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Rotary Club of QueanbeyanInc

PO Box 155, QueanbeyanNSW 2620

District 9710 Charter Date March 1952

[email protected]://www.facebook.com/QueanbeyanRotary

1 August 2012 Edition

Presidents Report from Natalie Jupe

It is hard to believe that I have been President for 1 whole month. This year is going way too fast.

Last Saturday I went to the Social Media training that was put on by the District. It was very interesting to see so manyclubs in the District wanting to get on Facebook.

As you all know we have Facebook page, but thanks to Travis Holland from the Rotaract Club of Southern Highlands,we are now able to publish our newsletter online via a free site called SCRIBD. If anyone wants to learn more abouthow this works, please let me know, but I am sure you will all agree it is a much easier way to download your copy ofthe Keyway, instead of filling up your email inbox with a huge file.

A few quick things to mention

DG Phil is making his official visit to our club tonight, so I hope to see as many members at the meeting as

possible.

Reminder to keep 22 & 23 September free as we will need volunteers for selling Gnomes at Floriade

Please consider going to the District Conference on 26, 27 and 28 October a good excuse to go to the coast

for a weekend, and you get to have breakfast at Mogo Zoo which sounds like fun!!! But if you are going to go,

you will need to register via the district website athttp://www.rotaryd9710.org.au/

Want to know a bit more about RAWCS why not read their current newsletter at

http://www.rawcseastern.org.au/downloads/doc_download/113-rawcs-rover-july-2012.html

More details will be announced shortly about ourFBCF Movie Night. You can RSVP for this through the

event on our Facebook page or contact me if you are not on Facebook.

Dont forget to read this months edition of Rotary on The Move at

http://www.rotaryd9710.org.au/assets/files/Newsletters/2012-13/2012-

08%20Rotary%20on%20the%20Move%20Newsletter%20Zone%207B%20and%208.pdf

Are you available to Volunteer to sell merchandise for the Cancer Councils Daffodil Day fundraiser visit

https://www.daffodilday.com.au/volunteer/location/NSW/Queanbeyanto register for a shift.

The 2012 Jerrabomberra Rotary Charity Disco, Shipwreck Party on Zombie Island is being organised by theRotary Club of Jerrabomberra, from 7pm to late on Saturday 3rd November 2012. $20 per person, children

under 12 free, contact Liz 0448 754 274 or Jan 6299 8594.

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What is happening this week

Official Visit from District Governor, Phil Armstrong

All members are strongly encouraged to attend this night

What is happening next week

Board Meeting

What happened last week

Guest Speaker - Bradley Carron-Arthur,

telling us about his 131 days of solo running (4888km) from Canberra to Cape York

Visit his website athttp://bradrunsnorth.com/

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]

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

[email protected]

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Joke of the Week Olympic Style

The ultimate Olympic bikebut I dont think he will take home gold on this one!!!

2012-2013 Entertainment Books

Visit the link below to purchase onlinehttps://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/24402p

or see Joan or Kristin who have books in stock.

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Queanbeyan Division

If you are interested in doing a first aid course,please register your interest with

Ross McConnellQueanbeyan Division Superintendent

St John NSW

0401 101 [email protected]

Rotary Australia under 40s

A new Facebook group was established after this past weekendsAustralian Rotary Success Conference.

It is a group for young Rotarians to share and discuss ideas.

It is titledRotary Australia under 40s

We encourage you to spread the word to young Rotarians about itso that they can join this group and be a part of the fun.

Donate to the Rotary Foundation

If you would like to make a donation to the Rotary Foundation please contact

Rotary International - Regional OfficeRotary Centre, Level 2 / 60 Phillip Street, Parramatta NSW 2150Postal Address: P.O Box 1415, Parramatta NSW 2124

Phone: +61 2 8894 9800 Fax: +61 2 8894 9899 E-mail: [email protected]

All Donations are tax deductible in Australia via The Australian Rotary Foundation Trust (TARFT).

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Renal Unit

So far we have a plastic box and some crayons/pencils but we still need donations of thefollowing items for

the Queanbeyan Renal Unit

kids colouring in books

pencils/textas/crayons

plastic toys (eg blocks, trucks) that can be easily washed due to hygiene reasons

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.

