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KeywayRotary Club of Queanbeyan Inc

District 9710PO Box 155

Queanbeyan NSW 2620

Charter Date March 1952

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

Service above Self

6 June 2012

Presidents Report from Kristin Ballard

The Paralympic Athletics Team was announced last Wednesday for the London Paralympics andyes Angie Ballard is a member of the team!!!

Last week our guest speaker was David Smith from Queanbeyan The Mens Shed David gavea great description of what they are doing and there were plenty of questions!

It is with regret that I inform you all that Joans mother in law has passed away and the funeral ison Thursday morning at Geelong. The family is flying down tonight.

This week is our Board meeting see you there.

What is happening this week

What is happening next week

Planning and discussion for Changeover and the year aheadeverybodys input is welcome

What happened last week

Guest Speaker - David Smith from The Mens Shed

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If you have been saving your old postage stamps for us,

please bring them to our Changeover dinneras Klaus will be collecting them on the night.

If you have any questions you can email Klaus onklascha@gmail.com

Have you registered yet???

It will be an opportunity to hear success stories and to share your own success stories

RI President Nominee Ron Burton and his wife Jetta will be in attendance.

Angie Ballard has been selected for the London 2012 Paralympics Team

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Renal Unit Update

On Monday 11 June 2012, Natalie,Glenys & Ron delivered the bookshelf tothe Queanbeyan Renal Unit along withboxes full of donated magazines andbooks.

We are now looking for donations of kids colouring in books, pencils/textas/crayons and plastictoys (eg blocks, trucks) that can be easily washed. These are so that a small toy box can beestablished in the waiting room.

If you can help with these please contact Natalie Jupe.

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2012 District Changeover - 1 July 2012

Where - The Abbey: O'Hanlon Place, Nichols ACT. (View Map).

Time - 12.00 for 12.30pm.

You are invited to the District 9710 Changeover to celebrate the great year we have enjoyed under theleadership of DG Rob and Beth Woolley.

The winners of the District Awards will be announced thanks to the work of Anton Pemmer, Graham Kinraidand Noel Trevaskis.

Lunch will be a 2 course meal with alternate meals of: Main - Pan seared barramundi or Prosciutto wrappedbeef fillet, with bread and mix of sides. Dessert - Yellow nectarine & vanilla pannacotta or assortment ofseasonal fruit. Tea and brewed coffee If you have special dietary requirements please register these on theregistration form.

The cost of the meal is $35 per person, wine, beer and soft drinks are available at the bar.

Please try and arrange a table from your Club and help us celebrate the year that was.

Phil ArmstrongDistrict Governor 2012-13

Register athttp://www.rotaryd9710.org.au/2012-district-changeover/registration.html

Queanbeyan Division

A 2 Day First Aid Course being run on the 16th and17th June2012 at the Qbn Leagues Club is now fully booked out.

If you are interested in doing a first aid course,please register your interest with

Ross McConnellQueanbeyan Division Superintendent

St John NSW0401 101 913

Ross.McConnell@hp.com

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 emailtimandmarian@grapevine.com.au

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2012-2013 Entertainment Books

It is not too late to order yourEntertainment Book

You can now purchase your copy online athttps://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/24402p

Or see Joan, Kristin or Natalie

2012 Sister City Visit

http://www.qcc.nsw.gov.au/Discover-Queanbeyan/Our-Sister-City/SisterCity

Queanbeyan City Council is seeking

applications from interested students andresidents to take part in a visit to CouncilsSister City of Minami Alps in Japan.

Applications are currently being invited fromQueanbeyan students and residentsinterested in participating in the exchangewhich will visit Minami Alps departing 23September and returning 2 October 2012.

Applications are open to Queanbeyanstudents aged between 14 and 17 and adelegation of 10-13 students is sought.

Additionally, 2-3 chaperones are required totake part in the exchange. To be eligible totravel as a chaperone applicants mustundertake a working with children check.

Exchange participants will have to pay fortheir own airfares and take spending money.Currently return air fares to Tokyo arebetween $1700 and $2000 and spending

money would be minimal.

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Bollywood Bonanza Night @ DigressSupporting

Saturday 17th of JuneCome join us for a Bollywood-themed evening of fun, food, dancing, prizes and more!

For your ticket price, you will:- enjoy delicious Indian finger food and a drink on arrival

- be delighted by the elegant performances of Bollywood Dimensions, Canberra's premier Bollywood dance studio

- learn a few Bollywood moves - if you feel like joining in!

- kick on to the tunes of our Bollywood DJ

The night will also feature prizes for best dancer and best dressed, Bollywood trinkets to add a touch of glitz and

glamour, and a wine lucky dip.

All profits will be used to support Room to Read's children's literacy programs. Room to Read is a charity that works to

increase literacy and access to education in the developing world by building schools and libraries, publishing books in

local languages, and providing scholarships for girls' education, across parts of Asia and Africa.

For more information, visithttp://www.roomtoread.org.

Ticket price: $50 for a single ticket, $45 each for two and $40 each for three or more... so get your friends together for

a fun night out!

You can purchase tickets fromhttp://www.outincanberra.com.au/products

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Joke of the Week

Paddy is doing some roofing work for Murphy.

He nears the top of the ladder and starts shaking and going dizzy.

He calls down to Murphy and says"I tink I will ave to go home, I've come all over giddy and feel sick."

Murphy asks"Ave yer got vertigo?"

Paddy replies"No I only live round the corner."

