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		Young Leaders in Action

April 2017 | Engaging the next generation of Rotary leaders

Sustainable and innovative Rotaract projects earn top honors

Rotaract clubs around the world are creating lasting, positive change. Their service projects are changing lives and communities for good. This year, over 300 projects were nominated in 52 countries for the Rotaract Outstanding Project Awards. Rotary recognizes the best local or international service project that highlight innovation, sustainability, and collaboration aligned with Rotary’s areas of focus.

This year the Rotaract Club of the Univeristy of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka took tops honors for their comprehensive project to revive the rural village of Ranugalla through education and economic development initiatives. "Rather than initiating a project to donate materials, we thought a project to address all the issues in the village would be much more beneficial to all,” says Chamal Kuruppu, the club’s president. Learn more about this project and the regional and multidistrict Outstanding Project Award recipients.

	Taking action

	Now on Shop Rotary: young leaders promotional cards Want to introduce your community, schools, and prospective members to Rotary’s programs for young leaders? These colorful, double-sided promotional cards are an easy yet powerful way to promote your club and district activities. Available in eight languages, order now on Shop Rotary or customize your own in the Brand Center. From Rotary scholar to Peace Corps “A Rotary global grant made possible my dream of obtaining a Master of Science in Local Economic Development at the London School of Economics…It was actually the experience of earning a master’s degree that gave me the confidence to apply to the Peace Corps.” Jasmine Segall, a former Rotary global grant scholar, shares how her scholarship led her to Rotary service partner, Peace Corps on Rotary Voices. Learn more about Rotary’s partnership with Peace Corps and how your club can provide scholarships to support youth and young professionals. Celebrate Youth Service month In May, Rotary celebrates Youth Service month! There are several ways your club can get involved. Share stories from the Rotary Voices Blog showcasing Youth Leadership All-Star stories to inspire your members. Showcase and celebrate exceptional Youth Leadership All-Stars in your clubs and districts at club meetings and on social media. Or plan a service project with young leaders in your community and make a difference together. Overheard on social media “The most incredible honour tonight from The Rotary Foundation. The Paul Harris Fellow is the most extraordinary recognition for humanitarian and educational achievements. Feeling truly blessed. I will continue to dedicate my life to educating and encouraging others to make a difference in our world. My mission will forever be to create positive change. #LoveAlways #GlasshouseMountainsRotary” – Repost of @bindisueirwin on Rotary International on Instagram “We are talking with Steve Culbertson from Youth Service America about engaging in your community for Global Youth Service Day. Find out how you can make an impact through Rotary”—Rotaract on Facebookâ¬ â¬â¬ “#Rotary and @ShelterBox are working together to help flood victims in Peru. http://on.rotary.org/2o9zhCc ” – Rotary on Twitterâ¬
	Spotlight on service: Uganda

	Rotaractors mentor Interact Club during World Interact Week The Rotaract Club of Cape Munyonyo carries out “Project RInteract” in secondary schools every November during World Interact Week to mentor Interactors both in professional development and service. This year’s project was done in partnership with the Interact Club of St. Denis Ssebugwawo Senior Secondary School, including career guidance sessions and a school beautification service project. The Rotaractors look forward to growing the project next year! Share your service story! Post your project on Rotary Showcase and email the link to [email protected]

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2018-19 ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIP

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

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 European Conference
Warsaw, Poland
3-7 May

30th All Nigeria Rotaract Multi-district Conference
Umuahia, Abia, Nigeria
18-21 May

Che! Argentina Trip
Córdoba, La Rioja, and Catamarca, Argentina
12-26 May

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 Work Hard Play Hard Entrepreneurship Seminar (sponsored by Rotaract Club of Malta LaValette)
Qawra, Malta
16-18 June

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

District 6270’s World Affairs Seminar
Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
24-30 June

Canada Corridor Trip 2017
Ontario & Quebec, Canada
22 June- 4 July

2017 Interota
Taipei, Taiwan
2-6 September

Do you know of an event we should add to this list? Email us at [email protected].

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
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