best practices in vocational service
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Hear an engaging panel discuss the meaning of vocational service and give practical examples of how to advance it in your community. Panelists will explore different ways of incorporating vocational service in your club activities, such as mentoring, volunteering expertise or skills for humanitarian initiatives, promoting classification diversity, and exemplifying high ethical standards.TRANSCRIPT
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2014 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
Best Practices in Vocational ServiceTuesday, 3 June, 13:00-14:30
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• Introduction: What is Vocational Service?• Best practices for Vocational Service:
– Recognizing ethics in business– Promoting integrity in youth – Using crowdsourcing to achieve project
goals– Dealing with ethical dilemmas
• Examples of vocational service projects• Questions and discussion time
Session Agenda
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Moderator: PDG Roberto L. Barroso Vice Chair, 2013-14 Vocational Service CommitteeMember, Rotary Club of Santos, Brazil
TAKE ACTION, EXCHANGE IDEAS, JOIN LEADERS
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Vocational Service calls every Rotarian to:• Aspire to high ethical standards in our
occupations• Recognize the worthiness of all useful
occupations• Contribute our vocational talents to the
problems and needs of society
What is Vocational Service?
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Some popular activities include:• Classification talks/tours of members’
businesses• Holding career fairs and workshops• Mentoring young people• Promoting ethical behavior in business• Using members’ vocational skills to serve
or train others (e.g. Vocational Training Teams)
How do clubs practice Vocational Service?
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One of the central goals of Vocational Service is to promote and advance integrity and high ethical standards.
Two useful tools are:• The Four-Way Test• The Rotary Code of Conduct
Ethics
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Of the things we think, say or do1. Is it the TRUTH?2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS?4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
The Four-Way Test
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As a Rotarian, I will:1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my
personal and professional life2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their
occupations with respect3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor
young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life my community and the world
4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians
5. Not seek special business or professional advantages from other Rotarians
The Rotary Code of Conduct
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Panelist: Trustee-elect Paul A. NetzelChair, 2012-13 Vocational Service CommitteeMember, Rotary Club of Los Angeles, California, USA
TAKE ACTION, EXCHANGE IDEAS, JOIN LEADERS
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• Why? One of Rotary’s central goals is to promote and advance integrity and high ethical standards in our Vocations
• How? “Get ‘em hooked” early
• What? Proven ideas that promote ethical practices and integrity
Ethics in Vocational Service . . .
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Get ‘em Hooked Early!
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Rotary 4-Way Test Speech Contest
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• Honors 2 Organizations–1 For-Profit (business)–1 Non-Profit (NGO)
• Recognizing: Their distinguished records in adhering to the highest standards of ethics in business.
Rotary Club of Golden • Colorado, USA
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ETHICS in BUSINESS AWARD - Individuals
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• Honors local business leader (non Rotarian)
• Recognizing: The business leader who navigates their enterprise using the highest ethical standards, is sensitive to community needs and adheres to Rotary’s 4-Way Test.
del Sol Rotary Club • So. California, USA
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“Excellent CUSTOMER SERVICE Award”
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Penn Yan Rotary Club – New York, USA
• Honors: Outstanding individual leaders in local business or NGOs and organizations.
• Recognizes: Employees of businesses, professional practices and/or organizations who provide outstanding service.
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ROTARACT ETHICS FORUM
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SLIDE TITLEWinning Team
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BENEFITS…? Unlimited Potential!
Reminds Rotarians – our goal is to advance integrity & high ethical standards
Public Awareness of Rotary = EthicsEnhances Rotary’s Public ImageEngages prospective RotariansYou can add your ideas ….
