District 9465 Vocational Manual 2014 15

Rotary District 9465

Vocational Service Issued May 2014

Chairperson : Mike [email protected] Tel : 9452 0158 M: 0400 046 699

Service Above Self


Introduction

Vocational Service, has the purpose of promoting high ethical standards in businesses and professions, recognizing the

worthiness of all dignified occupations, and fostering the ideal of service in the pursuit of all vocations.

The role of members includes conducting themselves and their businesses in accordance with Rotary’s principles.

October is Rotary Vocational Service MonthVocational Service focuses on:• Adhering to and promoting the highest ethical standards in all occupations• Recognizing the value of all useful occupations, not just those that are pursued by Rotarians• Contributing one’s vocational talents to meeting the needs of the community

During October, Rotary clubs are encouraged to focus on this important avenue of Rotary service. Consider dedicating at least one meeting to discussing Vocational Service and plan a project or other activity to carry out through the year.

Following are some suggested activities for clubs to consider:

► Devote the first meeting in October to examining Vocational Service, including The Four-Way Test and the Rotary Code of Conduct. After expanding members’ awareness, solicit their input in planning projects for the remainder of the year.

► Introduce a “classification talk” series in which each member gives a five-minute talk on his or her vocation. These presentations give members the chance to learn the inner workings of jobs other than their own, including the various prob-lems that arise and the solutions used to address them.

► Present a vocational award to someone in the community who has exemplified outstanding professional achievement and high ethical standards. Promote the presentation in the community, and consider making it an annual event each October.

► Help young people prepare for their careers by sponsoring a character building project, career day, job shadowing day, or mentorship program.

► Support professional development in the community by sponsoring a professional networking event or workshop, or start a career counseling program to help unemployed or underemployed adults compete in the job market.

► Have club members volunteer their vocational skills on a community or international service project. Many volunteer opportunities can be found on ProjectLINK, an online database that allows Rotary clubs to publicize projects in need of assistance.

The Four Way Test Speech contest originated in Rotary WA in 1989 thanks to PDG Fred Marsh for students in Year 10 at the beginning of the Rotary year and in Year 11 by the time of the Final.

The subject may include any topic which the contestant feels is current, interesting and important. The speech MUST be based on an application of the Rotary Four Way Test, with the principles of the Four Way Test running clearly through the entire speech and adjudicators at all levels shall take this rule into account.

The speech shall be no less than five minutes and no longer than six minutes in length. A warning bell will sound at the end of five minutes two bells ring at the six minutes. Time is kept by one timekeeper and ideally there should be three adjudica-tors. If possible, for consistency in adjudication, members of Rostrum or Toastmasters can be asked to adjudicate.

After the club has held its heat the AG for the Group needs to coordinate the Group (or Quarter Final); the winner of this stage goes through to the Zone final (or Semi Final) again, coordinated by one of the AGs. As there are four Zones there are four District Finalists. The District Final can be held at the District Conference or separately at another time according to the wishes of the DG.

Clubs who are planning to participate in this great project need to approach the schools about March /April and once a school is involved regular contact should be maintained with the coordinator at the school. The clubs should ideally run their club contest in September/October to enable the Group/Quarter Final to be run in November. Zone/Semi Finals should be run February at the latest, to enable adequate preparation for the District Final.

Adjudication

Adjudication sheets are available and the breakdown of points is as follows Impact On The Intellect - 40 pts Consider: Material arrangement, cohesionlanguage and appealing use of material.Impact on The Emotions - 40 pts Consider Visual impact, vocal impact, empathy, mood and appealUse of Four Way Test Throughout Speech - 20 pts

Certificates of appreciation are awarded to each participant and if a club wishes to allocate money in its budget for prizes, that is their prerogative

At Quarter, Semi and District Finals stages, the sponsoring club is responsible for any costs i.e. meals or transport for the student and one minder.

