RCPV Vocational Service Awards program description

JACK DAVIES MEMORIAL AWARD
The ’Jack Davies Memorial Award’ recognises the outstanding work done by the recipient in the care and resettlement of those people unfortunate enough to have offended against society and paid the penalty of incarceration.

The award is made in the name of former Pascoe Vale Rotarian Jack Davies M.B.E. V.A. Jack served in the police force after World War II before making a career in the penal system. Jack worked in many prisons throughout Victoria and reached the office of Prison Governor. Jack was a long serving Rotarian and served with distinction with a number of Rotary Clubs throughout his career. He was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by the Rotary Club of Pascoe Vale in recognition of his service to Rotary and the community. Jack died in 1994.

JAMES ESSELMONT MEMORIAL AWARD
The ‘James Esselmont Memorial Award’ is presented each year to a person who has used their vocational and leadership skills to assist others in the community and is considered by the club to be worthy of recognition.

The award was created in 1977 by the Rotary Club of Pascoe Vale in memory of James P. Esselmont, O.B.E., J.P. James and his wife Joyce lived in Turner Street, Pascoe Vale.
He was a pharmacist and conducted a pharmacy in the Melville Road – Bell Street shopping precinct.

James Esselmont served on the Coburg City Council as an Independent Councilor for 13 years and was mayor on 2 occasions in 1956-57 and 1974-75. In 1974 Town Clerk George Harman drew a marble from the hat to decide that James would be the next mayor of Coburg.

Esselmont Reserve along the Moonee Ponds Creek in Pascoe Vale is named in his honor. James served in the Royal Australian Air Force in World War 2.  He was a long serving member of the Pascoe Vale RSL, serving as president in 1970.

The James Esselmont Honor Board hangs in the Pascoe Vale RSL in his memory. James was President of the Building Committee of the Dorothy Impey Home. He was also a Commissioner of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works for many years.

James was a member and former president of the Rotary Club of Coburg. He was to be a charter member of the newly created Pascoe Vale Rotary Club in 1976.

James was nominated to be the first president of the club. Unfortunately, James Esselmont died on 12 May, 1976, denying him the opportunity to take office as president.

The James Esselmont award provides the Rotary Club of Pascoe Vale the opportunity to recognise a person in the community who has given service above self through their chosen vocation.

Selection Criteria:
To honor and reward a nominated person who has contributed most with assistance to the community as-a-whole by utilising their vocational skills. The awardee will reside or work in the City of Meri Bek.

Characteristics:
The James Esselmont awardee will have:
– well developed leadership qualities
– involvement and success in community-based projects
– extensive career knowledge or experience and product knowledge
– positive personal character attributes
– respect amongst the community as a whole 

KANGAN BATMAN TAFE AWARD
Kangan Institute
Established in1997 following the amalgamation of John Batman Institute of TAFE (formerly Batman Automotive College) and Kangan Institute of TAFE (formerly Broadmeadows College of TAFE) Kangan Institute features a range of specialist training facilities and capabilities that reflect these historical links, including the award-winning Automotive Centre of Excellence). Kangan Institute is a major training provider for the automotive industry

The ‘Kangan Batman TAFE School of Automotive Gold Medallion Award’ is presented each year to the top student in the School of Automotive. The award is a cheque for $250 which is passed directly to the student.

Selection Criteria:
The criteria for selection are based on academic achievement and participation in the classroom.

RICHARDS RESTAURNANT
Richards Restaurant is a fully operating, licensed training restaurant that gives practical experience and insight into all areas of hospitality, including food service, cocktail/mocktail making at the bar and the ever-important coffee making.

PRIDE OF WORKMANSHIP AWARD
“Do It Once Do It Well – Build a Better Australia”
The ‘Pride of Workmanship Award’ was launched in 1975 by District 968 in New South Wales. The award recognises and acknowledges the efforts and contribution of an employee who consistently achieves an overall high personal standard in their work.

Selection Criteria:
The recipient will display the following attributes:
consistent high standards of performance
a well-developed sense of responsibility initiative
respect for the employer and the customer

CANCER COUNCIL BREASTCARE NURSE SCHOLARSHIP
The club provides funding for a qualified nurse to undertake further training via a La Trobe University Distance Education Course to qualify as an Accredited Breast Care nurse.

SHELL LIVEWIRE
The Shell Liverwire program is sponsored by Shell and supported by Rotary. The Certified Practicing Accountants Association (CPA) and Victorian Department of State and Regional Development are also involved in the program.
The program was introduced into West Australia in 1987 and is based on a successful Shell UK Ltd initiative begun in 1982. Since then the program has expanded to include all states and territories of Australia.
Shell Livewire aims to encourage young people between the ages of 18 and 28 to successfully establish their own businesses.

Applicants prepare and submit a business plan which is judged by the Livewire committee in each state or territory. Prizes to the value of $12,000 are made available by Shell in each state and territory. Each state winner will receive $7,000 and go on to the Australian final where the prize is an overseas trip to England.

Rotary clubs provide mentors who will be matched with approved Livewires. The role of the mentor is to maintain close contact with the Livewire over a 3 month period while the Livewire develops his/her ideas and prepare their business plan. Mentors provide general advice regarding organisational, financial, and marketing issues relating to the Livewire’s project.

MOCK INTERVIEWS PASCOE VALE GIRLS SECONDARY COLLEGE
Rotarians offer their time and professional expertise to senior students at Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College by conducting mock interviews and assessment of job applications. The students prepare a curriculum vitae and job application as if they were actually applying for an advertised vacancy. The students present for an interview at the school with a member of the Rotary club where they are given feedback and advice on their performance so that they give themselves the best opportunity in real life job applications.

VOCATIONAL VISITS
Vocational visits provide an opportunity for members to experience a wide range of alternative work places and educational institutions and in so doing, to gain a broader and deeper understanding of different vocations.

BRING-A-BUSINESS PERSON MEETING
Members are requested to invite suitable business persons to a meeting of the club where a speaker of special interest has been arranged. The purpose of the exercise is to inform the invitees about Rotary and seek potential new members.

CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
Certificates of Appreciation are awarded to non-Rotarians who have assisted the club throughout the year in ensuring the successful completion of activities and projects.