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VOCATIONAL SERVICE CHAIRMAN
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“Of all the hundred and one ways in which men can make themselves useful to
society, undoubtedly the most available and often the most effective are within the
spheres of their own occupations”. Paul Harris
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If you had the opportunity to help reduce unemployment, stimulate the local economy,
or inspire young people toward successful, productive careers — all while applying
and developing your own vocational skills – would you jump at the chance? As a
Rotarian driven by the ideal of service, you hold the power to effect that sort of
meaningful, positive change in your community through Vocational Service.
Vocational Service focuses on:
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- Adherence to, and promotion of, the highest ethical standards in all occupations, including the treatment of employees, associates, competitors and the public;
- The recogition of the worthiness of all usefule occupations, not just your own or those that are pursued by Rotarians; and
- The contribution of your vocational talents to the problems and needs of society.
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It can be performed in many areas, including: Vocational Awareness, Vocational Awards, Club Support, Career Development, Vocation at Work and Ethics.
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Contact: Adrian Nelson (Glen Eira)
Secretary: Ian Marks (Glen Eira)
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HIGHEST ETHICAL STANDARDS
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A primary goal of Vocational Service is to promote Rotary’s high ethical standards. The
two tools Rotarians have to assess such standards are The 4-Way Test and the
“Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions.”
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COMPUTERS 4 KIDS AND COMMUNITY
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The aims of this committee are:
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- To enable disadvantaged students who would benefit educationally by having a computer and needy community groups who would otherwise be unable to afford computers to receive PCs and IT equipment to use.
- To invite businesses and individuals to donate superseded computers and peripheral equipment, refurbished if necessary, to the project; and
- In conjunction with Victoria University’s Community Initiative Program, enable Work For The Dole participants to undertake the PC Repairs Course, to gain practical knowledge, expertise and improved self-esteem.
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Contacts: Dawn Watson (Brimbank Central) and PDG Jeffrey Bird (Point Gellibrand)
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'SHINE ON' AWARDS
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This is an Australia-wide Rotary Award that recognises outstanding service by persons with disabilities who disregard their disabilities in reaching their goals to serve others. All nominees receive recognition with a Certificate of Commendation.
Contact: Dawn Watson (Brimbank Central)
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ROTARACT
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Rotaract is a Rotary sponsored service club for 18 - 30 year olds. Its programs cover
Club Service, International Service and Professional Development. Rotaractors within
District 9800 act as facilitators for the RYPEN program and assist at our MUNA
seminar. Rotaract Clubs are sponsored by Rotary Clubs. This is your opportunity to
build a bridge between our Rylarians, RYPEN students and NYSF students to help form
a local Rotaract club to strengthen Rotary in the future. Clusters should also consider
the formation of a Rotaract Club.
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Contact:
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Click here to email Matthew Pauli (North Balwyn)
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BUSINESS BANK
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To build Vocational Awareness, many Rotary Clubs hold site visits to businesses and
organisations. To assist clubs in finding a suitable site for such a visit we have set up
the Business Bank. If you would like to add your business/organisation to the Bank.
Contact: Kurt Langfelder (Glen Eira)
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POLICE LEADERSHIP MENTORING PROGRAM
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This program was initiated to foster the theme of partnership amongst leaders in
Rotary, business and the Victoria Police. Last year the initiative saw 15 Police
Inspectors, who demonstrated strong leadership capabilities, partnered with 15 senior
business executives and 15 senior Rotarian Mentors from various Clubs in D9800. The
prime objective was to provide police leaders with a high impact development
opportunity to:
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- Increase their confidence and a broader understanding of the business and service volunteer environment;
- Gain an insight and understanding of different organisational approaches to
- leadership and service;
- Explore opportunities with mentors to probe and analyse different leadership styles, high level executive communications, problem solving and participate in programs for the disadvantaged; and
- Gain insight into and form stronger links with the business community and an influential and respected community organization such as Rotary International.
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This is a three-year fully sponsored vocational program which this year is expected to
expand to more than 15 Clubs and involve some police leaders of a higher level. The
second-year program will be officially launched on 21st July 2008 and continue to
30th June 2009. The schedule involves the police members participating in business
discussions at Board levels and attending occasional Rotary meetings and events. They
are also invited to be guest speakers to outline their respective policing roles and the
challenges they face in the wider community.
Contact: John Meehan (Central Melbourne-Sunrise)
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PRISON FELLOWSHIPS COMMUNITIES OF RESTORATION
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The Lives in Transition (LIT) program is a 14-week rehabilitation program offering
important and necessary life skills to 12 – 15 inmates individually chosen and who
have reached the final 6 months of their prison sentence. The aim is to continue the
relationship with the ex-inmate for a period up to six months following their release.
Inmates are attracted to LIT, as they have heard the positive results of the program from
other inmates who have already graduated. Those selected have the full endorsement
of Port Phillip Prison and Victorian Correctional authorities.
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The program requires:
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- Prison Visitors – who call on the prison and talk to the inmates as a listener/friend.
- LIT Facilitators – persons with a story of interest or a professional position that may assist those enrolled on the LIT course.
- Mentors.
- Jobs – if we are able to place an inmate into a job they can immediately see a future direction.
- The Families Ministry – women, including those who visit at the Women’s Prison, call on families of prisoners and generally see what needs are not being fulfilled and where possible we help out.
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Contact: Chris Hookey (Boroondara)
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THE FOUR-WAY TEST
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From the earliest days of the organization, Rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. One of the world's most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is The Four-Way Test, which was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as RI president) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy.
This 24-word test for Rotarians to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for sales, production, advertising, and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, The Four-Way Test has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways. It asks the following four questions:
"Of the things we think, say or do:
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1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?"
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