Youth Exchange Chair's Conference 7 -11 October 2010 - Wrest Point Hobart. Information here

Chair: Rockie Lee [Cheryl] Devonport North (H) 6423 1660
Committee Members:
Elizabeth Anderson Ulverstone
Judy Hicks Latrobe
Rodney Spinks Tamar Sunrise
Jennie Mitchelll Bellerive
Colette Usher Hobart
Malcolm Wells Kingston
Graeme Saward [ROTEX] Wynyard

More information at http://www.rotarnet.com.au/users/y/youth_exchange/

National Youth Science Forum . [NYSF]

For 12 days in January, students go to Canberra and live on campus as a university student. More than 100 like-minded NYSF participants come from around australia and overseas to meet a range of scientists and researchers, to visit them at work and to do the kinds of things scientists do every day.

The NYSF participants debate the hottest science and engineering topics and pick up valuable skills to give them the edge in year 12 and beyond. It is not all work; they also enjoy the fellowship of their other nysF participants through trivia quizzes, BBQs, discos and a range of sports.

Selection is competitive and not based solely on academic results, as NYSF participants should have interests outside school. Applicants must complete and submit an application by 15th May 2010 and each applicant must be sponsored by a Rotary Club. Appropriate applications are forwarded to the District chair.

Rotary District 9830 is sponsoring nineteen Tasmanian students to attend National Youth Science Forums in Canberra and Perth in January 2010.
An impressive induction of the nineteen National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) students took place at the UTAS campus at Newnham recently.

The students, pictured, were then guests at a reception at Government House in Hobart three days later. Parents, teachers and Rotarians of sponsoring Rotary Clubs were well looked after by Government House staff.

Further information can be found at www.nysf.edu.au or by contacting:

District Chair: Jan Hyde Hobart (H) 6224 4336 (M) 0448 369 607
Applications by 15th May 2010.

The Science Experience

The Science Experience is a national program that encourages students in Years 9 to consider science, engineering and technology as interesting and worthwhile subject and career choices.

The programs are essentially 3 days of hands-on science fun and activities in laboratories, short interactive lectures in lecture theatres from prominent scientists such as Dr Fiona Wood (2005 Australian of the Year) and the Sleekest Geek himself, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and most programs include a visit to a local research/industry site. Each program provides information on possible careers and future study opportunities.

Almost 3,000 places are available and conducted in approximately 36 university campuses and tertiary institutions throughout Australia each year including Hobart and Launceston.

The Science Experience has received in the past, generous financial sponsorship from Siemens Ltd when it was known as The Siemens Science Experience. The program continues to have the support and encouragement from Siemens and also, from the national and state Science Teachers Associations, the Young Scientists of Australia and the participating universities and tertiary institutions.

Application forms are sent to schools in May of each year. Student application forms [along with a letter of support from the school] are forwarded to their local Rotary Club. New Generations Directors are encouraged to contact their local High Schools to ensure students are aware of Rotary’s involvement and particularly that, although Rotary sponsored students have preference, places fill very quickly. Information packs will be sent to clubs in late April, early May.

This is a non-residential program but assistance can be offered in special situations of extended travel through the utilization of university college accommodation.
Cost: $105 per student.
Program dates: Hobart 12-14 January 2010; Launceston 19 – 21 January 2010 Venues, University campuses Hobart and Launceston
Closing daes: 30th October 2009

 

Application can be made online or by downloading a form.
Apply online
or Download an application form

More information at http://www.scienceexperience.com.au/

Note that Rotary sponsored students are given priority when placements are allocated; - a standby list is operated once the schools become full, but there is no guarantee these students will get a place;

Science and Engineering Challenge [SEC]

The science and engineering challenge is an outreach program conducted by the Universities of Newcastle and Tasmania in association with Rotary. It involves year 10-12 students engaging in a number of exciting activities related to science, technology and engineering. Challenges are conducted in July in north west, northern and southern Tasmania.

District chair: Henk Kortekaas [Thea] South Launceston (H) 6344 6553
Southern Coordinator: Terry Kay [Lillian] Hobart (H) 6243 4277

Information from University of Tasmania

More information here - including the latest newsletter-
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/group/challenge/

Download an application form for 2010 (pdf)

Rotaract

Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women aged 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs are either community or university based, and they’re sponsored by a local Rotary club. This makes them “partners in service” and key members of the family of Rotary.

