The Newsletter of Jerrabomberra Rotary

RI District 9710

Volume 18 No. 40

Meeting 839
23 April 2015

Mystery Night - Bingo

Weekly Headlines
ANZAC Day Breakfast another great event in support of Legacy
On Saturday morning Jerrabomberra Rotarians were up early at 4am to set up and run the annual Gunfire
breakfast at the Jerrabomberra ANZAC Day Service. Setting up the gazebo and BBQs is always a fun, but
doing it in the dark makes it even more fun (and challenging). In the dim light of the Jerrabomberra Tavern
car park shadows moved busily to the sounds of where are the lights, who has got a torch, I cant see
what I am doing and a few other phrases that are best not published.
By 5am all was set up, the BBQs were fired up and the sausages and bacon were sizzling. As 5.30 and the
start of the service approached, all cooking was stopped (to silence the BBQ sizzling) and club members
joined the assembled crowd of over 300 for the Dawn Service. As in past years the service was excellent
and moving.
By 6am the food was on the go again and eggs added to the sizzling. A line of about a hundred hungry
people appeared instantly and to the credit of the Rotarians all were served fairly quickly and enjoyed
their bacon and egg /sausage and egg rolls. Community Services Director Jan reported that morning as
Very successful, everything ran smoothly and the catering was spot on.
In addition to supporting the Dawn Service the event also made a profit of $700 which will be donated to
Legacy as part of the clubs distribution night in June.

RAWCS Tonga Project Phase 3 gets green light

International Director Chilly reported at the recent Jerra Rotary meeting that Phase 3 of the RAWCS
Tonga project was now a green light for a team to travel to Tonga in September/October. As of the last
club meeting 12 people had indicated their intention to participate in the trip to Tonga and assist with the
work needed for the third phase of the Lapaha Public School renovations. In addition to the physical
renovation work the third phase will also include the delivery and distribution of some much needed
school materials. (See International Report page XX).

Letters from the School of St Jude

During the week Jerra Rotary received two letters from the School of St Jude, thanking the club for its
sponsorship of one of the teachers at the school. One of the letters was the formal school letter while
the second had the nice touch of being hand written by one of the students expressing their appreciation
of our gift of sponsorship. See page 4 ofr copies of the letters.

Welcome to Issue Number 40

of the Jerraganda.
I am starting to count down
now as there are only two
months and 8 issues left to go
before I retire as editor.
Hopefully incoming President
Mez has lined up a new editor
who will enjoy doing the
weekly newsletter as much as
I do. Seriously, it is fun and the
positive feedback makes it a
worthwhile endeavour.
This weeks issue has news of
the success of the ANZAC Day
Breakfast, and the very good
news that Tonga is a green
light for later in the year.
We also had some lovely
correspondence from the
School of St Jude regarding
the teacher we sponsor.
Nothing new on the Exchange
student front this year. It
appears Hannah has just
about done everything
possible, but there is still time
for a few excursions if anyone
is willing..
Enjoy.

