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Keyway Rotary Club of Queanbeyan Inc

District 9710PO Box 155

Queanbeyan NSW 2620

Charter Date March 1952

qbnrotary@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/QueanbeyanRotary

8 February 2012

Presidents Report from Kristin Ballard

This Weeks Report

Our guest speaker last week was Gillian Kelly, the Curator at the Queanbeyan Museum. Gillians talk wasvery interesting and plans have been made to visit the Museum one night.

In the last two weeks I have had discussions with Genevieve, our Assistant Governor, and Greg Hooper,President, Canberra East, which have included our participating in the Royal Canberra Show stall. Someother matters I will raise at the board meeting tonight.

I have just received notice that the beautiful artwork that has been prepared for the Queanbeyan Hospitalreflections room will be formally presented at 11am this Friday please let know if any of you can attend.

Both the rosters for the Relay for Life and the Royal Canberra Show need to be finalised as soon aspossible so if you are unable to be at the meeting tonight let me know what you are able to do.

I look forward to seeing you at the Board meeting tonight there is much to discuss.

Last Weeks Report

Well a mix up happened last week so we had a good night with no speaker a noisy night as lots of other people in the dining room. Then we had dessert at Ronis place a great night all round (although I notsure her cat appreciated us).

Angie Ballard continued on with the Summer Down Series in Sydney last week and managed another

Personal Best time and more qualifiers for the London Paralympics starting 29 August 2012. At the OzDay race at Circular Quay Angie managed a 3rd in the womens race very satisfying end to a big week.

The Relay for Life is meeting every week now until showdown thanks particularly to Natalie for the effortshe has been putting into it. Our Club will need all hands on deck if possible that weekend as we will beassisting with a barbeque as well.

What is happening this week

Board Meeting

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What is happening next week

Guest Speaker Ann Pratt

Volunteers Required Relay for Life

Please keep the afternoon of Friday 17th

February,all day/night Saturday 18 th February and morning of Sunday 19 th February free,as we will be needing all hands on deck to volunteer at the Queanbeyan Relay for Life.

Please let us know if you will be available to help. More info to come soon!

Used postage stamp and Foreign coinss

Dont forget to keep saving your used postage stamps and foreign currency for us

Before you throw them out in your recycling, please save your small and medium glass jars for Natalie.

Lids are not requiredas they are going to be used for a craft project.

The 7th Annual Star Ball Canberra promises to provide anevening full of; Entertainment, Live & silent auctions, Music & Dancing and all for a great cause- helping the Star BallCommittee raise much needed funds for Starlight!

To make enquiries about table sales and sponsorship of theevent please contact Loren Sahely on Ph: (03) 9468 2038 orEmail: loren.sahely@starlight.org.au or Marg Job on Mob: 0418453 108

Date16/03/2012 7:00 PMLocationHotel Realm, Barton, Canberra ACT

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Friday 9th to Sunday 11thMarch 2012

Canberra to Dubbo Zoo2Zoo

The Zoo2Zoo bike ride will be held from Friday 9th March - Sunday11th March 2012. Enjoy this opportunity to participate in a 3 day bikeride from Canberra's National Zoo to Dubbo's Taronga Western Plains

Zoo whilst raising awareness and funds for the Black Dog Institute.

Entry is $450 per person.

For more information go tohttp://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/public/events/communityevents.cfm

2012-2013 Entertainment Books

Entertainment Books

NEWS FLASH

This year the Entertainment books will be available for purchase onlineMore info to come on this soon.

But if anyone still wants to buy their book the old fashioned way when it is released in Marchplease let Natalie know via email nataliejupe@hotmail.com or phone 0419 161 974

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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

Rotary Exchange Program

A request to be involved with a Rotary Exchange Program from February 11th till May 1st for Donna Vokes a 28 Year old English girl who is coming to Canberra on an exchange from Winchester School of Art, for 3 months to ANU tostudy Fine Arts.

