International Service Presentation

 An arm of Rotary International that promotes The Rotary Foundation, increase understanding and goodwill among people of different nations with a view to improving the quality of their life

 It is his/her responsibility to keep the club informed of the progress of any on-going project, as this will keep the members involved and interested.

 Rotaractors around the world have a unique opportunity to learn about other cultures and foster goodwill through the global family of Rotary.  Partnerships can involve establishing a pen- pal/ relationship, arranging Rotaractor visits, exchanging project ideas, and undertaking small international or community service projects

 Rotaract clubs considering such a venture can choose a partner that shares similar interests, challenges, or language capabilities.  Rotaractors can also correspond with clubs located in an area of geographical interest.

 The International Service Officer organises events with an international theme to broaden the horizons of Club members.

 These include:  Themed evenings e.g. Dinner at an International Cuisine restaurants.  Cultural Explosion which showcases food and attire from different countries.  Quizzes about other Cultures.

 Your club may want to find out more about another Club in another part of the world. This can lead to joint projects, newsletters, visits, Gift exchange

 This involves two clubs from different Rotary International (RI) countries that have established strong ties and have agreed to team up to complete a special program. It may be an International service project, friendship exchange or cultural exchange. Clubs are invited to register as a part of this activity and are encouraged to undertake a joint program or project in developing the international understanding.

 Besides using Facebook, Twitter, and even Google. One of the best places to find interesting clubs are at international Rotary events. For eg: District Conferences, RI Convention, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), etc. These provide good opportunities to make contact, as they are attended by persons from all over the world.