Partners In Service

Rotaract in Action

ROTARACTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The Rotaract District Changeover held on 1st July 2000 saw the inaugural awarding of Certificates as part of the Rotaractor Development Program. The 'Graduation Ceremony' included the presentation of eleven Degrees in Rotaract, four Honours in Rotaract and two Masters in Rotaract. These awards were presented by DG Heather and Richard Bell (District Rotaract Representative 1999-2000). This was a memorable occasion for the Rotaractors receiving their qualification in Rotaract and was a recognition of our organisations most valuable resource, it's people.
The Development Program, designed specifically for Rotaract, is used by clubs to improve membership retention and activity through reward, recognition and development of Rotaract 'career paths'. The program falls under the Professional Development Directorship in each club, with Presidents having general oversight. After only one year of operation the program has already seen vast improvements in membership levels, quality and activity where clubs have implemented the program effectively. The end result of a program such as this is the ability for Rotaract to develop committed and enthused new members, who can appreciate the intrinsic rewards of being active within a community service organisation.

Article by the architect of this idea.. Anthony Jukes Rotaract Club of Nerang

L to R Anthony Jukes, Darlene Drew. DRR David Pattermore.

Community Service in Action

Bill Bonner

If things are going to happen in your community locally, Nationally and Internationally it will be because YOU made it happen. Unsung community hero's One of the key interests for 2000 - 2001 is for all Clubs to recognize other organisations in our local community.
How?
Each Club is encouraged to recognize 10 unsung community hero's, by January 2001. Please note every Club has been given 10 certificates with the Club name printed on it together with 10 certificate frames. So what do we do? Find 10 Hero's.
Where?
Meals on wheels, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Neighbourhood watch, Hospitl volunteers, Youth Counsellors, Sports and Church organisations. Each Hero will be presented with a certificatee at your Rotary meeting. This will surely create awareness in your community. Congratulations Rotary Club of…… Each Hero will be personally invited to attend our District Conference to again be recognized.

Transplant Education

Give of Yourself. What would you do if you or a family member needed a transplant?
The facts - Transplant save lives - 10 organ transplants, 5000 cornea, bone marrow and other tissue transplants since 1970 - Over 90% of transplants are successful
The Problem - 1000's of children and adults are either leading severely handicapped lives or dying because there are insufficient organs for transplant. The solution - Transplant education - Decide to be an organ donor.

District Chairman is Therese Webster. Give her a call on
07 5527 3822

New Generations In Action

Col Reinhardt

Honeywell Engineering Summer School (NSW Only)

We are now seeking applications from interested year 11 students to attend Summer School at the University of Sydney in December 10 to 15th. An outstanding opportunity for any year 11 student who expresses an interest in or talent for any form of engineering.
Contact David Howard.
PH: 02 6622 5193, dhoward@nor.com.au

Profile of Chairman David Howard Born at Southport, Queensland in 1956, David lives with his wife of 23 years, Leonie and his two fast growing young adults, James and Catherine. David, an electrical engineer, spent 23 years in the NSW power supply industry before starting his own company - Partners Holdings P/L. A new member of Rotary joining Summerland Sunrise Club in November 1998 David is still learning the extent and social involvement of Rotary.

Siemens Science Experience

The Siemens Science Experience At $60 per awardee we are now calling for your support to action the future by sending year 9 students to this excellent science experience.
They will enjoy… 3 days in which they will be introduced to some of the wonders of science and technology.
They will perform… interesting experiments in university laboratories.
They will hear… leaders in science, technology and engineering.
They will meet… strangers who will become new friends.
They will learn… About careers in science, technology and engineering.
You need to know, Applications close END OF JULY.
PH: 07 5532 4643

District Chairman Bob Payne.

Profile of Chairman Bob Payne. 07 5532 4643 Bob is a Member of the Rotary Club of Southport North and has recently retired from 25 years in his own Dental practice. Bob's family comprises wife Margo and 4 adult children. He is a keen member of the Queensland Highland Pipers Society and also has a very keen interest in MG Sports cars. Asking his Club mates about Bob produced a unanimous response… "He is a top Rotarian.!"

Short Term Friendship Exchange

New action involving District 6450 Chicago USA with us. Three young ladies arrived July 3 for 3 weeks cultural friendship exchange and are being hosted by the Rotarians of Murwillumbah, Nerang and Ashmore Clubs. They have visited Iluka, Glen Innes and many other attractions as they experience living with us as compared to city life in Chicago. District Chairman Past Governor Arthur and Thyrlene have done well to action this exchange with the help of youth coordinator Col Reinhardt.

Pictured L to R Alexandra Grayson, Jenny Swilley and Sarah Pagliuzza.