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The Newsletter of Jerrabomberra RotaryRI District 9710

Volume 18 No. 27 Australia Day Meeting 826

22 January 2015

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Weekly Headlines

NYSF provides for a busy January

Jerrabomberra Rotary provided had a strong presence at the NYSF in January with three membersattending the first dinner on the 8 th and seven attending the second dinner last Thursday, 22 nd . Memberfamilies also hosted students for their ‘Sunday rest days’ with a total of 17 students hosted across six club

families over the two Sundays. This is always a special time of the year when we get to meet some ofAustralia’s brightest young minds. See Page 2 for more information about the NYSF and photos of someof our hosted students.

Australia Day Community breakfast goes a great success

The annual Community Breakfast on Australia Day was a great success with over 300 community membersenjoying the morning by the lake and the excellent bacon, sausage and eggs, plus coffee, tea and juices.A hearty breakfast with good music and ‘dancing girls’ made a great start to the day. See pages 305 for apictorial journey through the morning.

Handover of the Club Bulletin Trophy

At the District Changeover last July, Jerrabomberra Rotary were joint winners of the Club Bulletin Trophyfor the 2013-14 Year. We shared the honours with Pambula Rotary. With only one trophy the clubs agreedthat Jerrabomberra would hold the Trophy for the first six months and then pass it to Pambula for thesecond six months.

True to that agreement the Trophy waspassed to the President of Pambula lastweek while Past President Paul and Sue

were having a break on the Coast.

Pictured - Past President Paul handing overthe Bulletin Trophy to Pambula PresidentDavid Wriedt.

Lots to read about and lookat in this week ’s 10 pagebumper issue, as we squeezein reports on the NYSF andthe Australia Day CommunityBBQ Breakfast. There areplenty of photos to enjoy.

Also no surprises that Hannahhas been enjoying herselfbefore she returns to schoollife.

This week’s meeting was asocial pub outing, so nobusiness to report.

To test the imagination ofreaders there is a CaptionCompetion on page 9.

I will be taking a break as

Editor for the next fewweeks. Club Service DirectorMez is arranging for a standin Editor.

Enjoy



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National Youth Science Forum

The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF), as we know it today,started some 30 years ago as the National Science Summer School

with Rotary Australia as its founding partner. Rotary remains thekey partner in the NYSF and this national not-for-profitorganisation enjoys high-level support with the Chief Scientist ofAustralia as its Science Patron. The NYSF also enjoys partnerships

with the Australian Federal and State governments, major industry, national research institutes and universities.

The NYSF’s missio n is to provide community minded and science focused young Australians an opportunity for networkdevelopment and insight into skills, careers and a lifetime of achievement in science, engineering and technology.

The NYSF helps students moving into Year 12, who wish to follow careers in science, engineering and technology by introducingthem to research and researchers, by encouraging the achievement of excellence in all their undertakings, and by helping todevelop their communication and interpersonal skills. It also fosters discussion of, and interest in major national and global issuesand emphasises the importance of maintaining continuing active interests in sport, arts and music.

Rotary clubs across Australia play a major role in the identification and selection of suitable Year 11 students, and Rotary Districtselection panels determine the final list of successful attendees who then attend the NYSF in January prior to commencing Year12.

The annual Forum was until recently exclusively held in Canberra and hosted by The Australian National University with two 2week residential sessions. However the growing interest and numbers of suitable students saw a third session introduced in Perthin 2010, co-hosted by the Curtin University and The University of Western Australia. Unfortunately in 2015 the Perth session didnot go ahead, so the two sessions in Canberra were expanded to cater for this absence.

After the January sessions the NYSF continues with a series of Next Step Programs in Australia’s capital cities and is then ongoingthrough the network of people with common aims.

One of the most important aspects for the students who pass through the NYSF is a network of friends, colleagues and supportgroups throughout Australia, which prove to be of great value to participants for the whole of their lives.

With the intense nature of the two week session the students need a half way break and Rotary clubs come to the fore again byproviding the students with host families for the Sunday and an opportunity to do their washing and relax in comfortablesurroundings.

Always strong supporters of NYSF - 6 studentswere hosted by the club during the first NYSFsession and 11 during the second session.

Pictured here are Michael, Alexandra and Danehosted by Terry and Pam, Marina and Jocelyn

hosted by Colin and Cathy, Melinda, Corinneand Lauren hosted by Paul and Sue R.



