the keyway - 3 september 2014 edition of queanbeyan rotary newsletter
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“Queanbeyan Rotary - Your need is our deed”
3 September 2014 Edition
Rotary Club of Queanbeyan Inc PO Box 155, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 http://www.facebook.com/QueanbeyanRotary [email protected]
District 9710 - Charter Date – 24 December 1951 Meetings held on Wednesday, 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start at Best Western Central Motel, 11 Antill St, Queanbeyan
Presidents Report
Another month has passed since my last report and I am now in the third month of my year.
After a very busy month in July, August was a lot quieter. I had the pleasure of inducting
two new members during the month and am looking forward to inducting a few more in the
coming months.
Our guest speakers this month were Andrew Tillett who provided us with an insight into
being a journalist, Magdalina Bogl ,a Rotary Exchange Student who at very short notice
talked about Austria, and Jill from Goodman Law who talked about wills. Thank you to all
our guest speakers.
A couple of friendly reminders
Floriade is nearly here and one of our major fund raising events for the year is selling
Gnomes at Floriade. If you can assist, particularly over the weekend of the 20th and 21
st Sept
or any day during the ACT school holidays please let Kristin know.
The other is our Annual Polio Day Dinner and raffle. Raffle tickets are $2.00 each and there
are some great prizes again this year and dinner is $28.00 per head. Raffle tickets are
available from any member of the club and a reservation can be made for the dinner by
contacting either Kristin or myself.
On a personal note after a quick trip where we got as far as Lightning Ridge we have had to
cut our holidays short after our son fell off a ladder and broke his leg.
Doug
This is your formal invitation
to the
Charter Night
of the
Interact Club
of
Narrabundah College
Saturday 13 September 2014
6.30 for 7.00 pm
Capital Golf Club,
Corner Hindmarsh Dve and Jerrabomberra Ave, Narrabundah.
Cost is $10 for Interactors and their siblings. $20 for all others.
You are, of course, invited to bring your partner.
The Golf Club has agreed to provide the lunch menu which is things like hamburgers, steak, fish and chips and there will be a vegetarian option.
Please advise if you require a vegetarian or gluten free option. We are hoping that this event will be a sell out so early RSVP’s are very much appreciated.
Please RSVP as soon as you can and in any event by Friday 5 September to [email protected].
HOME in Queanbeyan movie fundraiser
The Soloist An unforgettable tale of hope, heart and humanity
Run time: 117 mins - Rating: PG-13 – 6pm start
ased on the book The Soloist by journalist Steve Lopez, the movie follows the true story of Nathaniel Ayers, a musical prodigy who developed schizophrenia and became homeless.
It stars Jamie Foxx as Ayers, and Robert Downey Jr as Lopez, who discovers Ayers and writes about him in the Los Angeles Times newspaper.
At first Lopez approaches Ayers as just another story idea in a city of millions. But as he begins to unearth the mystery of how this once dynamic prodigy wound up homeless, it sparks an unexpected quest.
Imagining he can change Ayers’ life, Lopez embarks on a quixotic mission to get him off the streets and back to the world of music. But even as Lopez fights to save Ayers, he begins to see that it is Ayers who is profoundly changing him.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
In addition to the movie, the night includes an address by Petria Thomas OAM, Australian swimming legend, Olympic gold medallist and author ofSwimming Against The Tide, an autobiography describing her career, including her experiences with depression and injuries.
TICKETS: $70 includes:Pre movie drinks and finger food, Entry to movie, Post movie rinks and cheese platters
Please continue to collect the following
- postage stamps (used or new)
- foreign currency
- small glass jam jars with lids
- any books and magazines
- prescription glasses
See Natalie for details…..
https://www.facebook.com/QueanbeyanRotary
We are fundraising with the Entertainment Book again this year
https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/24402p
DATE: 21 September 2014
LOCATION: Central Basin of Lake Burley with the start and finish line just up from the National Carillon
TIME:
· 11:00: Walk begins
REGISTRATION*
Individual: $10
Children age 12 years and under: Free
Groups of 10: $50
*Please note fees will not be charged upon registration on GoFundraise - participants must pay on the day.
