New Generations (Youth)

1. New Generations (Youth)

2. New/Next Generation Young Whippersnappers … or Our Future?

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7. Why should we believe that youth is of importance to Rotary?

9. The Importance of Youth • Working with youth instills Rotary’s values in future generations • Youth programs help extend the family of Rotary • Today’s youth are future Rotarians

10. Rotary’s Youth Programs Rotary sponsors three structured programs for young people, ages 5 to 30: • EARLYACT (ages 5 – 13) • INTERACT(ages 14-18) • YOUTH EXCHANGE(ages 15-19) • RYLA(ages 14-30) • ROTARACT (ages 18-30)

11. What is Earlyact? • EarlyAct Teaches... • Caring • Respect • Empathy • Responsibility • Tolerance • Citizenship • Compassion • Friendship • Leadership EarlyAct is a school-wide service club for elementary students from ages 5 to 13. It is sponsored by one of the local Rotary clubs

12. What is Earlyact? • EarlyAct Teaches... • Caring • Respect • Empathy • Responsibility • Tolerance • Citizenship • Compassion • Friendship • Leadership

13. What is Interact? Interact is a service club for young people ages 14-18. Sponsored by local Rotary clubs, Interact clubs give young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends.

14. Interact Facts • Interact stands for “International Action.” • The first club was chartered in 1962 at Melbourne High School, FL, USA. • Today there are more than 11,000 clubs in over 126 countries and geographic areas with an estimated worldwide membership of 256,000. Two students from Neuqua Valley's Interact Club pose in front of a Shelter Box tent.

15. Interact Facts Interact District 5170nSets Goal to Raise funds for 50 ShelterBoxes! By year’s end!

16. Participate Interact clubs: • Allow Rotary’s New Generations to be involved in community life and develop skills to become responsible and productive members of society • Are one of the most significant and fastest growing programs of Rotary service

17. What is Youth Exchange? Youth Exchange is an exchange program for secondary school students. Students travel to other countries to learn about the culture and the language as well as act as a cultural ambassador for their own country.

18. Youth Exchange Facts • The first exchanges began in 1927 involving only European students. • Youth Exchange became an official program of RI in 1972. • Today, more than 8,000 students participate annually in over 80 countries.

19. Participate Get involved with Youth Exchange by: • Hosting a student from your district or a neighboring district for an afternoon activity, club meeting, or project • Chaperoning exchange student orientations/tours • Promoting the program in local schools and to students you know • Serving on club committee • Working with your district committee

20. What is RYLA? Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) are intensive training programs for youth ages 14-30. These usually consist of a seminar, camp, or workshop, generally 3-10 days in length, organized by Rotarians at the club or district level.

21. RYLA Facts • The first RYLA was held in July 1961 by Rotary Club of Brisbane, Australia. • It became an official program of RI in 1971. • 70% of Rotary districts participate.

22. Participate RYLA helps youth: • Develop leadership skills • Increase self-confidence • Gain exposure to a variety of issues and people • Improve career skills and knowledge • Meet community leaders and mentors

23. What is Rotaract? Rotaract is a service club for students and young professionals ages 18-30. Sponsored by local Rotary clubs, Rotaract clubs provide young adults with opportunities to develop leadership skills, responsible citizenship, and promote international peace and understanding.

24. Rotaract Facts • Rotaract stands for “Rotary in Action.” • The first club was chartered in 1968 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. • Today there are nearly 7,400 clubs in 165 countries and geographic areas with an estimated membership of 170,108 young men and women worldwide. Kylie at Queensland Uni

25. Participate • Rotaract provides Rotarians the opportunity to mentor dynamic young men and women who are the future leaders of our professions, communities, and clubs. • A Rotaract club can bring new energy to a Rotary club, inspire fresh ideas for service, increase support for projects, and help develop future Rotarians.

26. Youth Programs Resources • Program Brochures and Handbooks: available for order and download through the RI Web Site (www.rotary.org) • Rotary e-Learning Center: www.rotary.org/training/elearning/index.html • Youth Services Resource Group

27. Promoting Youth Programs • Get involved with a youth program within your club or district. • Celebrate key observances: • September: New Generations Month • November: World Interact Week • March: World Rotaract Week

28. What about young Rotarians? IPP Leslie and daughter RTN Jenna Smith, AG Carol Wells, RTN Brooke Arnold, RTN Jeff Stephens, daughter RTN Desley Arnold and President Michelle Davis

29. Rotary’s Youth Programs Rotary sponsors three structured programs for young people, ages 5 to 30: • EARLYACT (ages 5 – 13) • INTERACT(ages 14-18) • YOUTH EXCHANGE(ages 15-19) • RYLA(ages 14-30) • ROTARACT (ages 18-30) What about young Rotarians?