The Newsletter of Jerrabomberra Rotary...(Charter) President Peter Jarvis ran competitions to select a name for our Club Newsletter and a design for the Club banner. There were some

The Newsletter of Jerrabomberra Rotary RI District 9710

Volume 19 No.31 Support the Rotary Foundation! Meeting 873

11th February, 2016

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Weekly Headlines

“OH, THE PLACES THEY’VE BEEN…………” Our happy Vietnamese travellers are having fun!

Welcome to the

Lots of happy snaps from our travelling Rotarians in Vietnam! Looks like they are having a wow of a time! Everyone is getting back into the swing of the new year – after all it is February – and a friendly meeting was enjoyed by all. A special thank you to David Stevens and family for a great celebration of a very special birthday last Saturday. Thanks, David and may there be many happy returns! PLEASE, Don’t forget! Would love market reports to be sent to me by the Sunday afternoon so that I can complete the Jerraganda in a timely fashion. Any photos would also be great – just email to me on: [email protected]

Any reminders or extra news,

also just email me a reminder

to include them. All

inclusions welcomed!

Enjoy,

Chris Hunter

Editor

Now…which suits me the best!

(Glenn desperately wants to be

noticed!)

Anne - working her way

through Vietnam!

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Do you have a caption for this interesting photo? Email Chris for next week’s Jerraganda……

P.S.: It is David Bailey and Glenn –

just in case you were wondering!

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THIS WEEK’S MEETING

GUESTS FOR THIS WEEK: Vera

APOLOGIES THIS WEEK: Vicki, Carolyn, Chilli, Cathy & Colin, Sue J.

Pam & Terry, Jon - LOA

Message from Andrea Close – willing to join but absent this week.

CHARGE TO AUSTRALIA: Thanks to…….Oops! I forgot. It was really well done!

TOAST TO ROTARY INTERNATIONAL: Thanks to Paul Robey who toasted Rotary International and the club of New York.

REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK: MEZ’S PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT FOR DISCUSSION –

“A vibrant and fun-loving community group actively making a difference both locally and

internationally.”

OUR ELEVATOR SPEECH -

“Jerrabomberra Rotary is a group of like-minded people who come together to serve the

community and to make sure they have a good time doing it. We have lots of programs that impact

on youth, the aged and the disadvantaged. We are active locally but also internationally as we are a

global organisation.”

Lots of requests for donations have been received from groups including the Timor Leste Charter Club.

Natalie Jupe – Chair of Interact – letter askinf for donation or part thereof of $2600 for Seoul trip for youth. We

are hoping to gather together with support from the other Queanbeyan clubs to provide.

Vicki Still has had shoulder surgery – all went well – card sent from the club.

Southcare Open Day on 20th March.

Mega Swim – 30 April and 1 May – updating the MOU.

Pres. Mez – having knee replacement on 18th Feb – back as soon as possible.

LIZZIE’S SECRETARY’S REPORT:

Rotarian magazines to pass around

NTR

CAROLYN’S TREASURER’S REPORT:

(a) NTR

REMEMBER: Carolyn reminds everyone that all money goes to her to bank, please.

Reminder to all to pay their membership fees.

SUE ROGER’S YOUTH & VOCATIONAL SERVICE REPORT:

Rotary Adventures in Citizenship information for Yr 11 students – 7th-14th May

Youth Exchange – any outgoing candidates?

CHILLY’S INTERNATIONAL & FOUNDATION REPORT:

Golf clubs have arrived in Tonga but …….are still in customs and they are negotiating. Want to charge taxes!!

$500!?! More than the clubs are worth. Still working on it….TBC

ROMAC – Tonga case – meeting in Melbourne re case in late February

Fiji – little boy’s case is progressing through RAWCS

Chilli has met with Abundant Water – Stewart Forsyth – will meet again to continue chat.

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BRUCE’S COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT:

Fun Run – did not happen this year – carry over to next.

