Rotary International District 5930 Guide for Rotary Club Sponsors and Advisers Rotary International District 5930

What about of Interact Interact Club was created on 1962 in Melbourne High School, Florida, USA for Rotary International and is a club for youth ages 12-18 who want to connect with others in their community or school. Interact club members have fun while carrying out service projects and learning about the world. Interact clubs organize at least two service projects a year: one that benefits their community and one that encourages international understanding. While Interact clubs receive guidance from individual Rotary clubs, they govern and support themselves. The name “Interact” came from combining the words “international” and “action”.

What are the benefits for Interact members? Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to: Take action to make a difference in your school and community Discover new cultures and promote international understanding Become a leader in your school and community Have fun and make new friends from around the world

Celebrate the global impact of Interact by getting involved in: 2017 “Best Video” Award winner •• World Interact Week — Celebrate Interact’s global impact during the week surrounding the founding of the first Interact club on 5 November. •• Interact Video Awards — Share your Interact story for a chance to win this global award. •• Presidential Citation for Interact Clubs — Recognize Interact clubs that meet the Rotary president’s challenges to make a positive difference.

Can my Rotary club sponsor an Interact club? Yes! Empower young people in your community to take action, develop leadership skills, and gain a global perspective through Interact. Not only will Interact challenge them to reach their full potential, it will also energize and inspire your Rotary club while building connections in the community and around the world.

How to create an Interact Club? Age Range. The Interact membership is 12 through 18 years old. Club Base. School base (only 1 school), or community base (multiple schools) Recruit members. Hang up posters in school, invite members from studies groups, sport teams, or connect with their peers. Elect officers. Every Interact club has a President, Vicepresident, Secretary and Treasure. Check the Standard Interact Club Constitution and Bylaws. Elect an Advisor. An Adult who serves as advocates for young leaders in school. Complete the Interact Certification Form. Rotary Club sent to Rotary International office. Celebrate. Plan an event to celebrate the launch of your new Interact Club.

Interact Advisors They support the day-to-day operations of Interact clubs, function as the primary club liaisons to Rotary International, and ensure that everyone who works with the clubs follows Rotary policies to safeguard youth. Interact advisers’ responsibilities include: •• Offer advice during project planning. •• Inspire members during challenging times. •• Support innovative project ideas. •• Attend meetings and ensure that all members feel safe and respected. •• Supervise Interact activities and projects. •• Secure parental consent for all club social media activities. •• Make sure Rotary policies are followed whenever young people travel, work with adults, and use social media. •• Help maintain accurate club records and oversee club funds.

District 5930 Support Year 2018-2019 District Governor Andy Hagan Interact Bettsy Pizana Interact Maria Escobedo Rotaract Stan Petraitis

Beyond Interact: Rotary’s Programs for Young Leaders Learn more on Rotary.org, and contact your district leaders to find out how you can get involved. Tell Interactors about these other programs so they can experience the full range of Rotary’s opportunities for young leaders. ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS (RYLA)Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, better known as RYLA, is a leadership experience developed by clubs and districts. ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE Rotary Youth Exchange to give students the chance to discover a new culture, learn a new language, and become ambassadors for peace in more than 70 countries. ROTARACT Rotaract clubs, open to those ages 18 to 30, carry out local and international projects while developing leadership skills.

Resources in Rotary.org/Interact

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