Jerraganda Vol 17 No 43 & 44 15 & 22 May 14

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Jerraganda

The Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra Inc

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Volume 17 No 43 & 44Normal MeetingDinner Meeting

Meeting 792 - 15 May 14Meeting 793 - 22 May 14

Welcome:

Pres Paul welcomed everyone and welcomed our guests Stephen and Diane Mulvaney to their last

meeting prior to flying back to the West and also acknowledged that it was Stephen's birthday.

Pres Paul invited Paul Robey to recite the Charge to Australia and Chris Hunter gave the toast to

Rotary International and the Rotary Club of Ballater Scotland.

Apologies:

That will be a fine Bruce.

Jerraganda business:

From the Desk of the President:

Shirts: Pres Paul has a number of sizes of the Shirt and Jacket favoured by Club

members. A list has been passed around for members to place orders.

Music Festival: Pres Paul thanked Anton and Bruce for the work on Music Festival and

was sure that they would have some points to raise in General Business.

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Reports: Secretary

NTR

Reports: Treasurer

In Davids absence, Pres Paul and Chris have the purse strings.

Reports: Community:

From Anton and Bruce:

Music Festival: Anton advised that it has been a learning curve over the last

week. 3 events at the Albert Hall and one at the Fitters Workshop. Another at

Fitters wksp tomorrow night.

Customers had not experienced food at so many events. 1stnight was a little

iffy. Night 2 jumped a fair bit. Had experienced enough on the first two nights to

make improvements. By the 3rdnight we had recouped our costs at the fitters and we timed the

event very well.

Watched and learned to see how we can go forward next year.

Want us to provide 60 meals to musos tomorrow night. Need to start at 4.30, so set up is 3.45 and

need at least 5 people. Coffee guy was not successful and wont be used again next year.

Bruce advised that this type of events is great to cater for and lots of lessons learned for next year.

Feedback has been very positive. Kathleen also advised that we are on the list for future events

due to our positive contribution.

Anton was delighted with the positive attitude from the Club to embrace something new.

Pres Paul advised that there was a really good feeling from the patrons who appreciated what the

club contributed.

Lots of discussions. Good lessons learning exercise. Will have a wash-up meeting to discuss at a

later date.

Had nice new aprons for the event. Will have them embroidered for the Club. Also chefs hats are

available for appearance sake.

Reports: Club Service:

Paul Robey thanked the Club for floral tribute for Sandras sister demise.

Moonlight tour on 29 may. A confirmatory email will come out tomorrow.


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Market Mistress:

The Market Mistress is on holiday, however she sent an email out to rostered

personnel.

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Joker: Another week of reprieve: Mez held the winning ticket but alas, drew the 10 of hearts.

Total for Joker was $44.80. What the?????

A FEW TRUISMS:

In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame,

two is a law firm and three or more is a government. John Adams

If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the newspaper

you are misinformed.Mark Twain

Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of government. But then I repeat

myself. Mark Twain

I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and

trying to lift himself up by the handle. Winston Churchill

A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.

George Bernard Shaw

Foreign aid might be defined as a transfer of money from poor people in rich countries to rich

people in poor countries. Douglas Casey, Classmate of Bill Clinton at Georgetown University

Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.

P.J. O'Rourke, Civil Libertarian

Government is the great fiction, through which everybody endeavours to live at the expense of

everybody else. Frederic Bastiat, French economist(1801-1850)

I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. Will Rogers

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SGT Fines:

Another great SGTs fines, you generous Rotarians!! Thankyou! The SGT gleefully

extracted a great $55.35.


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Heads and Tails:

Attendance:

Attendance was 92%, (lucky I noted it this week!)

Port and Bailey's. woo hoo!!

Farmers Market Corner:

From the Pen ofPeter Jarvis

Market Musings: Great day to be at the markets for Sue, Peter and Vicki. A bit cool at first but warm

after 9am.

Road rage by female driver who insisted on her right to park inside the markets as she was on crutches.Sue told her to wait while she spoke to Hall Rotarian but the woman drove through and tried to park near

the plant stalls. Hall Rotarian offered to park her car for her closer to the toilet block. She was driving a

dark maroon older vehicle, possibly a Ford Cortina. Watch out for her.

The park adjacent to ATM side of the markets was the venue for the German Shepherd National Titles.

Dogs were everywhere including one owner and dog inside the market stalls area. Constant barking and

dogs on leads (thankfully) walking up and down tarred road. There was a very keen security bloke for the

Dog Show who insisted the gate entry we usually supervise was to have no traffic at all allowed to enter.

Vicki stated that Stall owners were entitled to enter but the guy said no way. Tamara and Vicki sorted him

out.