Rotary’s 4-Way Test

Of the things we think, say, or do:Is it the TRUTH?Is it FAIR to ALL CONCERNED?Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Four Way Speech ContestDistrict Award

Chairperson : Frank WheelTel: 9534 4333 Mob : 0400442289 E : [email protected]

The Shine On Awards ceremony is held annually in recognition of outstanding service by persons with disabilities who disregard their disabilities in reaching their goals to serve others.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR A NOMINEE:• Australian citizenship (for at least three years)• Individuals who have a specific disability and have consistently given dedicated service to the community

CATEGORIES:• Young Nominees: aged 15 years to 25 years (at closing date for applications)• Adult Nominees: aged 25 years and over

The successful awardee must be available to receive the Award in person at the District Conference in Mandurah March 2014. All costs in connection with the Award, including medallion, citation certificate etc will be paid for by District. Cost of attendance at the Conference for the successful nominee shall be met by the nominating Rotary Club.

SelectionSelection will be based on the information supplied to the Board of D9465 by the nominating Rotary Club. Please include all relevant information with the Nomination Form, including attachments, to provide as many details as necessary to establish the merit of your nominated candidate. It would be helpful if the nominating Club can also include names and contact telephone numbers of three well known persons who may be prepared to act as referees. Again we stress the need for confidentiality, in particular the nominee must NOT be aware of the nominations at this stage.

All nominees receive recognition with a Certificate of Commendation issued by the District Governor and presented at the District Conference.

All nominees and guests are invited to the Shine On Awards ceremony, and all nominees receive a personal Citation read to the audience when called individually to the stage to be presented with a Certificate of Commendation at the ceremony.

In addition a small number of Shine On Trophies may also awarded to the most outstanding nominees, as selected by the Board of D9465

Nominations for the ‘Shine On’ Awards must be endorsed by a Rotary Club. Nominations may be made by clubs, associations or individuals aged 21 years and over.

REQUIRED INFORMATION SUPPORTING A NOMINATION:Consent Form signed by the NomineeMedical Certificate confirming the disability signed by a Medical PractitionerInformation demonstrating nominee’s personal achievementsInformation re: leadership and/or special service to his/her communityReferences (at least two) verifying achievements

EXAMPLES OF PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT• Leadership and/or mentoring of others with the disability• Membership and/or leadership in community groups• Service to the community and/or a history of community achievement• Other special awards or forms of recognition

OTHER INFORMATION:A previous Nominee may be proposed no less than four years after initial nomination when further achievements have been demonstrated. Any club or association may nominate more than one person

Closing Date for NominationsThe closing date for nominations is February 15th 2014Nomination Guidelines and Forms are available ifrom the chairperson .

Shine on AwardsDistrict Award

Chairperson : Mike RaspaTel : 9452 0158 M: 0400 046 699 E:[email protected]

Vocational Excellence AwardDistrict Award


The Rotary Award for Vocational Excellence is a District award for an individual, Rotarian or non-Rotarian, who has a record of a commitment and high achievement in their chosen vocation which has been to the advancement of that vocation and the nation.

The aims of the Award are1 To recognise Vocational Excellence of the highest degree and to honour outstanding contributions by individuals for signifi-cant advancement in their vocational field in Australia2 To inspire further enthusiasm and to give added reward to the exceptional achievers3 To set an example to others, particularly youth, of the need to pursue and strive for vocational excellence to the benefit of their discipline and to Australia in general4 To recognise outstanding achievement which may not have received some other public award or recognition.

Guidelines for nominations1 Nominations will be accepted from Rotary Clubs within District 94652 Nominees can be either non Rotarians or Rotarians3 Nominees must be either Australian citizens or be a permanent resident of Australia. They should live or carry out their vocation within District 94654 Nominees must have a proven record of dedication and high achievement in the pursuit of excellence in their chosen vocation to the benefit of their vocation and out nation5 Excellence in community service DOES NOT come under the conditions of this Award. The vocational excellence must be evident in the direct activity and / or contribution by the individual and not merely occur within an organisation managed by the individual6 It is imperative that the person nominated is NOT informed of the nomination until all nominations have been considered by District and the successful candidates invited to accept the Award.7 The successful awardee must be available to receive the Award in person at the District Conference in Mandurah March 2014. All costs in connection with the Award, including medallion, citation certificate etc will be paid for by District. Cost of attendance at the Conference for the successful nominee shall be met by the nominating Rotary Club.

