Youth Service

District Chair Malcolm Chiverton - Box Hill Central

Malcolm was District Governor in 2017-2018 when our own Ian Riseley was Rotary International President. It was an honour to be the District Governor at this time. He has since served as the Membership Chair for District 9810 and is currently the Youth Services Chair for District. He has been involved in Youth programs since 2000 when he was involved in the Charter of Whitehorse Rotaract and 10 years later in the Charter of Monash Rotaract, the Rotaract Chair for 10 years, a member of the RYPEN committee and now the NYSF Chair and a member of the RYLA joint District 9810 & 9820 committee.

He encourages everyone with an interest in any of the Youth programs to get on a District committee to reap the rewards of working with enthusiast and energetic young people that are truly inspiring.

Download the 10749L Rotary Youth Services Booklet 2023-4.pdf

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Deputy Youth Service Chair: Salwan Shahine - Doncaster

A Pathway to the Rotary Future - Earlyact - Interact - Rotaract

Allied Youth Programs

Dolly Parton Imagination Library

Schools Anzac Day Commemoration

Non Residential Programs

Primary Schools Speech Contest

4 Way Test Speech Contest

The ConocoPhillips Science Experience

Model United Nations Assembly

Residential Programs

Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment

National Youth Science Forum

Rotary Youth Leadership Award

Youth Exchange Program

1. A Pathway to the Rotary Future

a. EarlyAct

EarlyAct is a school-wide service club for primary school students, overseen by Years 5/6 and sponsored by a local Rotary Club. The purpose of EarlyAct programs is to engage students in character building activities, to prepare them for leadership roles and to identify and carry out meaningful projects which benefit their school, local and international communities.

Chair: Kathy Monley

Earlyact Clubs in D9810 are:

EarlyAct Club	Sponsored by	Contact
Coldstream PS	Wandin	Warwick Bisley
Firbank Grammar (Sandringham)	Sandringham	Bob Richards
Donburn PS	Manningham	Kathy Monley
Kingswood PS	Dingley Village	David Cugley
Lysterfield PS	Rowville-Lysterfield	Margaret Vesey

b. Interact

A program to foster the development of leadership skills and responsible citizenship for secondary school students. It also aims to promote world understanding and peace through the international organisation of service and social clubs. Interact clubs are usually sponsored and mentored by Rotary Clubs but are self-governing and self-supporting.

Chair: Malcolm Chiverton - Box Hill Central

Interact Clubs in D9810 are;

Interact Club	Sponsored by	Contact
Monash Science School	Oakleigh Clayton Huntingdale	John Barnes
McKinnon SC	Bentleigh Moorabbin Central	Julie Reid
Doncaster SC	Doncaster	David Rosenwax
East Doncaster SC	Manningham	Daryl Brown
Koonung SC	Mont Albert and Surrey Hills	Joe Somers and Nigel Cooper
Ashwood SC	Waverley	Sue Cornelissen
Rowville SC	Rowville-Lysterfield	Max Williams
Wheelers Hill SC	Glen Waverley	Chris Cameron
Fairhills SC	Ferntree Gully	Paul Wilson
Scoresby SC	Knox	Darren Hill
Keysborough	Noble Park Dingley	Kylie Rose
Presbyterian Ladies College	Box Hill Burwood	Ray McLeod-Dryden
Lilydale Heights	Lilydale	Ann Wheeler
Mt. Waverley SC	Mt. Waverley	Geoff Logie-Smith
Carwatha College	Moorabbin	Geoff Gray
St. Margaret’s School Berwick	Berwick and Emerald & District	Catherine Elfick
Kingswood College	Box Hill Burwood	Ray McLeod-Dryden

c. Rotaract

Rotaract Clubs offer 18+ year-olds opportunities for personal growth through service. The Rotaract motto is “Help, learn, enjoy”: members help those in need; learn through professional development opportunities; and enjoy social activities. There are opportunities for Club Service, Community Service, International Service and Professional/Personal Development. Rotaract clubs work closely with their sponsoring Rotary Clubs.

For more information go to Rotaract tab in this website

2. Allied Youth Projects

a. Dolly Parton Imagination Library

A club project to introduce this exceptional early childhood initiative for babies and children up to 5 years. As the community partner, Rotary clubs can nominate a distribution area and number of children they wish to fund. Then, a community project is created to enrol parents and child(ren). The registered children will receive a quality book (from Penguin Australia) mailed monthly through our partner United Way Australia.

Books in the home and shared reading experiences support early literacy – and are critical indicators of later educational success.

Contact: Barrie Vickers Bayswater or John Williams Noble Park

b. Schools ANZAC Day Commemoration

ANZAC Commemoration Service for Schools is a club project which promotes an event in the week leading up to ANZAC DAY for schools to come together to commemorate the Anzac tradition. A proposed format and organisational details can be provided. The project presents excellent opportunities to work in partnership with the local municipal council, RSL, Federal and State representatives and develops ongoing relationships with schools and businesses.