Meeting 839 23 April 2015

Past President Paul was in the chair in President Pauls absence and Sue R and David S managed the Charge to Australia and Toast
to Rotary International, respectively. The almost permanent guest Liz was welcomed once again.
Apologies Acting Attendance Officer Carolyn advised of apologies from Colin, Cathy, Lizzy, Mez, Glenn, Pres Paul, and Pam, with
LoAs noted for David B and Ian.
Presidents Report
On behalf of Pres Paul, PP Paul reported that the club (with Board approval) was going to support an applicant for a scholarship
under the Rotary Global Grants Scheme. The applicant Stephen Dietz is applying to the scheme for a scholarship to assist him in
his studies and covering the tuition and living expenses for a Master of Public Administration at Columbia University in the USA.
Stephens study aligns with the economic development and peace building aspects of Rotarys goals and his past work in
Government, including work in Geneva representing Australia at the World Trade Organization, make him a suitable candidate.
It is hoped that Stephen will be able to visit the club and meet members in the near future. While the support of the club does
not require any financial commitment on the part of the club, the application process requires a club to review and approve the
applicant at the early stages to help filter applicants.
PP Paul also reported briefly on the successful attendance of 6 members at the District Training Assembly in Tumut over the
weekend of 18/19 April.
A German Moment
Hannah confidently delivered a most interesting 2 minute German moment on the German flag and its origins/history.
Executive Reports
Secretary Glenn was still enjoying his Gallipoli visit. PP Paul reported on Glenns behalf and
read out some correspondence form the School of St Jude regarding the teacher the club is
sponsoring this year. See photo right and copies of letters on page 4.
Treasurer Jon reported that he was now all over the clubs accounts and was just fine tuning a
few things with the bookkeeper and all would be up to date.
Directors Reports
On the International front Chilly was very pleased to report that the response for the next stage
of the Tonga RAWCS project had picked up considerably in the past week and the trip in
September/October was now a green light. Twelve (12) people were now identified as most
likely to travel, including 5 members from the Canberra Rotary club. Grant (Goulburn) who
Our sponsored teacher
participated last year is also joining the team again and is likely to bring a friend (skilled builder).
Ms Neema Mziray
Gerry (our past member and now President of Geelong Rotary) is also looking at joining the team.
Members will remember that Gerry was the original person responsible for starting the Tonga project while he was with Jerra
Rotary.
Chilly advised that he had met with PP Paul during the past week to scope the work and the materials and skills required for
various tasks and is confident the team identified will be able to carry out the work under Chillys project management and
guidance. Chilly will be finalising flight and accommodation arrangements over the next week or so, and will be in direct contact
with those participating.
Chilly is also exploring the potential to send a container over to Tonga with supplies and school materials that can be distributed
during the teams visit later in the year.
Community Service Jan reminded members to pay for their Aprons. Jan also reminded members of the ANZAC Day breakfast
arrangements with 9 members rostered on to assist.
Peter reported that neither of the Queanbeyan clubs were able to assist with the BBQ at the MS Swim, however after discussions
with Anton over the logistics for the Music Festival catering and the MS Swim catering, it will be possible for our club to cover
both arrangements. We do however require a couple of extra people to assist with the BBQ at the swim. Please let Peter know if
you can help.

On the Youth side, Peter advised that all was fine on the exchange student front with both Hannah and Will. He also advised that
the RYPEN application for Olivia had been sent in. Lastly Peter mention the NYSF and reminded all that applications for this
program close at the end of May.
Club Service was a nil report.
General Business
Uniforms PP Paul will be ordering some new uniforms shortly and sought advice on any additional uniform
requirements from members to be emailed to him during the next week. Options include polo shirts, Jackets, and
beanies.
Last few months of Hannah Sue R mentioned that we were now into Hannahs last three months with the club and
that if anyone had some time to take Hannah out and help her tick off a few final things on her bucket list before she
leaves, to contact either Sue or Paul R.
Music Festival Anton advised that he is finalising the Music Festival catering arrangements. Members agreed that
some club materials could be left overnight in the Music Festival marquee which would help with logistics.
Changeover Dinner Jan advised the Changeover dinner on 27 June would be at the Central Motel as per past years.
Mushroom Trip Glenda advsied that it would be possible to do a wine tour on Saturday 16 May as part of the
mushroom weekend. All going on the weekend agreed this would be a good idea. The agenda for the weekend is now.
On 16th - depart Jerra at about 8am, arrive Bowral/Mittagong and take wine tour from 10.30am. Dinner at the RSL. On
17th Mushroom tour and then return to Jerra.
Mystery Night Entertainment
For this months Mystery Night a guest appearance was made by Mr Sushi Bingo who
enertained us with a few rounds of bingo, ably assisted by his lovely young assistant on
the bingo ball wheel. Winners on the night were team Jon and PP Paul, and team Bev
and David S. Prizes were presented as sushi rolls but closely resembled Mars Bars.
Thanks to Peter and Sue J great fun.
Joker - Chris once again had an amusing joke to tell. However there was no Joker draw
due to low numbers.
Fines - A short fines session was also conducted by Chris.
Attendance perhaps the boldest report of attendance ever at 99.9% simply to justify drinking the Presidents Port and Baileys.
However this ruse failed as everyone departed not wanting a final tipple. Just as well because the bottles were empty. Come on
Mr President- time to stock up!

In the sink - spotted in the

sink this week were two
familiar faces Carolyn and
Chris. Well done

This weeks market report comes from PP Paul.

A lovey autumn morning with a cool start but the sun came out and as the morning
progressed it was warm enough to strip of the layers and get down to just a polo shirt
by late morning. Patronage was quieter than usual, with the public holiday, but there
was still a steady flow of shoppers. A few stall holders also decided to stay away and enjoy the public holiday, but the rest
were business as usual.
This was Bevs first time on the markets so the training wheels were on at the start of the morning, but she was soon in
full swing of sales and managing the front office very comfortably. Car parking was uneventful with lots of good
mornings and a few chats. Regular patrons now seem to know they have to engage with the Rotarian at the car park and
quite a few now stop for a chat.
Lost property was quite busy with a wallet handed in and quickly claimed, a phone similarly quickly claimed and a car key
(lost two weeks ago) was claimed by a grateful lady. A shopping trolley went walk about while a lady was distracted, but
she tracked it down and retrieved it from the embarrassed shopper who had taken it by mistake. Early in the morning a
green NZ Army beret was handed in by a stall holder and was eventually claimed at 11.30am by a very happy man who
had driven all the way back from Bungendore to retrieve it.
Question and answer sessions were as usual obviously the ATMs are really hard to
find, plus the moving of a couple of stalls to locations about two stalls away from their
normal location also caused several patrons to enquire as to where they had gone.
Highlights for the day was the man who came shopping with his wheelbarrow (see
picture) maybe we should sell these instead of bags . A bee keeper who advised the
markets had a problem with European Wasps and we should call the ACT European
Wasp Hotline to get them traced and eradicated (Tam is on to this one). And then there
was the potential stall holder who brought in cakes samples, which we were able to give
our opinions on very yummy.
All up a very enjoyable morning.
25 April
2015

Bev, Jon, and

PP Paul

Tables
75.00

Bags
7200

Water
4.00

Cook Books
00.00

Cooler Bags
15.00

Donations
00.00

Total
166.00

Market Roster
Date

Members

2 May
9 May
16 May

Mez, Liz, and tba

Colin, Cathy, and Chilly
Chris, Peter and Sue J

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

Where are Hannah and Will?

As reported on by the Youth Director (at page 2) all is well with our two Youth Exchange Students with no updates or photos
available this week.

The Last Page

Program

Meetings
Date
23 April
30 April
7 May
14May
21 May
28 May

Social & Special Events

Description
Mystery Night
Club Forum
Business Night & Hannah Trek Away
Presentation
Guest Speaker Glenn Wahlert - Gallipoli
tba
Mystery Night

Date
25 April
1-10 May

Description (Contact)
ANAZAC Day (Jan)
International Music Festival (Bruce)

2-3 May

MS Mega Swim (Peter)

16/17 May
Bowral Mushroom Weekend (Glenda)
13 June
Harman Legacy Ball
20 June
RWAF Dinner
27 June
Jerra Rotary Changeover Dinner
28 June
District Changeover Lunch
30 June
Hall Rotary Changeover Dinner
* Compiled from information provided by the Program Mistress (Club Calendar Feb 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
Lynne McPherson
Kerry McPherson
Bruce Miller
Liz Mulvaney, PHF

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

Mez Mulvaney, OAM, PHF, PE

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
Vickie Still

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