The Newsletter of Jerrabomberra Rotary

RI District 9710

Mystery Night
The Malteser Game

Volume 18 No. 45

Meeting 844
28 May 2015

Weekly Headlines
Positive Growth in Australian Rotary Membership
The latest Rotary on the Move Newsletter reports that Rotary membership in Australia is growing at a
respectable rate of 1.14% according to the latest membership figures produced by RI.
Membership in Australia is reportedly 30,730, up by 346 from July 2014. Growth has also been recorded
in neighbouring countries in our region, with the Philippines having an impressive 12.42% growth, and
Indonesia membership increasing by 5.35%.
The article in the Rotary on the Move Newsletter also notes that clubs in Australia and New Zealand have
been actively laying the foundations for future Rotary membership. Six new Rotaract clubs and 14 new
Interact clubs have been chartered since 1 July 2014. In addition, two Rotary Community Corps have also
been established. The article also notes that an important driver of recent membership growth has been
improvements in retention, with more clubs working hard to ensure that Rotary membership delivers
value for its members, particularly for members who are new to Rotary.
Read more in the June 2015 issue of Rotary on the Move which can be found at the following link.
http://www.rotaryclubofmiltonulladulla.org.au/bulletins/2014-15/201506%20Rotary%20on%20the%20Move%20Newsletter%20Zone%207B%20and%208.pdf

A Blast from The Past

The Jerrabomberra Rotary weekly Newsletter has been a regular club publication
of nearly 17 years. Over the years we have seen quite a change in the Newsletter
from its humble beginnings. Initially the Newsletter started out as a 4 page A5
summary of the weekly meeting printed on coloured paper and distributed in
hard copy at the following weekly meeting. Over the years the Newsletter has
steadily transformed to what it is today; a colour A4 publication distributed
electronically as a PDF document and containing feature articles in addition to a
short summary of the weekly meetings. The Newsletter is also available via the
club website and FaceBook.

Welcome to Issue Number 45

of the Jerraganda.
This week we lead with a short
summary of an interesting
article in the June 2015 Issue
of the Rotary on the Move
Newsletter. While
Jerrabomberra Rotary is not
currently experiencing the
same trend as the broader
Australian trend we remain a
strong club with some new
potential members in the
wings.
This week we also look back at
the early beginnings of the
Jerraganda and can see how
far our journey has taken us to
today. I am sure our next
editor for the 2015-16 year
will take the Newsletter to
even greater heights.
As we enter June and the last
month of the Rotary year,
changeover dinners and
planning activities for the new
year will be taking up our
time. Members are reminded
to liaise with the incoming
directors regarding committee
membership and preferred
roles in preparation for the
new the rotary year.
Enjoy.

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Meeting 844 28 May 2015

President Paul invited Anton to read the Charge to Australia and Jan once again was invited to deliver the toast to RI.
Guests for the evening were limited to the ever present Liz who was accompanying Bruce.
Apologies for the evening were received from Alex, Vera, Peter and Sue J, Carolyn, Colin, Cathy, Glenn, Glenda, and Jon.
Presidents Report
President Paul was sporting a few war wounds (ear and neck plasters) from a recent trip to the doctors, or
else Sandra has been keeping in him line with a bit of old fashioned discipline. Pain killing remedies were
the usual red cordial, as can be seen from the accompanying picture.
Paul reported that the cluster Presidents had recently met with the cluster AG (Lynne) and that Queanbeyan
West Club had advised that the new garbage contractor for the Queanbeyan area had offered an
opportunity for the three Rotary clubs to separate and dispose of any steel on the special waste collection
days, keeping any money raised from the metal sales. The garbage collector will also make a donation to the Rotary clubs on a
regular basis. Members welcomed the offer, but felt that it would require a lot of effort for a small amount of money. As such it
was agreed Jerrabomberra Rotary would not participate and wished the other two clubs well, should they decide to take up the
challenge.
President Paul also mentioned that the Mayors wife, Nichole, had suggested that the Queanbeyan Rotary clubs join forces in an
annual backyard clean-up project. This suggestion was to be subject to further discussion with the incoming boards of each club,
and was for information only at this time.
President Paul provided an update on the ROMAC baby form the Solomon Islands. The arrival of the baby looks like being Friday 5
June 2015. Vicki is liaising with the ROMAC Chair, Sandra, regarding logistics. President Paul requested members to be available
should they be need from that date.
In closing President Paul informed members that the Board had accepted the resignations of Kerry and Lynne, who were finding
they were too busy to continue their commitment to Rotary at this time and in the foreseeable future. Kerry and Lynne do however
hope to stay in touch with the club and its members and will try to help out on occasions.
Executive Reports
Secretary Glenn was missing in action with a nil report.
Treasurer Jon was also missing in action.
Directors Reports
International Director Chilly, was present but had nothing new to report.
Club Service Director Mez was still swanning it in WA.
Youth Director Peter, was an apology due to an encounter with the dentist. Nil to report.
Community Service Director Jan had nothing new to report on the community front.
A German Moment
Hannah entertained all present with a short talk about the Black Forest, and finished off with a story
about Black Forest Cake, making everyones mouths water as she described the layers of chocolate
cake filled with whipped cream and cherries, plus generous quantities of alcohol. Apparently in
Germany Children are not allowed to eat this cake due to its alcohol content.
Hannah is picture (right) signing a book to be donated to the School Library as part of the clubs
recognition of speakers at Rotary meetings.
General Business
Uniforms PP Paul distributed the newly ordered polo shirts and jackets to those members who had placed orders. Paul
also displayed a sample rugby style, long sleeved, shirt in the club colours and a number of members indicated they would
like to order one. Paul will send out details by email for members to place their orders.
Music Festival Anton briefed members on the outcome of our catering at this years Canberra International Music
Festival. While we did not lose money, we did not make money either, and under the current arrangements and venue
Anton felt this endeavor was not viable as a fund raiser for future years. Members agreed.

