Vocational Month- October

Literacy
Coburg Library - reading to your child, along with Rotary information, for new mothers.
Sponsor training of parents to improve skills so they can train students. (one on one)
Use Probus to source personnel for programs.
Grandparent program - reading with students.

Using experts – Berry Street working with students.

Computers 4 Kids

Pride of Workmanship
To promote Vocational Service;
To encourage Pride of Workmanship in all vocations;
To provide employers with an opportunity to recognise employees who display the qualities worthy of an award;
To encourage favourable employer - employee relationships and a sense of community pride in individual achievement;
To provide an opportunity for Rotary to be involved in the community, particularly the business community.

(Resources - Steve Pappas-RC Pascoe Vale & RC Myrtleford -drafts, RC Bundoora , RC Albury North – disk will be sent to clubs)

Shine On Awards
The Awards were established to recognise the outstanding community service given by people with disabilities, who by their actions, serve as "shining examples" to the community. 

Check your local area for organisations working within area of disabilities or with community organisations.

Award is for someone who has a disability and makes a significant voluntary contribution to their community.

Junior and senior categories.

Peer Support Program
We are dedicated to helping improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of young people
and their communities. We run empowering and holistic prevention programs in schools.

Declaration of Rotarians in Business

Reinforce the Four Way Test - some clubs have given a framed donation to local schools and businesses.

Mock interviews at schools.

Vocational Talks
Guest speakers on vocation.
Make use of "Speakers for Rotary Clubs".

Vocational visits - a range of places available.

Hold an Awards Night
Student of the Month
Apprenticeships - Apprentice of the Year

Community Service (click here)

Donation of books to primary schools.

International Service (click here)

Overseas literacy programs.

Project Volunteers (International Service and RAWCS)

Donations in Kind Send materials and books to schools overseas. Allow for shipping costs.

Sponsor students overseas.

New Generations (click here)

Ian Murphy Memorial Debates

MUNA – Model United Nations Assembly
MUNA is a great project which develops clubs involvement with local schools, builds international understanding and gives students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the workings of the United Nations and the countries that are represented there. Set in Canberra (Yr10, 11, or 12 students) where students debate international issues - team of two students with an approximate cost of ~$1000.

Summer Science School
The Science Experience - this 2-3 day Program is conducted, over the summer months, by participating universities in Melbourne for Year 9 students interested in science. There is no selection process and students only need to obtain endorsement from their local Rotary Club to enrol.

National Youth Science Forum
The NYSF program consists of a mix of scientific, formal, personal development, and social activities. These range from laboratory visits to sports evenings and from a bush dance to group dynamics. These courses are offered to students currently in Year 11 who are chosen for a 2 week course in Canberra in January each year.

RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Award
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive training program for community youth leaders. Young people ages 18-30, chosen for their leadership potential, attend an all-expense-paid seminar, camp or workshop, generally three to ten days in length, organized and run by Rotarians with records of achievement. The RYLA event can be sponsored by several districts jointly, by one district, or by a Rotary club.

e-mail: ryla@rotary9790.org.au

Advanced RYLA for previous participants in RYLA.

RYPEN - Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment
Weekend residential seminar for younger teenagers. Teenagers today benefit greatly from opportunities to develop “life skills” and motivation to help them cope with the challenges of a very competitive future.