interact
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Interact. Service above Self. Background. Rotary has… C lubs located in 200 countries Over 30,000 clubs 1.2 million members world wide Local, national, and international service projects that are funded through fundraising and Rotary grants. Mission: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
INTERACTSERVICE ABOVE SELF
BACKGROUND
Rotary has…Clubs located in 200 countriesOver 30,000 clubs1.2 million members world wideLocal, national, and international service projects that are funded through fundraising and Rotary grants
Mission:Promote goodwill, service, world understanding, and peace
2012 Long Term Exchange Students:Pablo, Lucija, Eleonora, Roosa, Luca
ROTARY OPPORTUNITIES
BACKGROUND
Interact was established in 1962
There are more than 11,400 clubs in over 125 countries
An estimate of 250,000 youth members worldwide
International + Action = Interact
At least 2 projects per year, including an international project
Interact is Rotary International’s service club for young people ages 12 to 18. Interact clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but they are self-governing and self-supporting.
http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/YouthPrograms/Interact/Pages/ridefault.aspx
BOARD MEMBERS
Teacher Sponsors Newman and Rector
President Ilana Deigh
Vice President Charu Mishra
Secretary Jaimee Purcell
Treasurer Kendall O’Brian
Hours Coordinator Kaia Henriksen
Historian Francesca Mehrotra
Marketing Director Eric Yang
Membership Applications and DUES by October 9th
30+ hours + out of clubMeetings Thursday morningSpeakers/presenters/awarenessMore opportunities to meet people
Posting of hours, forms, and projects on the website
Social Media, Texts, Signup Genius
Leadership (Board of Directors)
EXPECTATIONS
SOCIAL ISSUES
WHY JOIN
INTERACT?
Helps our community
Creates leadership opportuniti
es
Run by students
Encourages
helpfulness and
respect
Club is unique to
each school
Teaches the value
of responsibili
ty and hard work
Advances internation
al understan
ding
Looks good on college resumes
Potential for Rotary
scholarships
Proximity and
friendships
UPCOMING EVENTSField Clean Up: Every Wednesday after school. Pick up supplies in
Newman’s classroom #164.
Final Interest Meeting: September 19 @8am in cafeteria and @4pm in #164
Loudoun Free Clinic Fundraiser: September 21 @ 9am-10am, 10am-12pm, 12pm-2pm @ Sonak Family Chiropractic & Life Wellness (21240 Ridegetop Circle #105 Sterling, VA 20166)
Joshua’s Hands Fall Festival: October 5th Contact Laura Pax for questions
Welcome Social: October 9 @ 6pm in the cafeteria
Blood Drive: December 3rd
THANK YOU!Become a member of Interact at Broad
Run!!
To get involved, fill out the membership page!