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

24 October 2012 Edition

Presidents Report from Natalie Jupe
Gday everyone, Firstly, an apology that I could not stick around for last weeks meeting, however it is not every day you get a last minute invite to an event hosted by the US embassy (PS Andrew and I had a lovely night). By all accounts the crane folding went well and we have got 42 cranes to take to the district conference. A huge thank you goes to Bethany Freeman-Chandler for coming along and assisting us in this task your help was very much appreciated. We have a big night planned for our Polio Day Dinner dont forget it is at Punjabt Hut (and not at the pub). Be prepared for some interesting facts about Polio, the chance to get your own purple pinkie, as well as some lucky door prizes. I had a great weekend at the Australian Rotaract Conference in Canberra. Approx 130 Rotaractors (and a few Rotarians like myself) had a fun filled few days. Friday night involved Presidents drinks and a Halloween party. Saturday was a full day of speakers and activities followed by an awesome dinner at The Abbey (however I had to go home for a nana nap in the afternoon). Sunday was finalized with a photo shoot on the lawns in front of Parliament House promoting the End Polio Now campaign see photo on next page. Doug reliably informs me that the BBQ for Mental Health has been rescheduled to Friday 9 November. If you are able to volunteer your time on this day, please let Doug know via email - doug@mitchellfamilyonline.com or call him on 0402 431 021. Christmas is nearly here which means it is nearly Christmas party season YAY!!! Please note the change of date for th our Christmas party lunch. It is now going to be on Sunday 9 December at 12:30 so be sure to pop it in your calendar. Joan will be sending out the invites very soon, so please keep your eye out for it. There is also a facebook event page in place. Registrations for the District Conference have now closed but I am pleased to say that a good number of our members will be attending. It should be a great weekend, with great speakers and lots of fun. Expect a full report on the conference in next weeks edition. Lastly we will need some volunteers for our information stall at the Sunset Markets on Friday 2 November if you are able to spare an hour or two of your time please let me know. The markets are always good fun, plus it gives us a chance to let the community know about our fantastic little club. Rotary is Rot-a-awesome Natalie

What happened in the last week

Wednesday 17 October Oragami Peace Crane Making Night with our Guest Crane Maker, Bethany Freeman-Chandler Queanbeyan Relay for Life Committee Meeting, 5.30pm at Roos Club

Tuesday 23 October

What is happening at this weeks meeting

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 RSVP to Joan ASAP see full page ad for more details.

What is happening in the next week

District Conference Batemans Bay & Moruya details further in this edition of the Keyway. More info available at www.rotaryd9710.org.au Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza 10am to 3pm Doug will be looking after the stall this month (thank you Doug). Guest Speaker Lee Tunks from the Queanbeyan Division of St John Ambulance to speak about Asthma & Anaphylaxis Queanbeyan Summer Sunset Markets Info stall for our Rotary Club, set up must be done by 4.30, and cannot pack up until after 8pm, volunteers are required, please let Natalie know if you can help

Fri, Sat & Sun 26, 27 and 28 October

Sunday 28 October

Wednesday 31 October

Friday 2 November

Saturday 3 November

Info stall for Relay for Life,9am to 1pm located inside Riverside Plaza at the top of the Coles travelator (near Donut King), volunteers are required, please let Natalie know if you can help

FEDERAL FUNDING URGENTLY NEEDED FOR POLIO SURVIVORS

Campaign created by Polio Australia You dont have to be, or even know, a polio survivor to understand and support the need for urgent Federal Funding to help Australias forgotten and largely invisible post-polio community. It only takes a second to click on these links, which is all that is required to inspire hundreds more people like you to sign the Petition and join the Were Still Here! Campaign. There are hundreds of thousands of Australians who are in urgent need of support and specialised services to diagnose, treat and manage the complex and debilitation symptoms of the Late Effects of Polio services that require Federal Funding. Surprisingly, there is currently no funding at all for Australias polio survivors, and this has to change! Why is this important? Before polio was eradicated in Australia after the Salk (1956) and Sabin (1966) vaccinations became available, Australian hospitals were inundated with polio cases and children in callipers were a common sight in schools. Those children grew up and today polio survivors represent the largest single physical disability group in the country. Little do people know that those who contracted polio between the 1920's and 1960's are now experiencing the often debilitating Late Effects of Polio (LEOP) or Post Polio Syndrome (PPS) as they head into their senior years. Together with migrants, including younger immigrants from more recently eradicated or still polio endemic countries, these Australians will require specific LEOP/PPS services for at least the next 20-30 years. Currently there is no federal funding for post polio services in Australia. Polio Australia also requires funding to continue providing support, information and education to polio survivors, health professionals and the community. Research has shown that it can take up to six years for a polio survivor to be diagnosed correctly due to a lack of knowledge within the health sector. In the meantime, polio survivors will suffer with fatigue, muscle and joint pain, respiratory problems, and a range of other symptoms with little or no support to understand or manage their condition. http://www.communityrun.org/petitions/federal-funding-urgently-needed-for-polio-survivors http://www.polioaustralia.org.au/?page_id=134 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PolioAustralia Twitter: https://twitter.com/PolioAustralia

2012-2013 Entertainment Books

Entertainment Books
We only have 4 books left - $55 each

See Natalie who has the books in stock.

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

Party at the Pub

Fundraising for the Rotary Club of Queanbeyan Date - Sunday 11 November Time - 2pm Location - The Top Pub, Queanbeyan Everyone welcome, more details to come

Donate to the Rotary Foundation

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

Markets at Uriarra Village

Saturday, November 10, 2012 9:30am until 1:30pm Uriarra Community Center (Jim Bradley crescent Uriarra) Help raise $2000 to open Something Wonderful Babies Home in Uganda 2013. Youll also be supporting Mpakirema Day & Boarding Nursery Primary School. Stalls inlcude: Jewelry Nappy Cakes Pupcake bakery doggy treats Miche Bags by Michelle Pre loved items PLUS LOTS MORE! If you'd like to hold a stall or would like more information please contact Elise (m) 0402 903 081 (e) ea_wilson@hotmail.com

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

16 17 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 Check out the Relay For Life Information Session: Time: 6.30pm Date: 27 November 2012 Kangaroos Football Club, Queanbeyan RSVP for a Relay For Life Information Session to: sthnrfl@nswcc.org.au

Joke of the week

Q: What do bananas do best in gymnastics? A: Splits!

Angie Ballard and her medals from the London 2012 Paralympics

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Local Queanbeyan Arts to open their doors - 24-25 November This year marks the sixth annual open studios and arts trail weekend . The Arts Trail event provides an ideal opportunity for local artists to demonstrate their work, and for visitors to see first-hand something of the unique creative processes behind these works of art. The ever popular Arts Trail Bus Tour is running on Sunday 25 November from 10am - 3pm, tickets are $25 per person. Please contact Georgina Perri on 6285 6170 to register. Maps and programs for the event will be available from "The Q', the Visitors Information Centre and the Queanbeyan Library later this week and the public are most welcome to take a self guided tour over the weekend at their leisure.

Rotary International Convention 2014 Sydney

Dear Rotarians, The 2014 Rotary International Convention is to be held in Sydney. The Host Organising Committee (HOC) is seeking expressions of interest from Rotarians who would like to play a role in the organisation and conduct of the various activities which are the responsibility of the HOC. The skills we need are summarised as follows Finance and accounting, Promotion and public relations, Arranging and running special events, Fund raising, Recruiting and training Rotarian volunteers, Organising a business expo, Organising entertainment, Catering , arranging and supervising, Relationships with RI, TRF & Governments, Security, Organising medical service, Assistance with obtaining Visas, General assistance. Interested Rotarians can obtain more information by contacting the chairman of the HOC at the address shown below. This is a great opportunity for Rotarians to become involved in a very significant Rotary event and we look forward to hearing of your interest in assisting the HOC to make the 2014 a great event. Yours in Rotary service, Barry Thompson Past Rotary Director/Treasurer Chairman Sydney 2014 Rotary International Convention Host Organising Committee Inc Sydney 2014 Rotary International Convention Host Organising Committee Inc. ABN: 53 868 011 696 PO Box 42, Panania NSW 2213 Australia Tel: 02 9771 5189 Mobile: 0418 294 720 email: jbtserv@primusonline.com.au

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

DISTRICT CONFERENCE
26-28 OCTOBER 2012
Registration for the conference is now open. You may register on-line through the District website www.rotaryd9710.org.au. Rotarians can register for any of the following optional functions: Welcome to the Water party Fri 26th 6.30 pm for 7.00 $35 Packed lunch for the beach Sat 27th 1.00 pm Free Back to the Beach party Sat 27th 7.00 pm for 7.30 $45 Breakfast with the Animals Sun 28th 7.00 am $20 Sand Dune Sausage Sizzle Sun 28th 1.00 pm Free The Sunday breakfast is at Mogo Zoo and the Sausage Sizzle is at St Marys School Moruya. The Friday and Saturday events are at Batemans Bay Welcome to the Water at Bay Waters Resort, and Back to the Beach at the Soldiers Club. The conference venues are Batemans Bay Soldiers Club on the Saturday and St Marys Arts Centre, Moruya on the Sunday. When registering you can indicate whether you will be attending Saturday morning and/or Saturday afternoon and/or Sunday morning. There is no charge for attendance at the conference. Check-in to collect your badge and function tickets on Friday at Bay Waters Resort after 4.00 pm or at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club from 7.45 am on Saturday. If you can help at the Registration Desk let Conference Secretary Clare Hack know phone (H)4474 4191 or email hack.clare@gmail.com Look up the District website for the guest speaker program and additional information about the conference it is not to be missed.

