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TheNewsletteroftheRotaryClubofJerrabomberraInc D9710 Volume 17 No 28 Club Forum????? Meeting 777 30 Jan 14

Welcome
Pres Paul welcomed everyone to meeting 777 and asked Glenda to read the Charge to Australia and invited Alex to toast Rotary International. Pres Paul again welcomed our guest for this evening, Malcolm Braun. Malcolm is heading back to Wales and reiterated his invite to come for a visit and stay. Malcolm also reminded us that his Club will turn 50 this year.

Apologies:
Details for this evenings meeting: Bruce Miller, Anton Pemmer, Terry Spencer and Ian Wholohan.

Jerraganda business:
From the Desk of the President:

Not much to report. Belated email from Jude Crawford of the Rotary Club of East Perth and a repeat visiting Rotarian to our Club. Paul read out the content of the email which included Jude wishing all Club members a Merry Xmas. Thankyou Jude, a lovely sentiment. Congratualtions to all involved in the 175th Anniversary Ball. The Clubs involved, in particular our Club, received an Australia Day Award for combined club activity. And yes, our Pres was there to collect the award and say a 'few' words, a copy of the QBN Age article below:

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Paul Rogers accepts the Event of the Year Award on behalf of the Queanbeyan Combined Community Service Club
QUEANBEYAN'S 175th Anniversary Ball has been named Event of the Year after providing punters with an excuse to frock up and dance the night away. The Ball was held at the Bicentennial Hall as part of Queanbeyan 175th birthday celebrations in September 2013. The event raised more than $11,000 towards the construction of the new pavilion at the Queanbeyan Showground. Jerrabomberra Rotary president Paul Rogers was on hand to accept the award on Sunday. "It was a very successful event. We had more than 300 people attend," he said. "It went down very well, we had quite a number of people dress up in period costume and formal attire. We had the Melbourne Cup there, entertainment by Smooth Ops and a silent auction. "We also had a special medallion created for the event." The award recognised the efforts of the Queanbeyan Combined Community Service Clubs which consists of the Jerrabomberra Rotary, Queanbeyan West Rotary, Queanbeyan Masonic Lodge and Queanbeyan Lions. "The Ball was a very good example of team effort," Mr Rogers said. "It shows just how much four community services groups can achieve together than one may by oneself."

Pres Paul, Mrs Hunter and Sue Jarvis, the worker bees of the organinsing committee

Reports: Secretary

Nothing exciting, just financial statements etc.

Reports: Treasurer
NTR.

Reports: Community:
Australia Day BBQ: Special thanks to Terry, Paul and Peter who picked up the gear from the shed for the event and also returned said gear. Thanks to Sue Roger for decorating. Thankyou to Glenda who managed to source cheap flags to hand out to the children. Also a special thanks to Peter who went back to check the venue after the church service and discovered the door was open and despite assurances, the Church group hadnt put the tables back. Jan Pettigrew added a thanks to everyone for the help, it was a great Club turn out, very efficient setup and clean up and the actual layout on the day was very good. Thanks to the cooks and the people on the tea and coffee and drinks. Had a great morning and very positive vibes. Regards the membership stand, Paul Robey received one enquiry from a 17yr old which he will follow up and point in the right direction. Pres had a great morning. According to the Pres, the layout just came together, however according to his wife; she had a significant input into the layout. As usual, our Club just got into the day and needed no guidance. Pres did remind the members that we spend quite a bit of money on our eqpt. We need to be a little more careful with how we pack our gear. The covers for the gazebo are not in the best condition.

Reports: Club Service:

Paul Robey advised that although he didn't have a detailed update on the program at this stage, he has been busy organising a QBN by moonlight tour, with the following details: 03 Apr 14. True stories real events. Tunnels under the city. Miscarriage of justice in Aust. Will be classified as our dining night. Club only event. 26 people max. Paul will coord the numbers. Group rate is $44.00, concessions $40.00.

Bowls night needs to be confirmed and Paul will work in tandem with Robert Cooke.

