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The Newsletter of Jerrabomberra RotaryRI District 9710
Volume 20 No. 29 CLUB FORUM NIGHT Meeting 828
4 February 2015
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Weekly Headlines
RYLA GUEST SPEAKER – AN IMPRESSIVE CANDIDTE WHO MADE THE MOST OF HER
OPPORTUNITIES
Taylor Smith visited the club and proved to all why she was a great candidate for RYLA. Taylor, aneighbour of Rotarians, Sue and Peter Jarvis, spoke enthusiastically about her experiences at RYLA.
Having been a tentative starter, Taylor thoroughly enjoyed this Rotary event and has gone on to bigger
and better things after this. See later in this bulletin.
Hannah, our exchange student, is still looking for a good German joke!
Glenda and Hannah are still searching via iPads for a good German joke to tell at our Joker session!
Chris’s jokes are getting better all the time – according to some members.
Hannah’s moment this week described her excitement at finding out that an exchange student had
arrived to stay with her parents in Germany. Even better, Hannah will get to meet her when she goes
home as there will be a crossover in time. President Paul will also be meeting Hannah’s parents when he
travels to Germany – he will meet up with them at the pretty town of Cochem, a beautiful spot with
wineries near the Rhine and Marksburg Castle.
(Have been there many years ago – very
picturesque! Was noted by Alex that the shoes he
was wearing came from Germany.)
Relieving, relieving
Jerraganda editor has tried to
be more diligent this week
and provide some photos
from the meeting for the
edition this week. Hope you
like them.
Highlight from this week was
was also the talk by President
Paul and Chilly regarding
ROMAC. The enthusiasm and
commitment to achieve a
better life for Latu from
Tonga was very evident and
both members are to be
congratulated for this.
Hope real editor Paul Roger
Paul is enjoying his break,
and that Mez, first slip editor,
is enjoying Western Australia.
Happy Birthday to David
Stevens!
For what it is worth,
Your stand in Editor,
Chris Hunter
Enjoy!
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ROMAC IS A GREAT ROTARY PROGRAM!
Jerrabomberra Rotary = proud to
be working towards making a
difference for an 11 yr old girl from
Tongo.
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THE MEETING
Glenda Wahlert was invited to read the Charge to Australia and did so very well.
Liz Mulvaney raised a toast to Rotary International and the Scottish Club of Glasgow where she was born.
“Home is where the heart is,” said Lizzie.
APOLOGIES: Mary-Rose Mulvaney, Sue and Paul Roger – others missing in action.
VISITORS: Anton’s children (they’re twins!), Alison (with David Stevens), Taylor Smith (RYLA)
PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Paul Robey
Greeted all as we had some guests.
Introduced Taylor Smith – RYLA student, 2015
SECRETARY’S REPORT – Glen Wahlert
Nothing to report this week.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Jon Wells
All good – Jon progressing well with our funds.
COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT – Jan Pettigrew
ANZAC Day breakfast – call has gone out for a BBQ captain. Colin is away so please contact Jan if you can help out.
Southcare on the 29th
March – keep free, please.
NEWS FLASH – Jasmine (former exchange student) is coming back to Australia for two months – July – September.
Studying at ANU. Greatly excited!
CLUB SERVICE REPORT – Mary-Rose Mulvaney
Mary-Rose is absent in WA!
Glenda is working on the program – more to follow. Guest speaker next week – it is still being confirmed.
14th
February is a vocational visit to Anton Pemmer’s work place. It is at UC, Building 29 – Uni Drive off Hayden Drive at
6.30 pm. Please notify Lizzie if not attending.
YOUTH REPORT: Peter Jarvis
Thanked Taylor for her attendance. Hannah of to surfing school at Jerrabomberra soon.
William Hansen doing well in the US as or outward bound exchange student.
Taylor Smith’s Reflections:
Taylor studies physical training and coaching at UC. Completed a brain dominance test to gain an understanding of how different people think
Gained in confidence – developed a fearlessness
Set personal goals
Has achieved one already – sent of resume to several organisations and within an hour
was employed by the Ainslie Football Club as a massage therapist.
Was impressed by Matthew Davis’s (son of two Jerra Rotarians – Anne and David)
speech and how in 5 short months he has overcome huge adversity after experiencing
major trauma.
Taylor answered lots of questions from members. Thanks,
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INTERNATIONAL REPORT – Robert Chilman
ROMAC presentation next week.
Latua – 11 year old girl – disfigured since birth – is a candidate for ROMAC thanks to Chilly’s hard work. Tonga club is on
board – family has filled out referral forms and it is now up to ROMAC administration – could take 6 – 9 months to get a
decision
Tonga trip has shown strong interest. Two types of assistance: on the trip (physical) before the trip (gathering school
items to take over)
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Cathy sadly reported that our ex-member John Husband has about a week to live and our thoughts go out to
both him and Penny. Chris Hunter to deliver a plant to Penny at home just to let her know that the Club is
aware of their plight and is thinking of them both.