Gnomes at Floriade

Please note the 22 and 23 September 2012 in your diary as volunteers will be required.

Once again our club will be selling Gnomes at Floriade and we will be needing all hands on deck.

We will have further details about the roster for the weekend in the next few weeks, soplease watch this space.

For more information please contact Natalie Jupe

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Here's an opportunity to win some exciting prizes while helping to fund our campaigning work for Tibet.

This year's"Freedom for Tibet" rafflegives you a chance to share in some fabulous prizes - a trip toIndia, a commuter bicycle with all the bells & whistles, high quality photography and more.

It's also one of our most important fundraising activities.Please help us fund our campaigns for

justice for the Tibetan people by purchasing tickets in this year's raffle. Go to

www.atc.org.au/rafflefor prize details and to buy tickets online.

1st Prize-A 21 day 'Spiritual India' trip for one person from Intrepid Travel, valued at $3,500.

You'll soak up the atmosphere in Dharamsala, take a toy train up to the mountain town of Shimla, trekthrough the Chamba Valley, soak up the views of the Himalayas in Dalhousie, sit and stare at the wonderof the Taj Mahal, experience Delhis chaotic charm, stroll the pink-hued streets of Jaipur, discover the

ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri and lots more.

2nd Prize -A Gazelle Bicycle, valued at $1,550.

Gazelle has been making the highest quality bicycles for the most critical cyclists for 118years in their Netherlands factory. City bikes, classic roadsters, hybrid bicycles, utilitytransport bikes, vintage cruisers & electric bikes. European style bikes and sport bicyclesare all included in the Gazelle collection. Features include enclosed drive train - Powered

lights with dynamo integrated into front hub - Powerful and safe braking.

3rd Prize -A limited edition framed photograph. Value $550.

Choose from a selection of photographs from Tibet and Tibetans in India.

4th Prize - Gift Voucher from Paddy Pallin - value $400.

Since its inception, the name of Paddy Pallin has been synonymous with the Australian bush, and thecompany he founded has grown to become Australia's leading supplier of specialist outdoor and travelgear. Paddy Pallin have a fantastic range of camping and outdoor equipment to choose from.

5th-10th prizes -View details atwww.atc.org.au/raffle

Please support our major annual fundraiser by purchasing tickets online atwww.atc.org.au/raffleor bycalling (02) 8005 1497today!

Good luck,

Paul BourkeExecutive Officer

Australia Tibet Council

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Friendship Beyond Club Functions (FBCF)

It is not long now until our first Friendship Beyond Club Functions event movies at Manuka onTuesday 14 August.Final details will be announced closer to the date regarding session time and movie;however we can confirm that we will meet in the lobby before the movie and it is every man for themselfwhen it comes to buying tickets etc. And for those who feel inspired afterwards and want to go for a coffeeor ice cream, well you are more than welcome to do this as well - it really is up to you since this NOT A

FORMAL EVENT

A FBCF event is something that was discussed at the President Elect training earlier this year. It is purelya chance for Rotarians, friends and family to have a social outing of some kind (other than socializing atclub functions).

Our second FBCF event will be a Coffee & Cake morning tea in October.

We will see how these first two go, and if successful we will try to have a FBCF event ever few months.

If you have any suggestions for what types of outings we should host, please let us know.

Hi everyone!

I am training for the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival half marathon event on 16 September 2012 with Can

Too, a non-profit program that matches fitness incentives with a good cause.

Beginners and experienced athletes alike are given professional coaching as part of a team to run or swim in

endurance events - including 10km, half-marathon and marathon runs; as well as ocean swims.

In return, I will raise valuable funds that go directly towards funding cancer researchers through Cure Cancer

Australia. The money I raise will be used to fund scientists in their pursuit of a cure for this dreadful disease.

The ultimate vision of Cure Cancer is 'A world without cancer, nothing less'. A vision I wholeheartedly support

and hope for.

Please support me in my efforts to raise funds for this amazing charity who are helping reduce the number of

patients and their families who are affected by this disease.

Thank you for your support, it will make the freezing evening runs at the track, the early morning starts on the

weekend and the sometimes very tired and very sore legs well worth it.

