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The role of the District 9790 New Generations Committee is to assist in the planning, organisation and co-ordination of District Rotary Clubs in implementing New Generation programs. It will aim to be a resource which Clubs will want to call upon.



Chair

PP Nigel Liggins (Belinda)
Rotary Club of Shepparton South
(H) 03 5823 1736
(M) 0400 694 618
Email: newgenerations@rotary9790.org.au
  New Generations Index
   
Debate - Ian Murphy Memorial Debating Competition

Clubs encourage secondary schools to form debating teams to compete with different schools in our District. Debates are normally conducted at the Club's meeting place. The final debate is held at the District Conference each year. The Ian Murphy Memorial debate was named after PP Ian Murphy of the Rotary Club of Corryong.

Co-ordinator

PP Bill Whitehead (Faye)
Rotary Club of Corryong
(H) (02) 6076 0536

Email: debate@rotary9790.org.au

Committee

Mauro Dei Agnoli (Angela)
Rotary Club of Albury West
(H) (02) 6023 1428
(M) 0409 577 963
Email: maurodeiagnoli@gmail.com
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Interact
Interact is a club for young people dedicated to service and international understanding sponsored by a Rotary Club. Membership is open to students aged between 14 and 18.

Co-ordinator

Ron Howard (Lorna)
(H) (03) 5427 0501
(M) 0409 161 579
Rotary Club of Riddells Creek
Email: ronjhoward@hotmail.com

 
  Interact Clubs in District 9790
  Interact Website
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Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA)
This international youth project simulates the workings of the United Nations Assembly by having teams of two senior students from a number of secondary schools represent a particular UN country in debates on matters of world political, social and environmental issues. Youth Exchange students can also participate.

Co-ordinator

Wendy-Grace Williams
Rotary Club of Pascoe Vale
(M) 0438 733 056
Email: muna@rotary9790.org.au

  
  MUNA Index
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National Youth Science Forum
This committee will promote sponsorship by clubs and select suitable students from candidates nominated by clubs to attend this high achievers program.

Chair

PP Nigel Liggins (Belinda)
Rotary Club of Shepparton South
(H) (03) 5823 1736
(M) 0400 694 618
Email: nigel.liggins@notredame.vic.edu.au

The National Youth Science Forum provides a unique experience for some 500 of Australia's best Year 11 school students who are interested in science. Each student is exposed to the widest possible range of study and career opportunities in science, technology and engineering so that they can make an informed choice for further studies. Participants are chosen after a personal interview by the interview committee.
  National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Website
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Rotaract
This is a service club for young adults aged between 18 and 30 for the purpose of developing leaders and service minded people and is sponsored by a Rotary Club.

Co-ordinator

Brett Perston (Bec)
Rotary Club of Albury
(H) (02) 6056 9696
(M) 0417 582 271
Email: bperso@pacific.net.au

 

Rotaract Representative

PP Michael Shields
Interact Club of Diamond Valley
(M) 0409 545 920
Email: shieldsymichael@hotmail.com

 
Rotaract District Representative

PP Michael Shields
(M) 0409 545 920
Email: shieldsymichael@hotmail.com		  
  Rotaract Clubs Website
  Rotaract Clubs in District 9790
  Rotaract on RI Website
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Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA)

The RYLA programs are conducted to develop qualities of leadership, good citizenship, and personal development in young people by providing a training experience. They are tailored to youth aged between 18 and 30.
Co-ordinator

PP Linda Gidlund PHF (Bernie Willett)
Rotary Club of Diamond Creek
(H) (03) 9437 0232
(M) 0418 173 179
Email: ryla@rotary9790.org.au		  
Team  
Greg Gallone (Marietta)
Rotary Club of Craigieburn
(H) (03) 9326 2274
(M) 0419 576 658
Email: Gregory.Gallone@team.telstra.com
 PP Diana Mann
Rotary Club of Bundoora
(M) 0420 311 070
Email: dianamann.50@gmail.com

PP Malcolm Watt (Pamela)
Rotary Club of Shepparton Central
(H) (03) 5821 0161
(M) 0439 158 274
Email: watt.malc@gmail.com
PP Brett Perston (Bec)
Rotary Club of Albury
(H) (03) 5824 1365
(M) 0408 052 429
Email: bperso_79@pacific.net.au

Kat Barrett
(M) 0411 082 720
Email: believe.in.whimsy@gmail.com
Clare Blackman
(M) 0409 702 446
Email: jellybear308@hotmail.com

Jess Carpenter
(M) 0448 593 995
Email: jess_carpenter_26@hotmail.com
Grant Godino
(M) 0402 733 064
Email: grant@rotaract9800.org.au

Vanessa Leonard
(M) 0407 959 161
Email: vanessaleonard86@hotmail.com


Cathy O’Shannessy
(M) 0400 196 818
Email: cathy.oshannessy@gmail.com
   
  RYLA Information
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Rotary Youth Program for Enrichment (RYPEN)
RYPEN is a program of weekend seminars for young people between the ages of 14 and 17 years. Its principal aim is the communication of a series of ideas, problems and social experiences, which will assist the young participants in forming their own values and moral standards.

