The Keyway - 30 April 2014 edition - Weekly newsletter for the Rotary Club of Queanbeyan

Rotary Club of Queanbeyan Inc PO Box 155, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 District 9710 Charter Date – 24 December 1951

http://www.facebook.com/QueanbeyanRotary [email protected] Meetings held on Wednesday, 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start at a new venue

Best Western Central Motel and Apartments 11 Antill St, Queanbeyan NSW 2620

“Queanbeyan Rotary - Your need is our deed”

30 April 2014 Edition President’s Report

Last Friday was ANZAC Day and I for our Club and Laura Sparkes, QHS, for Interact lay wreaths at the

Queanbeyan ceremony – as usual it was very moving and so well attended. I so glad that we can show this

respect and support to our servicemen and women past and present.

Last week Grayce Cooper talked about her experiences with RYLA in January – thanks Grayce and all the

best for the future.

This week Gail Freeman will be talking to us about Rotary Global History Fellowship. Look forward to

seeing you all there.

This coming weekend is full on with District Assemby at Bega – Doug and Natalie going, and the

Megaswim at the AIS.

It is also the last weekend for my exhibition of photos with my friend Carol’s paintings at M16 in Griffith,

ACT.

All our best to Glenys Jupe – hope it is all good news at the doctors.

Kristin

Last Weeks Guest Speaker

Grayce Cooper talking about RYLA

This Weeks Guest Speaker Gail Freeman talking about Rotary Global History Fellowship

ANZAC Day, Queanbeyan - 2014

President Kristin Laura Sparkes – Interact Club Representative

The end of the Rotary year is coming very fast.

This year’s District Changeover is in the final stages of planning, so make

sure you have it in your diary.

It will be held at the Coachhouse Marina Resort, Batemans Bay on Sunday 29 June 2014; 12.30pm for 1pm.

Accommodation is available on site, so make it a short break; come to

beautiful Batemans Bay for great weekend away.

Bookings will be on the District website from the beginning of May.

MUNA 2014 MUNA 2014 dates have been announced. The event will take place from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th August 2014, again at the Museum of Australian Democracy in Canberra. The event will again be sponsored by the Australian National University. Broad details are provided below. Additional information and registration forms will be available soon. Applications close on 31 May 2014 MUNA, the Model United Nations Assembly, is based on a continuing successful project, originally organised by the Rotary Club of Forbes, NSW, which has now been adopted by Rotary Districts and is enthusiastically supported by the United Nations. Many Rotary Districts run their own MUNA event each year. National MUNA brings together winners of District MUNA events and some other teams to debate United Nations related issues in the National Capital.

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The Rotary Club of Woden Daybreak is holding a charity movie night. The proceeds of the

night will go to MS Australia and will be spent in the local Canberra community.

Rotary Club of Woden Daybreak – MS Australia Fund Raiser 2014

Sunshine on Leith

Adapted from the renowned stage show by Scottish playwright Stephen Greenhorn and

built around 13 songs from the accomplished folk-rock duo The Proclaimers, Sunshine on

Leith is the toe tapping tale of two Scottish soldiers returning home from Afghanistan to

the warm embrace of their families.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHkSiFqEID0

What you need to know:

Where: Limelight Cinemas, Tuggeranong

When: Wednesday 21 May 2014, 6.15pm for 6.30pm start

Cost: $25 per Ticket – includes ticket, drink plus popcorn or ice-cream

To book your ticket phone Nick Muir on 02 6249 1555 or go

to http://www.trybooking.com/EQZR

Please continue to collect the following

- postage stamps (used or new)

- foreign currency

- small glass jam jars with lids

- any books and magazines

See Natalie for details

2014 Peace Fellows Dinner

Rotary World Peace Fellows are a very special group of people. They come from across the world,

have a wide range of talents – but most importantly they have all been very active and creative in

helping people in various parts of the world who suffer from the consequences of conflict.

The Fellows have been selected by Rotary as the most talented from a wide pool of applicants. They

are complementing their experience with full time studies in peace and conflict resolution -

sponsored by Rotary International - at one of six specially selected Rotary Peace Centres around

the world.

Our district is fortunate to host the 2013/14 class of Rotary Peace Fellows who are studying at the

University of Queensland.

They are coming for a four day programme of professional and cultural visits.

On Monday 5 May, 6.30 for 7pm, we will hold a special dinner at The Deck at Regatta Point, Parkes,

where all eleven fellows will tell us their fascinating stories as well as their experiences and plans

for the future. You will find this inspiring and moving - so much more can be done in peace in peace

keeping and conflict resolution - and our Peace Fellow are some of the best equipped to make a

difference.

