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The Newsletter of Jerrabomberra Rotary RI District 9710
Volume 18 No. 7 Speaker
Roger Lee WWI Centenary Meeting 805 14 August 2014
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Weekly Headlines
US economy drops as visitors empty out!!
Reports have been received by the Jerraganda that a noted drop
in spending has occurred in the US
after a number of Jerrabomberra Rotarians left the country to
return to Australia. Yes, Jon Wells
and Margaret, Rebecca, and Bruce and Liz are all reportedly
backed on our shores after their
holidays. Jon and Margaret have been away for some five weeks,
Rebecca could only manage a 2
week break but packed in a lot, and Bruce and Liz have been
touring for 2 months. So the US
economy will now have to manage without our dollars. Welcome
back everyone, we have missed
you.
4 years of World War 1 summarised in 30 minutes.
Our speaker this week was Roger Lee, the Head of Australian Army
History. Roger gave us an
excellent and very high level summary (given the time
restrictions) of World War 1. We heard why
the war started and a few myths were dispelled by Roger as he
ran through the developments in
Europe that led to the outbreak of the War, which was apparently
welcomed by all concerned as
the only way to sort out the issues that were plaguing that era.
Roger, despite being restricted to a
maximum of 30 minutes, was able to provide a most interesting
insight into the War and the
involvement of Australia in particular. (See more on page 2)
School of St Jude embraces Fibre Optic
As readers know since our trip to the School of St Jude in 2010
Jerra Rotary has been sponsoring
the School in Arusha, Tanzania through our annual disbursements.
In 2013 our donation assisted
with the sponsorship of a teacher and in 2014 our donation has
contributed to classroom supplies
for the children. Some of our members also personally sponsor
children each year. The latest
Newsletter from the School of St Jude recently became available
online and the school has just
ended another productive term with the students proceeding on a
well-deserved break. (Read
more on page 6)
Soup is the go for the current weather
August is traditionally a cold month, especially when the wind
blows from the southern snow fields.
A nice hot soup always goes down well at this time of year. So
as a feature this week we have
included a recipe for Spicy Carrot Soup. Of particular note this
week is that the photo of the soup
was taken on Saturday after Hannah had helped PP Paul make a
nice batch for the weekend. (See
page 7 for recipe)
Little known facts
In this weeks issue we have our first member profile, where we
can learn a few things we maybe
did not know about one of our members. Each week for the next 26
weeks (or more if we grow in
numbers) we will be providing a few little known facts about a
different member.
(See more on page 4)
Editors Note
This week, in addition to the usual content we have our first
Little Known Facts section on page 4, where we provide a brief
profile of some little known facts about one of our members.
Marie-Claire has been chosen as the first cab off the rank as she
will not be with us much longer and we needed to get in early to
catch her.
Also this week we have included a recipe section on page 7. A
nice soup recipe to go with the rather cold weather we have been
experiencing of late. If you have a recipe you would like to share
with members, please send it in and include a photo if possible so
members will know what the finished dish should look like.
Our thoughts are all with Anne and David at this time as they
watch over Matthew during his recovery. The blog mentioned in the
Presidents report is the way stay informed.
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World War 1 Dr Roger Lee
Our guest speaker this week was Dr Roger Lee who has been Head
of the Australian Army
History Unit and Army Historian since 1996. In his role, Roger
is chief adviser to the Chief of Army on all matters relating to
the history and heritage of the Australian Army. Before that,
Roger spent three years on the Directing Staff of the Joint
Services Staff College, with
responsibility for the international relations and military
strategy components of the course.
Roger is the author of the book The Battle of Fromelles and has
published many articles on
military history. On the occasion of speaking to us Roger
focused on World War 1.
Roger gave an excellent high level summary of World War 1, and
in doing so provided an insight into some of the complexities
of one of the worlds great wars. We heard why the war started
and a few myths were dispelled by Roger as he ran through
the developments in Europe that led to the outbreak of the war,
which was apparently welcomed by all concerned as the only
way to sort out the issues that were plaguing that era. Roger,
despite being restricted to a maximum of 30 minutes, was able
to
provide a most interesting insight into the war, the key
countries involved, and the tragic loss of life in terms of
soldiers killed at
the front which stretched from the North Sea all the way to
Switzerland. Roger also provided a glimpse of the areas where
Australia played a role as a part of the British Empire forces.
We were not an army in our own right until many years later.
