Jerraganda Vol 17 No 34 13 Mar 14

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Jerraganda

The Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra IncD9710

Volume 17 No 34 Guest SpeakerSteve Stavros

Meeting 783 - 13 Mar 14

Welcome:

Pres Paul welcomed everyone to meeting 783 and asked Mez Mulvaney to read theCharge to Australia and invited Liz Mulvaney to toast Rotary International and the

Rotary Club of Hannans in Kalgoorlie, which in the past was an all-male Club but has

since moved into the 21st century!!

Pres Paul welcomed our Vera to this evenings meeting and thanked Alex for sitting

closer to the Pres so he doesnt feel so lonely.

Me and all my friends. ` Why am I stuck in the naughty corneragain

Pres Paul also welcomed our Club guest. Steve Stavros, who is a very good friend of Sue Jarvis

and a great sponsor of the Club and our activities. Steve has also sponsored numerous raffles by

donating prizes and his generosity extends to other clubs as well. Steve will talk to us about new

initiatives to engage the whole community in an attempt to revive interest in Queanbeyan. He is

also hoping to involve Jerrabomberra.

Apologies:

Details for this evenings meeting:

David Bailey, Lynne and Kerry McPherson, and Anton Pemmer.

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Pres Paul gave our guest the option of speaking before or after dinner. Steve felt that a few wines

and a feed would make for a more conducive audience, so on with Rotary business first.

Jerraganda business:

From the Desk of the President:Pres Paul advised that he did not have much to report, which was met with

groans and moans from his adoring Club members.

The Board met for a record breaking meeting which finished within 23 mins. Pres

Paul did advise that Terry wasn't there and he was in Sydney, which obviously

accounted for a lot!

Pres Paul also advised that as he is working away from home at the moment and

not getting involved in Rotary as much. QBN West Rotary Club celebrated their

40th

anniversary and Peter Jarvis, originally a member of their Club before he had a hand increating our Club and Sue represented Pres Paul.

This weekend Pres Paul is joining with the Tumut Rotary Club as part of a visioning session.

Reports: Secretary

NTR. Other than the fact that he made it to

Vietnam and is well and truly into selfies!

Its all about me Glenda!!!

Could just about be anywhere! Look mum, no hands!!


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Reports: Treasurer

NTR.

Reports: Community:

Sue Jarvis needed to report that her 2IC, Jan, is doing most of the work. There are

two large BBQ's coming up, in particular the South Care Open Day, which will need

all hands on deck.

Jan is also trying to get on the Bunnings BBQ List with little success at this stage.

Remember, we also have the Anzac Day BBQ coming up as well.

Reports: Club Service:

Queanbeyan Twilight Tour: Attendance sheet has been sent around and it looks like

we have a full quota. Paul advised that it is best to pay on the night.

Bowls Night: Rotary numbers are good. Chris Hunter advised that there will only be

7 or 8 from school as a lot are away on camp, buy will confirm definite numbers.

Paul advised that the issue of grants through DSS was discussed at the Board

meeting. The change of Govt has cast a little doubt on the process and Paul is awaiting advice.

One thought was for a new BBQ trailer, however a new one far exceeds the grant total and the

original idea of refurbishing will likely be the result. Paul asked if any Club members had

suggestions:

Gazebos. One of our Gazebo's was so badly damaged at the Relay for Life it is irreparable

and another one was damaged however was fixed using parts of the badly damaged one.Consideration was given for the need to purchase a higher quality and embossed Gazebo.

Combination of pull up banners or tear drop flags.

Possibly getting membership stands.

Marquee's which we can lend out.

Music Festival: In Anton's absence, Paul talked about the Music Festival and the request for our

Club to provide meals over the weekend. Unfortunately the official launch is on 15 Mar 14 and the

earliest that we can get someone to come to the Club and brief us on the requirment is 10 Apr 14,and consequently we are not able to commit until we have detail.


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Reports: International

NTR

Reports: Youth and New Generations

NTR

General Business:

Markets: Very successful, almost sold out of bags.

QBN West 40 th Anniversary: Peter Jarvis advised that he and Sue went along to the

event. The Club sent around photos and unfortunately, Peter didnt recognise

anyone in any of them. Kevin Granger spoke of introducing two new clubs, Jerra and

Bungendore.

Sue Jarvis raised her concern about a couple of issues:

Market Access: There was conflicting information regards allowing customers to drive into

the markets to pick up large items. Sue checked with Tamara, and they are able to park in

front of the toilets to collect larger items.

Pet Access: Dogs are allowed through the gate but not into the markets. Owners need to

ensure they tether their pets behind the ATMs.

RYLA Talk: Jon Wells advised that Tsmara Penda has resigned from the Bendigo bank and will be

moving to SA. As Tsmara was unwell when Amy came to talk to the Club, she would like to come

and talk about her experience prior to leaving.

