Beginnings are what make Rotary clubs vibrant. Bringing in new club members, starting new projects, leading a Group Study Exchanges, or organizing new Interact or Rotaract clubs can help keep clubs dynamic. Here are some Rotary resources to help your club start something new.
Recruiting new members
Starting an Interact club
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Interact – Learn about Rotary-sponsored service clubs for young people ages 14-18. Interact clubs help teens serve the community locally and internationally and can bring a new perspective to Rotary clubs.
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Interact Handbook
(PDF) – Find out how to organize Interact clubs through this comprehensive guide.
Launching a Rotaract club
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Rotaract – Read about Rotary-sponsored service clubs for people ages 18-30. Rotaract clubs help build leadership skills and involve young adults in service projects.
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Rotaract Handbook
(PDF) – Learn how and why you should organize a Rotaract club.
Initiating service projects
Leading a Group Study Exchange
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Group Study Exchange – Read about this cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for young professionals ages 25-40. The program provides travel grants for exchange teams to visit different countries. One Rotarian leads a team of four non-Rotarians.
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Group Study Exchange Team Handbook
(PDF) – Learn more about getting involved in an exchange.
Sponsoring Ambassadorial Scholars