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Australia Day Community Breakfast

Jerrabomberra Rotary once again hosted an excellent Australia Day Community Breakfast. Members (at least those that didn’tsleep in or sprain their ankles) were on site at 6am to set up the Community Centre surrounds and do the decorations. As

mentioned i n last week’s issue the new promotion stand was on display with some very informative material about Rotary andthe club’s projects locally and internationally. The large stand display was supported by a table full of pamphlets and handouts, avideo display of the Tonga project, and Paul and Sue R who chatted to interested guests.

The Club’s own resident musician, Ian Wholohan, set up his gear and provided excellent entertainment throughout the morning.

Entertainment was also provided (in an impromptu way) by the three ladies serving the coffee, tea and juices. Mez, Lizzie and Liz(now known as the three Z ’s) broke into jigs when suitable music was playing and provided an excellent backup dance and vocalsgroup for Ian and for the CD’s when Ian was having a break.

The BBQ was its usual efficient machine with guests served enthusiastically after being greeted by Carolyn. You just cannot beat agood bacon and egg roll for breakfast on Australia Day and the 300-350 people who enjoyed the morning clearly agreed.

Community Service Director Jan had this message for everyone after the event.

Congratulations on another very successful Australia Day Breakfast.

Thank you al l for working so hard and efficiently. I was given many “Thank yous” from members of theCommunity. I would especially like to thank Colin and Cathy who organised all the food and otherconsumables.

The cooks and servers were kept busy and all the food was eaten up. The tea, coffee and juice serverswere busy each time I looked and are also to be congratulated on their dancing skills which wereenjoyed by the patrons.

The new advertising boards looked very professional and provided interest for those that wanted to

read them. Thanks Paul and Sue.

On first count the Donations were $768.10 + 1 US cent and 1 small unidentifiable silver coin.

If the rest of this Rotary year goes as well as this first event for 2015 the year looks good.

Thanks once again to all the Jerra Club.

Capturing the day on film were Bruce and Paul (Roger) and a selection of their photographs are include on this and the following2 pages for your enjoyment.

Getting the set up right. Jan checks the BBQ set up and gives a thumbs up (aboveright). Lizzie carefully works out where to hang the flags (above centre), and then the

cooks get to work (right).



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Doesn’t our promotion stand look good Our Musician looks good too

What about me – I look good too!

I’m in charge and also look good We look the best, andhow about my flags

Our signs are pretty good too

We’ve got more signs than you can poke a flag at, and bythe way we look good too!

If I stand here like this I will lookgood, and people will think I amworking



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The crowds they kept a coming …. ….and the girls they kept a dancing

The boys kept a cooking ….. …and past members enjoyed a chat

The Mayor explains to his son thata donation is required if he wantsto eat – but Dad I forgot mywallet!

First Lady Nichole leaves the boys to get thefood while she gets the coffees in.

And our own FirstLady Sandra admiresher flag while enjoyingher breakfast



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Where’s Hannah?

Another busy week for Hannah who enjoyed the last days of her holiday with Glenn andGlenda up in sunny Queensland and made it back in time to join in the Australia Day

celebrations and help out with the cooking on the BBQ.The photos below tell the story without much additional commentary, other than to say

the experiences continue to mount up. For Hannah’s parent s who are hopefully enjoyingreading about the adventures of their daughter, we can say that Hannah is going back toSchool this week and things will get a little quieter for a few weeks. But then it will be offto Surf Camp in mid- February and the big ‘trek away’ is not far off now – coming up in lateMarch and April.

Hannah enjoying the view at the top ofthe Australia’s tallest building - the Q1 atSurfers Paradise

In Nambour, Queensland itwas 26 degrees centigradeoutside & Hannah was so

cold she had to borrow acoat & scarf to warm up!!

Learning to surf at Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Catching up with a fewfriends at Dreamworld

Have younoticed Hannah

love’s to cuddlethe animals?This time a very

happy Koala.

Among the many ‘BIG’ things in Australia

Hannah now has the measure of the ‘BigBanana ’ and the ‘Big Prawn ’.



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While on their travels Glenn and Glenda dropped in to catch up with an ex

Charter Member of Jerrabomberra Rotary, Lindy Hooper. Lindy and Geoff

moved from Jerra to Nambour, Queensland several years ago but still stay in

touch with some of the club members.

