7020 New Generations Interact Program “The Future of Rotary is in their Hands”

Greetings District 7020 Leadership Team:

I join DG Vance in welcoming you to your year in office! 

As the 2012-13 District Interact Chair, let me share with you the responsibilities of my position:

• Help develop District goals specific to Interact clubs
• Coordinate club projects to support District goals
• Develop a “Plan of Action” to achieve these goals with a District Interact Committee
• Provide support and guidance to Rotary clubs that sponsor Interact clubs
• Relay information between Rotary International and District 7020 as it relates to Interact Programs

In April 2010, Rotary International declared a fifth Avenue of Service—New Generations.  The Avenue of New Generations recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults involved in leadership development activities, community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding.

 To continue Rotary International’s on-going efforts to fully engage youth, all clubs in District 7020 are urged to begin or continue an Interact project.

It is our intent to have a very successful year and in doing so, we must plan, implement, and follow through with our goals for 2012-13.  

Warmest Rotary Regards

Cheryl George-Chance

Past Assistant Governor (2009-12)

District 7020, U.S.V.I. North

Past President, Rotary St. Thomas II 

District 7020 New Generations: Interact Program 2012-13.

District Interact Chair:   PAG Cheryl George-Chance

District Interact Goals

·      100% of Interact clubs to participate in a district-wide initiative to promote world peace and international goodwill. Details to follow.

• Conduct an activity to promote World Interact Week ( Week of November 5^th).
• Continue to support existing Interact projects that carry on into 2012-13.

Project Ideas/suggestions for District 7020 Interact Clubs

1.    Conduct a joint project with your Interact club

2.     Partner with your Interact club(s) to promote a RYLA activity

3.    Sponsor a Youth Symposium with a “Peace & Conflict Prevention/Resolution” Theme.

4.    Sponsor an event to raise money for Interact projects in your community

5.     Conduct an Essay Contest using the 4-Way Test to encourage writing among students in your community.  Topics should be relevant to Interact age group

6.     Publicize Interact projects in the local media (print, radio, TV, electronic).  Submit articles for publication to local news papers and District 7020 website

NOTE: Goals for projects should be relevant and achievable.  Most projects may require a 2-3 year life span to be fully effective and considered successful.

Tools and Resources To Support Interact Clubs

District Interact Committee

Committee Members

Community Resources

Local schools

Government Officials

Local business groups

Religious organizations

Service organizations and nonprofit groups

*Rotary International Website

Communities in Action:  A Guide to Effective Projects

A Menu of Service Opportunities

World Community Service Programs

Interact Project Database 

*Materials listed above can be downloaded from the website at www.rotary.org