All Rotaract efforts begin at a local, grassroots level, with members addressing their communities’ physical and social needs while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service.

All Rotary clubs are encouraged to engage with and support Rotaract in joint projects and membership development.

Rotaract Club of Central Coast
President:
Sponsor Rotary Club: Ulverstone West

Rotaract club of Sandy Bay
President: rmcconnon@live.com.au (W) 6223 3055
Sponsor Rotary Club: Sandy Bay

More details here

Interact

Rotary sponsors service clubs for schools and community based 14-18 year olds to foster understanding of club procedure, community service and international good will.
Interact has grown dramatically into a Rotary-sponsored international program for service-minded young people over the age of 14 and in the final four years of their secondary schooling.

The purpose of Interact is to provide opportunities for young people to work together in a world fellowship dedicated to service and international understanding.
An Interact club is organized, sponsored and supervised by a Rotary club and, where school based, approved and encouraged by school authorities.

There is a standard Interact club constitution prescribed by Rotary International which each club must adopt.
Clubs meet not less than twice per month. Each sponsoring Rotary club provides an Interact chairman who liaises regularly with the club and ensures attendance by a Rotarian at every meeting.

Check out the Interact handbook here

District chair: Clare Klapche Tamar Sunrise (H) 6398 1722 South – Mike Woods Salamanca

More details here

Junior Rotary

A pilot program being undertaken through introducing Rotary to Grades
5 & 6 students at Somerset Primary School, initially through the Rotary club of Somerset.
Chair: PP Simon Finlay [Denise] Somerset (H) 6442 1596

Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN)

RYPEN is a program of weekend seminars for young people between the ages of 14 and 17 years. It’s principal aim is the communication of a series of ideas, problems and social experiences, which will assist the young participants in forming their own values and moral standards. Camps are held in both the south and north of the state.

Nominations are encouraged by Rotary clubs approaching local high schools. The cost of the weekend is usually carried by the sponsoring Rotary club.

District Chair: Leigh Newman Somerset (H) 6435 2240

South Host Club: Rotary Club of Salamanca
Venue: Mission Afloat Conningham
Club Contact: Andrew Gray Salamanca
Web page www.rotary9830.org.au/rypensouth.htm

North/ North West Host club: Rotary club of Somerset
Venue: Camp Clayton
Club contact: Leigh Newman Somerset

More details

Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA)

This is an annual project of the Rotary Club of Deloraine. Clubs of the District are invited to sponsor High school students, who in pairs represent a particular country in debates on world political and social concern.
The assembly is about building bridges of goodwill and world peace and understanding through a personal involvement in the acceptance of situations that reflect the opinion of “adopted” countries. Students are challenged by the opportunities to extend research, debating and public speaking skills by addressing a wide range of contemporary, world focused issues.

The assembly is held over a weekend with delegates being billeted by the host Rotary Club. an auditorium is used to recreate the U.N. Assembly chamber with name plates, flags and national costumers being encouraged. A social program is arranged for the Saturday evening.
The assembly is chaired and judged by Rotarians with prizes being awarded for the best overall presentation, the best contribution to a world peace solution and the best costume.
To be held 15-16th May 2010 in Deloraine.

Host Club: Rotary club of Deloraine
Chairr: Rtn Annette Viney (H) 6362 3464 contact: tasmuna@gmail.com
More information

District Youth Protection Officer and Police Checks

Raises awareness of risk management issues for youth programs and ensures that district, clubs, and all program volunteers comply with RI and district abuse and harassment policies. The first point of contact in the District should any Rotarian receive an allegation of abuse or harassment.

District policy for establishing police checks.

All Rotarians are encouraged to have a police Check.

The process in obatining one is

• Please complete the application form downloadable below.
• The original form will be returned to Rotarians individually for use in activities outside Rotary
• Have your signature witnessed.
• Include copies of 3 identifying documents ( see page 2 of the application form)
• Send the completed form, the copies of 3 identifying documents, a club cheque for $5 per application and a stamped envelope addressed to Criminal History Services (address on page 2 of the application) to one of the District Verifying Officers.

The Rotarians in the district registered with Tasmania Police to verify you as a Rotarian are Paul Grubb, Lew Pretorius and Kevin Shadbolt.

The process takes approximately 6 weeks. Original certificates will be returned to their owners and the club will be informed.

District Youth Protection Officer
PP Felicity Wivell Central Launceston (H) 6334 1583

Police Check Application - Download doc file

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