Sir Wallace Kyle Oration Trust [F12108]

Funds having been subscribed through a promotion by the members of the Rotary Club of Perth, the sum of $10,000 was presented to the University in 1980 to establish an oration to be known as the Sir Wallace Kyle Oration.

The following regulations govern the trust.

1. The purpose of the trust is to enable outstanding leaders in any profession, from Australia or overseas, to be invited to present the oration publicly.

2. The oration may be given in any area of learning on the theme of 'Service above Self'.

3. The Committee of Management of the trust comprises:

(a) the Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia or nominee;   

(b) a senior member of the staff of The University of Western Australia, selected by the Vice-Chancellor;

(c) the President of the Rotary Club of Perth or nominee; and            

(d) a Rotarian representing the Vocational Service Committee of the Rotary Club of Perth, selected by the Rotary Club of Perth.

4. The cost of promoting the inaugural oration is to be deducted from the trust fund, the oration thereafter being funded from the income on the remaining funds after capitalisation of a percentage of the annual income in accordance with Senate policy.

5. The oration is given annually subject to the recommendation of the Committee of Management and depending on income and availability of suitable speakers.

6. These regulations may be amended from time to time by the Senate on the recommendation of the Committee of Management in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia and the President of the Rotary Club of Perth.