Keyway: Service Above Self
Keyway: Service Above Self
Keyway: Service Above Self
Rotary Club of Queanbeyan Inc District 9710 PO Box 155 Queanbeyan NSW 2620 Charter Date March 1952
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Last week we planned for our combined 60th, Hat Day and Changeover on the 27 June 2012. Last Friday I took our two participants (a girl and a boy) down to Moga for RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment) a very slow trip down with all the roadworks unfortunately but a better trip on Sunday. I believe both of them enjoyed the camp and we will arrange for them to talk to us later probably after Doug gets back from his trip. Andrew and Natalie assisted with the BBQ at the Megaswim AIS with the Rotary Club of Queanbeyan West on Sunday morning. Our first meeting for the Relay for Life has been scheduled for 29 May 2012 Taras on the go again. It is with great sadness that I report that Bills and my brother in law Neville Lazarus passed away last evening. Tonight we will be meeting at the Helenic Club where with all the other clubs we will welcome Kalyan Banerjee President of Rotary International to Canberra. Next week Bill and I will be away taking my Mum and doing some family history research around Maitland, Singleton and Newcastle which I am really looking forward to. Our guest speaker next week is Matt Napier from the Qbn Tigers AFL Club who will talk about his charity ride from Perth to Canberra.
What is happening this week We are NOT meeting at the pub this week Rotary International President Kalyan Banerjee and Binota at Helenic Club See further pages for more details
What happened last week Planning for Changeover Changeover will include Hat Day, as well as celebrating the clubs 60th Birthday this year
What is happening next week Guest Speaker Matt Napier from the Qbn Tigers AFL Club, to talk about his charity ride from Perth to Canberra
Rotary International President Kalyan Banerjee and Binota visit Canberra on 23 May 2012.
District 9710 is privileged to have a visit from the world President of Rotary on the 23 May 2012; the visit to 9710, will be one of only 4 Districts in Australia for the RI President. I have been asked to organise a Rotary meeting for his visit which will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Canberra City as the home of the District Governor. President Kalyan is an excellent speaker and will be the guest speaker for the Rotary meeting. This will be our meeting - Date: 23 May 2012 Location: The Hellenic Club, 1 Matilda Street, Phillip ACT 2606 Time: 6.00 for 6.30pm to be finished by 8.30pm Cost: $ 35.00 per person for 2 course meal, special diets catered for. This will be a partner and guests night. . Registration is now available on the District website http://www.rotaryd9710.org.au/home/district-announcements/district-news/ri-president-visit.html
Hi There! My name is Lara and this year I am driving from Canberra to Darwin (5000kms) in my 1988 Toyota Corolla to travel and volunteer my way around this sunburnt country. For the entirety of my journey I will offer to send a postcard from anywhere I visit, or of a theme (such as the beach, reptiles, cheese - anything!), to anyone who wishes to donate to Shelterbox. Hence I have named my fundraiser "From Letterboxes to Shelterboxes" Those who wish to participate can request a postcard via my website (address below). My request is that once they receive their postcard, they make a minimum donation of the average cost of a postcard and stamp - AUD$1.60 for Australia or AUD$2.60 for overseas donors. I would LOVE it if you got involved and I got to send a postcard out to you! Or you could request to have one sent to a friend on your behalf (to anywhere in Australia, or the world). If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to drop me a line: letterboxshelterbox@hotmail.com I have a website: http://letterboxshelterbox.wordpress.com/ Facebook page: From Letterboxes To Shelterboxes Twitter feed: @lettertoshelter And now a video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwuDqadgMJ4 My friend and I just finished producing it - after 2 weeks and a heroic 12-hour stint on the last day, it is now live! Filmed on location in Canberra. It was great fun! Most of all please pass this onto anyone you know who would be interested in getting involved. I find that social media is a highly effective (and free) publicity tool, so even sharing this on your Facebook page would be ace. Thanks for reading, and I hope to be writing you a postcard soon! Cheers, Lara Marks-Nash 2012-2013 Entertainment Books
A 2 Day First Aid Course will be run on the 16th and17thJune 2012 at the Qbn Leagues Club (location to be confirmed). The course will run from 9am to 5pm both days. Cost is $120. Please RSVP if interested. Maximum 20 per course.
