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Young Leaders in Action
March 2016 | Engaging the next generation of Rotary leaders
Rotary leaders gather at world headquarters
Rotary leaders gather at world headquarters

What really happens at Rotary’s world headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA? And how are Rotary’s leaders from around the globe ensuring that our organization continues to thrive in its second century? Take a look behind the scenes and see how top volunteers are focusing on strategic and transformative issues including keeping Rotary relevant to young professionals, developing women in leadership roles, and making Rotary clubs more flexible and innovative.


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Taking Action

Partner with Rotary Community CorpsRotary Community Corps

More than 8,000 Rotary Community Corps (RCCs) in 90 countries are taking action and bringing enthusiasm and creativity to projects they design and carry out.  Learn how working with a RCC can improve your Rotaract club service project and create sustainable impact while developing strong community partnerships. Register now for the Rotary Community Corps: Community Solutions for Community Challenges webinar on 30 March.

Tell your storyRotary Story

Share your Rotary story! How has your life or your community been impacted by Rotary? Tells us about your RYLA experience, your Interact or Rotaract accomplishments, or your favorite Rotary Youth Exchange moments. Add a photo, a video, or just a few sentences to join the #RotaryStory gallery.

From Rotaract to Peace FellowshipFrom Rotaract to Peace Fellowship

Former Rotaractor Lauren Coffaro is starting her journey as a Rotary Peace Fellow at the University of Bradford, England. Find out what it took to be selected for a Rotary Peace Fellowship and learn how you can apply to earn a master’s degree or professional development certificate at one of Rotary’s six Peace Centers.

Overheard on social media

Rotary on Facebook “This 7-13 March, Rotaractors around the world celebrated how they build stronger communities and develop the leadership skills necessary to change the world. Check out the 2016 World Rotaract Week global celebrations! ‪#‎WorldRotaractWeek‬” — Rotaract on Facebook‬‬

Rotary on Twitter “Throughout March we are celebrating International Women's Day by highlighting the work of #Rotarywomen. #IWD2016”— Rotary International on Twitter

Rotary on Instagram “To all you amazing Rotaractors around the world, we hope you’re having an amazing #WorldRotaractWeek! We celebrate you and all the important work you do to create a better world!” — Rotary International on Instagram

Spotlight on service: Uganda

Working together to promote health and wellnessWorking together to promote health and wellness

The Rotary and Rotaract clubs of Kampala South are involved in a joint project to provide maternal health and nutrition services to the community of Kikandwa in Uganda. Once a month club members, alongside doctors and health workers, visit the local health center to provide support, dispense medication, and build community awareness about health, hygiene, and disease prevention.

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


NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2017-18 ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIP
Rotary International

Apply for a master’s degree or professional development certificate fellowship and study at one of our six Rotary Peace Centers.



POST YOUR OWN OFFER ON ROTARY GLOBAL REWARDS

Rotary and Rotaract members can now offer discounts on products and services from their own businesses through Rotary Global Rewards. You can submit an offer and make it available locally, regionally, or globally.

Upcoming events

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

Rotaract in Great Britain & Ireland (RGBI) Conference
Bournemouth, Dorset, England
2 April

2016 Rotaract Preconvention
Korea
28-29 May

2016 Rotary International Convention
Korea
28 May-1 June

District 2451 Rotaract Convention
Alexandria, Egypt
2-5 June

District 5730 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Camp
Floydada, Texas, USA
5-10 June

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


Resources & reference

Interact Handbook
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

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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