1. District 6580 Youth Services
Lacretia Ulery
Land of Lincoln PETS - March 16-17, 2019

2. Together we will…..
Learn about Youth programs (Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Exchange, Four Way Speech Contest, and RYLA) and how they can benefit your club.
Determine how to get your club more involved in Youth programs.
Determine how to promote Rotary in ways that appeal to young people.
Land of Lincoln PETS - March 16-17, 2019

3. Sponsored by a Rotary Club Meets at least twice a month
Service Club for ages 12-18
Sponsored by a Rotary Club
Meets at least twice a month
Does at least two service projects a year – one local and one international
Challenges and Opportunities in sponsoring an Interact Club
Susan Adams
Land of Lincoln PETS - March 16-17, 2019

4. One of Best Known Programs of Rotary International
PDG
Judy Bush
One of Best Known Programs of Rotary International
Cultural and academic exchange that lasts a full school year
While abroad:
Learn the language and culture
Attend school
Interact with host families and Rotary
Promote Rotary’s goal of world peace and understanding, one person, one exchange at a time
Land of Lincoln PETS - March 16-17, 2019

5. Sponsor an Outbound Student
Assist student with application
Help student prepare for district interview
If chosen, assure student and parent attend district orientation and Central States conference at Grand Rapids – usually in July.
Help student prepare presentation for Rotary club in host country and have them give it to your club.
Present student with club banners to exchange with host club or other clubs.
Meg Butcher
Land of Lincoln PETS - March 16-17, 2019

6. Sponsor an Inbound Student
Find host homes in spring – at least two
Establish school enrollment
Appoint Rotary Counselor
Provide orientation for host family
Contact student and verify arrival details
Monitor student and host family
Make student a welcome visitor at Rotary meetings, provide transportation to Rotary events
Pay school expenses – text rental, lunches
Provide student with monthly spending money - $75 is average
Melissa Stone
Land of Lincoln PETS - March 16-17, 2019

7. Rotary Youth Leadership Ages 14-18 – Target is Freshman-Junior Year
Loren Snyder
Joy Harter
Rotary Youth Leadership
Ages – Target is Freshman-Junior Year
Develops 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
Land of Lincoln PETS - March 16-17, 2019

8. Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest
Held each spring, and encourages students to become aware of Rotary and its commitment to leadership and service. The 4-Way Speech should include these principles:
Of the things we think, say or do:
1. Is it the Truth?
2. Is it Fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4.  Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Ashley Sullivan
Land of Lincoln PETS - March 16-17, 2019

9. Service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30
Dedicated to community and international service
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.
Land of Lincoln PETS - March 16-17, 2019

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11. And now for your thoughts…..
What experience do you have with each 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?
Land of Lincoln PETS - March 16-17, 2019