ROUTE:
The walk will be a 5km stroll around the Central Basin of Lake Burley. A shorter walking path will also be available for those less energetic.
http://bigredkidneywalk2014.gofundraise.com.au/cms/canberra
We have RLI sessions that are already starting to fill for Canberra and Merimbula. Dates are as follows:
Canberra: September 14, October 12 - Belconnen Raiders Club, Holt
Merimbula: September 28, October 26 - Sapphire Club, Merimbula
Contact - Jacqui PageM: 0409 719 516 | T: 4862 1115 [email protected]
Contact details for our members
Name Club Position
Email Birthday
Doug Mitchell President [email protected] May 10th
Kristin Ballard Treasurer [email protected] April 11th
Michael Guilfoyle Secretary Home (preferred) - [email protected] Only if urgent - [email protected]
March 9th
Natalie Jupe Past President [email protected] July 26th
Tim Brown [email protected] May 4th
Bly Miers [email protected] December 24th
Bill Hoare n/a November 4th
Jasmin Blake [email protected]
September 2014 - NEW GENERATION MONTH Wednesday 3 September Guest Speaker – James Harris, talking about Lanyon Homestead Wednesday 10 September Guest Speaker – Stephen Pike talking about his role as Program Manager of The Q Wednesday 17 September Guest Speaker – Ricky Tozer, Manager of Corporate Planning at QCC, talking about the Queanbeyan CBD upgrades. Sat 20th and Sun 21st Sept Selling Gnomes at Floriade – see Kristin for roster Wednesday 24 September Guest Speaker – Nichole Overall, author, talking about her book on Queanbeyan
October 2014 - VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH Wednesday 1 October Club discussion on how we might improve our weekly meetings in the future Wednesday 8 October Guest Speaker – Matthew Brown, R/Director Public Schools NSW - Queanbeyan Network talking about NSW Dept of Education Wednesday 15 October Guest Speaker – Tim Overall, Mayor of Queanbeyan talking about his role (Official visit for AG Lynne Duckham) Wednesday 22 October World Polio Day Dinner – Invitation above – Please RSVP (Official visit for AG Lynne Duckham) Wednesday 29 October Vocational Visit – Bom Funk Dance Studio – Kym Degenhart will talk to us about being the Owner/Director/Principal Teacher, and we will get to watch a dance class. Arrive 6pm at 2/37 Jerrabomberra Parkway, Jerrabomberra
November 2014 - THE ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH
Wednesday 5 November Guest Speaker – Graham Baxter, the Executive Officer from the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) Wednesday 12 November Guest Speaker – Karen Vickery talking about the National Portrait Gallery Fri 14, Sat 15 and Sun16th District Conference in Canberra – pre-register on district site Wednesday 19 November Guest Speaker – Melissa Shoard from Ability Links NSW talking about her role in Goulburn and Queanbeyan Wednesday 26 November AGM and Board Meeting
December 2014 – FAMILY OF ROTARY MONTH
Wednesday 3 December Guest Speaker – Tegan Riley, talking about being a hairdresser Saturday 6 December Christmas Party and Hat Day Luncheon – everyone welcome – time and location are to be confirmed (invitation to come) (Official visit for AG Lynne Duckham) Wednesday 11 December Guest Speaker – Bryson Holden. Mandy Curtis and Ann Greenberger talking about NAASSTOCK IEM for research into child blood disorders Wednesday 17 December TBA ***Christmas Break*** 2015
January 2015 - ROTARY AWARENESS MONTH
Wednesday 7 Jan TBA Wednesday 14 Jan TBA Wednesday 21 Jan TBA Wednesday 28 Jan TBA
February 2015 - WORLD UNDERSTANDING MONTH Wednesday 4 Feb TBA Wednesday 11 Feb TBA Wednesday 18 Feb TBA Wednesday 25 Feb Meeting to celebrate World Rotary Day
March 2015 - LITERACY MONTH Wednesday 4 March TBA Wednesday 11 March TBA Wednesday 18 March TBA Wednesday 25 March TBA
April 2015 - MAGAZINE MONTH
Wednesday 1 April TBA ***Easter Break*** Wednesday 8 April TBA Wednesday 15 April TBA Wednesday 22 April TBA Saturday 25 April ANZAC Day Wednesday 29 April TBA
May 2015 – COMMUNITY SERVICE MONTH Wednesday 6 May TBA Wednesday 13 May TBA Wednesday 20 May Board Meeting Wednesday 27 May TBA
June 2015 - ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH Wednesday 3 June TBA Wednesday 10 June TBA Wednesday 17 June Planning & discussion for our Changeover dinner & year ahead Wednesday 24 June Our Clubs Changeover Dinner