Reports: International

NTR

Reports: Youth and New Generations

Two RYLA attendees coordinating with Paul Robey for them to come and spk to the Club. NYSF was very successful, a few helped out on Aust Day, one even got sunburned on one side of his body.

General Business:
Robert Cooke has officially tendered his resignation to the Club. Robert has decided he can no longer commit due to time away. He has now joined Probus and his resignation was effective as of Aust Day. Pam and Terry stayed with Gerry and Katherine overnight who sent their regards, and advised that Club Members are welcome any time. Woo Hoo!! Hotel McNamara here we come!

Market Mistress: or was it Joker????

Chilly, Bruce and Anton are on the Markets this week. Chilly has water and Ice. It is here that things became a little hazy. Whilst people started talking over the top of our Market Mistress, quick as a flash, Anne changed hats and.

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asked Malcolm to draw the Joker and Mrs Hunter told a very moving and romantic joke!!! Malcolm drew Paul Robey's ticket and Paul in turn drew the 5 of hearts. Woo Hoo! The joker lives another week! $32.00 was added to the mysteriously unknown total for the joker.

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and back to the Market Report: From Mrs Hunter (with Market Mistress' permission): Be very wary of the crazy drivers, including the turquoise van which constantly parks near the bollards and insists that some Club Members allow him to park there. Need to clarify that no-one is now allowed to park in the Market proper. Traders are to provide trolleys etc for the patrons to transport large items to their cars.

SGT Fines:
Fines session this week started with the Pres, had a few fines in-between, another couple for the Pres and finished with the Pres. Stop Press: There was one last late fine to Sue Jarvis. Sue offered the use of her Donger to put out the Aust Day BBQ signs, as the ground around Jerra is tough to say the least. What we didn't realise until said Donger was handed over, was Sue has actually written on the handle "Sue J's Donger"! We tried to pretty it up to present back to Sue, however Sue had other ideas!

The Pres warned me not to lose Sue's Donger. No words needed Sue got the message!

Heads and Tails:

Attendance:
Attendance for tonight is 84%, and David advised that there was no point in fudging the numbers as our fearless leader had no Port or Bailey's for his faithful servants.

Farmers Market Corner:

From the Pen bloody nobody

Thank you, yup, no-one.

Market Takings for this week:

01 Feb 14

Glenn Wahlert Glenda Wahlert Bruce Miller

Tables ???

Bags ???

Water ???

Total ???

Comments: No bloody idea..

Reminders: Markets this week Mez Mulvaney, Jon Wells, Anton Pemmer Markets next week Kerry & Lynne McPherson, Paul Robey.

Pres Paul thanked Malcolm, for his company yet again and confirmed that the 50th is 26 Jun 14.

Members Contributions:
In Answer to my pleas, thankyou to Pres Paul for the article below and to Cathy Hobbs for sending me the QBN Age link, and to Pres and Sue Roger and Sandra Robey, thankyou for the teasers from the weekend (sounds like a thankyou speech!). You all look like you had a great couple of days away. St Jude Update: Members will recall the RAWCS trip in August 2010 and the contribution our members were able to make to the School of St Jude. Members also enjoyed the recent visit of Felix from the School and the excellent presentation he gave in the School hall. Keeping our contact with St Jude alive and well the club is currently sponsoring a teacher at the school and Paul and Sue Roger continue to sponsor the student they met in 2010. Paul and Sue recently received an update photo of their student Dorcas and would like to share it with members. Dorcas is now 5C at the Sisia Upper Primary Campus at Moshono. The School recently enrolled another 150 bright students, who have just started their first year of primary school. The school is also now only one year away from their first secondary school graduation.

Dorcas Now this is what we are all about!

Lion King: The Lion King show was brilliant. Costume and acting were great. Everyone really enjoyed it. Big thanks to Glenda for organising the weekend and great to see so many club members enjoying themselves. Of course what goes on tour stays on tour so no anecdotes to tell. Thanks Pres Paul, and I think the photos do help!

Not sure who the star of the show is! A certain young lady certainly starred!

