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    KeywayRotary Club of Queanbeyan Inc

    District 9710PO Box 155

    Queanbeyan NSW 2620

    Charter Date March 1952

    [email protected]://www.facebook.com/QueanbeyanRotary

    Service above Self

    20 June 2012

    Presidents Report from Kristin Ballard

    Last week was our last Board meeting for my year which we made sure was over in time for the.football! Where has the year gone? I thank all our members for their commitment andattendance this year I have very much appreciated the support and understanding.

    It is with regret that I inform you that my ex mother in law passed away on Monday she was avery special lady who decided when it was time to gowell past her use by date was her saying.We were friends for over 40 years I will miss her.

    Next week is our changeover, Hat Day and celebration (belatedly) of our 60th birthday let uscelebrate our past year and look forward to the new year with Natalie at the helm.

    This week will include some discussion for the new year, finalising of the past year and somewelcome visitors see you there.

    What is happening this week

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

    What is happening next week

    Changeover dinnerwhich will include the Clubs 60th

    Birthday Celebration and Hat Day

    If you are coming, please make sure you have sent your RSVP to Joan

    What happened last week

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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 [email protected]

    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

    Queanbeyan Division

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

    Ross McConnellQueanbeyan Division Superintendent

    St John NSW

    0401 101 [email protected]

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    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.

    Renal Unit

    We are now looking for donations of the following items for the Queanbeyan Renal Unitkids colouring in books

    pencils/textas/crayons

    plastic toys (eg blocks, trucks) that can be easily washed.

    These are so that a small toy box can be established in the waiting room.

    If you can help with these please contact Natalie Jupe.

    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

    [email protected]

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    2012 District Changeover - 1 July 2012

    Where - The Abbey: O'Hanlon Place, Nichols ACT.

    Time - 12.00 for 12.30pm.

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

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

    Lunch will be a 2 course meal with alternate meals of:Main - Pan seared barramundi or Prosciutto wrapped beef fillet, with bread and mix of sides.Dessert - Yellow nectarine & vanilla pannacotta or assortment of seasonal fruit.Tea and brewed coffee

    If you have special dietary requirements please register these on the registration 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

    Joke of the Week

    Q: What happened when a dog sneaked into the flea circus?

    A: He stole the whole show.

    Photos from Kalyan Banerjees visit to Canberra on 23 May 2012

    Rotary Down Under has a fantastic gallery of photos taken on the night available athttp://rotarydownunder.photomerchant.net/galleries/kalyan-banerjee-in-canberra

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    2012 Sister City Visit

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

    Queanbeyan City Council is seekingapplications from interested students and

    residents 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 spendingmoney would be minimal.

    Applications must be submitted by close of businesson Friday 29 June.

    MarketsThe Q Foyer | Sunday 22 July | 11am 3pm

    Escape the winter chill and join us for a fun afternoon of market stalls a plenty & tasty Christmas fare. The

    cool dudes and dudettes of the Ukulele Republic of Canberra return to rock da house!

    Antiques, collectables, arts & crafts, gourmet treats, costume jewellery, candles, quilts, beanies, cushions,

    handmade cards, art glass & much, much more. Lots to see, enjoy, taste & buy!

    FREE face painting and balloon modeling for the kids!

    For more information contact Georgina - Tel: 6285 6170

    http://www.qcc.nsw.gov.au/Discover-Queanbeyan/Our-Sister-City/SisterCityhttp://www.qcc.nsw.gov.au/Discover-Queanbeyan/Our-Sister-City/SisterCityhttp://www.qcc.nsw.gov.au/Discover-Queanbeyan/Our-Sister-City/SisterCity
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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 ofAustralian 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

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    Anytime Fitness Fyshwick recently held a Biggest Morning Tea fundraiserfor the Cancer Council

    They raised over $120 what a fantastic job guys!!!

    Friendship Beyond Club Functions (FBCF)

    You might have noticed a few FBCF events listed in ourcalendar in the upcoming months. This was an ideadiscussed at the President Elect training earlier this year. Itis purely a chance for Rotarians, friends and family to havea social outing of some kind (other than socializing at clubfunctions).

    Our first two FBCF events are a trip to the movies inAugust and a Coffee & Cake morning tea in October. Wewill see how these first two go, and if successful we will tryto have a FBCF event ever few months.

    If you have any suggestions for what types of outings we should host, please let us know.

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    Contact details for our members

    Name Mobile EmailKristin Ballard 0418 450 126 [email protected] Hoare 0418 656 880Joan Macdonald 0428 382 501 [email protected] Miers 0427 006 680 [email protected] Brown 0428 623 995 [email protected]

    Michael Keys 0413 934 777 [email protected] Jupe 0419 161 974 [email protected] Hollick 0402 678 322 tbaLiana Dobson 0416 216 450 [email protected]

    Nerida Dean 0407 008 848 [email protected] Mitchell TBA [email protected]

    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 14/6/2012 our Facebook page now has 65 likesKeep spreading the word

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    Upcoming Events

    June 2012Wednesday 20 June Planning and discussion for Changeover and the year

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

    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***Note*** - we are going to be having members of theQueanbeyan St John Ambulance coming along with us

    on our visitFriday 20 July Friendship Dinners (as part of conference weekend)More details to come

    Sat 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 Meeting

    Tuesday 14 August Friendship Beyond Club Functions Movie night at Greater Union Cinema Manuka more details to come

    Wednesday 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 MeetingWednesday 17 October Peace Crane Making NightSaturday 20 October Friendship Beyond Club Functions

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

    Wednesday 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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