Jerraganda Vol 18 No 42 070515
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Transcript of Jerraganda Vol 18 No 42 070515
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The Newsletter of Jerrabomberra Rotary RI District 9710
Volume 18 No. 42 Business Night
and Visioning Presentation
Meeting 841 7 May 2015
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Here one day - gone the next
Disaster hit Jerrabomberra Rotary last Tuesday (5 May) when the new gazebo that had been so proudly
displayed at the Canberra International Music Festival was literally blown away. As reported in last weeks
Jerraganda the new gazebo was making its first appearance. Set up on Saturday 2 May the gazebo was
attached to the Music Festivals Marquee and providing the base for Jerra Rotarys provision of catering
to the Music Festival patrons. Unfortunately after only three days of operation the high winds on Tuesday
morning lifted the gazebo and tore it away from the main Marquee. One observer commented it was
like a kite. Once airborne the gazebo then blew into the adjacent car park and received significant
damage in the process to both the frame and the canvas cover. The damages are serious and appear
uneconomical to repair said President Paul on inspecting the tangled remains of the gazebo, looks
like we will be talking to the insurance people on this one. Fortunately the car park was empty at the time
so the damage was limited to the gazebo.
Unfortunately the demise of the gazebo also meant the club had to withdraw from the remaining 3 days
of its week-long commitment to the Music Festival.
Sir Angus Houston accepts the position of Patron of ShelterBox Australia
Former Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus
Houston AK AFC (Retd), has accepted the position of Patron
of ShelterBox Australia. Pictured here Sir Angus gets
aquainted with the local District 9710 Shelterbox team Fred
and Pamela Fawke.
For further information see the May edition of the Rotary
Down Under Magazine or
visit the digital edition at
http://digitaledition.rotarydownunder.com.au/?iid=118572#folio=6
Weekly Headlines
Welcome to Issue Number 42
of the Jerraganda.
Time is flying by towards the
end of the Rotary year. But
time was not the only thing
flying this week.
Unfortunately as the lead
article reports, the new club
gazebo, the Presidents pride
and joy, took to flight last
Tuesday and is no more. But it
will be replaced, hopefully
before the end of June.
Good news for ShelterBox
with Sir Angus Houston joining
the organisation as its Patron.
The issue also includes the
latest photos of our exchange
students as they continue to
enjoy their adventures
plus of course a summary of
the most recent meeting -
with lots of reminders for
members, and the latest
market report.
Enjoy.
The new gazebo as pictured in last weeks
Jerraganda, in what appeared to be a secure
location tucked up next to the main Marquee.
The gazebo frame after the wind gusts, with
several sections of the frame severely bent
and one leg snapped off.
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Meeting 841 7 May 2015
President Paul got the show on the road, inviting Colin to read the Charge to Australia and Sue R to follow up with a toast to Rotary
International.
Presidents Report
President Paul got straight down to business with his report. Pres Paul noted Secretary Glenn was back from Gallipoli although not able to attend the meeting due to illness.
The Pres also noted the great effort by Anton and his family in getting everything organised and set up for the
Music Festival catering. President Paul then reported on the demise of the new gazebo (see headline page 1)
and thanked Anton and PP Paul for the assistance in clearing up after the damage.
President Paul also reported that the Global Scholar we were preparing to sponsor has withdrawn his application for the time being.
The reasons being very exciting, he has been offered a 12 month Fellowship with the US Congress and has therefore deferred his
studies in favour of this great opportunity.
In noting the discussions at last weeks forum, President Paul advised that following further discussions with PE Mez, it would be
important for the club to leverage the visioning opportunity that Mez has been exploring, and PP Paul, wearing his District Hat as
Visioning Chair, would talk about this this evening.
In closing his report Pres Paul was also very happy to report that his wife Sandra had been given a 100% clean bill of health after
recent medical treatments in Sydney. All members expressed their happiness for this news.
Executive Reports
Secretary Glenn was absent with no report.
Treasurer Jon was however present and came bearing gifts in the way of club accounts and invoices. Jon also
reported that he has successfully converted the club accounts into the new MYOB software and is confident a
full financial report will be available for the next Board meeting.
Directors Reports
International and Youth Directors were away this week so no reports from them and Club Service Director Mez also had nothing
new to report.
Community Service Jan however was determined to take the floor and thank all the members who helped with the MS Swim for a
great effort (see article last issue). Jan reported that the event had raised over $87,000. (At the time of the Jerraganda publication
funds raised had reached $90,000).
Jan also reiterated the Presidents thanks to Anton and his family for their great work helping set up the Music Festival
catering, and also thanked those members who worked on the catering on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
General Business
The Mushroom Weekend Glenda reminded all members attending the Mushroom weekend of the
arrangements and timings.
Passing of past member Marys mum Glenda let members know that past member Marys mum had passed away and
all members requested Glenda to pass on their condolences.
District Raffle tickets Pam advised that there are still a few members who have not returned their raffle tickets and she
was going to personally hunt them down.
