The Newsletter of Jerrabomberra Rotary RI District 9710 Volume 20 No.12 Support the Rotary Foundation! Meeting 908 22nd September, 2016 Friday October 7 2016 is Hat Day, an initiative of Australian Rotary Health, one of the largest not-for-profit funders of mental health research in Australia. 100% of the money raised during this year s Hat Day campaign goes directly to research helping the one in five Australians affected by depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and many other illnesses. Rotary Clubs across Australia are welcome to approach their local Bunnings stores this year to set up an awareness and fundraising table for Hat Day, held Friday October 7. If you d like to support and raise money for this important Australian Rotary Health mental health initiative, we encourage you to contact your local Bunnings store and ask to speak to the Activities Organiser, who can assist you in planning for the day. All Bunnings stores in Australia have been notified Rotary Clubs will be approaching them in the lead up to Hat Day, but please be aware we cannot guarantee all stores will participate or have spots available on that particular day. Our Community Service Director, Bev McKay has the details and will be calling out to our club members to assist on this day if they can. 1 Dear Everyone, Hi, Guest Editor Mez here. I would like to submit a correction to last week s note from Guest Editor Paul Roger. I offered to step in for Chris Hunter as Guest Editor whilst she was away, and I had every intention of returning from the Coast to do so, however a very nasty virus went through all of my family. I did email Chris and asked her to send me the notes so that I could fulfil my promise, but apparently she couldn t curtail Paul s excitement at getting another shot at his 5 secs of glory! So there you have it. Enjoy! Mez Guest Editor
CLUB DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR Bega 8 th October 2016 Club Bega, Gipps St Bega The Club Development Committee is holding a seminar on Saturday 8th October 2016 at Club Bega, Gipps St Bega commencing at 10am. We invite you to come along to increase your knowledge on a number of topics that will have a positive impact on your club and we believe will help you increase membership in your Club. The Agenda and topics covered are listed below. 10am Welcome DG Steve Hill 10:10 am Council on Legislation and the effect it has on our Club Constitution and ByLaws 10:30 am Satellite Clubs 10:45am Attracting young members to Clubs 11:00am Changing Clubs and meetings 11:15am Membership and Membership retention 12:00 to 1pm Lunch 1:00pm Marketing your Club 1:30pm Using Social media 2:00pm Club Administration Conduct of Club Board and Club committees 2:30pm 2:50pm Discussion Close DG Steve Hill A light lunch will be provided by the District. Please register to come by emailing me at phil@mewett.net or call on 0407577677. If you cannot make this seminar upcoming seminars are 3 rd December 2016 Tumut 2
LAST WEEK S MEETING WITH PRESIDENT Liz Mulvaney SPECIAL WELCOME: Pres Liz welcomed Ian Wholohan back and our special guest, visiting Rotarian Phil Mewett GUESTS FOR THIS WEEK: Vera APOLOGIES THIS WEEK: Chilly, Cathy and Colin Leave Chris Hunter, Peter and Sue Jarvis, David Stevens CHARGE TO AUSTRALIA: Thanks to Paul Roger TOAST TO ROTARY INTERNATIONAL: Toast made by Paul Robey REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK: Ms PRESIDENT S REPORT: OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT 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. It was suggested that given Vera had the winning ticket two weeks in a row and had left before the joker, that we would do it at the beginning of the meeting. Joker was drawn by Phil Mewett and the winning ticket was bought by Kaz. Only 3 cards left in the deck and Kaz managed to draw 10 Clubs. Woo Hoo bad luck Kaz ONLY 2 cards left in the pack! Be here to be the winner! EXCITING!!!! Collected $28. 3
PRESIDENT LIZ MULVANEY S REPORT: District Conference in Goulburn remember - 28/29/30th October. MEZ MULVANEY S SECRETARY S REPORT: NTR TERRY SPENCER S TREASURER S REPORT: Joker has now cracked the $1000.00. CATHY HOBBS S YOUTH & VOCATIONAL SERVICE REPORT: NTR BRUCE MILLER S INTERNATIONAL & FOUNDATION REPORT: NTR (Chilly still not here!) BEV McKAY S COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT: NTR ANTON PEMMER S CLUB SERVICE REPORT: Next Boat Race is 15 Oct. Anton will be away and Paul Roger was eager to volunteer to take the lead for this event ably assisted by his lovely wife Sue and Pres Liz. GENERAL BUSINESS Paul Robey advised that the Go for Gold was a success as usual. MS organisers thanked and recognised the assistance provided by our Club. Next year s event will be held 6-7 May 16. Phil Mewett advised that District Assembly next year is the end of April, so no clashes this time. Paul Roger decided to run a quiz to prove a point he has that no-one reads the Jerraganda. Apart from Jan Pettigrew, he is right, no-one reads the Jerraganda. Turns out it was really an exercise to gauge the interest members had in his efforts as stand in author. Again, he was right no interest! Anton handed out a Wellness questionnaire for our members to fill out. Be interested to see the results. Anton also sent out a flyer to gauge interest in having a 10 Pin Bowling Night (does not include Laser Skirmish). Indication was that most members are interested. The night suggested is 24 th Nov 16. 4