More information about her can be found on: www.studyvolunteeraustralia.wordpress.com/about/ . If anyone is able tooffer Donna accommodation please contact Diana Stewart from St Ives Rotary Club on 0412398814 or dsteart48@bigpond.com .

The second request is for a boy from April 8th to June 29th. Please contact Veronique Raymond in France via emailon Veronique.raymond68@orange.fr

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Rotary Adventure in Citizenship (RAIC) is an intensive and fun filled week-long program to help prepare young adultsfor full participation as citizens of Australia. Each year around 45 Year 11 students (the delegates) are sent by their

local Rotary clubs to Canberra. They are taken out of their comfort zones into new places, set amongst new faces andasked to do new things.

For a week, RAIC puts the delegates "inside" Canberra. Run in partnership with the Parliamentary Education Office,the delegates spend a lot of time inside Parliament House in areas not usually open to the public. They often have

morning tea with the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. They view QuestionTime and are debriefed by a journalist from the Press Gallery. They learn the difference between a Bill and an Act.

They participate in mock Parliamentary debates themselves. They experience the national institutions (War Memorial,Institute of Sport etc) in a way that is more revealing than the usual school excursion can provide. And most

importantly, they meet and make friends with young people from all over Australia. Delegates from previous yearshave said this is one of the highlights of the RAIC program.

RAIC 2012 will be held from Saturday May 5, 2012 to Saturday May 12, 2012. Applications will open on Monday 13 February, 2012

and close on Friday April 13, 2012 or sooner if all positions are filled.

Visit http://www.raic.org.au/ for more details

Joke of the Week thanks Nerida for your contribution

Two Brooms

Two brooms were hanging in the closet and after a while they got to know each other so well,they decided to get married.

One broom was, of course, the bride broom, the other the groom broom.

The bride broom looked very beautiful in her white dress.The groom broom was handsome and suave in his tuxedo. The wedding was lovely.

After the wedding, at the wedding dinner, the bride-broom leaned over and said to the groom-broom,

'I think I am going to have a little broom!'

'IMPOSSIBLE!' said the groom broom.

Are you ready for this? Brace yourself; this is going to hurt!!!!!!

'WE HAVEN'T EVEN SWEPT TOGETHER!'

...................................

Oh for goodness sake... Laugh, or at least groan.Life's too short not to enjoy even these silly, little cute and clean jokes!

Sounds to me like she's been sweeping around!

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Do you know a cancer survivor who would like to be involved in the Queanbeyan Relay for Life

SURVIVORSRegistration Form

Participation in the Survivors & Carers lap is free of charge.Send this registration form to:: Cancer Council

PO Box 21, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519

Relay For Life Location/Town ..................... Todays Date ..................Your Details:

Name: ............................................................................

Your date of birth (optional): ...................................................Your address:.....................................................................

............ ............. ............. ............. ............ P/code: ...........

Telephone H:........... ......... W: .............. ..... Fax: .............. .........Email: ...........................................................................

What type of cancer did you have?.................................................

How long ago did you have cancer?.................... ............................

Who was your primary carer?.. ............. . Relationship to you: ............... ...If diagnosed for the first time within the last 18 months, you can participate in theNSW CLEAR Study. Would you like to be contacted with more information?Yes No

Why are you taking part in Relay For Life?........................................

..................................................................................Have you had any dealing with The Cancer Council prior to today?Yes NoIf Yes, what? .......................................................If asked, would you help The Cancer Council by talking with the media or to otherpeople about your cancer experience? { In this instance, The Cancer Council may or may not contact you ) Yes No

Would you like The Cancer Council to provide you with information about its services?Yes No

Would you like The Cancer Council to provide you with information about its services?Yes NoPolo shirts may be bought at $20 each. Sizes K6 K8 K10 S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XLPaid $20 Yes No

______________________________________________________________ ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST READ AND SIGN BELOW

