Year Six Essay Writing Competition – A Rotary North Balwyn Vocational Service Project
Type: Story
Published: Jan 15, 2021
By Past District Governor Greg RossAt the start of 2020, Rotary North Balwyn’s Vocational Service Committee invited year six students at local primary schools to enter an essay writing competition on the topic ‘If I Could Change One Thing In The World.’ The intent was to encourage and develop the writing skills of the students, as well as promote Rotary to them, their parents and school staff. A positive business relationship was also formed with Officeworks East Kew. While COVID-19 restrictions meant extending the completion date and not being allowed to enter school grounds, all essays were judged by mid-May and prizes presented in early June. Each essay had to be between 300 and 500 words and the entries were judged on the clarity of the writing, the quality of the ideas expressed and the innovative thinking and imagination presented. Five schools participated and the prizes were substantial. They were: 1st Prize: $1,000 ($500 Officeworks voucher f
Rotary’s vocational advantage
Type: Story
Published: Jul 29, 2022
McKinsey Consulting has published timely data on why employees quit their jobs. Not surprisingly, Rotary membership offers fantastic benefits that younger professionals won’t necessarily experience in their workplace. This is our opportunity to convert more volunteers into members, and partner with employers to supplement their employee value proposition, all while engaging and retaining our more experienced members. Discover:How our vocational advantage can help convert volunteer participants into Rotary membersWhy clubs should partner with employers to supplement their employee value proposition and create a membership pipelineHow this will help engage and retain existing, more experienced RotariansRead the full article here The gap that Rotary membership addressesMcKinsey has published timely data on why employees quit their jobs. Significantly, 41% attributed their opting out to “Lack of career development and advancement”, 34% to “Uncaring and uninspiring
Vocational Service Month
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Published: Jan 15, 2021
By Mary Barry, District 9800 Chair Vocational ServiceVocational Service is the essence of Rotary and the foundation from which we serve our communities around the world - a world that has dramatically changed over the past 12 months. We have experienced the first world pandemic in 100 years, lockdowns, job losses and much stress. As we enter 2021, unemployment in Australia is at its highest level in decades and many businesses are either on the brink of closure or already closed. Never has participation in Vocational Service activities been more important for Rotarians. Through Vocational Service we can assist those most in need at this time, by utilising our unique skills to work with and support communities in need; our wisdom and life experience to train, mentor and develop others; our values to inspire others to act ethically and with integrity at all times. Over the past 18 months, District 9800 has been focused on Revitalising Vocational Servic
Vocational Service Templates
Type: Site Page Story
Published: May 31, 2021
Welcome Resources Introduction to Vocational Service Vocational Service Strategic Plan Rotary Programs for Schools
Vocational Training
Type: Site Page Story
Published: Jan 22, 2023
D9800 Foundation Programs Overview Goals Causes EndPolioNow
Long Serving Rotarian: David Abbey, Rotary Club of Essendon—it’s all about cycles
Type: Story
Published: Aug 14, 2020
David was born in Essendon, attended Essendon Grammar and studied Arts/Law at ANU. After being admitted, he took up a legal position in Echuca, planning to stay for a couple of years but staying for twenty!David joined the Rotary Club of Echuca in 1987 after a life-long connection with Rotary. His father, Royce Abbey, joined the Rotary Club of Essendon in 1954, the year David was born, and was President of Rotary International in 1888/89. David’s sister and son were exchange students, and David and his wife, Cindy, have hosted about 12 students. Rotary has been a life-long family cycle for the Abbey family.After Echuca, David worked in Shepparton for 17 years and was a member of the Shepparton-Central Rotary Club. He retired to Melbourne and now lives permanently in Fairhaven. Essendon Rotary has projects in The Philippines, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Peru. The club has trips to visit overseas projects, which are annual highlights. Domestically, the club