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Agenda What is Interact? History Rotary Family Interact Goals Club Structure Activities Questions

What is Interact ? Interact is a service club for youth aged 14-18. Clubs benefit from sponsorship by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance. Interact has a membership of over 250,000 youth in more than 11,000 clubs worldwide. It’s one of Rotary’s fastest growing programs. Interact clubs are self-governing and self supporting and can be either school or community based. The Interact name is a combination of the words international and action. With clubs in over 120 countries and geographical areas, Interact is truly an international phenomenon.

History 1960 RI President Harold T. Thomas urged Rotary clubs around the world to find ways to encourage service among youth, foster their active interest in the community, and offer opportunities for them to develop as leaders 1962 First Interact club established in Melbourne, Florida, USA with 23 members District 9680 has 6 clubs The District Chair is Wendy O’Hanlon PLC, St Ives High Abbotsleigh, & James Rouse High 2 Central Coast Clubs Rotary Club support is critical to the success of an Interact Club There is an opportunity to have a Club in every Zone

International Service The Rotary Family Rotary Club Avenues of Service Club Service Vocational Service Community Service Youth Service International Service

Interact Goals 1.To recognize and develop constructive leadership and personal integrity. 2. To encourage and practice thoughtfulness of and helpfulness to others. 3. To create an awareness of the importance of home and family. 4. To build respect for the rights of others, based on recognition of the worth of each individual. 5.To emphasize acceptance of individual responsibility as the basis of personal success, community improvement, and group achievement. 6. To develop life skills including self development, time management, and personal finances. 7. To recognize the dignity and value of all useful occupations as opportunities to serve society. 8. To provide opportunities for gaining increased knowledge and understanding of community, national, and world affairs. 9. To open avenues of personal and group action leading to the advancement of international understanding and goodwill toward all peoples.

Interact Club Activities Professional Development Leadership Development Service Projects Social Activities

Club Outcomes Core areas of Focus: Leadership Citizenship Personal Development Build on the leadership potential of the participants • Provide the opportunity to sharpen skills and put them into practice • Focus on our collective responsibility to our communities and to the world • Reflect issues of local relevance that are presented in a manner consistent with local customs • Incorporate input from members on what interests their peers

International Committee Roles within the Club Hold election among the members for the following Club Leadership Roles President Secretary Treasurer Finance Committee International Committee Service Projects Committee Vice President

Getting A Club Started Establishing Joint Sponsorship Identify Membership Base Hold Information Meeting Hold Organization Meeting Elect Club Leadership Charter Club

Zone Opportunities Beaches North Western Upper North Shore PLC St Ives High Abbotsleigh Beaches Riverside James Rouse High Central Coast Peninsula Northern Districts The Hills Lower Central Coast Henry Kendel High Upper Central Coast Narara Valley High City North North Shore

Club Development

Action Required Rotary Club Contact Person Interact Club President names Data base on each club District Committee for Interact Training session for Interact Club Presidents Interact to assist Rotary with websites

Post Interact RYLA Rotaract GSE Foundation Scholarship Rotary Membership

Interact Questions