Wish me luck!Simone Fisher.

To donate visithttp://cantoobsrf2012.gofundraise.com.au/page/FisherS#.UA0e1Vk5JXE.facebook

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A good news story from the ACT regionhttp://hometutoract.wordpress.com/

and

http://cit.edu.au/industry_business/industry_connection/2012_july/cit_home_tutor_scheme_helps_migrants_

and_refugees_overcome_barriers

ACT AMEP Home Tutor Scheme

The Home Tutor Scheme in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is part of theAdult Migrant English

Program (AMEP).

It helps eligible adult migrants and refugees who cannot attend English classes. Volunteer tutors visit

students in their homes for one to two hours per week to provide English language tuition.

In the ACT, the AMEP Home Tutor Scheme is conducted by the CIT Vocational College, Canberra Institute of

Technology.

Who are the tutors?

Tutors are volunteers who are interested in helping others to learn English and to learn about life in

Australia. The ACT AMEP Home Tutor Scheme provides free training, ongoing support and resources for all

volunteer tutors.

CIT Home Tutor Scheme helps migrants and refugees overcome barriers

Mohammed Salehi (Sonny) knows what it's like to be forced to flee one's home country for a land where

nothing at all makes sense.

Arriving in 2001 as a refugee from Afghanistan, Sonny knew nothing about Australia, and didn't speak

English. He soon found out it was impossible to settle without overcoming these barriers."If you can't speak English you have no idea where to go or what to do (in Australia); you can't be

someone," Sonny said.

The journey to being able to call a new country with a different language, culture and systems 'home' can

be long and arduous without the right support.

For Sonny, it wasn't until 2004 that everything began to fall into place for him - when he was linked into

the CIT Home Tutor Scheme.

The CIT Home Tutor Scheme is part of the Adult Migrant English Program funded by the AustralianGovernment Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Volunteer tutors are matched with a student to

provide one-on-one English lessons in their own home. The program is provided for people who cannot

attend English classes, helping ensure people that need support don't fall through the cracks.

Tutors are not teachers, but volunteers from the community. Their role is not an easy one - while

navigating cultural and language barriers, tutors also must tailor lessons to suit their student's ability and

needs.

Tina Williamson, coordinator of the Home Tutor Scheme, explains that while teaching English is an

important part of the tutors' role, lessons need not necessarily end there.

"Tutors sometimes take their student on the bus and show them how to buy a ticket and get around

Canberra. They show them how to order food and use an ATM, they take them to the library and teach

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them how to borrow books and use the internet. In many cases, they teach their students how to learn and

to organise the things they have learnt. They help them to find work, join a playgroup, enter study, find a

house, get a learner's permit, return goods to a shop, visit the doctor and even to become Australian

citizens," Tina said.

"Tutors really become mentors to their students. They make sure migrants and refugees have the

opportunity to be and feel part of the community."

Sonny agrees that the program was a turning point for him.

"Home tutors introduce you to Australia and introduce Australia to you. They help you learn everyday

things and help you connect to the people and the culture."

"The Home Tutor program was the key to life in Australia for me."

The CIT Home Tutor Program was recently awarded the 2012 ACT Volunteer Team of the Year. CIT is

always happy to welcome new volunteers into the program. Free, training and ongoing support is

provided.

Photo caption: CIT's Home Tutor Scheme team.

Massive Baby Goods Garage SaleVolunteers are required

**** SATURDAY 11 August 9am till 1pm ****5 OGrady Place, Wanniassa

***** ALL PROCEEDS TO MOTHERS & BABIES CHARITY *****

If you can volunteer on the day please phone Wendy on 6231 1190

or email her [email protected]

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Saturday 28 July marks the start of National Blood Donor Week 2012 which pays tribute to donors acrossthe nation who give more than 1.35 million life-saving blood, plasma and platelet donations each year.

For the many cancer patients, trauma victims, and renal dialysis patients who receive blood donations,blood donors are true Australian heroes.

National Blood Donor Week runs from 28 July to 3 August and gives Australia the chance to say thank youto the 570,000 donors who help save millions of lives each year.

If you havent donated blood before, National Blood Donor Week is the perfect time to make anappointment and become a hero too.

Check your eligibility - Provided you are fit and healthy, and aged between 16 and 70 years, you may beeligible to give blood.

Make an appointment online or call us on 13 14 95 if you would like to become a blood donor and savethree lives with every donation

National Blood Donor Week will be held Saturday 28 July - Friday 3 August in 2012.

http://www.donateblood.com.au/nationalblooddonorweek

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Upcoming events

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Rotary International Institute Adelaide 2012

Rotary Districts of Adelaide and South Australia are proud to host the 2012 Institute and is committed to

providing a memorable Institute.

To register and for more information visithttp://www.rotaryinstituteadelaide2012.org

2012 Schedule

Day Activity Schedule

Thursday: 29th NovemberRegistration 10am - 6pm First Floor Hilton International

Hotel

Friday:30th November 2012 Registration 8am - 1pm First Floor Hilton Int Hotel

Opening and Plenary Sessions First Floor Hilton Int Hotel

Reunion Dinners See details on Reunion Page

Saturday:1st December 2012 RLI Breakfast

Plenary Sessions

Cocktail Parties by Invitation

Pre Dinner Drinks Hilton International First FloorInstitute Dinner Hilton Hotel First Floor

Sunday: 2nd December 2012 Plenary Sessions

Conference Close

Announcement of Venue for 2013 Zone 8 Institute

Contact details for our members

Name Mobile EmailKristin Ballard 0418 450 126 [email protected]

Bill Hoare 0418 656 880Joan Macdonald 0428 382 501 [email protected] Miers 0427 006 680 [email protected] Brown 0428 623 995 [email protected] Keys 0413 934 777 [email protected] Jupe 0419 161 974 [email protected] Hollick 0402 678 322 tbaLiana Dobson 0416 216 450 [email protected] Mitchell TBA [email protected]

Facebook Update

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

As at 30 July 2012 our Facebook page has 138 likes

Keep up the great work on spreading the word!!!

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August 2012 MEMBERSHIP AND EXTENTION MONTHWednesday 1 August Official Visit from District Governor, Phil ArmstrongWednesday 8 August Board MeetingSaturday 11 August Date to be confirmed The Rotary Club Vision Facilitation Program

(1 x 4 hour session) the time and location will be advisedwhen date has been confirmedSaturday 11 August Baby Goods Garage Salevolunteers are required (see

above for details)Tuesday 14 August Friendship Beyond Club Functions

Movie night at Event Cinemas in Manuka more details to come

Wednesday 15 August Guest Speaker Graham Waite, Projects Coordinator forTechnical Aid to the Disabled ACT (TADACT)

Wednesday 22 August Guest Speaker Martin Fish from MenslinkTuesday 28 August Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting

5.30pm at Roos ClubWednesday 29 August Guest Speakers, RYPEN Kids Ruth Dickinson & Sam

Page telling us about their experience

September 2012 NEW GENERATIONS MONTHWednesday 5 September Official visit from Assistant Governor, Lynne DuckhamWednesday 12 September Board Meeting and Footy Colours Day wear your footy

apparel to the board meeting and make a donation to theFight Cancer Foundation, visithttp://www.footycoloursday.com.au/ for more details

Wednesday 19 September Guest Speaker - Tania McCartney, local National Year ofReading Ambassador, Tania is a published writer ofchildren's books and is a very engaging speaker and iscurrently involved in many National Year of Readingactivities.

Sat 22 and Sun 23 September Selling Gnomes at Floriadevolunteers are requiredTuesday 25 September Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting5.30pm at Roos Club

Wednesday 26 September 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 VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTHWednesday 3 October Guest Speaker John Green from Rotary Club ofCanberra-

Weston Creek will be speaking about the BowelCare Project.We will also be having the members of Queanbeyan Westcoming along this night for a joint meeting.

