how to start and sustain rotaract & interact clubs
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Learn more about New Generations as we take a closer look at Rotaract and Interact.TRANSCRIPT
New GenerationsRotary’s Fifth Avenue of Service
New Generations: A Closer Look
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Today’s Agenda
• Starting a club– Location– Leaders and members– Logistics
• Sustaining a club– Motivating members– Completing projects
• Developing Rotary connections• Certification procedures• Resources
Our First Poll
Our Family of Programs
12 years 30 years
Interact 12-18
Rotaract 18-30
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
Rotary Youth Exchange 15-19
Rotaract: Connecting young adults to a global network of friendship,
engagement, and action
Founded in 1968Over 8,800 clubs
Ages 18-30University- or
community-based
From the university to the community…
Martin H. F. Bridge
Member, Rotary Club of South Holland (England), District 1070
Chair, RI Rotaract and Interact Committee
Past District GovernorDistrict 1280
Alberto Cecchini
Member, Rotary Club of Golfo d’Anzio-Anzio e Nettuno (Italy),District 2080
Past District GovernorDistrict 2080
Great Advice from Alberto
• Assess whether a community-based or school/university-based club is best
• Choose the right contact person in your Rotary club • Invite Rotaractors and Interactors to collaborate on
projects with their sponsor Rotary club• Support projects at the local and international level• Keep members engaged to reduce turnover
Joanna Kwong
Member, Rotaract Club of Berkeley (California, USA)District 5160
Former Interactor
Great Advice from Joanna
• Think of Rotary, Rotaract & Interact as true partners in service.
• Establish professional/personal development programs -- this is what makes Rotary unique!
• Consider adopting an annual project or theme. • Link Rotary, Rotaract & Interact when you can.• Never forget how important it is to have fun! Keep
members engaged by incorporating fellowship into every event.
Any questions for our panelists?Any questions for our panelists?
Rotaract opportunities
• 15 December: #RACtalk Twitter chat at 9:30AM CST
• 1 February: Rotaract Outstanding Project Award deadline
• 12-18 March: World Rotaract Week• 15 March: Changemaker Award deadline• May: Rotaract Preconvention Meeting
Interact: Fueling a Lifetime of Service
Interactors develop life and leadership skills…
Interactors develop life and leadership skills…
Provide service to the local and
global communities…
…and build cross-cultural understanding
Founded in 1962Over 13,700 clubs
Ages 12-18School- or
community-based
What makes Interact different
• Working with—and within—schools• Marketing the program to youth• Supporting the fundamental needs of youth,
including safety • Leading youth through their first service club
experience• Teaching, facilitating, empowering
Tommie Buscemi
Member, Rotary Club of Kingwood (Texas, USA)District 5890
District New Generations ChairDistrict 5890
Great Advice from Tommie
• Communication is vital• All New Generations programs should be
intertwined• Everyone should understand the
responsibility of their role• Celebrate successes and help students learn
from failures• Empower, listen to, and praise these young
leaders
Interact opportunities
• 16 December: Interact video contest entries due
• 15 March: Changemaker Award deadline• 2012-2013 Rotary year: Interact’s 50th
anniversary celebration
Any questions for our panelists?Any questions for our panelists?
Rotary International’s role
• Certifies clubs• Provides resources to Rotarians at the club
and district level and program participants• Promotes innovative strategies, best practices,
and model service projects• Advances the program through video, social
media, e-newsletters, and more• Supports the RI Rotaract and Interact
Committee
How to Certify a Rotaract Club
Establish Rotary club supportEstablish Rotary club support11
22 Recruit members and hold meetingsRecruit members and hold meetings
33 Submit club organization list and US$50 certification feeSubmit club organization list and US$50 certification fee
How to Certify an Interact Club
Establish Rotary club supportEstablish Rotary club support11
22 Recruit members and hold meetingsRecruit members and hold meetings
33 Submit certification formSubmit certification form
Action steps
Complete our webinar survey
Visit us on social media
Sign up for the New Generations e-newsletter
Tell someone about the webinar tonight at 6PM
Interactresources
Visit www.rotary.org/interact
Email [email protected]
Like Interact on Facebook
Watch Interact videos on YouTube
Martin Bridge, Alberto Cecchini, Joanna Kwong, Tommie Buscemi, and YOU!
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