Mega Swim: Unfortunately, this year the Mega Swim which will be conducted over the weekend,

3 - 4 May, clashes with District Assembly to be held in Bega. The Mega Swim organising committee

comprises of Paul Robey, Bruce Miller and Peter Jarvis. Pres Paul advised that he will be attending

the Mega Swim, but voiced his concern that it

also clashes with Whiskey Tasting

Extravaganza in Canberra on 3 May; between

5pm - 8pm.

I think we can work

with that Pres Paul!


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GUEST SPEAKER - Steve Stavros

Steve started by giving us a little background. He has lived here 30 years, is married and living in

Canberra, never saw a neighbour to the left or right of his house. Canberra was a very transient

town. Steve went to spk to the Chamber of Commerce in QBN and walked down the street the next

day and people were calling out to him and saying hello. Thus the decision to move to QBN. He was

involved with council for 8 yrs over two terms. Sue Jarvis was the main reason he joined the

council and taught him to readjust his opinion of human nature.

Progress is very slow, the Council works on monthly cycles and half yearly cycles. One of the main

problems is that there are a lo t of distractions with political conflicts. Public servants dont cope

with the change of govt and Counsellors rely very heavily on council staff.

It is not a career. Do your time and move on and let young blood in. The death of Rita May Wright

changed Steve's mind. Rita walked down the main street and she was hit by a cement truck and

Steve saw her walker lying on the street. He went to see the mayor and advised him that

something needed to be done. QBN is dying and going backwards.

Riverside plaza has a cluster of old people who have nowhere to go. Young kids dont like the

centres as they were not encouraged to be there when they were kids. Steve talked of the bypass

which is going to be built in the next 5 years and possibly get funding for it. Bullshit, he has heard

that for the last 20 years. The Mayor advised that he wants to bring people onto council to work to

fix the problem. In Steve's eyes, they will be another group of people who will come up with ideas,

and will be knocked down by council. Steve said he would join if he had autonomy. Mayor agreed.

Community is business, without community, business doesnt exist, and without business,

community doesnt exist.

First thing, big trucks and heavy traffic need to be removed from the main street. This won'thappen until the bypass. Steve disagrees, and said that speed is the problem and he wants to

reduce the speed in the main street.

Need a brief to find out what the townspeople want and how they will achieve this.

One of our members asked if there could be a local directory of what is available in QBN. QBN Age

is a dying product, maybe once a month produce a free paper for QBN residents.

Emphasizing the Heritage value? Council would tackle any plans that were put forward if the

property is heritage. Need to be functional. This will be taken over by the VP of tourism.

Steve finished by saying that we need to get the experts in to have a look at what we need to do.

Peter Jarvis thanked Steve for his caring presentation and presented him with a book to sign and

donate to the Jerra Public school library. The book is The Important Things.

I love this book! OK, you can present it to the School.


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Market Mistress:

Our Market Mistress was away this week, but Pres Paul felt that there was a

pretty good chance she will have emailed herself to remind both herself and

David that they are on the markets and if not, Sue Roger, who filled in for Liz at

the last minute, will make sure and remind them to take bags.

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Joker

Steve Stavros drew the winning ticket which was won byColin, who drew the Ace of Spades. Yay, we live anotherweek!!!! Takings for this week: $44.00

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SGT Fines:

So Paul Robey told me that when he was at PETS, it was suggested that it is a goodidea to fine the Guest Speaker to make them feel at home. So the SGT dutifully finedSteve for wearing a tie, only for Steve to advise that he didnt have any money onhim. Sue Jarvis paid for not telling Steve we are a tie free club and Paul Robey will

pay next week for his great idea which resulted in embarrassment all round.Takings for this week: $54.40

Heads and Tails:


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Attendance:

Our fill in Attendance Officer is a very quick learner. Bruce advised that attendancetonight was 73.9% but if you read it in a mirror, it is 93.7, port and baileys are asure thing

Farmers Market Corner:

From the Pen ofAnne Davis

Hi M-R, here is the goss:

A glorious day to be at the Capital Region Farmers Markets. Lots of sun shine and happy people -even the car parking duty was okay! Can definitely recommend the fresh figs that are in season,though the stall holder thought I was over the top when I went back to buy my third bucket of theyummies.

Activities at the Rotary table:

- After a water sodden stall holder reported a burst water tap, Tamara headed off to dealwith it;

- A strange man in a white outfit thought it was perfectly okay to set up his truck to sellmangos in the car park - he was quickly dealt with by the Hall he-men;

- A fabulous black handbag was found, and retrieved sometime after by a grateful lady

- The ATM server was down for about an hour which did miff some people;- A few dogs (with owners) were wandering around, but all were happy to be tied up on thenearby grass (the dogs were tied up the owners were allowed to spend their money);

- We took out 3 boxes of bags and there are still 4 slabs (is that really the appropriatecollective??) of water in the shed;

And finally, the Markets Mistress would appreciate any marketeer who brings home fresh figs

Thankyou, Anne Davis, an absolutely sterling job!!!

