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

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

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

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

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

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

Rotary Youth Leadership Ages 14-18 – Target is Freshman-Junior Year Loren Snyder Joy Harter Rotary Youth Leadership Ages 14-18 – 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

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

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

Land of Lincoln PETS - March 16-17, 2019

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