In consideration of my entry below being accepted, I understand, intending to belegally bound for myself and my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and releasethe organisers and sponsors (individually and collectively), including the directors,officers, staff, volunteers and representatives thereof, and indemnify them against anyliability (including liability for negligence) for the death or any physical or mentalillness, incapacity or property damage or loss I may suffer which may directly orindirectly result from my participation in the event. I further verify that I am inproper physical and mental condition to participate in the event and acknowledge that I

am aware of the risks involved and voluntarily agree to assume those risks.This information will not be used for any other purposes other than indicated on thisform. Information provided will remain private and confidential

I agree to the above conditions: Signed:

I am under 18 years of agetick box

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Brad Runs North

I am running 4000km from Canberra to Cape York and I am hoping to raise $10,000.

Im very proud to be supporting AFFIRM: The Australian Foundation for Mental Health Research.

With a degree in psychology, I am very aware of the reality of mental health issues in Australia. This realityentails one in five Australians suffering a mental illness in any given year. This is alarming and what is moreso is the fact that around 60% suffer in silence, never seeking help.

There is a stigma associated with mental illness which discourages people from seeking help from thecommunity and those immediately around them. Indeed 21% of Australian adults are unwilling to work closely with an individual with depression, 30% of Australians would not vote for a Politician withdepression, and 25% believe one can snap out of depression. In reality, in order to overcome mentalillness, like any other illness, these people need the acceptance and support of their family, friends and thecommunity at large. I am hoping to raise awareness of these issues and also to raise funds for AFFIRM tosupport mental health research.

With the experience of growing up with a family member who unknowingly struggled with a mental illnessfor over a decade and finally overcame it when they did realise, the opportunity to raise funds and awarenessfor mental health also has a very personal touch for me.

Its possible that someone close to you may also be suffering in silence. Making the first steps towardshelping them is as simple as asking are you ok?. I wish I had have known that.

If you are inspired in any way by what I am doing, please firstly do as I say- check that those around you arealright. That can make the biggest difference. Then if you would also like to help your community at largerather than just those immediately around you. The Australian Foundation for Mental Health Researchwould greatly appreciate a donation of any size. The knowledge that we gain from research will go a longway.

You can make a donation online by following this links.

http://bradrunsnorth.com/ or http://www.everydayhero.com.au/bradrunsnorth

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Queanbeyan Relay for Life 2012

Ovarian Cancer Australia

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Each year in Australia Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is held in February to raise awareness of ovarian cancer

and its symptoms and to recognise women, their families and friends affected by ovarian cancer.

For more information visithttp://www.ovariancancer.net.au/

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Private movie screening event

'The Vow'To be held on Valentine's Day to raise funds for kids with a disability

Where: Limelight Cinemas at Tuggeranong Hyperdome

When: 7:30pm on 14 February 2012

Cost: $25 per personThis includes a movie ticket and popcorn & drink combo

A raffle will be held on the night with an inclusive hotel package from Hotel Realm up for grabs

Visit their website to buy tickets - http://www.technicalaidact.org.au/

The Western Districts University of Canberra Cricket Club's Women's team has registered for Pink Stumps Day 2012 to raise much needed funds for the McGrath Foundation.

In February, cricket clubs around Australia will be turning pink for the second annual Pink Stumps Day,a nationwide initiative of Cricket Australia and the McGrath Foundation.

It is the mission of the McGrath Foundation to fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australiaand increase breast awareness in young women.

For more information please visit http://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/

To make a donation, please visit the WDUCCC Women's fundraising page:

https://pinkstumpsday.gofundraise.com.au/page/RebeccaTapper

Any donation would be greatly appreciated

They aim to raise $500

As at 7/2/2012 they have raised $135

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Queanbeyan Relay for Life

Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5

1st Prize Peter Senior Australian Masters Golf signed and framed shirt value $500

2nd Prize Nutrimetics Microderm abrasion kitand a 3 month membership to Anytime Fitness Jerrabomberra