Market Takings for last week:

15 Mar 14Anne DavisDavid BaileySue Roger

Tables$105.00

Bags$100.00

Water$32.00

Total$237.00

Comments:Figs, figs, figs

Reminders:

Markets this week Cathy & Colin Hobbs, Liz Mulvaney.

Markets next week Chris Hunter, Ian Wholohan & Chilli Chilman

Pres Paul thanked everyone for their attendance.

Meeting closed at: 8.30


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Members Contributions:

Nada

Program

20 Mar 14 Maxwell Fraval on Wellness

27 Mar 14 Lawn Bowls - Rotarians Vs Teachers

03 Apr 14 QBN Moonlight Tour

Social & Special Events

27 Mar 14 Kokoda BBQ

30 Mar 14 Southcare Open Day

1-4 Jun 14 Rotary International Conf - Sydney

28 Jun 14 Changeover dinner.

Farmers Market

22 Mar 14 Cathy & Colin Hobbs, Liz Mulvaney

29 Mar 14 Chris Hunter, Ian Wholohan & Chilli Chilman

St Benedict's Roster

24 Mar 13 Peter and Sue Jarvis

28 Apr 13 David Stevens and Jan Pettigrew

Club Officers 2012-2013

President Paul Roger

President Elect Paul Robey

Vice President Chris Hunter

Secretary Glenn Wahlert

Treasurer David Bailey

Club Service Director Paul Robey

Comm unity Service Director Sue Jarvis

Internat ional and Foundation Director Terry Spencer

Youth and New Generat ions Director Lynne McPherson


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Rotary Club of JerrabomberraPO Box 8 Jerrabomberra NSW 2619

Email: [email protected] 18 Nov 1998Meets Thursday 6.30 8.30

Jerrabomberra Public SchoolApologies David Stevens by 12 Noon Tue

T: 0413519894E: [email protected]

Bulletin Contributions Mez Mulvaney [email protected]

Club Service Members

Director Paul Robey

Sergeant Mez Mulvaney

Welfare Sue Roger

Program & Fellowship Ian Wholohan

Attendance & Meals Officer David Stevens

Comm unicat ions and PR Chris Hunter

Welfare & Historian Sue Roger

Jerraganda Editor Mez Mulvaney

Club Service Projects Colin Hobbs

Comm unity Service Members

Director Sue Jarvis

BBQs Jan Pett igrew

Epic Markets Anne Davis

Fairs TBA

Ball Sue Jarvis & Jon Wells

Bowel Care Kerry McPherson

Projects Bruce Mil ler

Internat ional Members

Director Terry Spencer

Polio Plus Pam Spencer

RAWCS David Bailey

Foundation George McIver

GSE/Friendship Exchange Robert Chilman

Shelter Boxes Cathy Hobbs

Youth Service Members

Director Lynne McPherson

Local Programs Glenda Wahlert

Distr ict Programs TBA

National Programs Lynne McPherson

Internat ional Programs TBA

Vocational Service Peter Jarvis


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CURRENT CLUB MEMBERSAlex Alexander Lynne McPherson Sue RogerDavid Bailey, PP, PHF Kerry McPherson Pam Spencer, PHF, PPRobert Chilman Bruce Miller Terry Spencer, PHF, PPAnne Davis, PP Liz Mulvaney, PHF David Stevens, PHF, PPCathy Hobbs Mez Mulvaney, OAM, PHF Glenda Wahlert, PPColin Hobbs, PP Anton Pemmer, PHF, PP Glenn WahlertChris Hunter, OAM, PP Paul Robey Jon Wells

Peter Jarvis, PHF,PP Jan Pettigrew, PHF, PP Ian WholohanSue Jarvis, PHF Paul Roger PHF, President

SUPPORTERSVera Alexander Vickie Berry

HONORARY MEMBERSAlex Alexander Robert Cooke

OUR HISTORYIn 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 ofmentor (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 on18 November 1998 with 20 members. We are an unusual club as we have a very high proportion of female Members.

Initial meetings were held at the Jerrabomberra General Store the venue was very good until we grew innumbers. We then moved to the Jerrabomberra Community Centre for a few years. We now meet at theJerrabomberra Public School Staff Room, on Thursdays (6.15 for 6.30 pm). As at 26 Jan 2014 the Club has 26 members 11 female and 15 male. Included in this are seven married couples. We also have 4 supporters of the Rotary Club.

(Charter) President Peter Jarvis ran competitions to select a name for our Club bulletin and a design for theClub banner. There were some good and (very) bad suggestions. Pam Spencer suggested the winning bulletin name;Jerraganda. The banner design by David Stevens was eventually selected. The design incorporates a goose and thewindmill associated with the original entrance to the estate.

I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound theymake as they fly by.

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