Youth Programs Dan Leaird District 6560 Rotary Youth Exchange Chairman

YOUTH Discussion Questions What experience do you have with the program? Does your club have what it takes to participate effectively? What role do district program committees play? How will your club promote opportunities for young people? How does your club determine who is eligible to participate? What are best practices or lessons learned from your club’s experiences? How does your club stay connected with the alumni of your youth programs?

Interact Service Club for ages 12-18 Sponsored by a Rotary Club School or Community based Challenges and Opportunities in sponsoring an Interact Club?

Rotaract A service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30 Membership totals over 291,000 in more than 9,500 clubs worldwide Rotaract clubs are self-governing and self-supporting Can be either university- or community-based Individual Rotary clubs sponsor Rotaract clubs and offer guidance and support Rotaract clubs are true “partners in service” and key members of the family of Rotary.

Speech Contest Encourage students to become aware of Rotary and its commitment to leadership and service. Sponsored by a Rotary Club Annual Rotary Theme, and/or Four Way Test Local / District Contest

Rotary Youth Exchange Ages 15-18.5 at time of departure Attend school; 11 months; 1-3 Host Families CSRYE – Central States Rotary Youth Exchange Outbound – student leaving the US Inbound – student entering the US Club / District involvement?

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Ages 14-30; frequently High School Develop their skills and character while exposing them to Rotary’s values of service, high ethical standards, and peace. Most RYLAs follow a seminar or leadership camp format. Helps develop the qualities of leadership, citizenship, and personal development among young people