Show? What Show? We are having too much fun!

Ah yes the show!

and ice cream nom, nom, nom

Program
03 Apr 14 QBN Moonlight Tour

Mar 14

Bowls night - Rotarians Vs Teachers

Social & Special Events

1-4 Jun 14 Rotary International Conf - Sydney

Farmers Market
8 Feb 14 15 Feb 14 Mez Mulvaney, Jon Wells, Anton Pemmer Kerry & Lynne McPherson, Paul Robey

St Benedict's Roster
24 Feb 13 24 Mar 13 28 Apr 13 Robert Cooke and Jan Pettigrew Peter and Sue Jarvis David Stevens and Jan Pettigrew

Club Officers 2012-2013 President President Elect Vice President Secretary Treasurer Club Service Director Community Service Director International and Foundation Director Youth and New Generations Director Paul Roger Paul Robey Chris Hunter Glenn Wahlert David Bailey Paul Robey Sue Jarvis Terry Spencer Lynne McPherson

Club Service Members Director Sergeant Welfare Program & Fellowship Attendance & Meals Officer Communications and PR Welfare & Historian Jerraganda Editor Club Service Projects Paul Robey Mez Mulvaney Sue Roger Ian Wholohan David Stevens Chris Hunter Sue Roger Mez Mulvaney Colin Hobbs

Community Service Members Director BBQs Epic Markets Fairs Ball Bowel Care Projects Sue Jarvis Jan Pettigrew Anne Davis TBA Sue Jarvis & Jon Wells Kerry McPherson Bruce Miller

International Members Director Polio Plus RAWCS Foundation GSE/Friendship Exchange Shelter Boxes Terry Spencer Pam Spencer David Bailey George McIver Robert Chilman Cathy Hobbs

Youth Service Members Director Local Programs District Programs National Programs International Programs Vocational Service Lynne McPherson Glenda Wahlert TBA Lynne McPherson TBA Peter Jarvis

Chartered Meets Apologies

Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra PO Box 8 Jerrabomberra NSW 2619 Email: secretary@jerrabomberra.rotarnet.com.au 18 Nov 1998 Thursday 6.30 8.30 Jerrabomberra Public School David Stevens by 12 Noon Tue T: 0413519894 E: davidstevens002@gmail.com Mez Mulvaney 0419121128 maryrose.mulvaney@gmail.com

Bulletin Contributions

CURRENT CLUB MEMBERS

Alex Alexander David Bailey, PP, PHF Robert Chilman Anne Davis, PP Cathy Hobbs Colin Hobbs, PP Chris Hunter, OAM, PP Peter Jarvis, PHF,PP Sue Jarvis, PHF Lynne McPherson Kerry McPherson Bruce Miller Liz Mulvaney, PHF Mez Mulvaney, OAM, PHF Anton Pemmer, PHF, PP Paul Robey Jan Pettigrew, PHF, PP Paul Roger PHF, President Sue Roger Pam Spencer, PHF, PP Terry Spencer, PHF, PP David Stevens, PHF, PP Glenda Wahlert, PP Glenn Wahlert Jon Wells Ian Wholohan

SUPPORTERS
Vera Alexander Vickie Still Phil Sixsmith

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 mentor (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 20 members. We are an unusual club as we have a very high proportion of female Members. Initial meetings were held at the Jerrabomberra General Storethe venue was very good until we grew in numbers. We then moved to the Jerrabomberra Community Centre for a few years. We now meet at the Jerrabomberra Public School Staff Room, on Thursdays (6.15 for 6.30 pm). As at 26 Jan 2014 the Club has 26 members 11 female and 15 male. Included in this are seven married couples. We also have 4 supporters of the Rotary Club. (Charter) President Peter Jarvis ran competitions to select a name for our Club bulletin and a design for the Club banner. There were some good and (very) bad suggestions. Pam Spencer suggested the winning bulletin name; Jerraganda. The banner design by David Stevens was eventually selected. The design incorporates a goose and the windmill associated with the original entrance to the estate.

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