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The Rotary Club of Moorleigh was
chartered on 19th June 1984 with twenty-four members and
derived its name from the localities of Bentleigh, Moorabbin and
Oakleigh. However, to become more geographically recognised, in 2000 the
members elected to extend the name to Moorleigh-Bentleigh East.
Our club is a small to medium
sized Club, which fosters strong fellowship and friendship. There is a
broad range of ages within the men and women members, and the membership
reflects a diverse nature of vocations and occupations.
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Members are encouraged to develop
their individual talents through committee work and public contact and
to obtain personal satisfaction from putting something back into the
community.
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Rotarians endeavour to live by the
ethic of The 4 Way Test of the things we think, say or do:
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Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and
BETTER FRIENDSHIPS
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all
concerned?
Our Rotary Club is always looking
for energetic and enthusiastic people who are interested in serving the
community through Rotary. Membership involves regular meeting attendance
and participation in hands-on projects, as well as involvement in social
and fund-raising activities.
Our club actively participates in
most Rotary International projects, including
International:
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 | Interplast a partnership of Rotary and Interplast which provides
medical assistance/specialists to other countries. |
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| Rotary Overseas Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) providing the
funds towards the transportation, hospitalisation and home hosting to
children from third world countries who require specialist operations,
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| Sponsorship of the education of three Indonesian students. |
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Community:
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Australian Rotary Health Research Fund (ARHRF) - fundraising, |
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Health Awareness arranging seminars and speakers for community
groups, |
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Paint Your Heart Out hands on maintenance of community
property, schools, etc., |
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Hanover Southern providing Christmas BBQ for local disadvantaged
families, |
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PROBUS sponsoring and mentoring the establishment of local
Clubs, |
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School Reading Room providing the funds towards the building
erection and the books to go in it, and |
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Other projects within the locality. |
Vocational:
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Citizenship Awards providing and presenting to nominated local
students, |
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Careers Expos assisting local educational facilities to promote
career opportunities for students, |
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Operation Livewire in partnership with corporate sponsors,
providing mentors for young people to establish small businesses, |
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Shine On Awards actively seeking and nominating suitable young
people with disabilities who are role models for their peers, and
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Vocational Visits to local industries and organisations. |
Foundation:
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Group Study Exchange (GSE) seeking and sponsoring team members
who visit another country for five weeks to share vocational knowledge
and experience , |
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Ambassadorial Scholarships seeking and sponsoring a young person
to further their tertiary education overseas for up to 12 months, |
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Polio Plus fundraising to eliminate the disease worldwide, |
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Centurion Club personal donations, and |
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Paul Harris Fellowship Awards seeking and nominating appropriate
recipients, at a cost of US$1000 which is used for worldwide projects. |
New Generations:
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Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN) Sponsoring students
aged 14-16 to attend a weekend aimed at improving self awareness,
confidence, social skills and goal setting, |
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Sponsoring students aged
18-21 to attend a week long residential course for leadership training, |
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Science Summer Schools Sponsoring Year 11 students to attend a
two week course in Canberra aimed at promoting an interest in science
and careers based on scientific studies, |
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Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) Sponsoring Year 11-12
students to attend a two day forum in the Legislative Assembly to
debate on issues concerning their allocated country, and |
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Youth Exchange Sponsoring a Year 10-11 student to stay for
twelve months in another country to learn the language and culture,
live as a member of a family, attend school, and become part of a new
community. A reciprocal arrangement is offered to students from other
countries to spend twelve months in Australia. |
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Rotary International Internet Policy Guidlines. |
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