3rd Prize Queanbeyan Golf Club voucher value $140

4 th Prize 1 term of dance lessons with Impressions Dance and Fitness

Raffle will be drawn at 10am , Sunday 19 th February 2012 at Seiffert Oval

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Contact details for our members

Name Mobile EmailKristin Ballard 0418 450 126 kballard@westnet.com.au Bill Hoare 0418 656 880Nerida Dean 0407 008 848 neridadean@iprimus.com.au Joan Macdonald 0428 382 501 joan.macdonald@dfat.gov.au Bly Miers 0427 006 680 blymiers@hotmail.com Tim Brown 0428 623 995 timandmarian@grapevine.com.au Liana Dobson 0416 216 450 lianakate@gmail.com Michael Keys 0413 934 777 mjkeys190877@optusnet.com.au Natalie Jupe 0419 161 974 nataliejupe@hotmail.com Dian Hollick 0402 678 322 tba

Useful Links

Rotary Club of Queanbeyan onhttp://www.facebook.com/QueanbeyanRotary

Rotary District Site http://www.rotaryd9710.org.au/

Rotary in Australia http://www.rotary.org.au/en/

Rotary International www.rotary.org/

Rotary Club of Queanbeyan West http://www.queanbeyanwestrotary.org/

Rotary Down Under http://www.rotarydownunder.com.au/

Australian Independent Music Festival 2012 http://www.ausfest.org/

Riverside Plaza http://www.riversideplaza.com.au/

Rotary New Zealand and South Pacific http://www.rotarysouthpacific.org/

Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM) http://www.ramaustralia.org/

Home in Queanbeyan http://homeinqueanbeyan.org/

Rotary Australia a gateway to Rotary clubs in Australia http://www.rotaryaustralia.org.au/

National Youth Science Forum http://www.nysf.edu.au/

Queanbeyan City Council www.qcc.nsw.gov.au

Queanbeyan Age www.queanbeyanage.com.au

Queanbeyan Business Council http://www.queanbeyanbusinesscouncil.com.au/

Cancer Council Relay for Life www.relayforlife.or g.au This Close to Ending Polio http://thisclose.net/index.php

Rotary Australia World Community (RAWCS) http://www.rawcs.com.au/

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February 2012Wednesday 8 February Board MeetingWednesday 15 February Guest Speaker Ann PrattSat 18 th and Sun 19 th February Relay for Life refer to previous page for details.Wednesday 22 February Guest Speaker Amy MacdonaldThursday 23 February 107 th Birthday of Rotary International refer to the

previous page for detailsFri 24, Sat 25 and Sun 26 Feb Canberra Show details TBA Wednesday 29 February Guest Speaker - Alison Beresford, Digital Switchover

Liaison Officer from the Digital Ready Helpline

March 2012Sat 3 and Sun 4 March MDPETS in CampbelltownWednesday 7 March Guest Speaker Bill Fraser, Royal Flying Doctor

Service of AustraliaWednesday 14 March Board MeetingSaturday 17 March DucksWednesday 21 March NSW Ambulance Service, visit to Qbn Station to meet

Christy Blyton the station officer. Meet there at 6.30pm.Wednesday 28 March TBA

April 2012Wednesday 4 April Guest Speaker Roxanne Meaker, from Renal UnitWednesday 11 April Guest Speaker Mark Wallace,

Editor of Rotary Down Under Wednesday 18 April Board MeetingSat 21 st and Sun 22 April District Assembly details TBA Wednesday 25 April Guest Speaker Andrew Benson,

Editor of the Queanbeyan Age

May 2012Wednesday 2 May TBA Wednesday 9 May Board MeetingWednesday 16 May Hat Day Dinner details TBA Wednesday 23 May TBA Wednesday 30 May TBA

June 2012Wednesday 6 June TBA Wednesday 13 June Board MeetingWednesday 20 June TBA Wednesday 27 June Changeover July 2012Wednesday 4 July TBA

Wednesday 11 July Board MeetingWednesday 18 July TBAWednesday 25 July TBA