Chair Dong-Joon Lee‘s Message

My fellow Rotaractors and Interactors,

As the Rotary year draws to a close, I am proud of the many

accomplishments we have achieved together: the innovative

service projects we have launched, the lasting friendships we have

made, and the positive impact we have had on our communities.

This year also marked the first time in Rotary history that we convened a Rotaract

Council during the Rotaract Preconvention in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. And our

organization has continued to grow: as of March 31, 2011, Rotaract has an impressive

195,040 members and 8,480 clubs; and Interact has reached 303,991 members and

13,217 clubs.

But even beyond these exciting results, what I have appreciated even more about my

role as Committee Chair has been the opportunity to meet outstanding young men and

women who are passionately dedicated to peace and international understanding. It

has been such a tremendous privilege to work with such dynamic, bright, and thoughtful

individuals, and to see their own growth. After all, I can imagine no better way than

through Rotaract and Interact for young leaders to develop professional and leadership

skills, learn high ethical standards, and practice teamwork.

You all have such diverse backgrounds and excel in your own professions, and yet you

have also make time for service above self through Rotaract. As you progress in your

own careers, I encourage you to continue to make time for others through Rotary and

always strive to do Bigger, Better, and Bolder! when it comes to serving your

communities, both at home and abroad.

This is my final note to you as the Rotaract-Interact Committee Chair. It has truly been a

pleasure to work with Rotary International, and with all the dedicated Rotaractors and

Interactors I have met along the way. Thank you for the opportunity to serve alongside

you.

Best Wishes,

PDG Dong-Joon Lee

Chair, Rotaract and Interact Committee

Rotary International

Rotaract and Interact Newswire

RI Rotaract & Interact

Committee News

In this Issue:

Message from

Chair Dong-Joon

Lee

1

RI Rotaract and

Interact

Committee

2

Interact at the RI

Convention

3

Rotaract

Moments

3

Planning for a

Successful Year

4

Rotaract Council 6

Rotaract at the

RI Convention

6

Rotaract Invites

You— APRRC

2011 & Interota

2011

7

I am a

Rotaractor

Because…

8

Jump All Over

the World

9

Rotaract Project:

Ndola Free Eye

Clinic

10

Upcoming

Events

10

Experience

Rotaract

11

New Generations

Newsletter

11

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2010-11 Rotary

International Theme

Volume 3, Issue 3

Page 2 Rotaract & Interact Newswire

Who are the 2010-2011 Rotaract and Interact Committee?

Below are the members of the 2010-2011 Rotaract-Interact Committee, if you have any questions please do

not hesitate to contact any of them.

Members

Vice Chair: Martin Bridge (UK) (Term ends 30 June 2012)

Member of Rotary Since: 1975

Email: pdg1992-rotary [at] yahoo.co.uk

José Luiz Toro da Silva (Brazil) (Term ends 30 June 2013)

Member of Rotary Since: 1988

(Rotaractor 1983-88)

Email: toro.alp [at] terra.com.br

Eva Brodehl (Germany) (Term ends 30 June 2011)

Member of Rotary Since: 2005

Email: eva.brodehl [at] gmx.net

Faik Tokatlioglu (Turkey) (Term ends 30 June 2013)

Member of Rotary Since: 1991

(Rotaractor 1983-85)

Email: faik [at] tokatlioglu.net

Rotaract Representatives

Filippo Maria Pirisi (Italy) (Term ends 30 June 2012)

Member of Rotary Since: 1977

Email: pirisi [at] unica.it

Lisa Hunter (England)

(Term ends 30 June 2011)

Member of Rotaract Since: 2000

Email: lisa [at] rotaract.org.uk

Andrea Tirone (Canada)

(Term ends 30 June 2012)

Member of Rotaract Since: 2004

Email: anget09 [at] gmail.com

Mamadou Doumbia (Côte d'Ivoire)

(Term ends 30 June 2011)

Member of Rotaract Since: 2004

Email: doumbiajunior [at] gmail.com

Florante Espiritu (Philippines)

(Term ends 30 June 2011)

Member of Rotaract Since: 2005

Email: floespiritu [at] gmail.com

Chair: Dong-Joon Lee (USA) (Term ends 30 June 2011)

Member of Rotary Since: 1984

Email: rotarian [at] computer.org

Bettsy Hernandez Pizana (Mexico)

(Term ends 30 June 2011)

Member of Rotaract Since: 2002

Email: bettsypizana [at] gmail.com

Note: As of July 1, 2010 the Rotaract Committee is now

the Rotaract and Interact Committee. The Committee is

now expected to provide guidance and advice to the

Board on all aspects of both the Rotaract and Interact

programs. The Committee also remains responsible for

developing the program content for the Rotaract

Preconvention and to promote attendance at the 2011

meeting in New Orleans.