Visioning Mez requested members to please reply to her email regarding availability for a visioning session in August.
New Committees Mez also requested members to reply to her email regarding preferences for club committees, so
that she could finalise her planning for next year.
Annual Fair Mez advsied that as there was still no-one willing to lead the Fair Organising Committee, there would likely
not be a fair. Thursday 14 May will be the deadline for a decision.
Lizzy Mez advised that Lizzy will be having further radiology treatment in the week commencing 11 May. She hopes to
be at rotary meetings but may not be her usual happy self. (Jokes about her glowing personality should be restrained).
Bowel Care Lizzy sought volunteers to help visit the various chemists to collect the Bowel Care monies due at the end
of the month.
Food available PP Paul advised that there had been a quantity of bacon and steaks left over from our catering
arrangements at the MS Swim and these had been frozen in small packets for distribution to members on a cost recovery
basis. Cathy has the steaks and PP Paul has the bacon.
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Visioning Pesentation
PP Paul put on his District hat as District Chair for Club Visioning
and provided members with a presentation on what Club
Visioning is and the potential benefits to clubs who leverage this
free District service. It may not be for all clubs, but it is a tried and tested facilitation process that
enabales clubs to gain a consensus on what their future should look like and how they might get
there.
PP Pauls presentation briefly covered the history of the Rotary Vision Facilitation Process and how
clubs can leverage the District Visioning team to help them define a shared commitment, provide
long-term direction, create a framework to establish both long and short term goals and objectives, and optimize use of resources.
Basically it gets everyone rowing in the same direction towards a commonly agreed destination.
Paul explained that if the club were to decide to have a visioning session it would require setting aside a four hour time slot, usually
at the weekend, and inviting the District Facilitation team to run the session with as many members of the club as possible in
attendance. As Paul Harris once said Rotary is not an organization for retrospection. It is rather one whose worth and purpose
lie in future activity rather than past performance. The District Visioning Process help clubs define their future activity.
Joker Finally there was a joker draw and the lucky ticket went to PP Paul, who took care to draw out the King of Hearts
and ensure the Joker survived to grow in value. The Treasurer was asked the all-important question, but was unable to
state with any accuracy what the current value of the Joker pool is. Some people reckon at least half a pair of shoes.
Fines Lizzy conducted a short fines session.
Attendance Now we all know that reporting
attendance figures has become an art as
opposed to a science. And this week was no
surprise when Lizzy announced attendance
was 146.8%.
This weeks market report is provided by Cathy
Short market report -- seemed to be lots of people. Some stall holders sold out early. Cold and windy on parking duty. A few reading glasses handed in. One pair collected by a lady who then bought a bag but then she left the bag behind. She came back to thank us again for retrieving her glasses then
seemed confused when she was told she had left her bag behind. Someone complained about the barracking from the coffee stall. He said they had put up with it longer enough and something should be done. Tamara finishes as market manager the end of May. Her replacement will be announced Monday evening.
9 May 2015 Cathy, Colin and
Chilly Tables 35.00
Bags 82.00
Water 16.00
Cook Books 20.00
Cooler Bags 00.00
Donations 00.00
Total 143.00
* Details as provided by the Market Master (April 2015 Roster as amended)
Market Roster
Date Members
16 May Chris, Paul and Sue R
23 May Jan, Kerry and Lynne
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Where are Hannah and Will
Jerraganda editorial staff managed to generate some photos of Hannah this week. The winter has well and truly arrived with temperatures
hovering around the 13 degree centigrade maximum and the wind chill factor making it feel about 6 degrees. However despite the weather,
Hannah took a trip up to the Botanical Gardens and the Arboretum last weekend. The following photos tell a little of the story.
We also managed to dig up a couple of
recent photos of Will over in America
where he appears to have invented a new
method of transportation (see photo left)
and is into cloning a few friends to keep
himself company (see photo right).
Hannah feeling a little brown
at the top of the Arboretum
The cold weather required lots of
food, especially large hamburgers
The lizards are big here
Enjoying the Bonsai exhibition
The eagles are big too !! The only way to stop
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The Last Page
Program
Meetings Social & Special Events Date Description Date Description (Contact)
7 May Business Night & Visioning Presentation 16/17 May Bowral Mushroom Weekend (Glenda)
14May Guest Speaker Glenn Wahlert - Gallipoli 13 June Harman Legacy Ball
21 May Guest Speaker Hannah YEP Safari 27 June Jerra Rotary Changeover Dinner
28 May Mystery Night 28 June District Changeover Lunch
30 June Hall Rotary Changeover Dinner
* Compiled from information provided by the Program Mistress (Club Calendar Feb 2015)
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 Storethe 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 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 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]
Meets Thursday 6.15 for 6.30 8.30pm Jerrabomberra Public School (Staff Room)
Attendance & Apologies
LIZ Mulvaney by 12 Noon Tuesday T: 0448754274 E: [email protected]
Newsletter Contributions
Paul Roger T: 0418 786945 E: [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]