Pictured here are Lindy together with Glenda and Hannah enjoying a lightsnack, as you do when people drop in.

Weekly Meeting Summary – Meetings 826

Meeting Number 826 – At the Pub

Due to many members being either away on holidays, or committed to otherRotary activities, such as the NYSF, only 12 happy souls were available for themeeting. Clearly with no point in attempting to do anything other than enjoygood company and fellowship the meeting was convened in the Jerra Tavernand absolutely no business was discussed.

Everyone enjoyed themselves so much no one remembered to take a picture.But Jerraganda sources were able to track down the usual selfie from the‘Queen of Selfies’. Jon and Chilly joined in.

On Australia Day Hannah was into the actionand enjoyed cooking the eggs for the Egg and

Bacon rolls. Yum



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A Quick Quiz

Who turned up for last week’s meeting at the school, only to find the school locked up and in darkness?

Clue Number 1. The member clearly does not read emails.

Clue Number 2. The member clearly does not read the Jerraganda.

Clue Number 3. The member is known for always wearing a hat.

Clue Number 4. There is no clue number 4. If you haven’t got it yet, there is no hope.

This week’s report comes from - Chris Hunter

Markets are back on deck but the residents obviously aren't! Still some stall holdersaway and it was a very s....l....o....w day. Some confusion over stallholders takingother stallholders tables and then those who own their own tables, have to take one

of ours. Today Dream Cuisine were the culprits - something to watch but I guess that is what happens when they are allnow stored in the one container. Met a new Hall club member who was there at 6.30 am?!? (Obviously no one told himHall arrive later) but he was very chatty and nice and bought us a coffee. Entertained the ladies (Cathy and Chris) whileColin slaved away at the gate.

New driver trick this morning - where the gravel pedestrian path is beside the fence near the gate, one man slipped in theonly gap in the concrete bollards and decided he was going to park there. But on making eye contact with me (Chris) hesaid, "I can't park here can I?" "Actually no - that is the pedestrian path" was the stern reply and so he drove off andfound another parking spot three car away. Why do they try it?

One naughty mother was lost by her son and soon returned when we announced her name over the coms system. RuleNo. 1: If you don't want your child to find you - don't ever tell them your real name - just leave it at "Mummy".

As I said a very SLOW day. Cheers.

12 January2015

Cathy, Colin andChris

Tables$90

Bags$34

Water$44

Books$60

Total$228

* Details as provided by the Market Master

Little Known Facts

Due to space limitations this regular column has been held over to a future issue.

Market Roster

Date Members

31 January Kerry, Lynne, and Chilly

7 February Bruce, Anton, and Paul Robey

14 February Glenn, Glenda, and David S



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Caption Competition

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 is Friday February 6 th 2015. So plenty of time to get your thinking caps on.



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The Last Page

Program

Meetings Social & Special EventsDate Description Date Description (Contact)

22 January 2015 Casual meeting at the Jerra Pub 26 January Australia Day Breakfast29 January Club Forum 21-22 February Queanbeyan Relay for Life5 February ROMAC Presentation 18-19 April District Assembly

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 wenton 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 26members.

Initial meetings were held at the Jerrabomberra General Store —the venue was very good until we grew in numbers. We then moved to theJerrabomberra Community Centre for a few years, and we now meet at the Jerrabomberra Public School Staff Room, on Thursdays (6.15 for 6.30pm).

(Charter) President Peter Jarvis ran competitions to select a name for our Club Newsletter and a design for the Club banner. There were somegood and some not so good suggestions. Pam Spencer suggested the winning bulletin name ‘Jerraganda ’ and David Stevens was the successfuldesigner of our club banner. The design incorporated a goose and the windmill associated with the original entrance to the estate adjacent to theCommunity 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. Ourmotto 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 Roger

Peter 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 SUPPORTERSAlex Alexander Vera Alexander

Anne Davis Vickie Still

CLUB DETAILSRotary Club of Jerrabomberra Incorporated

PO Box 8, Jerrabomberra NSW, 2619

www.jerrarotary.org.au

Email: [email protected]

MeetsThursday 6.15 for 6.30 – 8.30pmJerrabomberra Public School (Staff Room)

Attendance &Apologies

LIZ Mulvaney by 12 Noon TuesdayT: 0448754274 E : [email protected]

NewsletterContributions

Paul RogerT: 0418 786945 E: [email protected]

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