The Newsletter of Jerrabomberra Rotary RI District 9710

Volume 20 No.2 Support the Rotary Foundation! Meeting 898

14th July, 2016

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Weekly Headlines

NEW YEAR – NEW BANNER!

The top table listens intently during General Business – Treasurer Terry goes for sustenance!

Welcome to the

Dear Everyone,

The late President Lizzie was in the chair for the second meeting of the year. Sitted beside her was the late Secretary Mez – both looking suitably frazzled – and apologetic. We do forgive you – gave us something to talk about & plot fines!

Best wishes to Rose Mulvaney as she progresses with her treatment.

PLEASE, Don’t forget! Would love market reports to be sent to me by the Sunday afternoon so that I can complete the Jerraganda. Any photos would also be great – just email to me on: chris.hunter@det.nsw.edu.au Any reminders or extra news,

also just email me

Enjoy,

Chris Hunter

Editor

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Dedicated member Sue talks passionately about the Pram Walking Group in General Business.

SO WILL THE BRUMBIES WIN THIS WEEK? CHILLY BELIEVES SO! HE GOT IT STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE’S

MOUTH…….

NO. 1 BRUMBIES SUPPORTER & HIS WIFE

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FRIDAY IN SYDNEY – MESSAGE FROM BRUCE:

On Friday the ARHsport initiative was launched in Sydney by Chris Edwards. Chris is the Ambassador for Australian Rotary Health. Jerra Rotary is the first club to join Chris in his effort to address both physical and mental health. In addition to raising health awareness we hope this program will help change the publics view of Rotary from an aging group of sausage chefs to seeing Rotary as a vibrant community group that engages in a variety of events and activities. If you would like to be part of this transformation please click on the link to learn more. http://portal.clubrunner.ca/9728/SitePage/rotary-health A community that exercises together stays healthy together. Bruce Miller ARHsport 1st Champion Rotary Club Jerrabomberra

President Lizzie & Secretary Liz – Off to the Hall Xmas in July – who would have guessed?

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History of The Rotary Foundation

At the 1917 convention, outgoing RI President Arch C. Klumph proposed to set up an endowment “for the

purpose of doing good in the world.” In 1928, it was renamed The Rotary Foundation, and it became a distinct

entity within Rotary International.

Growth of the Foundation

In 1929, the Foundation made its first gift of $500 to the International Society for Crippled Children. The

organization, created by Rotarian Edgar F. “Daddy” Allen, later grew into Easter Seals.

When Rotary founder Paul Harris died in 1947, contributions began pouring in to Rotary International, and the

Paul Harris Memorial Fund was created to build the Foundation.

Evolution of Foundation programs

1947: The Foundation established its first program, Fellowships for Advance Study, later known as

Ambassadorial Scholarships.

1965-66: Three programs were launched: Group Study Exchange, Awards for Technical Training, and Grants

for Activities in Keeping with the Objective of The Rotary Foundation, which was later called Matching

Grants.

1978: Rotary introduced the Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants. The first 3-H Grant funded a project

to immunize 6 million Philippine children against polio.

1985: The PolioPlus program was launched to eradicate polio worldwide.

1987-88: The first peace forums were held, leading to Rotary Peace Fellowships.

2013: New district, global, and packaged grants enable Rotarians around the world to respond to the world’s

greatest needs.

Since the first donation of $26.50 in 1917, the Foundation has received contributions totaling more than $1

billion.

The Rotary Foundation Children at Dharmarama Kanishta Vidyalaya School in Ahangama, Sri Lanka.

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LAST WEEK’S MEETING – THE SECOND FOR INCOMING PRESIDENT – Liz Mulvaney

As the President and Secretary had “car trouble” (parked in by son’s friends as they went Pokémon hunting – a sad excuse, really – but true!),

we started with fellowship and the meal and awaited their arrival with much excitement – we would give them heaps!! We did!

GUESTS FOR THIS WEEK: Vera

APOLOGIES THIS WEEK: Colin Hobbs, David Stevens, Bruce & Anton – on Rotary business in Sydney

LOA - Carolyn

CHARGE TO AUSTRALIA: PP Mez

TOAST TO ROTARY INTERNATIONAL: President Liz and a toast to RI and the Rotary Club of Lancashire

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.”

PRESIDENT LIZ MULVANEY’S REPORT:

Don’t forget, DG visit on 11th August – Steve Hills

Board Meeting and the No. 1 priority is membership.

RI Centenary Celebration for the Foundation is this year. Clubs asked to do things to celebrate. Watch this space but

keep 18th November free which also happens to be this clubs charter date. Email any suggestions you may have to

Bruce for celebrations.