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GO RIDE 4 GO RED at Riverside PlazaCalling all local businesses, politicians, trades people, footy players, cycling enthusiasts

and every one of all shapes and sizes to participate in the 8 hour challenge ofGo Ride 4 Go RedThursday 28 June from 10:00 am till 6:00 pm

Riverside Plaza is again partnering with the Heart Foundation for Go Red for Women, to raisefunds & awareness for womens heart health issues.

Did you know that heart disease: Is the number one killer of Australian women Claims the lives of 31 women every day (more than 11,00 a year) Kills more than 4 times as many women as breast cancer Affects almost as many women as men

Our aim this year is to raise $5,000. All money raised will be donated to the Heart Foundation

Where: Riverside Plaza food courtWhen: Thursday 28 JuneTime: 10:00am-6:00pm (dont worry, you dont have to ride the whole day, just a 15 minute block)

Well have 6 bikes set-up in The Food Court and monitored by the Go Figure Gym team.The instructors will encourage people to ride and participate.

Go Ride (Solo):Enter yourself into the Individual challenge and ride for 15 minutes. The challenge is to ride thefurthest distance. You may enter as many times as you like. Entry fee is a $15 donation

(minimum) Individuals can source sponsorship for their ride. Example $1 for every kilometre.

Go Ride (Team):Dont want to ride alone? Get a team of 4 together to ride Each team member has 15 minutes toride The challenge is to ride the furthest combined distance Entry fee is a $50 donation per team(minimum) Teams can source sponsorship for their ride. Example $1 for every kilometre.

Prizes will be awarded for:-Most kilometres ridden-Most money raised-Best dressed team

Start organising your team TODAY as registrations are due in by Wednesday 27 June 2011.Nomination forms can be emailed to heidi.flaherty@ampcapital.com or faxed through to 62992598

Not able to ride?There are some other ways to be involved in Go Red for Women:-Donating items for our Go Red Raffle (tickets will be sold 25-30th June)-Selling tickets for the Go Red Raffle-Making a donation to Go Red for Women

For any questions please contact Heidi on 62992466 or heidi.flaherty@ampcapital.com

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Contact details for our members

Name Mobile EmailKristin Ballard 0418 450 126 kballard@westnet.com.auBill Hoare 0418 656 880Joan Macdonald 0428 382 501 joan.macdonald@dfat.gov.auBly Miers 0427 006 680 blymiers@hotmail.comTim Brown 0428 623 995 timandmarian@grapevine.com.au

Michael Keys 0413 934 777 mjkeys190877@optusnet.com.auNatalie Jupe 0419 161 974 nataliejupe@hotmail.comDian Hollick 0402 678 322 tbaLiana Dobson 0416 216 450 lianakate@gmail.com

Nerida Dean 0407 008 848 neridadean@iprimus.com.auDoug Mitchell TBA doug@mitchellfamilyonline.com

Useful Links

Rotary Club of Queanbeyan on

http://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/

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

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

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

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

This Close to Ending Polio http://thisclose.net/index.php

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

The Rotary Leadership Institute http://www.rotaryleadershipinstitute.org/

Facebook Update

As at 13/6/2012 our Facebook page now has 54 likesKeep spreading the word

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Upcoming Events

June 2012Wednesday 13 June Board MeetingWednesday 20 June Planning and discussion for Changeover and the year

aheadeverybodys input is welcomeWednesday 27 June Changeover which will include the Clubs 60

thBirthday

Celebration and Hat DayDate to be confirmed The Rotary Club Vision Facilitation Program

1 x 4 hour session

July 2012Sunday 1 July District ChangeoverFederation Square, Gold Creek,

more details aboveWednesday 4 July Guest Speaker Anne PrattWednesday 11 July Board Meeting

Wednesday 18 July Visit to Queanbeyan Ambulance meet ChristyBlighton the station officer, 6.30pm, 7 Erin Street

Friday 20 July Friendship Dinners (as part of conference weekend)

More details to comeSat 21 & Sun 22 July Rotary Success Conference - Hellenic Club Woden,$100 per person for full conference, visit website to register

http://rotarydownunder.com.au/events/AustralianRotaryConference2012/index.aspWednesday 25 July Guest Speaker - Bradley Carron-Arthur, telling us about

his 131 days of solo running (4888km) from Canberrato Cape York

August 2012Wednesday 1 August Official Visit from District Governor, Phil ArmstrongWednesday 8 August Board MeetingTuesday 14 August Friendship Beyond Club Functions

Movie night at Greater Union Cinema Manuka

more details to comeWednesday 15 August Guest Speaker Graham Waite, Projects Coordinator forTechnical Aid to the Disabled ACT (TADACT)

Wednesday 22 August Guest Speaker Martin Fish from MenslinkWednesday 29 August TBA

September 2012Wednesday 5 September Official visit from Assistant Governor, Lynne DuckhamWednesday 12 September Board MeetingWednesday 19 September TBAWednesday 26 September Guest Speaker from the Australian Electoral Commission,

speaking about 2012 being The Year of Enrolment and alsothe work they do for electors and voters in the community.

October 2012Date to be confirmed Gnomes at FloriadeWednesday 3 October TBAWednesday 10 October Board MeetingSaturday 13 October Friendship Beyond Club Functions

Coffee & cake morning tea,10am Gloria Jeans in Riverside Plaza all welcome

Wednesday 17 October Peace Crane Making NightWednesday 24 October World Polio Day Dinner everyone welcomeFri, Sat & Sun 26, 27 and 28 October District Conference Batemans Bay & Moruya

details TBAWednesday 31 October TBA

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