The key areas where Australian forces were engaged were as part
of the Australian Naval
and Military Expeditionary Force (AN & MEF) which morphed
into an occupation force in
Europe on the Western Front, at Gallipoli, and in the
Palestine/Mediterranean theatre.
Roger provided a few stats on these areas of engagement and the
important roles the
Australian forces played as contributors to the overall war
effort. The important key
points Roger left us with were, that the Australians did not win
the war, they were part of
the British forces (not an independent army) participating with
France and other
countries, they were proud to be part of the Empire, and they
transformed from a proud
but amateur force into a professional, world class army.
Glenn thanks Roger with a presentation of the traditional book
and club water bottle.
Weekly Meeting Summary
Meeting number 805 14 August 2014
Welcome: President Paul was pleased to welcome several guests.
Club guest Mick OMalley was attending for his second meeting (looks
like he may be hooked); William (our outgoing youth exchange
student) and his Mum Winnifred; Hannah (our inbound youth exchange
student for her first of many meetings over the next 12 months);
First Lady Sandra (who wanted to keep an eye on what the President
gets up to at
meetings); and of course our guest speaker for the night Dr
Roger Lee.
Apologies: Apologies received from Peter and Sue J, Lynne, and
Anton (apparently Anton had a better offer).
David B, Bruce, Colin, Cathy and Lizzie continue on their LoAs,
and Jon and Rebecca are rumoured to be back in town but
jet-lagged.
Business Reports
President Report
President Paul advised that there was a feeling of mixed
emotions tonight.
He first wished to give a brief update on the tragic accident
that Annes son Matthew had last Friday evening (8 August) when
he was severely burnt in an accident at his home. Matt is being
cared for at the Concord Hospital ICU burns unit in Sydney.
Anne and David, plus other family members are there, and things
are as well as can be expected. But there is some way to go
before Matt is out of danger and much longer to recovery. Our
thoughts and prayers are with them and the family at this time.
David has thanked everyone for the support but has requested
text messages and emails, rather than phone calls. They will
respond when time permits. They have set up a blog for reporting
progress each day. Members can access the blog at
http://wehttam14.blogspot.com.au/
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President Paul then turned to more joyful aspects of the evening
in welcoming William for his first meeting, as well as his mum,
Winnifred. William will be heading off to the US in January 2015
as an outbound Youth Exchange student. While it is not yet
confirmed which specific area William will be hosted in, it will
be in the north east of the States. President Paul also
welcomed
Hannah for her first of many meetings. Hannah is from a small
town called Kaisersesch in
the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate, one of Germanys 16
states. Both Hannah and
William were invited to say a few words to introduce
themselves.
Hannah also presented the club with a banner from the Rotary
Club of Mayen, which is the
German club sponsoring Hannahs exchange, and President Paul
presented Hannah with a
club banner to take back to Mayen.
While Hannah will be a regular at our meeting for the next 12
months, William will attend a
couple more times before he heads of to the States.
In closing President Paul reminded members of the upcoming joint
Districts Conference in
November and encouraged everyone to take the opportunity to
register for this event.
Secretary, Treasurer, Youth and International Report
In the interests of facilitating a short business section
nothing new to report.
Club Service Report
Mez reported that the Club Service committee had its second
committee meeting last Tuesday night (5 August)
despite Chriss best efforts. Chris had agreed the day before
that the school would be available for the meeting
and she would be in attendance. When committee members arrived
there was a dark staff room, all locked up,
and no Chris. Chris had forgotten and for a rare occasion had
gone out for dinner with her husband!! Duly noted
by the Fines Sergeant, who will no doubt embellish the story
further. The meeting adjourned to Mezs abode.
Community Report
Despite President Pauls best efforts to speed up the business,
by omitting Community Service, Jan interrupted
to deliver a short report anyway.
Jan confirmed the BBQ lunch in support of the JRA Community
Information Day for Sunday 24th
and thanked
the 7 members who will be helping on the day. Jan also advised
that at the Presidents request she was further
examining another recently received request from a fair
organiser to assist with BBQ lunch on September 6.
General Business:
Home in Queanbeyan Movie Night Pam made a final request for
people who want to
attend this years movie fundraiser for Home in Queanbeyan to let
her know by Monday,
when she will book the tickets. (See picture)
Jerrabomberra School Trivia Night Glenda made a final request
for people who want to
attend the school Trivia Night. There is a small cost, and you
take your own food and
drink, but there are lots of prizes and there is plenty of fun.