MEZ MULVANEY’S SECRETARY’S REPORT: Thank you letters from Anne Pratt (HOME), Snowy Hydro and their publication as well, Jerra Post Natal Depression

Walking Group, Australian Rotary Health and a lovely letter and certificate from Treehouse (and I quote verbatim…. “in that lovely, shiny sticky stuff”). Sec. Mez – that is, it has been laminated! (But we still love you!!)

RDU supplies catalogue passed around.

TERRY SPENCER’S TREASURER’S REPORT:

Terry would please like to have everyone’s bank details so that he can direct deposit any money that needs to be

paid. Would like to go electronic.

Discussion re NEW sheet for claiming expenses. Will be more formal and will satisfy the Auditor and save a lot of

work. Look for it on Club Runner soon. PLEASE USE!

$30 000 in bank

Last week – Fines = $71.20 / Joker = $34.00 / Changeover fines were $159.30 (Well done, Peter Jarvis!) / Pink

cars from changeover sold for $70!

ALL banking money to Terry, PLEASE! Thanks for monies received thus far.

PLEASE, when you deposit money – always put a name and event reference and say exactly what it is

for!!

CATHY HOBBS’S YOUTH & VOCATIONAL SERVICE REPORT:

RYPEN – Sept 14 – 16th September. Pam and Terry may have a candidate. Another one, anyone?

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BRUCE MILLER’S INTERNATIONAL & FOUNDATION REPORT:

NTR as absent on Rotary business in Sydney.

ANTON PEMMER’S COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT:

NTR

Guest speakers next week – try to attend.

Pam Spencer is attendance Officer and MUST have meals by TUESDAY especially if you have guests and

speakers – please remember these people for meals.

BEV McKAY’S CLUB SERVICE REPORT:

Fitness Track still progressing

Roster for markets is out – please notify if you haven’t already if you will be absent at any time – this helps with

planning.

Email from Bruce re Canberra Times Fun Run, 6th September. Concern that this is far too big for us – thousands

attend. To talk to Bruce.

GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Fitness Trail budget has been set at $7 000 for this year. $4000 annually for continuing growth of track – Stage 2.

2. Anton will look into repairing the gazebo – only $1 200 insurance so does not cover cost of a new one - may be able to salvage one we have and repair. Cost of new one would be $2 600.

3. Purchase LED lights for the BBQ to be used with the generator.

4. A & V visit – Liz & Mez, Monday Sue & Paul, Tuesday.

5. Changes to attendance in Rotary. Paul Robey to see if we need to change our by-laws, etc.

6. $200 passed by Board for social media expenses – Cathy spoke to this.

7. John Talbot from the Jerra Tennis Club spoke to Sue and Jerra Rotary will receive some recognition for their input to the club in its formative days – will become part of the tennis clubs history.

8. Sue Jarvis spoke of the importance of the continuing support for the Pram Walking Group. All agreed.

9. Rotoract Quiz Night – 5th August – we have 5 players – need another 5. Please consider.

10. RWAF – next wine night about to be released to general Rotary members – filling fast!!

REGULAR HAPPENINGS

SERGEANT’S FINES: Bev did an excellent job again – she is sooo.. observant – and very wicked and witty!

Bev, you are a wonder – it’s always fun when you are on the job! Well done!

MEALS: THIS WEEK! Chinese this week – thanks, Pam.

Don’t forget that the person to notify about meals is Pam. Is this correct now? See her

details at the end on the newsletter.

PLEASE, try to make her job easy and notify her if you will be there or not by midday on

Tuesdays. P.S.: Here they are in case you can’t look that far!

Pam: T: 0418 967 925 jerraquilting@gmail.com

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ATTENDANCE: Only – 80% But as President’s second meeting - it was pink Baileys all round until the bottle was empty!

Lizzie won, ws very hopeful but ………………….. NO DEAL!! It is getting very, very close!! ONLY 11 cards left in the pack! Be here to be the winner!

DON’T FORGET!

16 July – Markets – The 3Cs - Cathy, Colin, Chris

** The markets is our cash cow and needs everyone’s support!

23rd July – Paul Robey, Bev, David

Banking to Terry, please.

Paul Robey to pick up Chinese dinner nest week at 6.30 pm. Thanks, Paul!

Still H/W: Think of some potential members for our list

***** MEETING CLOSED – 20.10 ******

(Must have been the late start! Ha! Ha! Only kidding!)

ANYONE INTERESTED?

Brindabella Rotaract would love to promote the following fundraiser via the district-wide mailing list. Thank you. Kind regards, Emma .... Rotarocked Music Trivia Fundraiser for Black Mountain School Test your musical know-how while raising money for Canberra's fantastic Black Mountain School. Join us for an evening of music trivia with live music and a fun raffle. Friday, August 5 at 7pm Atlas Room, Hellenic Club in the City.