Co-ordinator

PP Malcolm Watt (Pamela)
(H) (03) 5821 0161
(M) 0439 158 274
Rotary Club of Shepparton Central
Email: rypen@rotary9790.org.au

Committee

David Brown (Louise)
(H) (03) 5821 8333
(M) 0419 315 665
Rotary Club of Shepparton Central
Email: doclou@bigfoot.com.au
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The Science Experience
This committee will promote sponsorship by clubs and select suitable students from candidates nominated by clubs to attend this program. Almost 3,000 places are available Australia wide at selected universities and tertiary intitutions.

Co-ordinator

PP Nigel Liggins (Belinda)
Rotary Club of Shepparton South
(H) (03) 5823 1736
(M) 0400 694 618
Email: nigel.liggins@notredame.vic.edu.au

The Science Experience is a program that encourages students in years 9 and 10 to consider science, engineering and technology as an interesting and a worthwhile subject and career choice.
  The Science Experience Website
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Youth Exchange Committee
This committee co-ordinates and facilitates reciprocal 12 month secondary school exchanges between students sponsored by Rotary Clubs in the District and overseas Rotary Clubs with the objective of promoting international goodwill, peace and understanding.

Chair

Rowena Mann
Rotary Club of Benalla
(H) (03) 5762-7746
(M) 0414 231 360
Email: rowena2@me.com
.

Deputy Chair

PP Graeme Budd (Joy)
Rotary Club of Benalla
(H) (03) 5762 4202
(M) 0429 624 202
Email: gbu83811@bigpond.net.au

Treasurer

Colin Foster (Lorraine)
Rotary Club of Rutherglen
(H) (02) 6032 9062
(M) 0417 535 730
Email: colaraine@netc.net.au
.

Secretary

Margaret Brown (Graham)
Rotary Club of Corowa
(H) (02) 6032 7345
(M) 0427 689 429
Email: youthexchange@rotary9790.org.au

Travel Co-ordinator

Tim Geerarts
Terra Australis Tours
P.O. Box
Newcastle NSW 2300
(BH) (02) 4022 8792
(F) (02) 4927 5141
Email: sd@terraaustralistours.com.au

 Airport Liaison

Ian Musgrove (Melody)
Rotary Club of Preston
(H) (03) 9338 8980
(M) 0402 045 840
Email: imusgrove@bigpond.com

  Youth Exchange Information
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Regional Co-ordinators
Western Europe
France, Belgium & Scotland

Inbound

Neil Templeton (Jenny)
Rotary Club of Rutherglen
(H) (02) 6032 9459
Email: njsltempleton@netc.net.au

Outbound

Neil Templeton (Jenny)
Rotary Club of Rutherglen
(H) (02) 6032 9459
Email: njsltempleton@netc.net.au
Austria, Germany & Switzerland

Inbound

PP Gary Matheson
Rotary Club of Tallangatta
(H) (02) 6071 2268
(M) 0418 667 624
Email: gary.matheson@bigpond.com

Outbound

PP Gary Matheson
Rotary Club of Tallangatta
(H) (02) 6071 2268
(M) 0418 667 624
Email: gary.matheson@bigpond.com
Regional Co-ordinators
Scandinavia
Denmark, Finland, Sweden

Inbound

Margaret Brown (Graham)
Rotary Club of Corowa
(H) (02) 6032 7345
(M) 0427 689 429
Email: youthexchange@rotary9790.org.au

Outbound

Margaret Brown (Graham)
Rotary Club of Corowa
(H) (02) 6032 7345
(M) 0427 689 429
Email: youthexchange@rotary9790.org.au
 

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Regional Co-ordinators
North America
USA, Canada, Mexico

Inbound

Sandra Hanley
Rotary Club of Yea
(H) (03) 5797 2756
(M) 0407 875 097
Email: sandrah9@gotalk.net.au

Outbound

Sandra Hanley
Rotary Club of Yea
(H) (03) 5797 2756
(M) 0407 875 097
Email: sandrah9@gotalk.net.au
Regional Co-ordinators
South America & Pacific
Brazil, Japan, Taiwan

Inbound

Andy McSpadden (Anne)
Rotary Club of Albury West
(H) (02) 6041 3629
(M) 0412 690 074
Email: andymcspadden@hotmail.com
 

Outbound

Andy McSpadden (Anne)
Rotary Club of Albury West
(H) (02) 6041 3629
(M) 0412 690 074
Email: andymcspadden@hotmail.com

Short Term Exchange
 

Inbound

Charles Knight (Vicki)
Rotary Club of Tallangatta
(H) (02) 6023 3248
(M) 0428 222 210
Email: charles.knight@towong.vic.gov.au

Outbound

Charles Knight (Vicki)
(H) (02) 6023 3248
(M) 0428 222 210
Rotary Club of Tallangatta
Email: charles.knight@towong.vic.gov.au
Ski Weekend and other events
Victorian High Country

The weekend is usually held on the third weekend of August. Check the District website for updates. All Inbound and Outbound Exchange Students in District 9790 are welcome to attend this fantastic weekend of fun and snow.

Co-ordinator

Gary Williams (Angela)
Rotary Club of Belvoir Wodonga
(H) (02) 6024 3001
(M) 0417 219 056 
Email: gary.glen.williams@gmail.com

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