Jerraganda

The Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra Inc D9710

Volume 17 No 39

Guest Speaker Martin Fisk - Menslink

Meeting 788 - 17 Apr 14

Welcome:

Pres Paul Roger welcomed everyone to meeting 788 and welcomed our

guest speaker, Martin Fisk and Stephen Mulvaney, who is visiting from

Jalbarragup, south of Perth WA.

Pres Paul invited Anne Davis to recite the Charge to Australia and Sue

Jarvis gave the toast to Rotary International.

Apologies: Well this is becoming a habit; the acting/acting Attendance Officer also failed to

send me the apologies, so thanks to Dizz, here are the members who were at the

meeting!! Paul Roger, David Bailey, Alex, Vera, Chilli, Paul Robey, Colin, Terry,

Kerry, Cathy, Anne, Peter, Sue, Jan and Sue Roger and of course Lizzie, who stood

in for me whilst I tried to protect my house from 30 odd youths helping to celebrate

my boy’s 18th

Birthday.

GUEST SPEAKER – Martin Fisk Menslink

Menslink has been supporting young men in the Canberra region for over ten years through their

free counselling, volunteer mentoring and schools’ programs. In that time they’ve helped thousands

of young guys get through tough or lonely times and develop into responsible, productive and

Jerrabomberra

contributing adult men. Their charity aims to help young men achieve their full potential, because

they believe everything is possible for them, their families and our community.

Martin presented the following information:

Men are scared and embarrassed to talk about their feelings, there is an unwritten

code;

Aimed at young guys between 12-25;

Brumbies have sponsored the program – Silence is Deadly. As the name implies;

keeping things bottled up has dire consequences;

There are monthly activities;

There is a counselling service provided;

They teach critical life skills early; before it’s too late.

The results are:

Young guys are reaching out;

An increase of 130% of kids asking for help.

The cost of a 2 year program is less than $5000.00 and Counselling is less than $1000.00;

o All their services are free to young blokes and their families,

o The ACT Govt Funds approx 70%

o The rest is through fundraising.

What can we do?

Fundraising and donations;

Volunteering your time;

Women can help out at fundraising events.

Chilli thanked our speaker for an informative talk and presented him with a book to donate back to

the Jerra Public School in his name.

Jerraganda business:

From the Desk of the President:

President Paul thanked Chris Hunter for standing in in his absence last week. Paul

also thanked Paul Robey for his assistance in completing the final aspects of the

Renal Unit Garden on Wednesday with the installation of a 90 metre water dripper

system and the completion of the last two bench tops on the sleeper wall. Pres Paul

also advised that the two Paul’s had fun assembling the new BBQ the Renal Unit had

acquired. Interpreting the ‘picture only’ instructions was a challenge, but successfully

completed with no bits left over !!

President Paul reminded members that the Renal Unit staff were putting on a BBQ on Easter

Sunday to thank the three Rotary clubs for the creation of the Garden (now known as the Rotary

Garden). Paul, Sue and Jan are attending and about 15 Rotarians from the other two clubs are also

attending.

President Paul advised that the commitment to the Mega Swim was preventing any members

attending the District Assembly at Bega. As there is an SGM at the Assembly, arrangements are

being made for our AG, Lynne Duckham, to be our delegate for voting purposes at the SGM. The

SGM agenda will be discussed under general business to gain the members views in order to

instruct Lynne on our voting position.

Pres Paul also reminded members of the District lunch function on Saturday 19 April as part of the

World’s Greatest Meal to end Polio. Paul and Sue are attending and Paul will be presenting a

cheque for $1000 on behalf of the club towards Polio Plus campaign.

President Paul also noted that as of last Monday (14th) the local bank now has a new manager

(Rebecca). The other Rebecca (who we all know so well) will now be known as Bec to avoid

confusion. The new Manager is keen to associate with Rotary and hopes to come along to next

week’s meeting.

Reports: Secretary

Glenn advised that Bernie is doing well.

Reports: Treasurer

NTR.

Reports: Community:

Anzac Day Breakfast: Jan advised that all is organised for the day. 4.30am

setup.

Bunnings BBQ: Bunnings have advised that when they have a slot they will

contact us. At the moment, they are booked till the end of Jun. Terry

advised that he has a contact at Bunnings and will investigate further.

Bowel Scan: Kerry McPherson advised that he needs assistance with the Bowel Scan which is

conducted from 28 Apr - 25 May.

Reports: Club Service:

Paul Robey advised that the Mystery Tour has been booked for May 29; more

to follow.

Mega Swim:. Paul, Peter and Bruce met at the AIS and advised that there

are currently 27 teams. Paul advised that the MOU has been written and

there is more to follow.

Reports: International

Chilly advised that as a result of his email, there are about 9 people interested in

the Tonga project. He is still awaiting advice from Tonga of additional items that

may be needed.

Reports: Youth and New Generations

Dizz advised that Kerry provided the report in Lynne’s absence and sat with

his back to her making it difficult to hear. Dizz did catch that RYPEN is 16-

18 May and looking for candidates for NYSF.

General Business:

District Conf: 3-4 May 14. Glenn sent an email asking for any comments for the

AGM as we won’t have any representation due to our attendance at the Mega

Swim. All agenda items were agreed to by Club Members.