Pam Spencer advised that the Movie Night for Home in Queanbeyan is scheduled for Sat 22 Oct 16. There is no news on timings and movie on their website at this stage. REGULAR HAPPENINGS SERGEANT S FINES: money as well!! MEALS: THIS WEEK! This week s session was again ably conducted by Bev she s good!!!!!! And she gets lots of $61.30 raised in fines. Vera was thrilled to find out that the meal this week was Chinese Don t forget that the person to notify about meals is Pam. See her details below. Please advise Pam of your attendance or apology by midday on Tuesdays. Pam: T: 0418 967 925 jerraquilting@gmail.com ATTENDANCE: 70% DON T FORGET! Weekly Meeting Reminders Meeting No. 906 ** The markets is our cash cow and needs everyone s support! 01/10/16 Sue and Peter Jarvis, Andrea 08/10/16 - Kaz, Bruce and Bev 15/10/16 Mez, Chris and Paul Robey, with help from Caitlin ALL banking to Terry, please. Save $2 a week in your Centurion money boxes for The Foundation! Still H/W: Think of some potential members for our list Board Meeting Tue 27 Sep 16 Pres Liz thanked Phil Mewett for gracing us with his delightful presence ***** MEETING CLOSED 2005hr ** SOME NEWS FROM THE MARKETS. PLEASE NOTE - New Email address: Please ensure you update your email contacts list to reflect the new address market.manager@crfm.com.au ** PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE NEWEST ROSTER DELETE ALL OTHERS! 10/9/16 Mez Lizzie Paul Robey 17/9/16 Cathy Colin Terry 24/9/16 Anton Jan Bev 1/10/16 Sue J. Peter J. Andrea 8/10/16 Kaz Bruce Bev * 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. 5
Reports this week by: Mez 10 September - 10 th September 2016 REPORT The morning was less cold than previously and turned into a beautiful day. Three queries for the ATM. A couple of lost wallets (one returned to owner the other not handed in). One extremely happy young gentleman who had given up all hope of getting his wallet back and was astounded that the cash was intact. I assured him of the honesty of our stall holders. One driver of a 39 seater bus came and asked me at the gate if I could help her push the bus out of a little problem where the ground had given away and she had got bogged. I directed her to the NRMA but she wanted a pallet to put under the bus. I told her that I was sorry but I didn t think that I could lift a corner of the bus while she drove! (I know that I go to the gym but I am not that good yet Maybe next year! The numbers at the Market were up a lot due to the caravan camp but as you can see it did not do a lot to our takings. Some of the stall holders were very happy though. Next week we will probably need some ice. Jan Jan Anton Bev Tables $50.00 Bags $52.00 Water $16.00 Books $20.00 Cooler Bags $10.00 Donations $ Total $148.00 NOTE: Last Saturday market is on 17 th Dec with an afternoon market on 22 December. There is then a break until January 14 th! Yippee! 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 6
The Last Page Program If anyone has program information, please email Chris chris.hunter@det.nsw.edu.au Meetings Social & Special Events Date Description Date Description 24 Nov 16 10 Pin Bowling 27 th 30 th October DISTRICT CONFERENCE in Goulburn 8 th & 22 nd January Home Hosting for NYSF, please. Save the dates. RWAF Dinner for the wine buffs as part of Friday, 28 th October District Conference entertainment see Paul Roger 9 th November Membership Night at the Community Centre * Compiled from information provided by the Program Person President President Elect Vice President Secretary Treasurer Club Service Director BOARD OF MANAGEMENT - 2016-2017 Community Service Director International and Foundation Director Youth and Vocational Service Director CLUB DETAILS Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra Incorporated PO Box 8, Jerrabomberra NSW, 2619 www.jerrarotary.org.au Liz Mulvaney Anton Pemmer Mez Mulvaney Mez Mulvaney Terry Spencer Anton Pemmer Bev McKay Bruce Miller Cathy Hobbs Email: secretary@jerrabomberra.rotarnet.com.au Meets Thursday 6.15 for 6.30 8.30pm Jerrabomberra Public School (Staff Room) Attendance & Pam Spencer by 12 Noon Tuesday Apologies T: 0418 967 925 jerraquilting@gmail.com Newsletter Chris Hunter Contributions T: 0418 646 317 E: chris.hunter@det.nsw.edu.au CURRENT CLUB MEMBERS Robert Chilman PHF Anton Pemmer, PHF, PP, PE Andrea Close Paul Robey, PP Cathy Hobbs PHF Jan Pettigrew, PHF, PP Colin Hobbs, PHF, PP Paul Roger PHF, PP Chris Hunter, OAM, PHF, PP Sue Roger PHF Peter Jarvis, PHF, PP Pam Spencer, PHF, PP Sue Jarvis, PHF Terry Spencer, PHF, PP Kaz Kaczmarek David Stevens, PHF, PP Bev McKay Vicki Still Bruce Miller Liz Mulvaney, PHF, President Mez Mulvaney, OAM, PHF, PP HONORARY MEMBERS Friends of Rotary Alex Alexander, PP Vera Alexander PHF Liz Miller David Bailey, PHF, PP Glenda Wahlert, PP Glenn Wahlert, PHF Anne Davis, PHF, PP Caitlin 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 7