Pam Spencer reminded all about the raffle books for district.
Roster to markets – please look and confirm dates.
Music Festival – 1 – 10 May. Planning to begin soon. Marquee may be available to house us.
Mega Swim – 2nd
May – same time but we will manage as will need less people at festival than last year,
Terry asked club members to note the passing of a fellow Rotarian, Kevin O’Connor in Queanbeyan due to
cancer.
SAD POST SCRIPT:
Very sadly, John passed away on Friday afternoon. The club delayed the delivery
of flowers until the Sunday afternoon and a lovely arrangement in yellow andwhite was delivered by Chris Hunter to Penny at their home in Mawson with a
card from the Jerra Rotary Club.
The following message is to all members:
“ Hallo everyone
We have made arrangements for Johnny's funeral. We would like to invite everyone to join us in
celebrating Johnny's life. It will be held on Friday 13 February 9am at Norwood Park
Crematorium Sandford Rd Mitchell ACT. It will be a simple, beautiful celebration which is what he
wanted.
It will be followed by a wake at Section 57 Mawson Club Heard St Mawson. We have Section 57 at
the Mawson Club from 10.00am until 12 noon (there is another wake after ours!!).
If anyone wishes to continue on after 12 noon we can move into the main bar. Johnny wanted us to
have a beer - crownies or grolsch!
In lieu of flowers, we are having a donation box for Clare Holland House - the hospice where
Johnny died, no pressure though!!
Any queries please call Cam 0407 981 898 or Toff 0433 080 060.
Thank you all for your love and good wishes - it has made such a difference to us all.
Love Penny x”
VALE–
John Husband–
former member of our club Friend to many of our members
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SERGEANT GLENDA:
Attached the members with vigour! No count as yet!
JOKER:
Chris’s joke went down well and by Chilly’s laughed heartily – must have again been a good one!
Chilly drew the ace of spades and the total lives again!
Markets reminder was given.
ATTENDANCE:
Lizzie calculated that with all the make-ups and some creative multiplying, it was 104% so members shared port and
Baileys, courtesy of the President, AGAIN!
STOP PRESS:
FYI re Gov Gen, Sir Peter Cosgrove, speaking to Rotary Club of CANBERRA on 16 March …
“Members are reminded that we have another "top drawer"; speaker arranged for our meeting onMonday 16 March, when we will be privileged to hear from the Governor-General of Australia, HisExcellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (retd). We are planning to alsoinvite members of the Commonwealth Club to attend this meeting, so there is likely to be acapacity crowd for the venue. Accordingly, we ask that members book early for this occasion,partly due to the demand for seats and due to the fact that we have to submit the names ofattendees to Government House prior to the end of the preceding week. So we will be closing offregistrations of members on Wednesday 11 March for this event.”
Some people had a very
special red table cloth – only
they will know why!
Hannah and Taylor had a good
chance to chat about all things
Rotary and more!
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REMEMBER US?
STOP PRESS! Look at this big fish! Guess who?
Where is fisherman Peter Jarvis when you need him!
Paul reports: “Scuba diving the reef was brilliant and we also spent over an hour snorkelling. Plenty of time
by the pool, and also eating and drinking in between activities.”
THE FOOD! CHINESE TONIGHT!
There was again a change-up in the meal for the night. Club members enjoyed Chinese from The Jerra at the big shops- five very
tasty dishes. Thanks, Lizzie for the different menu – lovely meal enjoyed by all!
Weekly Market Report – please submit to editor as soon as possible after the Saturday! Thanks!
See report on next page – thanks to Paul Robey for sending in!
There is a new roster out – please check your availability and inform Anton if any problems – sooner
rather than later would be best!
Market Roster
Date Members
14 February Glenn, Glenda, and Jan P.
21 February Paul & Sue Roger, David Stevens
28 February Jon Wells, Ian Wholohan, Carolyn Hackett
YES – we do rememberyou! Hope sunny
Queensland is being good
Seems our Hannah has been away on
yet another trip to the coast – this time at
Tuross with both inbounders and
outbounders – third from the right – backrow. Hope you had a great time,
Hannah.
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This week’s report comes from - Paul Robey
Saturday at the markets was a pleasant and fairly busy day forstallholders – business appears to be back to normal again after
the holidays. Anton Pemmer and stepson Liam, Bruce Miller and Paul Robey attended. Liamprovided very capable assistance at the ‘front desk’.
The Cookbook breakdown for a total of 3 books sold is $45 for Hall Rotary and $15 for JerraRotary. The $5 donation was from a grateful market customer who responded to a lost walletannouncement. Two other announcements were made – the first around 7.30am notifying theowner of a white Toyota Van (number plate provided) parked with the headlights on; thesecond around 11.30am for the owner of a white Toyota Van seeking assistance from anyonewith jumper leads!
Cookbook sales have tapered off significantly from the pre-Christmas volumes. These mayimprove a little with better signage at the front desk. So from this point on there is no need torun separate cash boxes. I could not locate the $100 cash float that we had set up for thecookbook sales and which is supposed to be kept in the cookbooks cashbox. It was therewhen I attended the markets on 10 January, so I am seeking the assistance of those whoattended the markets on the 17th, 24th and 31st January for any advice they may have onwhether the float was available on those days. (Ooops – think this was banked a couple ofweek’s ago by another group!! We decided it shouldn’t be left in the cash box! It is safe in thebank.) There are now reasonable supplies of the bags in the container, following Anton’s delivery oftwo more boxes on Saturday. Water sales of 32 bottles exceeded our normal top up supply ofone carton (24 bottles) – so these supplies need review and replacement. In any case, Isuggest that 2 cartons are purchased for next week’s markets.
State of the container/plastic boxes:
Need Receipt books (Chris has bought some) Water = need two more cartons
Bags are OK at present.
6th
February
2015
Anton & Liam,
Bruce and Paul
Robey
Tables
$85
Bags
$124
Water
$64.90
Books
$60
Total
$338.90
A JOKE FOR YOU!
An Emergency Call Centre worker in Melbourne Vic, has been
fired, much to the dismay of her colleagues, who are
reportedly unhappy with her dismissal.
It seems a male caller dialled OOO from a mobile phone
stating,
"This is Jonathan Davis and I am very depressed. I am lying
here on a railway track. I am waiting for the train to come so
I can finally go to God."
Apparently, "Remain calm and stay on the line," was not
considered to be an appropriate response.
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Caption Competition – Did Anyone Enter?
What is going on here – you may well ask?
Please submit your thoughts to the editor. The best caption will win a prize.
Closing date for caption entries was Friday, February 6th,
2015. Oops, you missed this one! Not a response!
So here is the editor’s caption………
“Chilly, you have been a very naughty boy! Go and sit in the corner and think about what you have done!” Guess it must be the
teacher in me!
……BUT WAIT….THERE WERE SOME LATE ENTRIES. Here they are:
“If I close my eyes, I can relive the best period of my life!” - Submitted by Jan
“Sometimes there is nowhere else to hide, but don’t know why they keep finding me” - Submitted by Anton
“Just call me Chilly Chillin” - Submitted by Sue R
AND THE WINNER IS – Jan Pettigrew. Thanks, Jan. The prize is coming!
Glenda Wahlert – this is your life!
Date of Birth? 22/10/1955
Birth Place? Williamstown, Melbourne
A Rotarian for? 16 years in April (Editorial: But who’s counting!!)
Favourite colour? Cobalt blue Favourite place? Amalfi Coast
Favourite sport? Not a big sports person but do follow the Raiders and Brumbies and of course
Favourite author? Patricia Cornwell
Favourite film? Forrest Gump
Favourite actor? Meryl Streep
Favourite food? Thai
Favourite car? Love my convertible
Inspired by? Selfless people who do good work for the benefit of others rather than their own aggrandisement
Dislikes? Rude people, especially those that push in front of you in queues.
A place I would like to visit? Northern Territory
Do you have a Pet? Not any more
Two things on your ‘bucket list’? Walk the great wall in China and Cruise to Alaska.
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The Last Page
Program
Meetings Social & Special EventsDate Description Date Description (Contact)
12 February TBC 29 March SOUTHCARE OPEN DAY BBQ
19th
FebruaryVocational Visit to Jon Well’s workplace at UC
18-19 April District Assembly
26th
February TBC 1-10 May International Music festival
* Compiled from information provided by the Program Mistress
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”
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
CURRENT CLUB MEMBERS
David Bailey, PHF. PP Mez Mulvaney, OAM, PHF, PE
Robert Chilman Anton Pemmer, PHF, PP
Cathy Hobbs Paul Robey, President
Carolyn Hackett Jan Pettigrew, PHF, PP
Colin Hobbs, PHF, PP Paul Roger PHF, PP
Chris Hunter, OAM, PHF, PP Sue RogerPeter Jarvis, PHF, PP Pam Spencer, PHF, PP
Sue Jarvis, PHF Terry Spencer, PHF, PP
Bev McKay David Stevens, PHF, PP
Lynne McPherson Glenda Wahlert, PP
Kerry McPherson Glenn Wahlert
Bruce Miller Jon Wells
Liz Mulvaney, PHF Ian Wholohan
HONORARY MEMBERS SUPPORTERS
Alex Alexander Vera Alexander
Anne Davis Vickie Still
CLUB DETAILS
Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra Incorporated
PO Box 8, Jerrabomberra NSW, 2619
www.jerrarotary.org.au
Email: [email protected]
MeetsThursday 6.15 for 6.30 – 8.30pm
Jerrabomberra Public School (Staff Room)
Attendance &Apologies LIZ Mulvaney by 12 Noon TuesdayT: 0448754274 E: [email protected]
Newsletter
Contributions
Paul Roger
T: 0418 786945 E: [email protected]
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