Queanbeyan Division
Suitable for anyone else who may need a certificate or a refresher. Ross McConnell Queanbeyan Division Superintendent St John NSW 0401 101 913 Ross.McConnell@hp.com
A big thank you to the many people in the community who contacted us to donate books and magazines including, Thema, Mary and Vera (all local residents of Queanbeyan who saw the article in the newspaper). We still need the following donated
Magazine holders 1 x bookshelf (maximum size of 1800 tall 1000 wide and 300 deep)
Barry calls his boss and says, "I'm having trouble with my eyes." "What's wrong with them?" the boss asks. "I can't see myself coming into work today," says Barry.
If you know someone who might be suitable, please let Tim Brown know via email timandmarian@grapevine.com.au
Around the world, 1.2 billion people live in extreme poverty. That means they live on less than $2 per day the Australian equivalent of the extreme poverty line. That's just $2 per day for all their food and drink, living expenses, medical expenses, and education. It's hardly living. From May 7th to 11th Elise will spend just $2 a day on food and drink to raise awareness and money to help those living in extreme poverty.
EVENT INFORMATION
START / FINISH SITE Rond Terraces Commonwealth Park, Parkes Way WALK DETAILS Warm up time: 10:20am Start Time: 10:30am Distance 1: 5km Distance 2: 10km RUN DETAILS
Please note: On the day registrations for the Fun Run will close at 8:45am SHARP, prior to the start of the race at 9:00am
Warm up time: 08:45am Start Time: 9:00am Distance 1: 5km Distance 2: 10km PARKING The MS Events Team urge and encourage you to use public transport and car pooling to and from the event. Parking Off street parking is available along Constitution Avenue between Wendouree Drive and Coranderk Street. Accessible parking will be reserved at the Rond Terraces car park. This car park will be restricted to event vehicles and accessible parking only.
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Upcoming Events
May 2012 Wednesday 23 May
Kalyan Banerjee President of Rotary International will be in Canberra on this day Helenic Club (NOT MEETING AT THE PUB)
Home in Queanbeyan Annual Movie Fundraiser night Tickets can be purchased from The Q Rotary Leadership Institute, 1st training session, 9.30am to 5pm at West Belconnen Leagues Club Guest Speaker - Matt Napier from the Qbn Tigers AFL Club, to talk about his charity ride from Perth to Canberra
June 2012 Date to be confirmed Wednesday 6 June Wednesday 13 June Wednesday 20 June Wednesday 27 June July 2012 Sunday 1 July Wednesday 4 July Wednesday 11 July Wednesday 18 July Friday 20 July Sat 21 & Sun 22 July
The Rotary Club Vision Facilitation Program 1 x 4 hour session Guest Speaker from The Mens Shed Board Meeting Planning and discussion for Changeover and the year ahead everybodys input is welcome Changeover which will include the Clubs 60th Birthday Celebration and Hat Day District Changeover Federation Square, Gold Creek, more details TBA Guest Speaker Anne Pratt Board Meeting Visit to Queanbeyan Ambulance meet Christy Blighton the station officer, 6.30pm, 7 Erin Street Friendship Dinners (as part of conference weekend) More details to come Rotary Success Conference - Hellenic Club Woden, $100 per person for full conference, visit website to register
http://rotarydownunder.com.au/events/AustralianRotaryConference2012/index.asp
Wednesday 25 July Guest Speaker - Bradley Carron-Arthur, telling us about his 131 days of solo running (4888km) from Canberra to Cape York
Wednesday 15 August Wednesday 22 August Wednesday 29 August September 2012 Wednesday 5 September Wednesday 12 September Wednesday 19 September Wednesday 26 September
Official Visit from District Governor, Phil Armstrong Board Meeting Friendship Beyond Club Functions Movie night at Greater Union Cinema Manuka more details to come TBA Guest Speaker Martin Fish from Menslink TBA
Official visit from Assistant Governor, Lynne Duckham Board Meeting TBA TBA