Wednesday 10 October Board Meeting

Wednesday 17 October OragamiPeace Crane Making Night with Guest CraneMaker, Bethany Freeman-ChandlerSaturday 20 October Friendship Beyond Club Functions

Coffee & cake morning tea,10am Gloria Jeans in Riverside Plaza all welcome

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October ContinuedTuesday 23 October Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting

5.30pm at Roos ClubWednesday 24 October World Polio Day Dinner everyone welcome incorporating

the theme of Purple Pinkie for Polio - details TBAFri, Sat & Sun 26, 27 and 28 October District Conference Batemans Bay &Moruya

details above. Register at www.rotaryd9710.org.auWednesday 31 October Guest Speaker Lee Tunks from the Queanbeyan Division

of St John Ambulance to speak about Asthma & Anaphylaxis

November 2012 ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTHSaturday 3 November Jerrabomberra Rotary Charity DiscoWednesday 7 November Visit to Home in Queanbeyan 6.15 for 6.30pm with

pizza dinner, with manager Anne Pratt & the residentsWednesday 14 November Board MeetingWednesday 21 November Guest Speaker Ross Ellis, Secretary of Rotary E-club of

Brindabella, who will be speaking about ourDistricts first E-Club

Tuesday 27 November Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting5.30pm at Roos Club

Wednesday 28 November TBA

December 2012 FAMILY MONTHWednesday 5 December Official visit from Assistant Governor, Lynne DuckhamSaturday 8 December Christmas Party everyone welcometime and

location are to be confirmedTuesday 11 December Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting

5.30pm at Roos ClubWednesday 12 December Board MeetingWednesday 19 December TBA

***BREAK FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON***

January 2013 ROTARY AWARENESS MONTH

Tuesday 8 January Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting5.30pm at Roos Club

Wednesday 9 January Informal meetingBBQ at Natalies, Bring a PlateThursday 10 January NYSF Rotary Dinner (Session A)details to comeSunday 13 January NYSF Home Hosting for students daydetails to comeWednesday 16 January TBATuesday 22 January (To Be Confirmed) Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting

5.30pm at Roos ClubWednesday 23 January TBAThursday 24 January NYSFRotary Dinner (Session C)details to comeSunday 27 January NYSF Home Hosting for students daydetails to comeTuesday 29 January Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting

5.30pm at Roos Club

Wednesday 30 January TBA

February 2013 WORLD UNDERSTANDING MONTHDates to be confirmed Helping at the Canberra ShowTuesday 5 February (To Be Confirmed) Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting

5.30pm at Roos ClubWednesday 6 February Board MeetingTuesday 12 February Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting

5.30pm at Roos ClubWednesday 13 February Valentines Dinner partners & guests welcome

fundraising for Sat 16 & Sun 17 February Queanbeyan Relay for Lifevolunteers requiredWednesday 20 February TBA

Saturday 23 February 108th Anniversary of Rotary details to comeSat 23

rd& Sun 24

thFebruary President Elect Training Sessiondetails to come

Wednesday 27 February TBA

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March 2013 POLIO ERADICATION/LITERACY MONTHWednesday 6 March Official visit from Assistant Governor, Lynne DuckhamWednesday 13 March TBAWednesday 20 March Board MeetingSaturday 23 March Friendship Beyond Club Functions event

Visit to the National Gallery & afternoon teameet in foyer at 1.30pm

Wednesday 27 March TBA

April 2013 MAGAZINE MONTHWednesday 3 April TBASat 6 and Sun 7 April District Assembly, Batemans Baydetails to comeWednesday 10 April Board MeetingWednesday 17 April TBAWednesday 24 April TBASaturday 27 April Rotarians at Work Day for more info visit

http://www.rotariansatwork.org

May 2013 PLANNING MONTHWednesday 1 May TBAWednesday 8 May Board Meeting

Wednesday 15 May TBAWednesday 22 May Hat Day DinnerTuesday 28 May Friendship Beyond Club Functions

Movie night at Greater Union Cinema Manuka more details to come

Wednesday 29 May TBA

June 2013 ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTHWednesday 5 June Official visit from Assistant Governor, Lynne DuckhamWednesday 12 June Board MeetingWednesday 19 June Planning and discussion for Changeover and the year

ahead everyone welcomeWednesday 26 June ChangeoverSunday 30 June District Changeoverdetails to come

2014 International Conference

International Conference will be held in Sydney

Either last weekend in May or the beginning of June 2014 and locations could possibly be

Moore Park or Olympic Stadium - More details will be announced in the future.