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Young Leaders in Action
November 2016 | Engaging the next generation of Rotary leaders
Foundation Centennial
100 years of doing good in the world 

This month we’re celebrating the good you do through the Rotary Foundation. And this year our Rotary Foundation turns 100! That’s a century of changing lives and improving communities all over the world. Not only are our young leaders benefiting from your support through district grants and scholarships, but they’re doing their part to give too! Join the centennial celebration—learn more about how you can commemorate this historic milestone and see how young leaders around the world are already helping fight disease, promote peace, and provide basic education:

Taking action

Five reasons to make a video Interact Video Awardsfor the Interact Video Awards

Now through 2 December Interactors can submit a video to the 8th annual Interact Video Awards. Creating a video shows the world how Interact clubs make a difference. Discover five reasons why Interactors should pick up a camera and get started!

Join us for the Rotaract Preconvention in AtlantaPreconvention

The Rotaract Preconvention travels to Atlanta, Georgia, USA 8-9 June 2017. Join Rotaractors and Rotarians to exchange ideas, learn from engaging speakers, and connect with the global community to create positive change. Experience the hospitality of the American South and stay to connect with thousands of Rotarians at the Rotary International Convention. Register before 15 December to secure early registration savings. 

World Toilet Day Toilet Day

On 19 November the United Nations recognizes World Toilet Day to raise awareness and inspire action to address the global sanitation crisis. 2.4 billion people today struggle to stay healthy without access to proper toilet sanitation. Visit worldtoiletday.info for resources and simple ways you can take action. As one of the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, access clean water and sanitation is a top priority for everyone. Show your support! 

Overheard on social media

Rotary on Facebook “After paralysis, I worked to regain the strength to walk. I never gave in to polio, and neither can you." U.S. Paralympics champion, father, and polio survivor Dennis Ogbe's story of dedication and perseverance inspires us to #endpolio: endpolio.org— Rotary International on Facebook‬‬‬‬‬‬ ‬‬

Rotary on Twitter “ Stay connected with yourself and your community. Listen to your heart and pursue your happiness. #RIUNDAY"— @rotaract at Rotary Day at the United Nations

Rotary on Instagram “Beautiful way to take action, @rotaract_ilmenau! Any #rotaract and #rotaryclub members sharing great project photos this weekend?- #repost @rotaract_ilmenau: Plant for the planet -- hands-on activity planting 400 trees on 23.10.2016!” — Rotary International on Instagram

Spotlight on service: World Interact Week

Celebration through serviceInteract Club of Iquitos Peru

Earlier this month, Interactors organized a variety of service activities to celebrate 54 years of  Interact for World Interact Week. From Asia to Africa and to the Americas, Interactors made a difference in their communities. The Interact Club of Iquitos, Peru (pictured) donated encyclopedias to an Amazonian library. See how everyone celebrated through service on our #WorldInteractWeek social wall.

Share your service story! Post your project on Rotary Showcase and email the link to newgenerations@rotary.org


CELEBRATE THE ROTARY FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL WITH #100ACTSOFGOOD
Rotary International

To mark The Rotary Foundation centennial, we’re encouraging members everywhere to do 100 acts of good throughout the year. Let others know by posting photos of yourself on social media, along with a brief description of the act, using #100actsofgood.



ATTEND PRESIDENTIAL PEACE CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA

Join us 9-10 June for the Presidential Peace Conference at the Georgia World Congress Center. We’ll celebrate our work on the underlying causes of conflict and our successes in making peace a priority, while also looking ahead to opportunities to continue our commitment.

Upcoming events

Note: This list is informational only and does not constitute an endorsement of any event. Please contact event organizers for details.

Rotaract South East Asia Summit 2016
Lucknow, India
25-27 November

2017 Pilipinas Rotaract Convention (PROCON)
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
17-19 February

South Asian Multidistrict Conference sponsored by district 3080 (Rotasia Chandigarh)
Chandigarh, Punjab, India
23-26 February

PeaceJam Winchester
Winchester, Hampshire, England
10-12 March

Rotary World Peace Conference 2017 - Youth Component
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
31 March

Rotaract Great Britain & Ireland (RGBI) Conference 
Manchester, England
8 April

Rotaract District 9102 Training, Assembly, and Conference
Larteh, Ghana
12-16 April

Escape to Paradise 2017 - Rotaract Roundtrip
Sri Lanka
19-29 April

14th Asia-Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference (APRRC)
Phuket, Thailand
25-28 May

2017 Rotaract Preconvention
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
8-10 June
General sessions and workshops, 8-9 June
Presidential Peace Conference (included for Preconvention registrants), 9-10 June

2017 Rotary International Convention
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
10-14 June

RYLA Conference in North America (sponsored by Rotary district 7620)
Washington, D.C.
17-22 June

2017 Interota
Taipei, Taiwan
2-6 September

Do you know of an event we should add to this list? Email us at programs@rotary.org.

 


Resources & reference

Interact Guide for Rotary Club Sponsors and Advisers 
Rotaract Handbook
RYLA Handbook
Guide for District Rotaract Representatives
Guide to Sponsorship and Co-sponsorship for Interact and Rotaract clubs 
Support your sponsored Interact Club 
Support your sponsored Rotaract Club 
How to update Rotaract club & member data
How to access the Worldwide Rotaract Directory

DRR: How to access a district listing of club-sponsored organizations
Rotary Youth Exchange e-newsletter


Young Leaders in Action is a monthly source of news, resources, and event information for young leaders in Rotaract, Interact, the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program, and New Generations Service Exchange and Rotarians who support them.

Send questions and story ideas to newgenerations@rotary.org.

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