1. Youth Programs Dan Leaird District 6560 Rotary Youth Exchange Chairman

2. 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?

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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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?

7. 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