IT has probably gone unnoticed, but last week many Rotarians from across the three Rotary Clubs in Orange supported two very important youth programs for our school-aged students.
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The program areas were driver safety and science learning.
The youth driver awareness program operated all week at Towac Park in conjunction with police, driving instructors and Rotarians as facilitators from local businesses. Over 300 students in years 10 and 11 participated.
The other program was a joint venture with Newcastle and Charles Sturt universities and Rotary called the Science and Engineering challenge. Over 100 students in years 9 and 10 participated in very challenging experiments that required them to work in teams of four to solve science and engineering scenarios.
I was very proud about these two functions for a number of reasons. Firstly, the students demonstrated excellent behaviour, they were courteous and respectful, and enjoyed the learning opportunities.
Secondly, the involvement of schools in these community-focused activities demonstrates the collegiate relationships between the schools and willingness to help build our youth by offering a broad range of experiences.
Thirdly, the local Rotarians, who work on these programs each year, do so without recognition, because it is the right thing to do. Their commitment to service goes far beyond the occasional barbecue. The week demonstrated their commitment to our young citizens and to ‘Service above Self’.
Our community is very fortunate to have so many people in our service clubs - Rotary, Inner Wheel, Lions, Country Women’s Association, Quota, Zonta, Apex, to name a few - working quietly away assisting in our community development.
Last week was a great example of it; so if you were unaware until now of these activities, I hope this short glimpse will help you feel the same pride in your community as we do.