SelectionSelection will be based on the information supplied to the Board of D9465 by the nominating Rotary Club. Please include all relevant information with the Nomination Form, including attachments, to provide as many details as necessary to estab-lish the merit of your nominated candidate. It would be helpful if the nominating Club can also include names and contact telephone numbers of three well known persons in the same vocation/s as the nominee who may be prepared to act as referees. Again we stress the need for confidentiality, in particular the nominee must NOT be aware of the nominations at this stage.There is no doubt that there are many men and women in our District who exemplify the Second Object of Rotary and to whom we should give due recognition. You are encouraged to seek out suitable nominations for this outstanding Vocational Service program and send the completed for to the Chairman

Closing Date for Nominations

The closing date for nominations is February 15th 2014Nomination Guidelines and Forms are available ifrom the chairperson .

Imagination LibraryClub & District Project Literacy Project.


What is the Imagination Library?

Launched by country music star Dolly Parton and The Dollywood Foundation, the Imagination Library fosters a love of reading among preschool children by providing them with a free hardcover book every month from birth to the age of five.

Rotary International encorages Rotary clubs and districts to support literacy through the Imagination Library.

In Australia the Imagination Library is coordinated by United Way Australia

How does it work?

Rotary clubs and other community groups help make the Imagination Library work.

Participating communities provide access to the program for all preschool children in their area. They promote the program, register children with the Imagination Library online , and pay for the books and mailing.

Once a child is registered, the Dollywood Foundation , United Way, takes over sending the child a new book each month.

United Way Australia has a Cradle to Career education strategy called ReadLearnSucceed (RLS). One of its aims is to tackle the statistic that 1 in 5 children start school without the basics to succeed. The program endeavours to support children, parents and the community to ensure more children start school with the literacy skills required to learn. As part of our ReadLearnSucceed strategy, United Way Australia acquired the licence for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Australia in early 2013. This initiative, in partnership with Penguin Books Australia, delivers a quality, age-appropriate book once a month direct to children at home from birth to 5 years old in targeted communities

This program is currently in operation in USA, Canada UK and more recently Australia where over 675,000 children under the age of five receive books from the Imagination Library each month

Program Details Essentially the program: - • Fosters a love of reading among pre-school children • By providing each child registered with a age appropriate book every month from birth to their 5th birthday. • Australia estimated cost is up to $6.00 per child per month. or approx $72.00 per year. Rotary Clubs and Districts involvement would be either

1. Register online details of the children to participate in the Dollywood Foundation - United Way Imagination Library on the website. https://au.imaginationlibrary.com/

For Details Contact the chairperson.

This program seeks to identify individuals whose exemplary contributions to their vocation are worthy of public acknowledge-ment.

The awardees are presented with an official recognition plaque. The aim is to encourage a much-needed pride in personal performance in the workplace and to help create a national attitude for the benefit of the country.

Pride of Workmanship presentations provide an excellent opportunity for Rotary to promote its image, gain access to or-ganisations for vocational visits and develop potential membership, whilst at the same time providing an avenue for small business to recognise individual effort.

Some Clubs prefer to make this a competitive award but there is a growing trend to make an award to every employee select-ed or nominated on the basis that each employer has determined that their nominee isexemplary.

Objectives of the Program• To promote Vocational Service.• To encourage Pride of Workmanship in all vocations.• To provide employers with an opportunity to recognize 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.

A particularly useful web site for this program is the Pride-of- Workmanship web site: http://www.pride-of-workmanship.com/ provided by the Rotary Club of Pennant Hills (D9680)

Pride of WorkmanshipClub ProjectChairperson : Mike RaspaTel : 9452 0158 M: 0400 046 699 E:[email protected]

Student AwardsClub ProjectChairperson : Mike RaspaTel : 9452 0158 M: 0400 046 699 E: [email protected]

Rotary Clubs have the oportunity to consult and engage with their local secondary schools to design a series of awards based upon merit usually awarded to year 10 and or year 11 students

A certificate and monitary award is recommended and the awards night can be a special event meeting including partners at your rotary club. Parrents and teachers should be welcomed.