(See program)
Working with Children Checks PP Paul reminded all members that
the club had a
requirement to submit a return to District that it was complying
with the NSW Working
with Children Checking regulations. He requested those who had
not yet turned their
attention to this should do so ASAP. Details are in the
Jerraganda each week
(See next page).
President Paul and Hannah
exchange banners
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If you have not already done so please make time to complete the
NSW Working with Children Check
and send your approval document to the Clubs Protection Officer,
Past President Paul for recording. The
Working with Children website can be access by googling Office
of the Childrens Guardian NSW. On the
Home page click on the Working with Children Check Tab. Once you
have the page entitled Working with
Children Check click on the Blue Start Here box. Then click on
Apply for your Check and simply follow the
instructions and complete the form. In the section Purpose for
Check select Volunteer and in the Child-
related sector select Clubs or other bodies providing services
to children.
Complete the process, print out your receipt and pop into
Service NSW (the old Queanbeyan Transport Registry) with your
drivers licence
to do your identity check. When you have received an email with
your approval, forward a copy to PP Paul.
http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check
Market Master:
Anton was unable to attend the meeting Again!
However he has advised he will attend the markets on
Saturday
to ensure the newbies erect the stall correctly.
Joker and SGT Fines:
Abandoned this week by the President in the interests of a
speedy meeting!
Attendance:
Temporary, interim, acting, attendance office Mez (also referred
to on occassions as Mex) determined that in the interests of a
speedy meeting, all present were present, so the attendance was
100%. No further explanation required.
Time to shout Port and Baileys again Mr President.
Little Known Facts
Member Profile - Marie-Clair Egan
Date of Birth? 21st August, a long long time ago (1963) Birth
Place? Leamington Spa, England A Rotarian for? 1 month Favourite
colour? Purple
Favourite place? Ireland Favourite sport? I dont play any sport,
but I enjoy watching synchronised swimming and gymnastics.
Favourite author? I dont have a favourite author as such, but
loved reading the books The Lion by Nelson DeMille, and Chesapeake
by James A. Michener
Favourite film? The Sound of Music Favourite actor? Meryl
Streep
Favourite food? I love potatoes, I dont like red meat (steaks
etc.), but a favourite meal is Lasagne
Favourite car? Anything that gets me from A to B safely
Inspired by? Simply a love of life
Dislikes? I do not like to see people put down or degraded
through lack of respect
A place I would like to visit? Austria, linked to my love of the
Sound of Music
Do you have a Pet? Yes, a dog named Bonnie. She is a cross
between a red setter and a black Labrador. She is black but has red
highlights!
Two things on your bucket list?
To learn how to ski; and To own my own land, some animals and
grow my own veg like a hobby-farm sort of thing
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This weeks report submitted by Pam and Ian
(We received two market reports this week so I have used Editors
discretion and merged them)
Not tooooooooo cold this morning. Sun came in & out.
Three newbies (in Pam, Terry, and Ian) set up this morning. Hope
we did it right... set up and pack up seemed to work ok.
Stools needed. Luckily Pam took her own stool/chair... only
problem was it was on wheels... slid around every time I sat down
or got up... I usually use it on carpet.
At the information table we must have been asked about 50 odd
times where the ATMs were. "See those potted plants over there, go
towards the light post and you will find them!".
The response to our new gazebo was once again positive. Ian
spoke with a Rotarian from Walcha who visits Canberra and the
markets regularly and he did not realize that the markets were run
by Rotary, he was impressed with the professional set up. One lady
spoke with Pam and Ian saying that the side curtain was no good it
would not let the sun in. (I guess there has to be one).
For whoever is on duty next week it is suggested that they take
out a Rotary Directory and leave it there. We were asked for Rotary
contacts for Belconnen, Tuggeranong and Western Creek. The only
thing we could tell them off hand was to check the Rotary
Website.
We had 2 lost children ( mothers collected them), 2 pairs of
glasses (still there), 1 set of VW car keys (later collected), 1
fresh chicken (not collected so Pam brought it home) and a bag with
potatoes/vegs? (not collected so Ian took them home).
Hall Club collected 6 bags for Guest Speakers .... no charge.
Replacement bags: 2 . no charge.
