Rotaract 2012: Connecting with Rotaract's Global Network

Rotaract PreConvention 2012

Topic A: Connecting with Rotaract’s Global Network

James LovattLeamington & Warwick Rotaract Club, United Kingdom

District Rotaract Representative D1060 2011-12 Chair Elect Rotaract in Great Britain & Ireland MDIO 2012-13

Alana WilsonGunargarang Rotaract Club, Sydney, Australia

Inaugural President Rotary Australia MDIO 2010-11Past District Rotaract Representative D9690

Thansen PaandiRotaract Club of Bhagyanagar, India

Past District Rotaract Representative D3150President South Asia MDIO 2011-12

Rotaract

The more friends you have the easier it is for you to understand other people

and other cultures etc.

♦ Twin Club:To emphasize the international aspect of

Rotaract service and friendship

♦ Joint Service Projects :To establish a long-term relationship with another

club that will lead to ongoing projects

♦ Home Hosting:To enhance understanding of another culture

and foster goodwill


Careful planning &

clear communication

Are essential to establish a strong rotaract relationship.


Skype & Social Media

• Joint club meetings for sharing best practice - video conferencing

• MDIOs use skype for communication over large distances

• Facebook group reaches over 60,000

• 8 Twitter discussions so far• Range of topics• World Rotaract Week• Recruitment & Promotion• Professional Development

• Rotary involvement• Timezones

• http://storify.com/rotaract/

•Advantages/disadvantages?

http://storify.com/rotaract/

Rotaract MDIOs

What are they and why do we have them?Rotaract in Great Britain & Ireland (RGBI) is a Multi-District Information Organisation (MDIO), formed in 1993 and covers Great Britain, Ireland, the Channel Islands & Isle of Man, encompassing districts 1010 to 1290.

It’s main aim is to gather & share information around all 29-member districts.

Funds used for MDIO activity must be obtained on a voluntary basis only

Meet up to discuss how to best serve their districts a few times a year

An important thing to remember is that MDIO’s have no legislative power, except for decisions regarding the MDIO itself where each District Rotaract Representative then has 1 vote.

Regional Conferences

• APRRC - Asia Pacific Rotaract Regional Conference

• INTEROTA - started in 1981

• ROTASIA

• REM - Rotaract Europe Meeting - twice yearly; plus EUCO

•Rotaract PreConvention

• District specific events

Interota

• Worldwide event held every 3 years• Egypt 2011, Seoul 2008, Germany 2005......

• Workshops & discussion forums

• Speakers on topics of interest, including RI representative

• Network with fellow Rotaractors

• Service Project

• Bidding for next event

• Socialise & see what the local area has to offer!

Connecting to the Rotary Network

Alana WilsonGunargarang Rotaract Club, Sydney, Australia

Inaugural President Rotary Australia MDIO 2010-11Past District Rotaract Representative D9690

New Generations Exchange

• Provide the opportunity to learn about a different culture while fostering goodwill and understanding

• Are open to students and young professionals ages 18-25

New Generations Exchange

• Usually last from a few weeks to three months

• May be arranged for individuals or a group

• Can involve home stays, tours or camps• Can also include a vocational element

Rotary Foundation Programs

• Peace Fellowships– Fellows earn a master’s degree in:• international relations• sustainable development• peace studies• conflict resolution

– Or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies


• Vocational Training Teams – Teams consist of Rotarians and Non-Rotarians in

careers linked to the goal of the grant– Teams provide or receive training in one area of

focus– Training can occur in a variety of places– Teams may be hosted in a variety of ways


• Programs ending in 2013– Group Study Exchange• cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for

young business and professional men and women between the ages of 25 and 40

– Ambassadorial Scholarships• promote international understanding and goodwill

through study in another country

Rotary Fellowships

Groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses and Rotaractors who unite to:

• Share a common interest in worthwhile recreational activities (sports, hobbies, etc.)

• Further their vocational development through acquaintance with others of the same profession

• Make new friends around the world• Explore new opportunities for service• Have fun and enhance their experience in Rotary

Rotary Fellowships• Chess • Computer Users • Convention Goers • Cycling • Doctors • Editors and

Publishers • Environment • Flying • Golf • Home Exchange

• Internet • Lawyers • Literacy Providers • Magicians • Motorcycling • Photographers • Police and Law

Enforcement • Rotary Global

History

• Scouting

• Singles • Skiing • Social Networks • Tennis • Travel Agents • Travel and Hosting • Wellness and Fitness • Yachting

Rotarian Action Groups

Groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses and Rotaractors who unite to:

• Engage in meaningful service in partnership with like-minded people globally

• Collaborate with clubs and districts on service projects in their area of specialty

• Assist clubs and districts in obtaining funding or other assistance for their service projects

Rotarian Action Groups

• AIDS • Blindness Prevention • Blood Donation • Dental Volunteers • Diabetes • Food Plant Solutions • Health Fairs • Hunger and Malnutrition • Literacy

• Malaria • Microcredit • Multiple Sclerosis • Polio Survivors and

Associates • Population Growth &

Sustainable Development • Water and Sanitation


Thank you,

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