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.

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Note: All Youth programs in Rotary District 9810 were suspended prior to March 2021. Enquiries for activities to take place after that date are welcome.

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

A club project which encourages year 5 and 6 primary school students to develop public speaking skills and raises awareness of Rotary’s work in the community.

Contact: Marlene Sinclair Croydon & Montrose

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.

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Contact: Marlene Sinclair Croydon & Montrose

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. Rotary clubs can contact the Youth Services chair for further information.

www.scienceexperience.com.au

d. Model United Nations Assembly [MUNA]

A program to encourage young people in Year 11 to learn about other nations and to understand, as well as appreciate, the workings of the United Nations (UN). They also develop debating skills and gain confidence in public speaking. This project is currently suspended until a full committee can be appointed.

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.

D9810 Chair: Les Marton - Box Hill Burwood

District 9820 Chair: Nigel Cousins - Frankston Peninsula

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

Committee:

Trish Carr Box Hill Burwood
Malcolm Chiverton Box Hill Central
Trish Condon Lilydale
Ann Cousins Frankston Peninsula
Grevis Reid Frankston Peninsula
Linda Ferrari Mount Martha
Rex Carter Noble Park Dingley
Lucy Shao Monash Rotaract
Robert Cook Peninsula Rotaract

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

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