Contact: Keith Anderson Templestowe or Lance Deveson Boronia

3. Non Residential Programs

a. Primary School Speech Contest

Program participants
Grade 5 and Grade 6 students in Primary School.

Program information
• Students are required to present a 3 minute speech from a list of predetermined topics judged by
Toastmasters.
• Schools hold preliminary events to select their two representatives for the finals at their Rotary club
level.
• The winner at club level participates in a District Final. Students, their families, friends, school
representatives and Rotarians attend these finals.
• Currently more than 100 Primary Schools participate in the program each year.
• District Final currently held in November.

Supporting clubs – each usually running a competition
• Mont Albert & Surrey Hills

• Forest Hill
• Monbulk

• Emerald
• Templestowe

• Healesville

• Rowville - Lysterfield

Benefits for the participants
• Provides an opportunity for primary students to gain valuable public speaking skills at an early age.
• Raises awareness of Rotary International amongst primary school age students and their parents,
who represent the ideal target groups for participating in Rotary youth programs and Rotary
membership respectively.

Applications
Clubs engage with Primary Schools to initiate the program. School teachers oversee the selection of
participants and finalists are selected at a Rotary Club level. The competition culminates in a District
Final night organised and attended by Rotarians and judged by Toastmasters.

Cost
To Rotary – could include hire of venue for finals, refreshments, printing of programs and judges’ gifts.
A fee of $50 for the grand final of all schools/ clubs in October/November

Contact: Malcolm Chiverton - Box Hill Central

Committee:

Marlene Sinclair
Brian Tyedin
Ratnakar Vallabhaneni
Ann Wheeler
Carol Lawton

b. 4 Way Test Speech Contest

A club project which promotes public speaking in a competition for Year 10 students on the topic of Rotary’s 4- Way Test, supported by sponsoring Rotary Clubs working in partnership with their local schools and Toastmasters International. Benefits to participating students include exposure to the ideals and ethical values of Rotary, proficiency in the art of public speaking and confidence and self-esteem gained from presenting to large audiences.

The first heat rounds will be held starting September 5th 2023. (Each student will be allocated a heat and you will be notified of the date.) The competition will start at 7.00pm each evening.

The venue for heats and semi-finals will be the Mulgrave Country Club, Cnr Wellington & Jells Roads, Wheelers Hill. (Melways Map 80 H1). The Grand Final will be held in November.

Successful students will be required to speak at the semi-finals in October and Grand Final also in November. The Grand Final winner/s may be required to attend the Rotary District 9810 Conference early in 2024 to present their winning speech. Rotary will liaise with the winner/s regarding travel to and from the Conference that day and arrange adult supervision.

Documents:

Contact: Malcolm Chiverton - Box Hill Central

Committee:

Marlene Sinclair
Brian Tyedin
Ratnakar Vallabhaneni
Ann Wheeler
Carol Lawton

c. Science Experience

The Science Experience is a two to three-day program for Year 9 students interested in science. It is conducted over the school holidays in January by the Australian Science Industry Association in conjunction with participating universities. There are no specific selection criteria and to enrol students need only follow the application process as outlined on the website. The Science Experience organisation was founded by Rotary and is endorsed by Rotary District 9810. All enquiries should be directed through the website.

Science Experience Brochure: 2023brochurefinal-science-experience.pdf

Science Experience Letter: science-experience-letter.pdf

Rotary clubs can contact the Youth Services chair for further information: www.scienceexperience.com.au

d. Model United Nations Assembly [MUNA]

The Model United Nations Assembly is about developing public speaking skills, learning other countries perspectives, and having fun! In teams of two students will select a country, research that country's points of view, and debate with teams representing other countries from other schools. Open to students in years 10, 11, or 12, you will debate four resolutions at a forum just like the real United Nations. Rotary will financially sponsor students to attend, so it's free to participate! The event will be on Saturday 19 August at Nossal High School in the theatre – teachers, family and friends are encouraged to come and watch!

Registrations open 19th May 2023.

Participants: Year 10 and Year 11 students

Program information:

• This 1-day program simulates sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN). It encourages young people to learn about other countries and appreciate the workings of the UN.

• A team of two students is allocated a member country of the UN. They are required to investigate that country and represent its views as they debate a range of selected resolutions.

• An Online Workshop Webinar will be held in July to support delegations

• Students are asked to dress to represent their country’s national costume

• Delegations will take part in a flag procession prior to opening the General Assembly

• MUNA is held in the Auditorium, Nossal High School, Berwick

• Rotarians role play specific positions in the mock General Assembly

• Prizes are awarded for Best Delegation (perpetual trophy), Best Delegation Runner-Up, Peace Prize (perpetual trophy), People’s Choice Award, Governor’s Commendation, Best Country Dress, and Encouragement Award

• All participants will receive a certificate. Award recipients also receive a gift voucher.