Tickets: Individual: $15 Table of 10: $120 Purchase tickets online: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/40567/rotarocked_music_trivia_night_for_black_mountain_school.aspx Black Mountain School is Canberra's specialist secondary school for students with an intellectual disability, offering exciting and innovative programs to support every student to reach their optimum post-school life potential. So far, interest shown by Paul, Sue, Lizzie & Mary-Rose………………

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

Weekly Meeting Reminders – Meeting No. 898

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** PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS THE “NEWEST” ROSTER & BEV’S 1ST – DELETE ALL OTHERS!

* 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.

16/07/2016 Cathy Colin Chris

23/07/2016 Paul Robey Bev David

30/07/2016 Paul Roger Sue Roger Andrea

6-Aug-16 Sue Jarvis Peter Jarvis Chilly

Reports this week by: Chris

16 July

Morning was a bit chilly to start but it did warm up. The crowds seemed to be more this week and there were the constant flow of customers past the desk. There did seem to be

lots of people this week! First ATM query was at 7.38 am, followed by another at 7.40 am and the usual several after that! The avocados were back from Astonville and so were the bananas from Coffs Harbour. Cathy and Chris were pin-up girls for an Asian tourist who insisted on taking our photo. The BB Nut man gave Chris $5 for a table – unfortunately she had already done a count and he had TWO!! I challenged him and yes, he had “forgotten”. Watch this one! Purple phone handed to Colin on the gate. He kept it in his pocket and went walkabout. So when the girl come to ask some time later, we had to call him in. She was greatful! Adrienne and Nynka are sharing the markets time with early and late shifts. NOTE: Last Saturday market is on 17th Dec with an afternoon market on 22 December. There is then a break until January 14th! Yippee! Inventory: ??? Water (Chris did a new signs – but where did they go?????? Only an old one there) Green bags *** Only about 1/3 box left – need green bags! Red Bags I ½ boxes Cook Books About 8 Tally Sheets OK 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

16th July 2016

The 3Cs Chris, Colin, Cathy

Tables $60

Bags $84

Water $8

Books $0

Cooler Bags $10

Donations $6 Total

$168

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Program

If anyone has program information, please email Chris – chris.hunter@det.nsw.edu.au

Meetings Social & Special Events Date Description Date Description

21st July Meeting - Guest Speakers –Aust. Rotary Health – Chris Edwards & Graeme Kinraid

Sat 13th August RWAF Dinner for the wine buffs BOOK NOW!

28th July Mystery Night with partners 27th – 30th October DISTRICT CONFERENCE in Goulburn

4 August Business Meeting

11 August Committee Meetings – Me Talk

* Compiled from information provided by the Program Person

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”

The Last Page

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT - 2016-2017

President Liz Mulvaney

President Elect Anton Pemmer

Vice President Mez Mulvaney

Secretary Mez Mulvaney

Treasurer Terry Spencer

Club Service Director Anton Pemmer

Community Service Director Bev McKay

International and Foundation Director Bruce Miller

Youth and Vocational Service Director Cathy Hobbs

CURRENT CLUB MEMBERS

Robert Chilman PHF Anton Pemmer, PHF, PP, PE

Andrea Close Paul Robey, PP

Cathy Hobbs PHF Jan Pettigrew, PHF, PP

Carolyn Hackett Paul Roger PHF, PP

Colin Hobbs, PHF, PP Sue Roger PHF

Chris Hunter, OAM, PHF, PP Pam Spencer, PHF, PP

Peter Jarvis, PHF, PP Terry Spencer, PHF, PP

Sue Jarvis, PHF David Stevens, PHF, PP

Bev McKay Vicki Still

Bruce Miller

Liz Mulvaney, PHF, President

Mez Mulvaney, OAM, PHF, PP

HONORARY MEMBERS SUPPORTERS

Alex Alexander, PP Vera Alexander PHF

Anne Davis, PHF, PP Liz Miller

David Bailey, PHF, PP

Glenda Wahlert, PP

Glenn Wahlert, PHF

CLUB DETAILS

Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra Incorporated

PO Box 8, Jerrabomberra NSW, 2619

www.jerrarotary.org.au

Email: secretary@jerrabomberra.rotarnet.com.au

Meets Thursday 6.15 for 6.30 – 8.30pm Jerrabomberra Public School (Staff Room)

Attendance & Apologies

Pam Spencer by 12 Noon Tuesday T: 0418 967 925 jerraquilting@gmail.com

Newsletter Contributions

Chris Hunter T: 0418 646 317 E: chris.hunter@det.nsw.edu.au

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