The schools select and nominate the students to the Rotary Club and include a short biography for use on the awards night.

Examples of such awards are:

YEAR 10 SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS AWARDYEAR 10 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD YEAR 10 COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARDYEAR 11 SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS AWARDYEAR 11 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDYEAR 11 COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARDOUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD

Student ScholarshipsClub ProjectChairperson : Mike RaspaTel : 9452 0158 M: 0400 046 699 E:[email protected]

Rotary Fellowships are groups of Rotarians, Rotarian partners, and Rotaractors who join together to:• Share a common interest in worthwhile recreational activities (sports,hobbies, etc.)• Further their vocational development through acquaintance with others of the same profession• Make new friends around the world• Explore new opportunities for service• Have fun and enhance their experience in Rotary

FlyingGolfGourmetsHome ExchangeInternetItalian CultureLatin CultureLawyersLicense Plate CollectingLiteracy ProvidersMagiciansMagna GraeciaMarathon RunningMotorcyclingMusicOld and Rare BooksPolice and LawEnforcementProfessionalsPoultry IndustryPre-Columbian Civilizations

Quilters and Fiber ArtistsRailroadsRecreational VehiclesRotary Global History(Internet Project)Rotary Heritage and HistoryRotary on StampsScoutingScuba DivingShooting SportsSinglesSkiingSocial NetworksTennisTotal Quality ManagementTravel AgentsTravel and HostingWellness and FitnessWineYachting

Amateur RadioAntique, Classic and HistoricAuthors and WritersAutomobilesBird WatchingBridgeCanoeingCaravanningCarnivals, Parades & FestivalsChessComputer UsersConvention GoersCricketCurlingCyclingDoctorsDoll LoversEditors and PublishersEnvironmentEsperantoFine Arts and AntiquesFishing

Interested in joining a particular Rotary Fellowship? Contact RI Staff on email: [email protected]

ROTARY FELLOWSHIPSVocational ActivityChairperson : Maggie DugganM: 0422 899 437 E: maggie_duggan@yahoo

Rotary Clubs have the oportunity to consult and engage with their local secondary schools to design a series of scholarships to assist students in need

The scholarships are awarded based upon the advise given and recommendations of the school

The scholarship can be named after a prominent former or current Rotarian .

The Rotary club may choise to award the scholarships in private or at a special function at the Rotary Club.

Group Study ExchangeDistriuct Program

Chairperson : Joy BurnettTel : 94547934 M: 0412 563 041 E:[email protected]

Group Study Exchange is an educational program of participating Rotary Districts wherein Rotary districts in different countries are for an exchange to send and receive professional study groups of non-Rotarian team members and one Rotarian team leader to travel for four to six weeks, staying in the homes of Rotarians when possible.

A traditional GSE team consists of four team members plus a Rotarian team leader.

Goals and ObjectivesThe Group Study Exchange program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for young business and professional men and women in their initial years of professional life. The program is designed to develop professional and leadership skills among young adults so that they can address the needs of their communities and an increasingly global workplace. GSE offers Rotarians the opportunity to participate in sending, receiving, and sharing educational experiences of study teams that will enhance Rotary’s worldwide mission.

GSE participants follow an extensive and rigorous program of international travel and team activities.• Vocational visits— Provide opportunities to observe vocations as practiced in another country— Impact team members’ long-term careers through exchange of ideas in their respective fields

• Cultural experiences— Allow participants to study another country and its people, language, and institutions through experiences in an organized and meaningful host program— Promote an appreciation of cultural diversity worldwide

• Fellowship opportunities— Encourage team members and hosts to meet, communicate, and live with each other in a spirit of fellowship and goodwill— Consider each other’s problems, aspirations, and community concerns — Foster lasting friendships and international understanding

• Rotarian involvement— Offers Rotarians specific, practical, and meaningful opportunities for international service by providing young,formative professionals a different perspective of their vocation in another country and culture

Conditions for Team MembershipTeam member candidates must• Be currently employed for at least two years in any recognized business or profession on a full-time basis and be 25 to 40 years of age at the time of application• Work or live in the sending district• Be citizens of the country in which they reside

The following are ineligible for GSE team membership.• A Rotarian or honorary Rotarian

CostApplicants to participate in a GSE must be sponsored by a Rotary Club . To apply a sponsorship fee of $200.00 per applicant is required. Should an applicant be successful in being chosen to participate in GSE a further sponsorship fee of $600.00 appliesSuccessful applicants will be expected to contribute to the cost of air-fairs etc.