Mega Swim Roster: Peter Jarvis wasn’t able to do his usual White Board roster

thingy, a fine Mrs Hunter? However he was able to prevail and Dizz took a photo.

Hopefully you can decipher the roster below:

Market Mistress:

No Markets due to Folk Festival. Kerry & Lynne McPherson and Paul Robey are

rostered for the following week.

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Joker:

Another week of reprieve: Vera’s winning ticket drew

the 8 of diamonds. And Anne didn’t hand over the

money so no idea how much!

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SGT Fines:

Thankyou to Lizzie for stepping in at late notice for the SGT tonight. We

raised a pathetic sum of $33.65. Not a good effort, fellow Rotarians, room

for improvement!

Heads and Tails:

Attendance:

Again, nothing heard from our Acting/Acting Attendance Officer, but

Dizz seemed to think that it could have been between 70-80%.

Farmers Market Corner:

From the Pen of…no-one

No markets this week = no report….

Thankyou, me!

Market Takings for last week:

19 Apr 14 No-One Tables

Bags

Water

Total

Comments: Shorter and

Sweeter!

Reminders:

Markets this week – None!! Folk Festival.

Markets next week – Kerry and Lynne McPherson, Paul Robey.

Pres Paul thanked our guest speaker for his presentation.

Program

3-4 May 14 Mega Swim

3-4 May Distr Conf

29 May 14 Mystery Tour

Social & Special Events

1-4 Jun 14 Rotary International Conf - Sydney

28 Jun 14 Changeover dinner.

Farmers Market

19 Apr 14 No Markets - Folk Festival

26 Apr 14 Kerry and Lynne McPherson & Paul Robey

3 May 14 Paul and Sue Roger & Terry Spencer

St Benedict's Roster

28 Apr 13 Sue and Peter Jarvis

Club Officers 2012-2013

President Paul Roger

President Elect Paul Robey

Vice President Chris Hunter

Secretary Glenn Wahlert

Treasurer David Bailey

Club Service Director Paul Robey

Community Service Director Sue Jarvis

International and Foundation Director Terry Spencer

Youth and New Generations Director Lynne McPherson

Club Service Members

Director Paul Robey

Sergeant Mez Mulvaney

Welfare Sue Roger

Program & Fellowship Ian Wholohan

Attendance & Meals Officer David Stevens

Communications and PR Chris Hunter

Welfare & Historian Sue Roger

Jerraganda Editor Mez Mulvaney

Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra PO Box 8 Jerrabomberra NSW 2619

Email: secretary@jerrabomberra.rotarnet.com.au Chartered 18 Nov 1998 Meets Thursday 6.30 – 8.30

Jerrabomberra Public School Apologies David Stevens by 12 Noon Tue

T: 0413519894 E: davidstevens002@gmail.com

Bulletin Contributions Mez Mulvaney 0419121128 maryrose.mulvaney@gmail.com

CURRENT CLUB MEMBERS Alex Alexander Lynne McPherson Sue Roger David Bailey, PP, PHF Kerry McPherson Pam Spencer, PHF, PP Robert Chilman Bruce Miller Terry Spencer, PHF, PP Anne Davis, PP Liz Mulvaney, PHF David Stevens, PHF, PP Cathy Hobbs Mez Mulvaney, OAM, PHF Glenda Wahlert, PP Colin Hobbs, PP Anton Pemmer, PHF, PP Glenn Wahlert Chris Hunter, OAM, PP Paul Robey Jon Wells Peter Jarvis, PHF,PP Jan Pettigrew, PHF, PP Ian Wholohan Sue Jarvis, PHF Paul Roger PHF, President

Community Service Members

Director Sue Jarvis

BBQ’s Jan Pettigrew

Epic Markets Anne Davis

Fairs TBA

Ball Sue Jarvis & Jon Wells

Bowel Care Kerry McPherson

Projects Bruce Miller

International Members

Director Terry Spencer

Polio Plus Pam Spencer

RAWCS David Bailey

Foundation George McIver

GSE/Friendship Exchange Robert Chilman

Shelter Boxes Cathy Hobbs

Youth Service Members

Director Lynne McPherson

Local Programs Glenda Wahlert

District Programs TBA

National Programs Lynne McPherson

International Programs TBA

Vocational Service Peter Jarvis

SUPPORTERS Vera Alexander Vickie Berry

HONORARY MEMBERS Alex Alexander Robert Cooke

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 mentor (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 20 members. We are an unusual club as we have a very high proportion of female Members.

Initial meetings were held at the Jerrabomberra General Store—the venue was very good until we grew in numbers. We then moved to the Jerrabomberra Community Centre for a few years. We now meet at the Jerrabomberra Public School Staff Room, on Thursdays (6.15 for 6.30 pm). As at 26 Jan 2014 the Club has 26 members — 11 female and 15 male. Included in this are seven married couples. We also have 4 supporters of the Rotary Club.

(Charter) President Peter Jarvis ran competitions to select a name for our Club bulletin and a design for the Club banner. There were some good and (very) bad suggestions. Pam Spencer suggested the winning bulletin name; Jerraganda. The banner design by David Stevens was eventually selected. The design incorporates a goose and the windmill associated with the original entrance to the estate.

I intend to live forever.

So far, so good.