YOUTH & VOCATIONAL

  Youth & Vocational Committee   2010 – 2011

Convenor: Bob Abernethy

Mike Graham, Nick Du Boulay, John Cormack, Irene Marsh, Brian Raine, Iain Smith

Youth Opportunities

The committee seeks to raise the awareness of Rotarians, young men and women and those that work with young people, of the rich opportunities offered to promote community service, facilitate greater international understanding; identify and develop the leaders of tomorrow; recognise and celebrate the achievements of young people through Interact clubs, the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), Youth Exchange and a range of cultural and sporting activities: actively facilitate the promotion of the wide range of Youth Activities to enable young people of all ages to enjoy the challenges offered and to develop strong bonds of friendship with other participants; and develop a regular and on-going dialogue with young men and women to help them to articulate and realise their hopes, dreams and expectations.

Youth are our future - there is no alternative!
 

Youth & Vocation Committee  2010 - 2011

• Young Artist Competition: We propose to continue with this competition in conjunction with Perthshire Art Association as a lasting memorial to the late John Dickson. The continuing support of the local state and private schools is greatly appreciated.
• Strathallan School Mock Interviews: This long running event is appreciated by both pupils and staff and will be continued.
• RYLA: We will continue to sponsor 2 delegates for the RYLA camps and work again with the Perth Club in our selection process. RYLA delegates for this year are Katie Lindsay (Perth Grammar) and Tom Hodge (Perth High). .
• Young Singer Competition: We hope to continue this very successful competition in conjunction with the PerthCollege and explore the possibilities of this "in house" activity being expanded to become a fund raising event
• Fairview and Balnacraig Special Schools: Having part funded the purchase of a specialised go-cart for use by the pupils at FairviewSchool we hope to develop the contacts made with both schools to support these "special" kids in conjunction with the Community Service Committee and Perth and Kinross Disability Sport.
• Other Local Projects: With the full participation of the committee identify other local projects and individuals that are worthy of our help and support in our local area