Visioning a question was raised from the floor about the progress with arranging a club visioning session for the club.
As this is with PE Mez, the answer will be provided at a future meeting if and when Mez returns from her adventures in
WA.
Joker The Joker lucky ticket was drawn in the favour of Lizzy by guest Liz. Guest Liz then offered to do a magic spell on
the cards so that Lizzy could pick the Joker. And guess what it worked, Lizzy drew the Joker. Well done Lizzy. Treasure
Jon will now need to work out the value and make the prize payment to Lizzy. New Joker pack next week.

Fines Sue R stood in as fines master for the night.

Attendance Attendance Officer Lizzy who was still feeling like celebrating her Joker win, decided that even though attendance
was clearly down on the night, the President should still shout Port and Baileys. As such she declared the attendance figure to be
90.1 % and the President duly obliged once again.

Mystery Night The Great Malteser Game

The Mistress of Mystery Glenda was away, so Sue R stepped in to
provide members with a challenging game involving cups straws
and maltesers. Trays of loose maltesers were placed in the centres
of all tables and members were given an empty cup and a straw.
Without touching the matesers members were tasked to transfer
the maltesers one by one into their cups, using the straw to suck up
each malteser for transfer. Music was played and members had the
time period of the song to transfer as many maltesers as they could.
The results were mixed, some members tried and tried and tried and could not manage to suck up a single malteser, so they gave
up and ate them instead. Some members experienced great difficulty but did manage to transfer one or two using their suck up
skills. Some made steady progress and managed to get a reasonable number into their cups. And then
there was the ever competitive Bruce who quickly perfected his suck up style and filled his cup until it
was overflowing. A clear winner.
First prize for Bruce was, yes you guessed it, a box of maltesers and a coffee
mug with lid for future take away coffees. Bruce also gets bragging rights
as the biggest sucker. The wooden spoon went to Bev, who had one
malteser in her cup, but admitted the transfer was not via the suck up
method.
Everyone else was a winner as well, as all got to eat their maltesers.

This weeks market report is provided by Sue R

The weather was very cold. Standing on car parking duty was very finger numbing! The chestnut man
gave us some hot nuts to warm us up. Liz and I drank lots of hot chocolate. Bruce had his own flask of
coffee. Ony a few enquiries re the location of the ATMs. The highlight of the day was when a little
girl came to claim her lost necklace which had luckily been handed in. Her mother had given it to her so it was the start of a family heirloom!
We became couriers delivering a cook book to an Ainsley lady who was moving and wouldnt be returning to the markets but wanted a cook
book. We considered charging for delivery but didnt. Unfortuntely we couldnt stick around for the farewell drinks for Tam but we sent our
best wishes via one of the Hall Rotarians. Adrienne said her big panic as new market manager wouldnt start until next week!
Note to Market Master Anton there are no green shopping bags left at the markets. There is no water either.
30 May
2015

Sue R, Bruce,
and Liz

Tables
50.00

Bags
67.00

Water
8.00

Cook Books
20.00

Cooler Bags
25.00

Donations
00.00

Total
170.00

Market Roster

Date

Members

6 June
13 June
20 June
27 June

Peter and Sue J, and David S

Glenn and Glenda, and Chilly
Jon, Carolyn, and Chris
Mez, Bev, and Anton

Details as provided by the Market Master (April 2015 Roster as amended)

Wheres Hannah?

