeover details to come

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 Wednesday 10 July Wednesday 17 July

TBA Board Meeting TBA

July 2013 continued Wednesday 24 July Sunday 28 July

TBA
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 August 2013 Wednesday 7 August Wednesday 14 August Wednesday 21 August Sunday 25 August

TBA
Jeans for Jeans Day Dinner more details TBA Board Meeting TBA 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 12 month follow up session to Visioning

Wednesday 28 August September 2013 Dates to be confirmed Wednesday 4 September Wednesday 11 September Wednesday 18 September Wednesday 25 September Sunday 29 September

Selling Gnomes at Floriade Footy Colours Day Fundraiser More details TBA Board Meeting TBA TBA 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 Wednesday 9 October 11, 12 & 13 October Wednesday 16 October Wednesday 23 October Sunday 27 October

TBA

Hat Day Dinner more details TBA closer to the event

District Conference at Merimbula more details to be advised Board Meeting World Polio Day Dinner everyone is welcome, incorporating the theme of Purple Pinkie for Polio, more details to be advised 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 TBA

Wednesday 30 October November 2013 Wednesday 6 November Wednesday 13 November 19 24 November Wednesday 20 November Sunday 24 November

Wednesday 27 November December 2013 Wednesday 4 December Wednesday 11 December Saturday 14 December Wednesday 18 December Sunday 22 December

TBA Board Meeting Rotary International Zone 8 Institute, Canberra ACT including Future Leaders Seminar TBA 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 TBA

TBA Board Meeting and AGM Christmas Party everyone welcome time and location are to be confirmed TBA 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