Find Your Car Service had to be put in place for customer who couldnt find her car. Only had to walk up4 of the lanes of parked cars before it appeared.

A movie was being made to be titled Come to Canberra and a number of stall holders were interviewed.

Plus Hall Rotarian taking photos for a book? to be prepared by the Hall Club.

Two sets of sunglasses lost with one claimed and the other (Brown Ray Bans now in the Office) to be

picked up next Saturday. One set of car keys lost but not handed in. One glove claimed which had been

handed in the previous Saturday. $20 dollars left at ATM.

Thankyou, Peter the Muser!


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Market Takings for last week:

17 May 14

Peter Jarvis

Sue JarvisVicki Berry

Tables

$100.00

Bags

$140.00

Water

$8.00

Total

$271.00

Comments:

$22.00 found

$1.00 for bagminding

24 May 14

Cathy Hobbs

Colin Hobbs

Glenn Wahlert

Tables

$75.00

Bags

$96.00

Water

$12.00

Total

$183.00

Comments:

Down due to

traffic, people

were put off

Reminders:

Markets this weekPeter and Sue Jarvis, Vicki Berry

Markets next week - Cathy and Colin Hobbs and Glenn Wahlert

Markets next weekChris Hunter, Liz and Mez Mulvaney

Meeting finished at 8pm.

But not before we brought out the cake happy birthday Stephen Mulvaney

The candles are going to burn down!!!! We'd hold hands, but the Pres' arm is too short..


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DINNER MEETING 22 MAY 14

As we are having an away meeting this week, to sample the delights of a new Queanbeyan Restaurant, I have

provided Mez with a written report for inclusion in the Jerraganda.

Ride to the Other Side.Remember the guy from WA who is driving his mower across Australia. He came to

speak to us a while back. Well he is here in Canberra with his mower next Monday and there is a photo

opportunity at Parliament house for Rotarians. Paul Robey, Peter Jarvis, and Bruce Miller will be heading downthere together with their push mowers to join in the photo. If anyone else wants to join them please liaise with

one of them as they have all the details (Sue and I am away in Brisbane for Bailees Baptism). See

http://www.ridetotheotherside.org.au/for info on Craigs ride.

And here are the photos!

I think Paul is explaining that his is really a mower! And he can chuck it on his shoulder!

Do you remember the Lawn Mower Man???

On the Tonga front, you will also recall that we were to undergo an random audit by a PDG from NZ who

would visit the project school in April. I am pleased to say that we have received advice that the audit was

conducted as planned and the project passed with flying colours. Here is a extract from the letter we received

post Audit.

Thank you for your cooperation with the random audit of Matching Grant (MG) 77422 approved to provide a

rainwater collection and filtration system and a toilet block to the

Lapaha Government Primary School in Lapaha, Tonga. This letter is to inform you of the results of the random

audit.

The Rotary Foundation (TRF) was very pleased to learn that at the time of the audit, the grant funds had been

used for the intended purpose. The auditor noted that the documentation retained for the audit was well-

organized, the grant work was done promptly, and the host and international sponsors were very involved with

the project.

Additionally, local labor was used which helped to stimulate the local economy and the contractor was able to

identify project savings by repairing instead of replacing an existing water tank.
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As a result of the overwhelmingly positive results of the audit, TRF is pleased to close this audit. We wish you

continued success in all of your future projects.

This project had its genesis with Gerry McNamara before he moved to Geelong. David Bailey organised the

Matching Grant and the initial logistics, and then Terry took on the stewardship of the project from our end, while

the local Nuku'alofa Rotary Club did the local organisation. Terrys close mate Rob (aka Chilli to the rest of us)

joined in and the two intrepid explorers made the now infamous visit to Nuku'alofa to ensure all was in order last

October. So on behalf of the club, a big thank you to David, Terry and Chilli for the most recent work and to

Gerry for his past contribution in getting the whole thing off the ground. Our RAWCS trip in September/October

this year will add to this project and take the school into a new era. No pressure Chilli.

New Uniforms We have opened an account at Workingear in Fyshwick and placed our first order for those

members travelling to the International Convention. An order for the remaining members will be placed by the

end of May, once we have sizes confirmed from everyone.

New Market Stall Everything is finalised for the new Rotary stand at CRFM, we are just awaiting final

confirmation from Hall of their acceptance of the final quote and then we will place the order, which should arrive

before the end of June.

Changeovers

Our changeover is on 28thJune at our usual venue. Make sure you let Jan and Glenn know if

you are coming or not, so they can finalise numbers. Invitations to the usual guests have been sent out.

