Tips for staying connected
R otary programs have a way of forging bonds between alumni and Rotarians that can last a lifetime. Former Ambassadorial Scholars, Group Study Exchange team members, RYLA participants, Rotary Peace Fellows, and Interact club members are often interested in joining a Rotaract or Rotary club. Many Rotaract and Rotary clubs, in turn, are interested in inviting former program participants to become members.
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Find a Rotary club in your area.
- Get involved with a Rotaract or Rotary club .
- Join an alumni group or create your own:
- Volunteer on local Rotary club or district service projects.
- Volunteer to serve on a selection committee for the program in which you participated.
- Connect through social media:
- Keep us in the loop. Have you reconnected with a Rotary club? Send your story to alumni@rotary.org .
- Invite alumni to visit or speak at club meetings.
- Enlist their help with club service projects.
- Encourage alumni to help recruit future participants.
- Host an annual alumni event.
- Invite alumni to serve on selection committees for programs with which they are familiar.
- Add alumni to your club’s newsletter mailing list.
- Create a New Generations alumni committee.
- Include alumni as part of an orientation session for current year outbound participants.
- Invite alumni to annual club celebrations.
- Add an alumni section to newsletters and websites.
New Generations: Interact
- Encourage Rotaractors to mentor Interactors.
- Plan celebrations to recognize Interactors who are graduating from high school.
- Ask Interactors to attend your district RYLA event.
- Help graduating Interactors find Rotaract clubs near their colleges or universities -- or help them start new clubs!
New Generations: Rotaract
- Talk to Rotaract clubs about how members can join your club after they leave Rotaract.
- Plan celebrations to recognize Rotaractors who are graduating from college.
- Recruit for a Group Study Exchange team.
- Assign Rotarian mentors to Rotaractors.
- Get your club energized through a Rotaractor-led workshop on social media, innovative service projects, or club diversity.
New Generations: Rotary Youth Exchange
- Invite Youth Exchange students to speak to your club about their home countries or their experiences abroad.
- Help students connect with local Interact or Rotaract clubs.
- Sponsor students to attend a local RYLA event.
- Encourage Rotarian host families or Rotary clubs to stay in touch with their former students through birthday or holiday cards.
New Generations: RYLA
- Ask alumni to serve as RYLA counselors, facilitators, or support staff.
- Plan a reunion for RYLA alumni.
- Help alumni get in touch with local Interact or Rotaract clubs.
Educational: Ambassadorial Scholarships and Rotary Peace Fellowships
- Use the Internet to locate past participants of Rotary Foundation programs.
- Contact alumni@rotary.org for help finding alumni in your area.
- Visit a local Rotary club and talk about your experience studying abroad.
- Organize regular alumni networking “meet and greet” events.
- Join your local Rotary Foundation alumni association, or start one in your area.
- Advocate for Rotary Foundation programs:
- Help recruit future scholars and fellows.
- Participate in inbound and outbound orientation sessions.
- Act as an adviser to Rotary clubs or districts.
- Mentor local scholars or fellows, as well as other program participants.
Educational: Group Study Exchange
- Use the Internet to locate former team members.
- Contact alumni@rotary.org for help finding alumni in your area.
- Join your local Rotary Foundation alumni association, or start one in your area.
- Organize regular alumni networking “meet and greet” events.
- Advocate for Foundation programs:
- Help recruit future program participants.
- Participate in outbound orientation sessions.
- Organize vocational visits for inbound teams.
- Mentor newly returned GSE alumni, as well as other program participants.