Rotary Club of Queanbeyan Inc

PO Box 155, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 District 9710 Charter Date March 1952 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

19 September 2012 Edition

Presidents Report from Natalie Jupe
Hi all, Last week we did not have a quorum for our board meeting, however Doug, Joan, Roni & I still had a nice dinner, as well as fundraising for Footy Colours Day still taking donations for this too. Check out Joans cute footy bear Photos will be available on our Facebook page. We also got to try out our new clubs banner sign what does everyone think of it??? We still have 5 Canberra editions of this years Entertainment Book we must sell these ASAP so if you know someone who wants to buy one PLEASE tell them to contact me. Our Gnomes weekend at Floriade has just about arrived. Roster is below and please dont forget to let me know if you can do a shift for us (especially the afternoon shifts on both days). Our Guest Speaker this week is Tania McCartney, local National Year of Reading Ambassador, Tania is a published writer of children's books and is a very engaging speaker. She is currently involved in many National Year of Reading activities. For more about Tania visit

http://www.taniamccartney.com/
A reminder for Rotarians and friends to register for the Relay for Life early bird registration is only $15 to become a member of our team. You can do this online at

http://relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2013/queanbeyan_2013/RotaryClub-of-Queanbeyan
Cheers, Natalie

What happened in the last week

Wednesday 12 September Board Meeting did not happen as we did not have a quorum, and Footy Colours Day

Tuesday 18 September

Friendship Beyond Club Functions event Movie at Manuka Cinema Movie is The Admirer, as part of the Russian Film Festival, To read all about it visit http://russianresurrection.com/2012/film/the-admirer/

What is happening at this weeks meeting

Wednesday 19 September Guest Speaker - Tania McCartney, local National Year of Reading Ambassador, Tania is a published writer of children's books and is a very engaging speaker and is currently involved in many National Year of Reading activities. For more about Tania visit http://www.taniamccartney.com/

Author Tania McCartney

What is happening in the next week

This Weekend

Gnomes at Floriade Please register for your shift with Natalie Jupe.
Time 9am 1pm Saturday 22 September 1. Natalie Jupe 2. Andrew Tillett 3. Doug Mitchell 4. Ron Jupe (12.30 changeover) 5. Glenys Jupe 6. Roni Corne 7. Bly Miers 8. 1pm 4pm 1. Amy Macdonald 2. Joan Macdonald 3. Miriam Dunn (Brindabella Rotaract) 4 Doug Mitchell 5 Madi (Amys friend) Sunday 23 September 1. Bly Miers (leaving at 11am) 2 Elly Unicomb (Brindabella Rotaract) 3. Melanie Tacey(Brindabella Rotaract) 4. Rosie Welsh (Brindabella Rotaract) 5. Jenny Welsh (Brindabella Rotaract) 6.Trev Smith 7 Natalie Jupe 8 Ron Jupe 1. Natalie Jupe 2. Ron Jupe 4. Roni Corne 4. Jennifer Upchurch (Brindabella Rotaract) 5 Tim Douglass (Brindabella Rotaract)

Tuesday 25 September

Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting, 5.30pm at Roos Club

Wednesday 26 September

Guest Speaker - Betty Saklamaev, Divisional Office Clerk from the Australian Electoral Commission, speaking about 2012 being The Year of Enrolment and also the work they do for electors and voters in the community. For more information visit

http://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/2012/index.htm

Joke of the Week

Watch Out For This Police say that the gang usually is comprised of four members, one adult and three younger ones. While the three younger ones, all appearing sweet and innocent, divert their 'mark' (or intended target) with a show of friendliness, the fourth - the eldest -- sneaks in from behind the person's back to expertly rifle through his or her pockets and purses or bags for any valuables being carried. The picture below, caught on CCTV cameras, show the gang in operation.

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

Donate to the Rotary Foundation

All Donations are tax deductible in Australia via The Australian Rotary Foundation Trust (TARFT).