For more information contact Garth Britton ([email protected]) or Phil Mewett

([email protected])

Click here to register

http://www.rotaryd9710.org.au/peace-fellows-dinner/registration.html

Monday, 5th May 2014 from 6.30pm - 9.30pm

The Deck, Regatta Point, Barrine Drive, Parkes

$60pp

Vocational Visit with a Cause

“Alpaca’s for Polio”

Join us for a visit to

on Saturday 19th July – 8:30am to 11:30am

*** Spend a Morning at the farm ***

*** Go for a walk around ***

*** Have a “hands on fleece” experience ***

*** Lots of good photo opportunities ***

$5 entry per person

or

$15 for a family (2 adults & 2 kids under 12) includes Tea and Coffee

Money raised goes to the End Polio Now campaign

Bring all your family and friends

(children need to be supervised)

RSVP by Wednesday 16 July

to Natalie – 0419 161 974 or [email protected]

2771 Sutton Rd, Sutton NSW 2620

http://www.alpacamagic.com.au/

Contact details for our members

Name Club Position

Email Birthday

Kristin Ballard President& Incoming Treasurer

[email protected] April 11th

TBA Secretary TBA TBA

Doug Mitchell Treasurer & President Elect

[email protected]

Michael Guilfoyle Incoming Secretary Home (preferred) - [email protected] Only if urgent - [email protected]

Natalie Jupe Past President [email protected] July 26th

Tim Brown [email protected]

Bly Miers [email protected]

Bill Hoare n/a November 4th

2014/15 Calendar for Queanbeyan Rotary April 2014 – MAGAZINE MONTH Wednesday 30 April Guest Speaker – Gail Freeman talking to us about Rotary Global History Fellowship May 2014– PLANNING MONTH Sat 3rd and Sun 4th District Assembly at Bega – register on district website ASAP Sat 3rd and Sun 4th MS Megaswim at AIS – Jerrabomberra Club are organizing Details are TBA Wednesday 7 May Member Me Talk – Bly Miers Wednesday 14 May Board Meeting Wednesday 21 May Movie Night with Woden Daybreak Club – see info above. Wednesday 28 May Guest Speaker – James Kenny – to speak about RYPEN

June 2014 – ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH Wednesday 4 June Vocational Visit – Tobin Brothers/White Lady Funerals - Carol Flavel (Area Manager) will give us a tour of their office at 75 Canberra Avenue, Kingston Wednesday 11 June Guest Speaker – Wayne Williams, Manager of Burrunju Indigenous Community Links Wednesday 18 June Planning & discussion for our Changeover dinner & year ahead Wednesday 25 June Our Clubs Changeover Dinner Sunday 29 June District Changeover July 2014 Wednesday 2 July Board Meeting Saturday 5th July Information booth Riverside mall – 9am to 5pm Wednesday 9 July Guest Speaker – Tegan Riley, Hairdresser at Classique Qbn. Saturday 12 July Information booth Riverside mall – 9am to 5pm Wednesday 16 July Information Night Saturday 19 July Vocational Visit – Alpaca Magic at Sutton, with entry donation to go towards End Polio Now, see invite above and please RSVP. Wednesday 23 July Guest Speaker – Heidi Flaherty, Marketing Manager of Riverside Plaza Wednesday 30 July Official Visit from District Governor August 2014 Wednesday 6 August Guest Speaker – Andrew Tillett, Political Journalist from The West Australian newspaper TBC Wednesday 13 August Guest Speaker – Lisa Sparkes talking about her career. Wednesday 20 August Guest Speaker – The NSW Law Society and Goodman Law presentation on Will Awareness Month Wednesday 27 August 2 year follow up session to Visioning September 2014 13 September – 12 October Selling Gnomes at Floriade – exact dates and times are TBC Wednesday 3 September TBA Wednesday 10 September Guest Speaker – Stephen Pike, Program Manager of The Q Wednesday 17 September TBA Wednesday 24 September TBA October 2014 13 September – 12 October Selling Gnomes at Floriade – exact dates and times are TBC Wednesday 1 October Hat Day Dinner - time and location are to be confirmed Wednesday 8 October TBA Wednesday 15 October TBA Wednesday 22 October World Polio Day Dinner - time and location are to be confirmed Wednesday 29 October TBA November 2014 Wednesday 5 November TBA Wednesday 12 November TBA Fri 14, Sat 15 and Sun16th District Conference in Canberra – pre-register on district site Wednesday 19 November TBA Wednesday 26 November AGM and Board Meeting

December 2014 Wednesday 3 December TBA Saturday 6 December Christmas Party – everyone welcome – time and location are to be confirmed Wednesday 11 December TBA Wednesday 17 December TBA ***Christmas Break*** January 2015 Wednesday 7 Jan TBA Wednesday 14 Jan TBA Wednesday 21 Jan TBA Wednesday 28 Jan TBA February 2015 Wednesday 4 Feb TBA Wednesday 11 Feb TBA Wednesday 18 Feb TBA Wednesday 25 Feb TBA March 2015 Wednesday 4 March TBA Wednesday 11 March TBA Wednesday 18 March TBA Wednesday 25 March TBA April 2015 Wednesday 1 April TBA ***Easter Break*** Wednesday 8 April TBA Wednesday 15 April TBA Wednesday 22 April TBA Saturday 25 April ANZAC Day Wednesday 29 April TBA May 2015 Wednesday 6 May TBA Wednesday 13 May TBA Wednesday 20 May Board Meeting Wednesday 27 May TBA June 2015 Wednesday 3 June TBA Wednesday 10 June TBA Wednesday 17 June Planning & discussion for our Changeover dinner & year ahead Wednesday 24 June Our Clubs Changeover Dinner