Vocational Service

Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards. Observed each October, Vocational Service Month spotlights Rotary club projects related to this avenue, offering opportunity for clubs and districts to use their professional skills in service projects.

Current Activity

McLeod Murphy Scholarships

Applications for the McLeod Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund have been extended until 7 May 2021. Established in memory of Emerald’s first doctor, Dr McLeod Murphy, this scholarship invites applications from students residing in Emerald and surrounds to apply for funds to assist with their study of medicine, medical science or a related field. We hope to present two successful recipients with $2000 each – $1000 for one year of study and a further $1000 a year later if they continue down that path. For more information, please contact Ian Wakefield on 0418 336 042 or email ikwconst@bigpond.com.
 

Highlights 2019 - 2020

Because of the impact of COVID-19 the 2019-2020 year was somewhat curtailed. 
 
The Committee did try to seek a suitable candidate for the McLeod Murphy Award but we are rolling the scholarship over until the 2020-2021 Rotary year.  
 
The memorial fund provides scholarships in the form of cash grants to tertiary students from Emerald and the surrounding region who’re undertaking studies in medical-related fields.  Each recipient of the award is presented with $2000 – $1000 for one year of study, and a further $1000 a year later if they continue down that path.
 
Unfortunately, the activity of our Vocational Service Committee reflects the hybernation of business for part of the 2019-2020 Rotary year, but like all business members in the community Vocational Service is looking forward to a more active year.
Ian Wakefield
Chair 2020-21