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Panelist: PDG Marcelina A. AurelioMember, 2013-14 Vocational Service CommitteeMember, Rotary Club of Sampaguita-Grace Park, Philippines
TAKE ACTION, EXCHANGE IDEAS, JOIN LEADERS
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OLD NEWSPAPERS / MAGAZINES TURN TO BAGS
• Urgent humanitarian needs in the community
• Provided substantial income for families
• Skills training on converting recycled paper materials into bags
• Rotary club provided assistance with marketing
• Publicity on Facebook created demand for orders
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OLD NEWSPAPERS / MAGAZINES TURN TO BAGS
• Continuing home industry became a business for more than 300 men and women
• Improved lives and upgraded standards of living
• Became a fundraiser for End Polio Now with $1 donation per bag sold
• Rotary club continues to work with people in several regions in the Philippines
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“YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR FUTURE LEADERS"
• Urgent humanitarian needs in the community
• Training on:o Disaster risk managemento Peace and developmento Conflict resolution
• Prepares young high school students for military life in Citizen Army Training (compulsory military training program)
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“YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR FUTURE LEADERS"
• Career talk on military profession
• Cultural sensitivity training• Learning to establish
harmonious relationships with indigenous people
• Poverty-alleviation activities• Developing awareness on
peace, security, integrity, and sovereignty
• Learning to live the motto “Service Above Self”
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ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS (RCC) CONCEPT
• Sponsored children of RCC members as high school scholars
• Vocational training on: carpentry, painting, masonry, welding, electrician work, plumbing, tile setting, cellphone technician, watch repair
• Former construction laborers now work in skilled professions after receiving training
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ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS (RCC) CONCEPT
• Some graduate applied work and overseas
• Trained watch and cellphone technicians now have their own stall
• Improved and upgraded the lives of their families
• Rotary club continues with such successful training and scholarship
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ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS (RCC) CONCEPT
• Each Rotary club member sponsors several poor unemployed men and women
• A continuing project to “Engage Rotary, Change Lives”
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Panelist: Past RI President Kalyan BanerjeeLiaison Trustee, 2013-14 Vocational Service CommitteeMember, Rotary Club of Vapi, India
TAKE ACTION, EXCHANGE IDEAS, JOIN LEADERS
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Topics:• Encountering ethical dilemmas in our
lives• Examples of projects from South Asia
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Questions and Discussion
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Seeing the Vision…•A trade show concept for Rotarians •A project for any Club, City or District•Brings Rotarians together•Brings Rotary Clubs together•Educates the Public about Rotary•Raises funds for Local Clubs, District and International Rotary Projects
•Promotes New Member recruitment•Promotes END POLIO NOW•Promotes SHELTER BOX Promotes Rotary Foundation•Gives back to local Rotary clubs for their participation•Raises funds for your club
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
“Business is the mainspring of civilization”Quote by Paul Harris, National President and Founder of Rotary Internationalfrom The National Rotarian, Vol.1, No. 1., January, 1911“How many believe that Rotary philosophy is to give and to Influence business and to get business from fellow members and persons influenced by them?Quote by Paul Harris, National President and Founder of Rotary International from The National Rotarian, Vol.1, No. 1., January, 1911
Business 2 Business is afounding principal of Rotary International
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
The Concept• A trade show booth concept that brings Rotarians and the public together
• Offers Rotarians an economical way to promote their business to other Rotarians and the public.
• Brings Rotarians from local clubs/Districts together as one.
• Promotes Rotary and educates the public about Rotary
• Answers the common question “What Is Rotary?”
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
B2B Expo Guidelines…• Only the following booths should be allowed…
• Rotarians and their business, plus 2 guests• Rotary International projects• District projects such as Rotary Youth Exchange and Rotary Youth Camps• Local Charity Organizations• Public service entities, Fire, Police Dept. etc.
The public are encouraged to attend free of charge and are asked to bring non-perishable food donation
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Secure the best location possible
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Promoting the projectVisits to other Rotary club meetings
Sponsor FormInvitation
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Promoting the project
Booth Applications
Press Ads/Press Releases
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Qu ickTime™ an d a decompressor
are n eeded to see th is p icture.
Promoting the project
Offer to Write Rotary/B2B article(s) for local press
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Billboards
Promoting the project
TicketDistributionFREE to the publicWith food donation at door
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Flyers all over town and Facebook BlastsCountdown to the event
Promoting the project
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Planning & LogisticsTiming - Booth l/outs (allocation)Traffic flowsAudio & EntertainmentFood/RefreshmentsAppoint Official Photographer
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Invite Rotary Dignitaries, Guests,Other Rotary Clubs and their projects
Current and past District Governors
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Rotarian Business Booths
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Invite partnering Businesses and Charities to exhibit FREE OF CHARGE
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Invite local Public Services to exhibit FREE OF CHARGE
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Find Unusual entertainmentPanama City Pipes & Drums
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Recognize and Present Service Awards to all that helped
Donate to theRotary Foundation
Make a new Paul Harris Fellow
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Promote Rotary International Projects… Tell the public!
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Get your local Rotary ShelterBOX to display, raise money and donateto Rotary ShelterBOX
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Business 2 Business ExpoA universal project concept that embraces a founding principal of RotaryAnd so much more…
Rotarian
Have a great team of Rotarians!get them excited about the event!