Jerraganda

The Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra Inc D9710

Jerrabomberra

Volume 17 No 39

Guest Speaker Martin Fisk Menslink

Meeting 788 - 17 Apr 14

Welcome:

Pres Paul Roger welcomed everyone to meeting 788 and welcomed our guest speaker, Martin Fisk and Stephen Mulvaney, who is visiting from Jalbarragup, south of Perth WA. Pres Paul invited Anne Davis to recite the Charge to Australia and Sue Jarvis gave the toast to Rotary International.

Apologies:
Well this is becoming a habit; the acting/acting Attendance Officer also failed to send me the apologies, so thanks to Dizz, here are the members who were at the meeting!! Paul Roger, David Bailey, Alex, Vera, Chilli, Paul Robey, Colin, Terry, Kerry, Cathy, Anne, Peter, Sue, Jan and Sue Roger and of course Lizzie, who stood in for me whilst I tried to protect my house from 30 odd youths helping to celebrate my boys 18th Birthday.

GUEST SPEAKER Martin Fisk Menslink

Menslink has been supporting young men in the Canberra region for over ten years through their free counselling, volunteer mentoring and schools programs. In that time theyve helped thousands of young guys get through tough or lonely times and develop into responsible, productive and

contributing adult men. Their charity aims to help young men achieve their full potential, because they believe everything is possible for them, their families and our community. Martin presented the following information: Men are scared and embarrassed to talk about their feelings, there is an unwritten code; Aimed at young guys between 12-25; Brumbies have sponsored the program Silence is Deadly. As the name implies; keeping things bottled up has dire consequences; There are monthly activities; There is a counselling service provided; They teach critical life skills early; before its too late. The results are: Young guys are reaching out; An increase of 130% of kids asking for help. The cost of a 2 year program is less than $5000.00 and Counselling is less than $1000.00; o o o All their services are free to young blokes and their families, The ACT Govt Funds approx 70% The rest is through fundraising.

What can we do? Fundraising and donations; Volunteering your time; Women can help out at fundraising events.

Chilli thanked our speaker for an informative talk and presented him with a book to donate back to the Jerra Public School in his name.

Jerraganda business:
From the Desk of the President:
President Paul thanked Chris Hunter for standing in in his absence last week. Paul also thanked Paul Robey for his assistance in completing the final aspects of the Renal Unit Garden on Wednesday with the installation of a 90 metre water dripper system and the completion of the last two bench tops on the sleeper wall. Pres Paul also advised that the two Pauls had fun assembling the new BBQ the Renal Unit had acquired. Interpreting the picture only instructions was a challenge, but successfully completed with no bits left over !! President Paul reminded members that the Renal Unit staff were putting on a BBQ on Easter Sunday to thank the three Rotary clubs for the creation of the Garden (now known as the Rotary Garden). Paul, Sue and Jan are attending and about 15 Rotarians from the other two clubs are also attending. President Paul advised that the commitment to the Mega Swim was preventing any members attending the District Assembly at Bega. As there is an SGM at the Assembly, arrangements are being made for our AG, Lynne Duckham, to be our delegate for voting purposes at the SGM. The SGM agenda will be discussed under general business to gain the members views in order to instruct Lynne on our voting position. Pres Paul also reminded members of the District lunch function on Saturday 19 April as part of the Worlds Greatest Meal to end Polio. Paul and Sue are attending and Paul will be presenting a cheque for $1000 on behalf of the club towards Polio Plus campaign. President Paul also noted that as of last Monday (14th) the local bank now has a new manager (Rebecca). The other Rebecca (who we all know so well) will now be known as Bec to avoid confusion. The new Manager is keen to associate with Rotary and hopes to come along to next weeks meeting.

Reports: Secretary

Glenn advised that Bernie is doing well.

Reports: Treasurer

NTR.

Reports: Community:

Anzac Day Breakfast: Jan advised that all is organised for the day. 4.30am setup. Bunnings BBQ: Bunnings have advised that when they have a slot they will contact us. At the moment, they are booked till the end of Jun. Terry advised that he has a contact at Bunnings and will investigate further. Bowel Scan: Kerry McPherson advised that he needs assistance with the Bowel Scan which is conducted from 28 Apr - 25 May.

Reports: Club Service:

Paul Robey advised that the Mystery Tour has been booked for May 29; more to follow. Mega Swim:. Paul, Peter and Bruce met at the AIS and advised that there are currently 27 teams. Paul advised that the MOU has been written and there is more to follow.

Reports: International

Chilly advised that as a result of his email, there are about 9 people interested in the Tonga project. He is still awaiting advice from Tonga of additional items that may be needed.

Reports: Youth and New Generations

Dizz advised that Kerry provided the report in Lynnes absence and sat with his back to her making it difficult to hear. Dizz did catch that RYPEN is 1618 May and looking for candidates for NYSF.

General Business:
District Conf: 3-4 May 14. Glenn sent an email asking for any comments for the AGM as we wont have any representation due to our attendance at the Mega Swim. All agenda items were agreed to by Club Members. Mega Swim Roster: Peter Jarvis wasnt able to do his usual White Board roster thingy, a fine Mrs Hunter? However he was able to prevail and Dizz took a photo. Hopefully you can decipher the roster below:

Market Mistress:
No Markets due to Folk Festival. Kerry & Lynne McPherson and Paul Robey are rostered for the following week.

******************************************************************************************************************** Joker:

Another week of reprieve: Veras winning ticket drew the 8 of diamonds. And Anne didnt hand over the money so no idea how much!

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SGT Fines:
Thankyou to Lizzie for stepping in at late notice for the SGT tonight. We raised a pathetic sum of $33.65. Not a good effort, fellow Rotarians, room for improvement!

Heads and Tails:

Attendance:

Again, nothing heard from our Acting/Acting Attendance Officer, but Dizz seemed to think that it could have been between 70-80%.

Farmers Market Corner:

From the Pen ofno-one
No markets this week = no report.

Thankyou, me!
Market Takings for last week:

19 Apr 14

No-One

Tables

Bags

Water

Total

Comments: Shorter and Sweeter!

Reminders: Markets this week None!! Folk Festival. Markets next week Kerry and Lynne McPherson, Paul Robey. Pres Paul thanked our guest speaker for his presentation.

Program
3-4 May 14 Mega Swim

3-4 May

Distr Conf

29 May 14

Mystery Tour

Social & Special Events

1-4 Jun 14 28 Jun 14 Rotary International Conf - Sydney Changeover dinner.

Farmers Market
19 Apr 14 26 Apr 14 3 May 14 No Markets - Folk Festival Kerry and Lynne McPherson & Paul Robey Paul and Sue Roger & Terry Spencer

St Benedict's Roster
28 Apr 13 Sue and Peter Jarvis

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 Paul Robey Mez Mulvaney Sue Roger Ian Wholohan David Stevens Chris Hunter Sue Roger Mez Mulvaney

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 Berry

HONORARY MEMBERS
Alex Alexander Robert Cooke

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.

I intend to live forever. So far, so good.