7 August 2014
Pam, Terry, Ian and David S
Tables $60.00
Bags $94.00
Water $00.00
Total $156.00
Dont forget to send your
Jerraganda contributions to the Editor.
A thought for the week
Market Roster
Date Members
16 August Pam and Terry, Ian, and David S
23 August Glenn and Glenda, Chilly, and TBA
30 August Sue and Peter, Jon, and TBA
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Greetings from the School of St Jude
As readers know Jerra Rotary has been sponsoring aspects of the
St Jude School in Arusha Tanzania. The school has just ended
another
productive term and the students are enjoying a well-deserved
break. The latest newsletter from the school is now available and
can be
downloaded from the following website.
http://www.schoolofstjude.org/our-stories/our-stories.html.
The following article is reproduced from The St Jude News, Issue
6 2014 and gives a good idea of how the school is progressing as it
embraces
modern technology.
Moving into the future with Fibre Optics Written by our
volunteer IT Manager James Happell In a country where a stable
source of electricity is no guarantee, it should come as no
surprise that the Internet infrastructure in Tanzania is behind
most of the world. Internet connectivity in Tanzania has come a
long way in the last decade, with both mobile and hard line access
expanding exponentially across the country, but the rollout has
been slow and the coverage within major cities is limited. The
Internet is cripplingly expensive for most businesses, let alone
individuals, as monthly charges for a broadband connection can run
into the thousands of US dollars. This not only means that the
country is falling behind in the technical revolution, but the
education system within the country suffers as well. Primary and
secondary students in government schools would be lucky to have
stable access to electricity and working computers, let alone the
Internet. It is within this challenging context that we here at The
School of St Jude are attempting to provide our students with an
education to prepare them for a digital future. It is an ongoing
challenge, trying to balance the students need for high quality ICT
facilities while ensuring our donors and sponsors with the absolute
best use of their money. For many years the school has relied on an
expensive, slow and unreliable Radio connection to receive their
Internet. With recent upgrades in Arusha and a reduction in pricing
across the country, we are now able to take advantage of the new
fibre optic lines, which have recently been connected across the
city.
As many of you will know, fibre optics are the latest in
Internet connectivity infrastructure and provide fast, stable and
consistent Internet on demand. A more reliable and fast Internet
opens up a whole world of possibilities to the students that simply
werent available previously. These include online learning, video
presentations, interactive collaboration and an infinite number of
ways which we can incorporate the World Wide Web into the
classroom. Large projects like this require extensive planning
which we have had in motion for almost a year. There are contracts
and lawyers and engineers and endless layers of sales people to
wade through before the project can begin. The most important step,
naturally, was haggling over price. All prices are negotiable in
Tanzania, after all! Following a significant amount of wheeling and
dealing, we managed to save the school thousands of donated
dollars, and look forward to providing everyone at the school, fast
and efficient internet access. After much planning, testing and
installation, St Judes has now upgraded the Internet connection on
both campuses to a fibre optic connection. This connection will
bring the school into the 21st Century and will support the
development of our students, by assisting them in becoming
technologically aware and preparing them for an interconnected,
digital world.
St Judes students working in an ICT class Local workers putting
in the fibre optic cables
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Recipe Page
Spicy Carrot Soup
At this time of year we all love a good soup.
I have been asked by a few members for this recipe so thought I
would share it with everyone. It is easy to make, takes hardly
anytime at all, and most of all, it is tasty as! I discovered
this recipe in the ABCs delicious: love to cook 2013 publication,
which
is currently one of my favourite cook books with 140 recipes to
experiment with.
What you will need:
Ingredients:
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
1 small red chilli (seeds removed and finely chopped)
1 tsp grated ginger
500g carrots (chopped)
1 medium sized sweet potato (about400g) (chopped)
4 kaffir lime leaves
4 cups chicken stock (1 litre)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp palm (or brown) sugar
2 tbsp fish sauce
Lime juice (1/2 a lime)
200 ml coconut cream
150 ml thickened cream
25g toasted shredded coconut.
Equipment:
A large saucepan
A blender
A large bowl
Will serve between 4-6 people dependent on appetites and soup
bowl size.
Preparation time about 15 minutes. Cooking time about 30
minutes.
Method:
Start by heating the olive oil in the saucepan using medium
heat. Add the onion and saut for a couple of minutes until
soft.
Then add the garlic, chilli, ginger, carrot, sweat potato, 2
whole lime leaves, and the chicken stock. Bring to the boil on
high
heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until
the carrot and potato are tender.