• Lunch and smorgasbord dinner provided for delegations. More information will be uploaded on the MUNA website.

Benefits for participants:

• Opportunity to learn about other countries and their perspectives on international issues

• Display an ability to team work effectively

• Development of debating & public speaking skills and effective communication skills

• Develop leadership skills and increase self-confiidence

• Commitment to & planning for deadlines – balancing responsibilities

• Networking and socialising opportunities for delegations during event

Dates:

Friday 19 August 2023, Auditorium, Nossal High School, Berwick

Applications: Open: Friday 19 May 2023. Close Friday 16 June 2023. School councillors will complete the online application. Parents must give permission for students to participate in MUNA 2023

For more information:

A local Rotary Club. Webpage is currently being updated to MUNA 2023. Rotary clubs are encouraged to contact local secondary schools to promote interest in the youth program

Cost:

Paid by sponsoring Rotary Clubs (possibly $165. Registration fee TBA)

Chair: Malcolm Chiverton - Box Hill Central

Committee:

Glenys Grant Forest Hill
Ian Button Chelsea.

4. Residential Programs

a. Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment [RYPEN]

RYPEN is a 2.5 day residential experience, where participants are involved in a variety of sessions, workshops and activities, which provide an opportunity for them to develop personally, challenge themselves, build friendships with like-minded people, and build life skills. This project is currently suspended until a full committee can be appointed.

Chair: Diane Fisher – Templestowe

Committee:

Elizabeth Oscar Glen Waverley

b. National Youth Science Forum [NYSF]

A program to provide Year 11 students with the opportunity to test-drive careers in science, engineering, and related disciplines. The Forum is designed to engender a greater knowledge and passion for sciences as well as improving each student’s personal development, their perception, communication and organisational skills and provides valuable contacts, friendships, and mentors. Open to applicants about to enter the final year of secondary education who have demonstrated an outstanding interest in science and technology. The NYSF organisation is independent from Rotary. This is a club project not supported by Rotary District 9810. contact Malcom Chiverton

Note:

We have made a decision to extend the early bird application fee deadline for the 2023 NYSF Year 12 Program to 17 August. This also includes a slight extension to the closing date (was 14 August) so that it now falls on a Wednesday, allowing us to better manage those last-minute enquires. The following details have been sent out to applicants who are 'in progress' and have not yet submitted their application. This will allow a greater number of students to approach Rotary Clubs and to work with you on their Rotary Endorsement Forms if required. We encourage you to please advise your Clubs to finalise their Endorsement Forms with applicants and to notify you if there are any students who require help at a District level. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if there’s anything we can do to assist you as we enter the final few weeks of applications.

You can now submit your application until 17 August for the reduced fee of $25

(We've also extended applications to the 17th because Wednesday is so much nicer than Sunday!)

Don't leave it to the last minute though, especially if you're approaching a Rotary Club for support.

For more information follow this link

https://www.9810rotary.org.au/page/national-youth-science-forum-(nysf)

c. Rotary Youth Leadership Award [RYLA]

An intensive six-day training program for young people aged 18 to 30. Participants are nominated by local Rotary Clubs based on their community youth leadership potential.

The program covers the fundamentals and ethics of positive leadership; communication skills; problem-solving and conflict management; building self confidence and self-esteem.

It also promotes Rotary’s purpose and service to the community, as well as the elements of community and global citizenship. District 9810 is offering RYLA jointly with Rotary District 9820.

RYLA CHAIR - TBA

For more information - https://www.9810rotary.org.au/Page/ryla

Committee:

Malcolm Chiverton - Box Hill Central
Brian Slade - Waverley (Treasurer)
Ann Cousins - Frankston Peninsula
Nigel Cousins - Frankston Peninsula
Suzanne Caldwell - Frankston
Rex Carter - Noble Park Dingley
Tina McInerney - Emerald
Barry Rogers - Latitiude 38.0
Daryl Moran - Rowville Lysterfield (Youth Chair 9810)
Robert Cook - Peninsula Rotaract (Youth Chair 9820)

d. Youth Exchange Program

Note: this project is currently suspended due to CoVid but will be reviewed prior to 2024-25

This program provides secondary school students aged 15 to 17, with the opportunity to live and study abroad with host families for one academic year, to learn a new language, a new way of living and a great deal about themselves. Sponsored by a Rotary Club, exchange students are part of the ambassadorial team of Rotary International promoting international goodwill, peace and understanding. Youth exchange program is not operating while overseas travel restrictions are in place. Suspended by RI for the 2021-2022 Rotary year.

Chair: Tim Bray Bayswater

Committee: