PP Bruce Simcox and I attended the District Vocational Service Seminar last Friday evening. Approximately 40 Rotarians attended and 10 Clubs reported on their Vocational activities. Many great ideas were shared. District Chairman, Greg King spoke of a number of programs that have a significant Vocational Service component. Shine On Awards “Focus on the Abilities of those with Disabilities”. 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. All nominees receive recognition with a Certificate of Commendation. The program is run on a state-wide basis with the five Victorian Rotary Districts combining to run the Southern Region Shine On program. Nominations close on 15 December and the Award ceremony will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Hoppers Crossing on Sunday 07 April 2019. Victorian Multi-District Conference Over 600 Victorian Rotarians and partners have already registered for the Conference to be held at the Melbourne Convention Centre in February 2019. A key feature of the Conference will be a Rotary Expo which will be open to the general public and will showcase Rotary projects and will include practical activities such as birthing kits and Days for Girls hygiene packs. Rotary District 9810 Charitable Services This is an opportunity for our District to provide tax deductibility when we partner with local community organisation and businesses to reduce poverty, sickness, suffering and helplessness. We can embark on significant programs costing up tp $ 50,000 over a 3 -5 year horizon. Importantly it provide Rotarian to add their skills to these joint endeavours: - Industry knowledge
- Learning opportunities
- Local business contacts
- Networking across business and government
- Project management and governance
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