Once tender turn off the heat, remove the lime leaves and set
the mixture aside to cool for 5 minutes. Then using a blender,
blend the mixture into a smooth puree. This is best done in
batches dependent on the size of your blender. When all the
mixture is pureed and smooth, return to the saucepan and place
it on a medium heat. Add the sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and
half (100ml) of the coconut cream and stir well to combine
everything into the finished soup. The soup is now ready to
serve.
(It can be kept for a few days and can be frozen and reheated if
needed).
To serve mix the remaining coconut cream (100ml) with the
thickened cream, and after ladling the soup into soup bowls,
swirl
a tablespoon of the cream mixture though each bowl of soup. Top
off with finely shredded lime leaves (using the last two lime
leaves) and some toasted shredded coconut as desired.
Enjoy.
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The Last Page
Program
Meetings Social & Special Events Date Description Date
Description (Contact)
31 July DG Visit Rowley Tompsett 26/27 July NYSF District
Selections (PP Paul)
7 August Business Meeting 9 August Hannah arrives (Peter)
14 August Speaker Roger Lee
100th Anniversary of WW1 20 August Oh What a Night (Mez)
14 August Hannahs first meeting 30 August School Trivia Quiz
Night
21 August Vocational Visit Humble House 22 Sep 7 Oct RAWCS
Project Tonga (Chilly)
18 September Youth Month Presentation 22 October Queanbeyan
Rotary Polio Day Dinner
9 October German Night 26 October Wine Tour (Anton)
30 October Club Forum 26 October Jerra School Fete
13 November Vocational Visit Bottles of Australia 1 November
Inaugural Jerra Fun Run (Anton)
13 December Our Christmas Party (tba)
* Compiled from information provided by the Program Mistress
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 mentoring the development of the new
club. (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 26 members.
Initial meetings were held at the Jerrabomberra General Storethe
venue was very good until we grew in numbers. We then moved to the
Jerrabomberra Community Centre for a few years, and we now meet at
the Jerrabomberra Public School Staff Room, on Thursdays (6.15 for
6.30 pm).
(Charter) President Peter Jarvis ran competitions to select a
name for our Club Newsletter and a design for the Club banner.
There were some good and some not so good suggestions. Pam Spencer
suggested the winning bulletin name Jerraganda and David Stevens
was the successful designer of our club banner. The design
incorporated a goose and the windmill associated with the original
entrance to the estate adjacent to the Community Centre.
We continue to be a vibrant and fun loving club providing valued
community service, both locally and internationally. Our motto
is,
Doing Good and Having Fun
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT - 2013-2014
President Paul Robey
President Elect Mez Mulvaney
Vice President Paul Roger
Secretary Glenn Wahlert
Treasurer Jon Wells
Club Service Director Mez Mulvaney
Community Service Director Jan Pettigrew
International and Foundation Director Robert Chilman
Youth and Vocational Service Director Peter Jarvis
CURRENT CLUB MEMBERS
David Bailey, PHF. PP Anton Pemmer, PHF, PP
Robert Chilman Paul Robey, President
Marie-Claire Egan Jan Pettigrew, PHF, PP
Cathy Hobbs Paul Roger PHF, PP
Colin Hobbs, PHF, PP Sue Roger
Chris Hunter, OAM, PHF, PP Pam Spencer, PHF, PP
Peter Jarvis, PHF, PP Terry Spencer, PHF, PP
Sue Jarvis, PHF David Stevens, PHF, PP
Lynne McPherson Glenda Wahlert, PP
Kerry McPherson Glenn Wahlert
Bruce Miller Jon Wells
Liz Mulvaney, PHF Rebecca Whitehouse
Mez Mulvaney, OAM, PHF, PE Ian Wholohan
HONORARY MEMBERS SUPPORTERS
Alex Alexander Vera Alexander
Robert Cooke Vickie Still
Anne Davis
CLUB DETAILS
Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra Incorporated
PO Box 8, Jerrabomberra NSW, 2619
www.jerrarotary.org.au
Email: [email protected]
Meets Thursday 6.15 for 6.30 8.30pm Jerrabomberra Public School
(Staff Room)
Attendance & Apologies
Mez Mulvaney by 12 Noon Tuesday T: 0419 121 128 E:
[email protected]
Newsletter Contributions
Paul Roger T: 0418 786945 E: [email protected]