There seems to be some concern about what to wear to the Back to the Beach dinner to be held at the Soldiers Club on Saturday 27 October. The Conference Committee is trying to keep the conference reasonably casual for the whole weekend and that would include the dinners on both Friday and Saturday night. People are encouraged to come dressed as they feel comfortable reminding everyone that there is a dress code for access to the Soldiers Club so no bikinis, Speedos (thank heavens!) or thongs. Some will wear beach themed gear while others will wear neat casual gear whatever you are comfortable in and please dont feel obliged to dress up to match the theme if you dont wish to. The Committee wants everyone to feel comfortable and enjoy the night.

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 roni.corne@optusnet.com.au

Rotary Club of Queanbeyan on http://www.facebook.com/QueanbeyanRotary As at 17 October 2012 our Facebook page has 157 likes

Dates for the diary

October 2012 VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH 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 Friday 2 November Queanbeyan Summer Sunset Markets Info stall for our Rotary Club, set up must be done by 4.30, and can not pack up until after 8pm, volunteers are required, please let Natalie know if you can help Saturday 3 November Info stall for Relay for Life,9am to 1pm located inside Riverside Plaza at the top of the Coles travelator (near Donut King), volunteers are required, let Natalie know if you can help Wednesday 7 November Visit to Home in Queanbeyan 6.15 for 6.30pm with pizza dinner, with manager Anne Pratt & the residents Friday 9 November Mental Health Week BBQ in Queanbeyan, 12noon to 4pm, volunteers are required, contact Doug if you can assist

November Continued Sunday 11 November Tuesday 13 November Wednesday 14 November Wednesday 21 November Sunday 25 November Tuesday 27 November Wednesday 28 November

Thursday 29 November Friday 30 November Friday 30 November Fri Nov 30 to Sun Dec 2 December 2012 FAMILY MONTH Wednesday 5 December Sunday 9 December

Tupperware Party at the Pub, fundraising for Rotary Club of Queanbeyan, 2pm at The Top Pub, Everyone welcome, more details to come Friendship Beyond Club Functions event Movie at Manuka Cinema more details TBA Board Meeting 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. Queanbeyan Festival of Ability BBQ Volunteers are required, please let Doug know if you can help, 4pm to 7pm in Queanbeyan Park. Closing date for RYLA applications Zone Institute, Adelaide President Natalie is attending.

Tuesday 11 December Wednesday 12 December Saturday 15 December Wednesday 19 December

Official visit from Assistant Governor, Lynne Duckham Christmas Party everyone welcome, 12.30 lunch at Royal Hotel Qbn, 85 Monaro Street Qbn More details to come keep an eye out for the invite soon 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 will be coming to tell us all about it. ***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 Guest Speaker RotaractorJess Main will be speaking to us about her trip to East Timor for a RAM (Rotarians Against Malaria) project 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 Guest Speaker - Betty Saklamaev, Divisional Office Clerk of the Australian Electoral Commission

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 Thursday 7 February Joint meeting at Jerrabomberra Club more details to be advised. 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 Board Meeting 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 going to be held in Canberra, more 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 Guest Speaker Ross McConnell, Air Activities (Hot Air Ballooning) Leader and Asst Adventurous Activities Commissioner with Scouts ACT. Ross will be talking to us about the Scout Balloon Program. 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 Guest Speaker David Watson, of Calvary eHealth, talking to us about

Australias new eHealth record system, and how to register for a free eHealth record.
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 Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 May Wednesday 8 May Sunday 12 May Wednesday 15 May Fri, Sat & Sun 17, 18 19 May Wednesday 22 May
Saturday 25 May Sunday 26 May

TBA MS Mega Swim Volunteers will be required, more details TBA

Board Meeting

Canberra Mother's Day Classic 5km or 10km walk for Breast Cancer Research - http://mothersdayclassic.com.au/event/act/canberra TBA RYPEN Camp at Old Mogo Town TBA
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

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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 September 2013 Dates to be confirmed Wednesday 4 September Wednesday 11 September Wednesday 18 September Wednesday 25 September Sunday 29 September

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

Selling Gnomes at Floriade Footy Colours Day Fundraiser More details TBA Board Meeting TBA TBA Riverside Indoor Markets Supporting Queanbeyan Rotary, Target Mall (near the shop) inside Riverside Plaza 10am to 3pm

October 2013 Wednesday 2 October Wednesday 9 October Wednesday 16 October Wednesday 23 October Sunday 27 October Wednesday 30 October November 2013 Wednesday 6 November Wednesday 13 November Wednesday 20 November Wednesday 27 November December 2013 Wednesday 4 December Wednesday 11 December Saturday 14 December Wednesday 18 December

TBA

Hat Day Dinner more details TBA closer to the event

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

TBA Board Meeting TBA TBA

TBA Board Meeting Christmas Party everyone welcome time and location are to be confirmed TBA

Wednesday 28 May to Wednesday 4 June 2014 Rotary International Conference, Sydney NSW www.rotary2014.com.au or email convention2014@gmail.com