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

If you are interested in doing a first aid course, please register your interest with Ross McConnell Queanbeyan Division Superintendent St John NSW 0401 101 913 Ross.McConnell@hp.com

Queanbeyan Division

2012 Jerrabomberra Rotary Charity Disco

Shipwreck Party on Zombie Island Theme Disco is being organised by the Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra, from 7pm to late on Saturday 3rd November 2012. $20 per person, children under 12 free, Contact Liz 0448 754 274 or Jan 6299 8594
2012-2013 Entertainment Books

We only have 5 books left - $55 each

Entertainment Books are still on sale

See Natalie who has the books in stock.

Renal Unit So far we have a plastic box and some crayons/pencils but we still need donations of the following items for the Queanbeyan Renal Unit
kids colouring in books pencils/textas/crayons plastic toys (eg blocks, trucks) that can be easily washed due to hygiene reasons

These are so that a small toy box can be established in the waiting room. If you can help with these please contact Natalie Jupe.

The 2012 Australian Rotaract Conference will be hosted in the nations capital, Canberra. Heres the key info: Dates: October 20-21. The conference itself begins on Saturday, October 20, but there will be special fundraising event on the evening of Friday October 19. Venue: The Rex Hotel, Northbourne Ave, Canberra. For more information visit http://www.arccanberra.org/ Register at http://www.rotaryd9710.org.au/rotaract-conference/registration.html

15 16 February 2013 Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan

Registration Fees: Early bird registration $15 per person (pay by 22 January 2013) Registrations from 23 January 2013 onwards $20 per person

For more information visit http://relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2013/queanbeyan_2013

Invitation to Relay For Life Information Session

The countdown is on to the Queanbeyan Relay For Life and if you are yet to register for this unique and inspirational event, you are encouraged to attend a Relay For Life Information Session to get involved and to hear about Cancer Council NSW in the Queanbeyan community. Members of the local volunteer organising committee will be on hand at the Relay For Life Information Session to answer questions about the event as well as Debra ONeil, Community and Events Administrator from Cancer Councils Southern Regional office in Young. Relay For Life registrations will also be taken on the night. Alternatively, people can register online at www.relayforlife.org.au Debra encourages all in the Queanbeyan community to come to an Information Session to have their interest sparked in the Relay For Life, and learn about how they can help cancer patients and carers in their community. Information sessions for the Relay For Life event are a fantastic way to learn more about this exceptional fundraiser, as well as an opportunity to hear about the current research, prevention and support programs being run by Cancer Council NSW, said Debra. The Queanbeyan Relay For Life will be held on 16 17 February 2013, at the Seiffert Oval in Queanbeyan. Relay For Life is a fun, overnight community event where teams of up to 20 people take turns to walk around a local track raising money and awareness for Cancer Council NSW. Highlights of every Relay include the candlelight HOPE ceremony, where we remember those we have lost to cancer, and the survivors and carers walk. Money raised from Relay For Life is spent on vital cancer research, support for families affected by cancer and prevention programs. For more information on Relay For Life or how to get involved contact the Southern Relay For Life team on 4223 0200 or on sthnrfl@nswcc.org.au.

Check out the Relay For Life Information Session times below: Time: 6.30pm Date: 25 September 2012 Kangaroos Football Club, Queanbeyan Time: 6.30pm Date: 27 November 2012 Kangaroos Football Club, Queanbeyan RSVP for a Relay For Life Information Session to: sthnrfl@nswcc.org.au

Volunteer drivers for Woden Community Services Woden Community Services are looking for volunteers to act as drivers for community members who need assistance with transport to medical appointments, hospital etc. The contact at the Woden Community Service is: Kevin at 6234 6852

District Conference register at http://www.rotaryd9710.org.au/2012-district-conference.html

Contact details for our members

Name Kristin Ballard Bill Hoare Joan Macdonald Bly Miers Tim Brown Michael Keys Natalie Jupe Dian Hollick Liana Dobson 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 678 322 0416 216 450 0402 431 021 TBA 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

tba lianakate@gmail.com doug@mitchellfamilyonline.com TBA

Rotary Club of Queanbeyan on http://www.facebook.com/QueanbeyanRotary As at 10 September 2012 our Facebook page has 148 likes