District will contribute towards the cost of an exchange to extent as determined by the District Governor

Police Officer of the YearClub Project


The Police officer of the Year Award is an oportunity for Rotarians to seek recognition for members of their Local Police force

The Police Officer of the Year Award was created by the Rotary Club of East Perth in 1973 to provide state-wide recognition of police officers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication in service to the people of Western Australia.

It is up to you to tell us why an officer is special, then the judging panel will assess your nomination against one or more of the four criteria .

Nominations

Nominations for the award are accepted from any member of the community and must be received by by the due date in October. on the appropriate form as available online from Western Australia Police

Any nominations received after this date will be held for judging in the following year.

Selection Criteria

The Police Officer of the Year Award recognises outstanding service by a police officer, over and above what is required as part of that officer’s normal duties and functions.

It is up to the nominator to tell why an officer is special, then the judging panel will assess your nomination against one or more of the four criteria below.

• The officer demonstrates absolute excellence in a particular policing discipline, role or task.• The officer acts in a compassionate or humane way towards one or more people.• The officer shows absolute devotion to a particular policing duty or cause.• The officer raises the public’s perception of, or confidence in, policing.

Note…the officer does not have to have excelled in every single criterion. The sum total of their excellence is the important thing.

Your comments should include a detailed description of the events or acts that led to the nomination. Please attach further pages if required.

Vocational Service Leadership AwardFor individual Rotarians


The Vocational Service Leadership Award recognizes Rotarians who have made a significant impact in advancing vocational service.

District governors may nominate one candidate from their district each year.

Eligibility

An individual may receive this award only once. Current, incoming, and past district governors, and current, incoming, and past RI directors are ineligible.

Criteria

Candidates must have exhibited significant support of vocational service by fulfilling each of the following criteria:1. Exemplifying integrity and high ethical standards in their vocation and in Rotary2. Using their vocational talents to serve the community3. Personally undertaking at least one of the following: Mentoring a young person to help that person succeed in vocational pursuits Organizing a vocational service discussion or group workshop to inspire others to take action Teaching other club members about their vocation by participating in a classification talk Participating in a business networking event that introduces non-Rotarians to the principles of vocational service Participating in another vocational service project that meets local needs

Selection procedure

The district governor must submit a completed nomination form to RI World Headquarters by 1 November. Form from Rotary International to be completed by the district governor EN—(911)

Submissioms to the District Governor Closing Date

Closing date for submissions from club presidents mominating a person from their club close 15th October

Selection will be based on the information supplied to the District Governor by the nominating Rotary Club. Please include all relevant information including attachments, to provide as many details as necessary to establish the merit of your nominated candidate.

Service Above Self


Rotary Clubs of District 9465

Albany CityAlbany PortApplecrossArmadale

AscotAttadale

Bentley-CurtinBooragoon

BoulderBridgetown

BunburyBunbury - Leschenault

Busselton - Geographe BayByford and Districts

Canning BridgeCanningtonCockburn

CollieComo

EsperanceEsperance Bay

FremantleGnowangerup

GosnellsHannans - Kalgoorlie

HarveyKalgoorlieKatanningKenwickKojonupKwinana

MandurahMandurah City

Mandurah DistrictsManjimup

Margaret RiverMelville

Mill PointMount Barker

NarroginPalm Beach

PinjarraRockinghamRossmoyne

South BunburySouth Perth - Burswood

Southern DistrictsVictoria Park

WaginWilletton

Government & Nonprofit

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