VOCATIONAL SERVICE REPORT

VOCATIONAL SERVICE REPORT
from John Lynch  
 
As you all know, we had scheduled the Pride of Workmanship for Wednesday 16th March at Box Hill Town Hall.
 
For a number of reasons, planning has fallen behind schedule and we need to re-convene to get it back on track.
 
The two primary reasons for this are:
  • Unsuccessful discussions to have the CEO of Box Hill Institute (Ms Vivienne King) as Guest Speaker
  • Continuing uncertainty about hosting an event during the Omicron variant of COVID-19
However, there is some good news:
  • Katherine Kyriakou from the Whitehorse Business Group has re-affirmed their support. They will work with Mike Finke to promote the Awards via their social media channels
  • I have had very helpful discussions with RC Templestowe with insights on how they run their event
  • We have received a 75% discount from Whitehorse Council for the hire of Box Hill Town Hall.
  • Bob Davis has received a quotation for catering that provides a buffet-style meal.
At our Committee meeting on 10th February, we proposed rescheduling the event to Wednesday 27th April.
The Budget was re-confirmed and we aim to finalise all our plans within the next 2 weeks.
Nominations will be open from 1st March to 13th April ( 6 weeks)
 
We also decided to make a number of changes to how we have conducted the Awards in the past:
  • There will be no cash prize for the “winner”
  • Up to 10 nominees will be invited as our guest to the Awards dinner.
  • All attendees will receive a PoW plaque.
  • All nominations received will be acknowledged with a letter from the Club
  • If necessary, interviews will be conducted to reach a shortlist
  • Nominations will also be accepted from Rotarians as well as employers.
  • Nomination forms can be downloaded from our website and returned by email