Rotary Club of Queanbeyan Inc

PO Box 155, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 District 9710 Charter Date 24 December 1951 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

3 April 2013 Edition Presidents Report from Natalie Jupe Hello all, In district news, I am sure you will all join me in congratulating AG Monica Garrett who has been selected as District Govenor for 2015-2016. Monica is a member of the Rotary Club of Ginninderra and has served that Club in a variety of roles and she has also served the District in a variety of roles including District Secretary. Our Entertainment books are selling well, and we will be ready to start distributing them next week. Dont forget to order yours now to get the extra coupons. Easiest way to purchase is through the following link https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/24402p This weekend will see Kristin, Bill, Roni, Andrew and I off to Batemans Bay for District Assembly. Hopefully next year we will see all of our members making it to this event, but at least we will be represented to find out all the gossip We also had a successful discussion meeting with Queanbeyan High to talk about chartering an Interact Club with them. All very positive, and they are keen to do some projects with us in the coming months to find out more about Rotary and how we work. Yours in Rotary, Natalie

What happened in the last week

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.
EASTER Tuesday 2 April 4pm meeting at Queanbeyan High to discuss possibility of chartering an Interact Club

What is happening at this weeks meeting

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.

What is happening in the next few weeks

Sat 6 and Sun 7 April Wednesday 10 April Saturday 13 April Tuesday 16 April District Assembly, Batemans Bay see details below 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

Wednesday 17 April

Wednesday 24 April

Thursday 25 April

Monday 29 April

Peace Fellows Dinner details TBA all Rotarians invited.

Rotary Club of Queanbeyan on http://www.facebook.com/QueanbeyanRotary As at 25 March 2013 our Facebook page has 185 likes

Entertainment Books are coming very soon!!!

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

Invite a young person on a service project and change a life

By Danae Cooney, a Rotary scholar and former Interactor from Hamilton, New Zealand
http://blog.rotary.org/2013/03/18/danae/

Posted on March 18, 2013 Sometimes all it takes is one; one person willing to open a door, offer an opportunity and lead another. In August 2011, I was 16 years old. I was given the opportunity to participate in a Rotary service project in Fiji. I traveled with a team of Rotarians, including my stepfather, to a small, remote village in Fiji called Saqani, where we refurbished a rotting, unusable preschool. And while its impossible to share everything about that trip, its important to share with you some of the impact it had on me. Fiji was my first experience of being involved with the Rotary cause, hands on, and it changed my life. When you do a service project with Rotarians, youre helping change the lives of those less fortunate, alongside like-minded people; people with a common goal, a common purpose, and a common belief in Service Above Self. Despite being only 16 at the time, I realized that in Rotary, age is inconsequential. Its your head, your heart and your purpose that count. In Fiji, I not only saw how blessed I am, but I realized that I must use this to help others. I decided that, for me, being born in New Zealand means I have a responsibility to grow and learn. I now know I must take any opportunity of service that Im offered, knowing that each opportunity will grow me for yet another opportunity along the way, and I will have even more to offer those in need. Fiji was a pivotal experience for me, and cemented my dream of making humanitarian work an ongoing part of my life. And all because one Rotarian was willing to offer me an opportunity to serve. Is there a door that you can open for a young person today? Take a young person with you as you humbly serve others. It will potentially change their lives and the lives of many others in the future. Open a door.

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.

Please register by March 30 to confirm numbers for catering.

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

2013 Club Vision Facilitator Training

When: Saturday 20 April 2013 Time: 9:00 3:30 (Lunch and refreshments provided) Where: Jerrabomberra Primary School, Coachwood Ave, Jerrabomberra NSW. Inviting all those interested in being part of this innovative program (Existing facilitators wishing to retain are also welcome to register. What?: This is a training event to enable participants to deliver this program to Rotary clubs. Club Vision Facilitators receive a Club Visioning Facilitator Training Manual containing all necessary material, and learn how to deliver this unique program. Why?: Club Visioning is about ideas; identity; and where club members want to be. It is about being the best we can be Club Visioning Facilitators are central to this process Why do we train our facilitators? Vision facilitators are trained by RI qualified Club Vision trainers. Club Visioning is not the same as commercial strategic planning, but is designed for, and recognises the qualities and uniqueness of Rotary. Club Vision Facilitators receive detailed Club Vision training manuals, and learn how to assist clubs on the day, and also provide visioning specific tools and templates to clubs for capturing information. Vision facilitators are there to guide the process and extract information, NOT to tell clubs what they must do. Facilitators enable all members to have a say in the future direction of their club; to develop a shared view to guide actions; and to develop a foundation upon which to build long and short term plans. Cost: $100 per trainee. Registration: If you would like to be part of the Club Visioning facilitation team, please go to D9710 website andregister by Monday 15 April 2013. Numbers are limited to 30, and invitations have also been extended to other Districts who have asked for training. So dont miss out! Register Now! For more information and if you require home hosting Contact Lynne Duckham at lynneduckham@gmail.com or 0416099878
http://www.rotaryd9710.org.au/club-vision-training/registration.html

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

April 2013 MAGAZINE MONTH Wednesday 3 April

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

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

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

Saturday 25 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 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

June continued

Wednesday 26 June Sunday 30 June

July 2013 Wednesday 3 July Saturday 6 July Wednesday 10 July Wednesday 17 July Wednesday 24 July Wednesday 31 July August 2013 Wednesday 7 August

Our Clubs Changeover Dinner District Changeover details to come

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

Friendship Beyond Club Functions National Library of Australia, Behind the scenes tour, 11:30am, meet in NLA foyer, 50 mins Board Meeting
Member Me Talk Kristin Ballard Guest Speaker Tom Busby, attended RYLA in 2012. Guest Speaker Robbie Manzano telling us about his trip to Nepal Genes for Jeans Day Dinner more details TBA

Tuesday 13 August
Wednesday 14 August Wednesday 21 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 October 2013 Wednesday 2 October Saturday 5 October Wednesday 9 October 11, 12 & 13 October Wednesday 16 October Saturday 19 October Wednesday 23 October Wednesday 30 October November 2013 Wednesday 6 November Wednesday 13 November 19 24 November Wednesday 20 November Wednesday 27 November December 2013 Wednesday 4 December Wednesday 11 December Saturday 14 December Wednesday 18 December

Friendship Beyond Club Functions Movie night at Greater Union Cinema Manuka more details to come
Board Meeting Guest Speaker John Osmialowski from Step into Life 12 month follow up session to Visioning

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

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 see details above (RSVP to confirm you place) 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 Review of club constitution, by-laws, etc all members encouraged to attend

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

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!!! https://www.facebook.com/pages/2014-Rotary-InternationalConvention-Sydney/106799272850071

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