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Interact at the RI Convention in New Orleans By: Natalie Nguyen (Area 7 Director, Interact D5170)

On the morning of the 22nd of May, eight Interact D5170 District Council members and I arrived to New Orleans after taking a

red eye flight from San Jose, California, the night before. Despite how long the trip was, this did not stop us from spreading

what we like to call ―Interact love‖. After setting our bags down, we walked over to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center,

where we found ourselves shocked by the amount of Rotarians that were there from around the world. We quickly went to the

House of Friendship to go to our Interact booth labeled ―D5170 Interact BBB Roundup‖ and talk to Rotarians. One may ask,

―What does ‗BBB‘ stand for?‖ Bigger, better, bolder Interact clubs.

Throughout the four days of the convention, the District Council members and I

spoke with Rotarians from around the world about what Interact is all about and

how they can start one in their local communities. As we were socializing with the

Rotarians from faraway places such as Nigeria, the Philippines, and Mexico, we

were amazed by how many Interact clubs existed on a global scale. Our main

intention, though, was to share tips on how we became a strong Interact district so

that other Interact clubs from around the world can strive and be successful. We

understand that the youth is the future generation so we want to show Rotarians

how we are able to make a difference in our community through our Interact clubs.

Therefore, the eight District Council members and I hosted a workshop that

Tuesday the 24th about Interact in the Age of Social Media (in other words, how we

use technology and media as a way to help our Interact district grow). Moderated

by RI Director, Antonio Hallage, we gave tips to the Rotarians on how to utilize

social networking programs, such as Facebook and Twitter, as well as websites such

as Google docs and Yahoo Groups to help facilitate the growth of their clubs and

promote Rotary or Interact related events.

In addition to hosting the workshop, we also had a chance to see what the Rotary clubs around the world are doing to make a

difference in their communities, whether it would be building a school or spreading awareness of an issue. Some of us had the

great honor of meeting Tom Henderson, the founder of the Shelterbox organization. As one may or may not know, Shelterbox

was Interact D5170‘s international project this past school year. As a district, we

worked together to raise money for Shelterbox, who provides boxes of life-saving

materials to victims of natural disasters. One of the memories I remembered most

from the convention was meeting Rotarians from Japan, who showed me a

portfolio of pictures taken from the Japan earthquake. One of them, who

recognized our district logo on my badge, turned to the page with Shelterboxes

being set up in the most damaged communities. Although we did not speak the

same language, it was through the eyes of hope and excitement in the Rotarian‘s

eyes that made me proud to be part of Interact and the Rotary family. Even

though we were thousands of miles apart, we are still united together under the

same organization that focuses on helping one another and making the world a

better place.

Being a part of the RI Convention was such a great honor, and we thank the

support of Rotary International for letting us present our workshop as well our

local Rotary clubs for supporting and sponsoring us to go on this trip. I wish that

every Interactor had the opportunity to experience what we experienced. The

chance to see how the Rotary world builds community and bridges continents. The chance to meet Rotarians from around the

world. And most importantly, the chance to see how we, the youth, can affect the world around us in a positive way.

Rotaract Moments …

European Rotaract Meeting (EUCO)

Dortmund, Germany— 8-12 June 2011

Rotaractors ―Splash for Cash‖ in Sydney, Australia

June 26, 2011

District 6710 Rotaract Leadership Training Seminar

Louisville, Kentucky—June 25-26, 2011

Interact D5170 Advisors and members of

District Council

Interact D5170 District Council members with

RI Director, Antonio Hallage

Planning for a Successful Year By: Lisa Hunter

Page 4 Rotaract & Interact Newswire

Now is the perfect time, if you haven‘t already, to analyse the activities of your club over the last year so you can effectively plan

the activities and goals for the coming Rotary year.

By spending time now and thinking about how your club can gain new members, support the needs of your local community and

assist with the professional development of your members will save time and heartache further down the line. Some of the

most successful clubs I have been pleased to encounter over the years are those clubs that take planning seriously.