This week Hannah had her first experience of Yum Cha at a Chinese Restaurant in
Dickson. While there are many different dishes in the Dim Sim varieties and lots of
tasty things to try. You cannot claim to have truly done Yun Cha without trying the
Chickens Feet! Hannah as adventurous as ever, especially when food is involved,
was keen to have a try and liked them so much she had seconds.
Pictured to the right is the dish of Chickens Feet and Hannah getting ready to have
a taste. Chinese food is delicious, but Hannah will need to work on her chop stick
skills to avoid going hungry if there are no forks available.
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A Blast from The Past

The Jerrabomberra Rotary weekly Newsletter has been a regular club publication of
nearly 17 years. Over the years we have seen quite a change in the Newsletter from its
humble beginnings. Initially the Newsletter started out as a 4 page A5 summary of the
weekly meeting printed on coloured paper and distributed in hard copy at the following
weekly meeting. Over the years the Newsletter has steadily transformed to what it is
today; a colour A4 publication distributed electronically as a PDF document and
containing feature articles in addition to a short summary of the weekly meetings. The
Newsletter is also available via the club website and Facebook.
The earliest issues, in September and October did not have a name (se picture above left), but show that the Provisional Rotary Club of
Jerrabomberra was on its feet and active. During October a competition was run for the Newsletter name and the Jerraganda was born (pictured
above right) (Also see Our History on the last page). The colour of the paper for the Newsletter was a bright yellow/gold similar to the colour of
the Rotary Wheel.
In the early years the Newsletter was printed in hard copy and distributed at the following weekly meeting.

The Last Page

Program

Meetings
Date
4 June
11 June
18 June
25 June
27 June

Social & Special Events

Description
Business Night
tba
Disbursement Night
No meeting (see Changeover Dinner on 27 June)
Changeover Dinner (in lieu of meeting on 25 June)

Date
13 June
14 June
19 June
27 June
28 June
30 June

Description (Contact)
Harman Legacy Ball
Bunnings BBQ
Juniors on Watch Awards
Jerra Rotary Changeover Dinner
District Changeover Lunch
Hall Rotary Changeover Dinner

* Compiled from information provided by the Program Mistress (Club Calendar April 2015)

CURRENT CLUB MEMBERS

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT - 2014-2015

President

Paul Robey

President Elect

Mez Mulvaney

Vice President

Paul Roger

Secretary

Glenn Wahlert

Treasurer

Jon Wells

Club Service Director

Mez Mulvaney

Community Service Director

Jan Pettigrew

International and Foundation Director

Robert Chilman

Youth and Vocational Service Director

Peter Jarvis

David Bailey, PHF. PP

Robert Chilman
Cathy Hobbs
Carolyn Hackett
Colin Hobbs, PHF, PP
Chris Hunter, OAM, PHF, PP
Peter Jarvis, PHF, PP
Sue Jarvis, PHF
Bev McKay
Bruce Miller
Liz Mulvaney, PHF
Mez Mulvaney, OAM, PHF, PE

CLUB DETAILS
Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra Incorporated
PO Box 8, Jerrabomberra NSW, 2619
www.jerrarotary.org.au
Email: secretary@jerrabomberra.rotarnet.com.au
Thursday 6.15 for 6.30 8.30pm
Meets
Jerrabomberra Public School (Staff Room)
Attendance &
LIZ Mulvaney by 12 Noon Tuesday
Apologies
T: 0448754274 E: liz.mulvaney13@gmail.com
Newsletter
Paul Roger
Contributions
T: 0418 786945 E: paul.roger@instralis.com

HONORARY MEMBERS
Alex Alexander
Anne Davis

Anton Pemmer, PHF, PP

Paul Robey, President
Jan Pettigrew, PHF, PP
Paul Roger PHF, PP
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
Vicki Still
Liz Miller

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 Storethe 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