Sue and I have accepted invitations to attend Queanbeyan Wests Changeover on Tuesday 24thJune, and

Queanbeyans Changeover on Wednesday 25 June. Interestingly both of these clubs now meet at the Central

Motel and as such there will be 3 changeover dinners at the same venue.

Sue and I have also registered for the District Changeover on Sunday 29 thJune.

International visitor - Barbara Fisk, a Canadian Rotarian, is hoping to join us for our meeting on 29 thMay while

passing through Canberra. Given that our Mystery Tour has had to be postponed again, I am hoping Barbara

may share some of her Canadian Rotary experiences with us.

Thats enough from me. I have encouraged other Board members to send their reports to Mez for inclusion in

the Jerraganda.

And then there was the Dinner

I believe a good time was had by all:

Liz!! Bruce!! Get a room!!!! Jan, are you looking at the Pres' mess?


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Oh dear Pres Paul, did we have and accident with the food and wine

Ooops!! The Pres did a boo boo.. mmmm. We dont make a mess!!

And finally.

A Message for all Marketeers over the coming months from Glenn

There were a few traffic issues this week at the markets due to the closure of the Well Station Rd and

the consequent confusion & frustration that ensued. From next week, and for several subsequent

weeks, entrance to the markets off Northbourne Ave will be via the road at the side of the Shell garage

(an un-named road but is the extension of Stirling Ave). Entrance off Flemington Rd remains

unchanged. This will mean some extra work for us as we need to man two traffic control points - the one

we currently do and now the new, temporary entrance to the markets, near the toilet block. Cars

entering the markets from this new entrance will be guided to the right, through the big gates besides

the toilets. This will be a one-way road: in only. Hall will help out by manning the desk when we need to

do the tables, toilet breaks, coffee runs, etc. Hall also plans to have all the signing completed by next

week - there was none this week. Any queries call Glenn or Colin.

Program

29 May 14 Barbra Fisk - Canadian Rotarian

5 Jun 14 Mystery Tour


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Social & Special Events

1-4 Jun 14 Rotary International Conf - Sydney

28 Jun 14 Changeover Dinner.

Farmers Market

17 May 14 Peter and Sue Jarvis, Vicki Berry

24 May 14 Cathy and Colin Hobbs, Glenn Wahlert

30 May 14 Chris Hunter, Liz and Mez Mulvaney

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

International and Foundation Director Terry Spencer

Youth and New Generations Director Lynne McPherson

Club Service Members

Director Paul Robey

Sergeant Mez Mulvaney

Welfare Sue Roger

Program & Fellowship Ian Wholohan

Attendance & Meals Officer David Stevens

Communications and PR Chris Hunter

Welfare & Historian Sue Roger

Jerraganda Editor Mez Mulvaney

Club Service Projects Colin Hobbs

Community Service Members

Director Sue Jarvis

BBQs Jan Pettigrew

Epic Markets Anne Davis

Fairs TBA

Ball Sue Jarvis & Jon Wells

Bowel Care Kerry McPherson

Projects Bruce Mil ler


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Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra

PO Box 8 Jerrabomberra NSW 2619

Email: [email protected]

Chartered 18 Nov 1998

Meets Thursday 6.30 8.30

Jerrabomberra Public SchoolApologies David Stevens by 12 Noon Tue

T: 0413519894E: [email protected]

Bulletin Contributions Mez Mulvaney [email protected]

CURRENT CLUB MEMBERSAlex Alexander Lynne McPherson Sue RogerDavid Bailey, PP, PHF Kerry McPherson Pam Spencer, PHF, PP

Robert Chilman Bruce Miller Terry Spencer, PHF, PP

Anne Davis, PP Liz Mulvaney, PHF David Stevens, PHF, PP

Cathy Hobbs Mez Mulvaney, OAM, PHF Glenda Wahlert, PP

Colin Hobbs, PP Anton Pemmer, PHF, PP Glenn Wahlert

Chris Hunter, OAM, PP Paul Robey Jon Wells

Peter Jarvis, PHF,PP Jan Pettigrew, PHF, PP Ian Wholohan

Sue Jarvis, PHF Paul Roger PHF, President

SUPPORTERS

Vera Alexander Vickie Berry

HONORARY MEMBERS

Alex Alexander Robert Cooke

International 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

District Programs TBA

National Programs Lynne McPherson

International Programs TBA

Vocational Service Peter Jarvis


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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

mentor (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 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 Storethe venue was very good until we grew in

numbers. We then moved to the Jerrabomberra Community Centre for a few years. We now meet at the

Jerrabomberra 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 the

Club 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 the

windmill associated with the original entrance to the estate.

Between two evils, I always pick the one I never

tried before

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