Duck Race – not yet

Markets – please see the new roster

Fitness trail – proposal to the Board – yes, if Council supports.

Australia day – move time to 8 am – 10.30 am. All agreed.

DAVID’S CLUB SERVICE REPORT:

David asked for help with Welfare as Pam Spencer away. Glenn said yes to this and Jan is the back-up.

MEET & GREET/ SPEAKER RESPONSE

DATE NAME

18 Feb Cathy Hobbs

25 Feb Carolyn Bradley

3 Mar Sue Jarvis

10 Mar Bruce Miller

17 Mar Jan Pettigrew

24 Mar Paul Roger

31 Mar Ian Wholohan

Updated 21 January 2016

Meet & Greet Roster Duties below:

I have been asked by a couple of folk about what this position will involve. Keep in mind the following:

• You should arrive by 6.15 pm,

• Liaise with the attendance officer to ascertain if visitors are expected,

• Keep an eye on the door and introduce yourself to any visitors and make them welcome,

• If the visitor is a guest speaker introduce them to Anton, if he has not already greeted them,

• Introduce the visitor to the President,

• Find a seat for the visitor and introduce them to other members at the table, and

• Offer a wine or other drink, if appropriate

When we have a guest speaker, at the conclusion of their presentation and question time, Anton will invite you to respond

with a vote of thanks to the speaker. Your response may be brief or more fulsome as you feel is appropriate to the occasion.

David Stevens - Club Service Director

HAPPY 75TH!

Look at the eyes!

Grandpa David, what are you

going to do with that knife?

Look at the lips and

tongue! When can we

eat the cake?

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GENERAL BUSINESS

MS Mega Swim – registration program 10 – 4 pm.

Ali – previous exchange student has graduated in Mexico. Welcomes all to come and see her!

Policy of photography with children in Rotary – to await further information and direction – Paul Robey.

Assembly on the same day as the Mega Swim – Perhaps ask Rotaract and Hall club to come and help out 31st

April and 1st

May.

REGULAR HAPPENINGS

SERGEANT’S FINES: Bev is back!! You can’t hid from Bev – she fined lots and was very witty. Well done.

MEALS: THIS WEEK! Food from The Jerra.

Don’t forget that the person to notify about meals is Bev. See her details at the end on the

newsletter. PLEASE, try to make her job easy and notify her if you will be there or not by

midday on Tuesdays.

P.S.: Here they are in case you can’t look that far!

T: 0407 537 233 E: [email protected] ATTENDANCE: This week it was still not good enough to elicit port from the Pres.

Chris Hunter sold the tickets – Glenda (sorry – Glenn was disappointed) picked the winner – Vera won but her friend did

not draw the joker so it rides again into next week.

Until next time……

Markets – Don’t forget – be on time!

20th

Feb – Paul & Sue Roger and Carolyn

***** MEETING CLOSED – AT 20:18 hrs (or 8.18 pm for civilians) ******

SOME NEWS FROM THE MARKETS….

PLEASE NOTE - New Email address: Please ensure you update your email contacts list to reflect the

new address [email protected]

Weekly Meeting Reminders – Meeting No. 873

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This week’s report: By Chris

The Blueberry Lady was sold out by 7.43 am

The first ATM query came at 7.52 am and was followed by about 5 others during the morning. Sad news, Chilly! Gum Tree pies have not been there…but they may be back soon – we hope! 2 x lost keys, 1 x lost glasses, 2 x lost bags of veggies – all reclaimed by grateful owners. There is one pallet of water and about ½ box of each of the bags in the container. We need more sheets for recording the money, please. And will soon need more cable ties. Good day, overall.

Reminder on times – Arrive 6.45 am / Set up by 7 am / Parking by 7.30 am / Finish Parking at 11 am / pack up at 11.30 am

13th Feb, 2016

Chris, Glen,

Glenda

Tables $100

Bags $92

Water $24

Books $20

Cooler Bags $5

Donations $0 Total

$241.00

PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A NEW, NEW ROSTER – DELETE ALL OTHERS!