Dates for the diary

September 2012 NEW GENERATIONS MONTH Wednesday 19 September Guest Speaker - Tania McCartney, local National Year of Reading Ambassador, Tania is a published writer of children's books and is a very engaging speaker and is currently involved in many National Year of Reading activities. Sat 22 and Sun 23 September Selling Gnomes at Floriadevolunteers are still required. Register with Natalie ASAP for your shift Tuesday 25 September Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting, 5.30pm at Roos Club Wednesday 26 September Guest Speaker from the Australian Electoral Commission, speaking about 2012 being The Year of Enrolment and also the work they do for electors and voters in the community. Sunday 30 September Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza 10am to 3pm October 2012 VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH Wednesday 3 October Guest Speaker John Green from Rotary Club of Canberra-Weston Creek will be speaking about the BowelCare Project. We will also be having the members of Queanbeyan West coming along this night for a joint meeting. Saturday 6 October Info stall for Relay for Life, located inside Riverside Plaza at the top of the Coles travelator (near Donut King), volunteers are required, more details TBA Wednesday 10 October Board Meeting Friday 12 October Mental Health Week BBQ in Queanbeyan Park, 12noon to 3.30pm, volunteers are required, more details TBA Saturday 13 October Friendship Beyond Club Functions event Coffee & cake morning tea, 10am Gloria Jeans in Riverside Plaza all welcome Wednesday 17 October Oragami Peace Crane Making Night with Guest Crane Maker, Bethany Freeman-Chandler Tuesday 23 October Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting, 5.30pm at Roos Club Wednesday 24 October World Polio Day Dinner everyone is welcome, incorporating the theme of Purple Pinkie for Polio, Punjabi Hut Queanbeyan, 6.30pm, $35 per person Fri, Sat & Sun 26, 27 and 28 October District Conference Batemans Bay &Moruya details above. Register at www.rotaryd9710.org.au Sunday 28 October Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza 10am to 3pm Wednesday 31 October Guest Speaker Lee Tunks from the Queanbeyan Division of St John Ambulance to speak about Asthma & Anaphylaxis November 2012 ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH Saturday 3 November Info stall for Relay for Life, located inside Riverside Plaza at the top of the Coles travelator (near Donut King), volunteers are required, more details TBA Saturday 3 November Jerrabomberra Rotary Charity Disco details above Wednesday 7 November Visit to Home in Queanbeyan 6.15 for 6.30pm with pizza dinner, with manager Anne Pratt & the residents Tuesday 13 November Friendship Beyond Club Functions event Movie at Manuka Cinema more details TBA Wednesday 14 November Board Meeting

November Continued Wednesday 21 November Sunday 25 November Tuesday 27 November Wednesday 28 November

Thursday 29 November Friday 30 November Fri Nov 30 to Sun Dec 2 December 2012 FAMILY MONTH Wednesday 5 December Saturday 8 December Tuesday 11 December Wednesday 12 December Saturday 15 December Wednesday 19 December

Guest Speaker Ross Ellis, Secretary of Rotary E-club of Brindabella, who will be speaking about our Districts first E-Club Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza 10am to 3pm Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting, 5.30pm at Roos Club Guest Speaker Paul Morshead, Assistant Director of the Cyber Security Program, Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Future Leaders Seminar in Adelaide President Natalie is attending. Closing date for RYLA applications Zone Institute, Adelaide President Natalie is attending.

