1. New Generations:10 Tips for DistrictProgram Chairs

2. Agenda1. Panelist: Diana White2. Tips 1-53. Panelist: George Keeling4. Tips 6-105. Question and answer session6. Resources 3. Diana White Past District Governor, D7020 2012-13 RI New Generations Committee Chair Assistant Rotary Coordinator 11- 13, RI Zone 34 Advisory Committee Member, RI Director Zones 33-34 4. Interact Club of Abaco 5. Rotaract Club of BVI at a Childrens Home 6. Rotaract club of Cayman board meeting 7. The Rotary Family Circle 8. Develop a Toolbox 9. Tool Box Starter ListCreate a list for bothclub leaders anddistrict leaders. 10. Communicate! Conduct symposiums/open panel discussions with Rotarians andRotaractors. Work closely with Interact advisers and fit scheduled events withthe school calendar 11. Integrate! Use the expertise of younger generations as speakers ontechnology and teen issues. Find out what fellowship appeals to all generations (games,puzzles, problem solving, fundraising ideas). 12. Where is the Key to the Toolbox? 13. Regular communicationJoint projects and fundraisers 14. Foundation grants forRotaract & Interact projects 15. Meaningful personal relationshipsMentorshipMutual Respect 16. ListeningSharing of ideas 17. Attending New Generations meetingsBuilding a Rotary family 18. WhatWillYourToolsBuild? 19. 1Request a District Activity ReportDistrict Chairs should request a status report for the Interactand Rotaract clubs in his or her districtUse the reports to ensure clubs have provided updatedcontact information to RotaryEmail rotaract@rotary.org for a district Rotaract report, oremail interact@rotary.org for a district Interact report 20. From the district Know who your Rotaract clubs are. Compare your districts list of clubs with RIs as chances are they wont match. -D7850 Rotaract Chair, USA 21. Promote your program and increasemembership 22. Promote your program and increasemembershipAsk Interactors which issuesthey are passionate about.Support them in completingservice projects in these areas. 23. Promote your program and increasemembershipExplore both university andcommunity based clubs to ensureyoung people in your community anddistrict have the opportunity toconnect with Rotary at every stage intheir education and careers. 24. Promote your program and increasemembershipHave former Youth Exchangeparticipants speak at Interactclub meetings to share theirexperience abroad. 25. Promote your program and increasemembership Re-think your RYLA activities to appeal to the upper age range of New Generations. 26. Q: What skills would you bring to a Rotary club as amember that you developed through Rotaract? The passion to confront the issues that are pressing in our generation. New energy for a Rotary club. -Rotaractor in the Philippines 27. 3Connect your district andparticipants with social media Twitter chatse-meetingsHelp us make New Generations Programs more visible.e-newslettersFacebook chats 28. From the districtSend a monthly email to theclub presidents, or begin anewsletter to share eventinformation. Add a Rotaractsection to your district siteand section in your districtnewsletter.-D6080, Rotaract Chair, USA 29. 4Convene a peace forum or NewGenerations conference Bring New Generation participants together Suggested topics of discussion: - District or club challenges/goals - Benefits of your program - Solutions to community issues (violence, bullying) 30. From the district Try to arrange a meeting at District Assembly for the students. Let Interactors present to the Rotarians. Let them have their own meeting in conjunction with the adults. -D6710 Interact Chair, USA 31. 5Encourage service for all NewGenerations participants 32. Encourage service for all NewGenerations participants Work with one of Rotarys partners 33. George H. Keeling Rotary Club of Thomasville, District 6900 Interact Faculty Adviser Club Chairman, RYLA Scholarships District Interact Chair for Southern Georgia Interact clubs 34. A New Generations Tip:Offer Interact faculty advisers honorary membership. 35. A Simple Procedure Enrolling your existing and new Interact faculty advisers as honorary Rotarians.Discuss honorary membershipPresent to your local Rotary club for approvalConduct a formal enrollment 36. Current ResultsInteract faculty adviser recognition initiallyshows merit in District 6900, Rotary club of Thomasville, Georgia. 37. New Generations Support The Fifth Avenue of Service approved by theCouncil on Legislation facilitates a worldwideopportunity for Rotarians to exchange newideas to grow youth programs. 38. New Interact Clubs! 39. Home School Interact club 40. Faculty adviser luncheon 41. 6 Visit Rotary Showcase 42. From the districtTo make a difference, we need youngRotaractors and experiencedRotarians working together.-D1830 Interact Chair, Germany 43. Provide resources for NewGenerations program alumni 44. Plan a celebration for graduatingRYLA or Interact students 45. From a RotaractorOur Rotaract club introduced analumni officer to keep ex-members incommunication with Rotaract clubevents & fundraisers.-Rotaractor, UK 46. Visit Rotaract clubs in your district topromote the benefits of Rotary membership 47. Hold a RYLA networking night 48. From the district RYLA will be the vehicle that opens or engages their social conscience and they will remember an incredible Rotary experience for the rest of their lives. -D5370 RYLA Chair, Canada 49. 8Consider a mentoring program topromote leadership skillsA mentoring program maylook different than youexpect. 50. What Rotaractors want to learn from a mentorTime management Leadership skillsNetworking Public speaking 51. Rotarians can learn from NewGenerations participants 52. New Generations participants can mentor younger students 53. Rotarians can continue to mentorprogram alumni 54. Former YEX students can mentor current exchange students 55. From the district Trust in those you are leading and work together with them, mentor them, and learn from them. -RI RYLA Committee Member, D7950, USA 56. Highlight your success with RIrecognition possibilities 57. Connect with other district chairs 58. Questions? 59. From the districtThis is just one year, so make itcount. Leave a legacy that isyours alone. Seek a specific goalthat you want to achieve andstick to that goal.-D3790, District Interact Chair,Philippines 60. Contact UsEmailSocial Mediarotaract@rotary.orgLike Rotaract &interact@rotary.orgInteractryla@rotary.orgyouthexchange@rotary.org Follow @rotaract Watch Interact videos Join the Youth Exchange group