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 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 Friday regarding 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 of appreciation for participating in the Letters of Love project. Yours in Rotary, Natalie

What happened in the last week

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

Thursday 14 March

Canberra Rotaract presents - Akram Azimi, 2013 Young Australian of the Year. 7.30pm at the Griffin Centre in Civic, Entry is by gold coin donation (with proceeds going to the End Polio Now campaign) and you can register by emailing canberra.rotaract@gmail.com 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 Saturday 23 March Sunday 24 March Second planning meeting at Renal Unit Jerra Rotary Fair , 9am to 2pm (see details below) 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

Wednesday 27 March

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

Rotary Club of Queanbeyan on http://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 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

Entertainment Books are coming very soon!!!

https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/24402p

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 of boys and girls. RYPEN aims for the average student and not for the outstanding few. The attached information may help to identify 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 with your 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 $320 Early Bird Discount is $280 RYPEN Early Bird Discount Ends Tuesday 30th April 2013 Applications Close Friday 10th May 2013 Enquiries should be directed to rypen9710@gmail.com or to Brian Wallace on 0439 011 598 or Sandy Miles on 0408 815 573 www.facebook.com\rypen9710 http://www.rotaryd9710.org.au/rotary-service-projects/new-generations/rypen.html

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 as well as provide, hopefully, some guidance and learning. There are a lot of changes happening at the moment within Rotary.

Where: Batemans Bay High School, Beach Road Batemans Bay When: Saturday April 6 and Sunday April 7 Dinner: Dinner is organised for Saturday night 6th April 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 all Rotarians, 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 or just 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 6th & 7th April 2013in beautiful Batemans Bay. Thank you

Maureen
Maureen Manning (Stephen)
District Governor 2013-14 District 9710 Rotary Club of Batemans Bay 14-16 Tomakin Road MOGO NSW 2536 PH: 4474 4075(H) M: 0414 557 326 E: maureenmanning.mogo@gmail.com

Please register by March 30 to confirm numbers for catering.

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, dont miss a great day to enjoy yourself and be involved with this community event.

Peace Fellows Visit Canberra

Our district will welcome a group of World peace Fellows for a visit to Canberra Saturday 27 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 the University of Queensland to become active leaders in peace keeping and conflict resolution. They come from many countries and we will show them Australia's Capital and organise professional visits to organisations in Canberra. On Monday 29. April we will hold a special Peace Dinner where you can meet all of them and hear their stories, learn about their positive experience from across the world and their ambitions. This is a very uplifting occasions and will be very popular as a special event in our calendar. Please note it on your diary - all Rotarians are invited. Please consider becoming a host during their time with us. You will be amazed by their adventures and enthusiasm for a peaceful future. If you can billet one or more fellows for the 3 nights please contact one of us. Hans Bachor hans.bachor@anu.edu.au Garth Britton garth.britton@netspeed.com.au

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 Kristin Ballard Bill Hoare Joan Macdonald Bly Miers Tim Brown Michael Keys Natalie Jupe 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 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

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

March 2013 POLIO ERADICATION/LITERACY MONTH Wednesday 20 March Board Meeting Friday 22 March Second planning meeting at Renal Unit 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

Australias 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. District Assembly, Batemans Bay details to come Board Meeting BBQ at Woolworths for ISMRD, 8am to 3pm, Contact Doug to help. Friendship Beyond Club Functions event at Manuka Cinema more details TBA 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 ANZAC Day service in Queanbeyan laying of wreath arrive 10am for a 10;30 am service 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

Sat 6 and Sun 7 April Wednesday 10 April Saturday 13 April Tuesday 16 April Wednesday 17 April Wednesday 24 April Thursday 25 April Saturday 27 April Sunday 28 April

Monday 29 April May 2013 PLANNING MONTH Wednesday 1 May Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 May Wednesday 8 May Wednesday 15 May

Peace Fellows Dinner details TBA all Rotarians invited.

Guest Speaker Queanbeyan Childrens Special Needs Group

MS Mega Swim Volunteers will be required, more details TBA

Board Meeting Guest Speaker Alexa McKay, Youth Liason Officer for Monaro LAC Talking to us about Books 4 Kids

May Continued
Fri, Sat & Sun 17, 18 19 May Wednesday 22 May
Saturday 25 May Sunday 26 May

RYPEN Camp at Old Mogo Town

Guest Speaker PDG Rob Woolley talking to us about Future Vision. 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 Guest Speaker Andrew from Environmental Services at QCC

Wednesday 29 May

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 Guest Speaker Senior Constable Naomi Nemec from the Monaro Crime Prevention Unit will be speaking to us about Safety for Seniors

July 2013 Wednesday 3 July Wednesday 10 July Wednesday 17 July Wednesday 24 July Sunday 28 July

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 Guest Speaker Robbie Manzano telling us about his trip to Nepal Genes for Jeans Day Dinner more details TBA Board Meeting Guest Speaker John Osmialowski from Step into Life 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 31 July August 2013 Wednesday 7 August Wednesday 14 August Wednesday 21 August Sunday 25 August

Wednesday 28 August September 2013 Dates to be confirmed Wednesday 4 September Saturday 7 September Wednesday 11 September Wednesday 18 September Saturday 21 September Wednesday 25 September Sunday 29 September

Selling Gnomes at Floriade Footy Colours Day Fundraiser More details TBA Selling Rotary Raffle tickets at Riverside plaza, 9am to 5pm Board Meeting Member Me Talk Roni Corne Selling Rotary Raffle tickets at Riverside plaza, 9am to 5pm Guest Speaker Janet Werner from the National Stroke Foundation 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 Saturday 5 October Wednesday 9 October 11, 12 & 13 October Wednesday 16 October Saturday 19 October Wednesday 23 October Sunday 27 October

Official visit from Assistant Governor, Lynne Duckham

Selling Rotary Raffle tickets at Riverside plaza, 9am to 5pm

Hat Day Dinner more details TBA closer to the event

District Conference at Merimbula more details to be advised Board Meeting Selling Rotary Raffle tickets at Riverside plaza, 9am to 5pm 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 Member Me Talk Natalie Jupe Guest Speaker Ann Rocca speaking tous about the Red Cross 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

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 and AGM Christmas Party everyone welcome time and location are to be confirmed (This is an official visit from AG Lynne Duckham) 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

2014 events to remember

Rotary International Conference, Sydney NSW

Wednesday 28 May to Wednesday 4 June 2014 www.rotary2014.com.au or email convention2014@gmail.com

Book your accommodation early!!!

On Friday 6th June 2014 a dinner will be held for International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians more details to come closer to the date.