Official visit from Assistant Governor, Lynne Duckham Christmas Party everyone welcome time and location are to be confirmed Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting, 5.30pm at Roos Club Board Meeting Friendship Beyond Club Functions event Coffee & cake morning tea, 10am Gloria Jeans in Riverside Plaza all welcome Guest Speaker Beryle, a volunteer from The Rotary Shop that we have in Riverside Plaza. ***BREAK FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON***

January 2013 ROTARY AWARENESS MONTH Tuesday 8 January Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting, 5.30pm at Roos Club Wednesday 9 January Informal meeting BBQ at Natalies, Bring a Plate Thursday 10 January NYSF Rotary Dinner (Session A) details to come Sunday 13 January NYSF Home Hosting for students day details to come Sun 13 to Fri 18 January Rotary Youth Leadership Award Seminar, Greenhills Camp & Conference Centre, Cotter Tuesday 15 January Friendship Beyond Club Functions event Movie at Manuka Cinema more details TBA Wednesday 16 January Guest Speaker Brian Goldstraw, President of the Rotary Club of Hall, who will be speaking to us about RAWCS Tuesday 22 January (TBC) Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting, 5.30pm at Roos Club Wednesday 23 January TBA Thursday 24 January NYSF Rotary Dinner (Session C) details to come Sunday 27 January NYSF Home Hosting for students day details to come Sunday 27 January Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza 10am to 3pm Tuesday 29 January Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting, 5.30pm at Roos Club Wednesday 30 January TBA February 2013 WORLD UNDERSTANDING MONTH Dates to be confirmed Helping at the Canberra Show Tuesday 5 February (TBC) Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting, 5.30pm at Roos Club Wednesday 6 February Board Meeting Saturday 9 February Friendship Beyond Club Functions event Coffee & cake morning tea, 10am Gloria Jeans in Riverside Plaza all welcome Tuesday 12 February Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting, 5.30pm at Roos Club Wednesday 13 February Valentines Dinner partners & guests welcome fundraising for Sat 16 & Sun 17 February Queanbeyan Relay for Life volunteers required as this is a 24 hour event Wednesday 20 February Guest Speaker Senior Constable Naomi Nemec from the Monaro Crime Management Unit th Saturday 23 February 108 Anniversary of Rotary 4.30 at War Memorial for a High Tea but details are to be confirmed rd th Sat 23 & Sun 24 February President Elect Training Session details to come Sunday 24 February Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza 10am to 3pm Wednesday 27 February Guest Speaker - Gail Freeman PP, PHF will be talking to us about Operation Cleft.

March 2013 POLIO ERADICATION/LITERACY MONTH Wednesday 6 March Official visit from Assistant Governor, Lynne Duckham Wednesday 13 March TBA Wednesday 20 March Board Meeting Saturday 23 March Friendship Beyond Club Functions event Visit to the National Gallery & afternoon tea meet in foyer at 1.30pm Wednesday 27 March TBA Sunday 31 March Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza 10am to 3pm April 2013 MAGAZINE MONTH Wednesday 3 April Sat 6 and Sun 7 April Wednesday 10 April Tuesday 16 April Wednesday 17 April Wednesday 24 April Saturday 27 April Sunday 28 April

TBA District Assembly, Batemans Bay details to come Board Meeting Friendship Beyond Club Functions event at Manuka Cinema more details TBA TBA TBA Rotarians at Work Day for more info visit http://www.rotariansatwork.org Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza 10am to 3pm

May 2013 PLANNING MONTH Wednesday 1 May Wednesday 8 May Wednesday 15 May Fri, Sat & Sun 17, 18 19 May Wednesday 22 May
Saturday 25 May Sunday 26 May

TBA Board Meeting TBA RYPEN Camp at Old Mogo Town Hat Day Dinner more details TBA closer to the event
Friendship Beyond Club Functions event Coffee & cake morning tea, 10am Gloria Jeans in Riverside Plaza all welcome Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza 10am to 3pm

Wednesday 29 May

TBA

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 Wednesday 26 June Our Clubs Changeover Dinner Sunday 30 June District Changeover details to come
Sunday 30 June Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza 10am to 3pm

July 2013 Wednesday 3 July Wednesday 10 July Wednesday 17 July Wednesday 24 July Sunday 28 July Wednesday 31 July August 2013 Wednesday 7 August Wednesday 14 August Wednesday 21 August Sunday 25 August Wednesday 28 August

TBA Board Meeting TBA TBA

Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza 10am to 3pm

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TBA Board Meeting 12 month follow up session to Visioning Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza 10am to 3pm TBA