* Details as provided by the Market Master

Market Roster is current as of the date of publishing however changes may have occurred. Please visit: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/9728/SitePage/capital-region-farmers-market/roster

for the most up to date roster.

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The Last Page

Program

Meetings Social & Special Events Date Description Date Description (Contact)

11 Feb Committee Night 20th Jan POSTPONED – combined Hall & Jerra Meeting - To be held at a later date when everyone is back from holidays….

18 Feb Judy Ford, Yass - membership 20th March Southcare Open Day BBQ

25 Feb 30 April – 1st May MS Mega Swim

3 March

7 March

* Compiled from information provided by the Program Person

OUR HISTORY

In 1998 the Rotary Clubs of Queanbeyan and Queanbeyan West Rotary decided to sponsor a new Rotary Club based in Jerrabomberra. Bill Lilley, John Snedden and Peter Jarvis from Queanbeyan West took on the joint roll of mentoring the development of the new club. (Peter Jarvis went on to become our Charter President).

Advertising for potential members began in March 1998. After a successful campaign, the Club was chartered on 18 November 1998 with 26 members.

Initial meetings were held at the Jerrabomberra General Store—the venue was very good until we grew in numbers. We then moved to the Jerrabomberra Community Centre for a few years, and we now meet at the Jerrabomberra Public School Staff Room, on Thursdays (6.15 for 6.30 pm).

(Charter) President Peter Jarvis ran competitions to select a name for our Club Newsletter and a design for the Club banner. There were some good and some not so good suggestions. Pam Spencer suggested the winning bulletin name ‘Jerraganda’ and David Stevens was the successful designer of our club banner. The design incorporated a goose and the windmill associated with the original entrance to the estate adjacent to the Community Centre. Both the Jerraganda and the Club logo have evolved to keep pace with modern times.

We have always been, and continue to be, a vibrant and fun loving club providing valued community service, both locally and internationally. Our motto is,

“Doing Good and Having Fun”

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT - 2015-2016

President Mez Mulvaney

President Elect Liz Mulvaney

Vice President Paul Robey

Secretary Liz Mulvaney

Treasurer Carolyn Hackett

Club Service Director David Stevens

Community Service Director Bruce Miller

International and Foundation Director Robert Chilman

Youth and Vocational Service Director Sue Roger

CURRENT CLUB MEMBERS

Robert Chilman Paul Robey, PP

Cathy Hobbs Jan Pettigrew, PHF, PP

Carolyn Hackett Paul Roger PHF, PP

Colin Hobbs, PHF, PP Sue Roger

Chris Hunter, OAM, PHF, PP Pam Spencer, PHF, PP

Peter Jarvis, PHF, PP Terry Spencer, PHF, PP

Sue Jarvis, PHF David Stevens, PHF, PP

Bev McKay Vicki Still

Bruce Miller Glenda Wahlert, PP

Liz Mulvaney, PHF, PE Glenn Wahlert, PHF

Mez Mulvaney, OAM, PHF, President

Jon Wells

Anton Pemmer, PHF, PP Ian Wholohan

HONORARY MEMBERS SUPPORTERS

Alex Alexander, PP Vera Alexander

Anne Davis, PHF, PP Liz Miller

David Bailey, PHF, PP

CLUB DETAILS

Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra Incorporated

PO Box 8, Jerrabomberra NSW, 2619

www.jerrarotary.org.au

Email: [email protected]

Meets Thursday 6.15 for 6.30 – 8.30pm Jerrabomberra Public School (Staff Room)

Attendance & Apologies

Bev McKay by 12 Noon Tuesday T: 0407 537 233 E: [email protected]

Newsletter Contributions

Chris Hunter T: 0418 646 317 E: [email protected]