Some things to consider is how many members do you currently have and how can you attract new members. This is perhaps

one of the most important areas to review as we need to constantly attract new blood to our clubs so that they remain dynamic

and active long into the future. Perhaps carry out a survey of your current members, three questions that I‘ve used over the

years that I think provide most insight into what members think are:

What made you join Rotaract

What makes you stay a member of Rotaract

What would make you leave Rotaract

You can use the answer to the first question as a basis to your publicity campaign – use the common answers to explain what

your club does as this appears to be what attracts people to find out more.

The answers to the second question will provide insight into what events you should plan over the year to sustain member‘s

interest. You may even want to consider asking people who came up with event ideas to organise that event for the club,

obviously with assistance from other members. I‘ve found this to be a great way to get people involved in the activities of your

club and will make them feel an effective member.

Finally, the last question will let you know what you need to avoid so that your members stay happy and enthusiastic. After all

enthusiasm is key to a healthy and happy club!

Awards

Whilst planning your activities and goals why not strive to achieve recognition for all your hard work. There are several awards

given by Rotary International and if you review the criteria for winning them now you can plan events that tick all the boxes.

Awards include:

World Rotaract Week Recognition: Every year, World Rotaract Week honours the chartering of the first club in 1968. World

Rotaract Week, 7-13th March 2012 is a time for Rotaractors and Rotarians around the world to come together to celebrate the

success and importance of the Rotaract program. This event is also an excellent opportunity to inform members of your

community about the amazing work that Rotaract clubs do, and give them an opportunity to get involved. Find out how you can

receive a certificate for projects carried out during this week at http://rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/YouthPrograms/

Rotaract/Pages/Events.aspx

Outstanding Projects: each year, hundreds of Rotaract clubs submit details about their exceptional community or international

service projects to RI. Seven of these clubs are selected as RI Recognition of Outstanding Rotaract Projects award recipients.

Winning clubs receive a plaque and the opportunity to present their projects at the annual Rotaract Preconvention Meeting.

Deadline for submissions is 1st February and you can find out more at http://rotary.org/en/

StudentsAndYouth/YouthPrograms/Rotaract/Pages/OutstandingProjects.aspx

Presidential Citations: The RI president encourages all Rotaract clubs to strive for a Rotaract

Presidential Citation. To qualify a club must fulfill the requirements listed on the Rotaract

Presidential Citation Form. The sponsor Rotary club president must sign the form to certify

the Rotaract club's achievement and send it to the district governor no later than 31 March.

The criteria is not onerous so do review the form to see how you can achieve them during

the year: http://rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/rotaract_pres_citation_en.pdf

Projects

Take a look at the projects your club has organised over the last year. What worked, what didn‘t work and which ones got most

support from your members. There‘s no point in planning a project that doesn‘t enthuse your members and gain their interest

as it will fail from the start. Think about the seasons through the year, for example if your project is based primarily outside

does the weather need to be dry and warm, if so plan this event in the spring/summer months.

Carry out a survey of your local community so can you identify any specific needs, advice on how to do this is available at

http://rotary.org/en/ServiceAndFellowship/StartAProject/Assessments/Pages/ridefault.aspx. Meet with local leaders of

government to get their input and insight, as well as leaders of other community groups. They are often the people that can

point you in the right direction so your club delivers precisely what is needed in your area, something your community can get

the most benefit out of.

What about the Rotary International theme for 2012 ―Reach within to Embrace Humanity‖, how can you work this into your club

projects?

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Internationality of Rotaract

Rotaract is an international organisation, so do remember how you can facilitate cultural exchange and international

understanding through your projects. Consider twinning with a club in another part of the world to carry out joint projects and

exchanges. You could also partner with another organisation to support their causes. But don‘t forget your sponsoring Rotary

Club too – do they have projects they are doing in other parts of the world that you can help with?

You might also consider supporting the End Polio Now campaign, either by encouraging your members to go on a National

Immunisation Day, helping right on the front line, or by raising much needed funds to help reach the $200 million US dollar

challenge set by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Another great way to experience the internationality of Rotaract is to attend the Preconvention and Convention, taking place in

Bangkok 3rd– 5th May 2012 (preconvention) and 6th - 9th May (Convention). If your members plan their travels now it will give

them time to save up to pay for travel, accommodation etc and take advantage of the cheapest registration period, which ends

on 1st December 2011.

Publicity

Public relations is an important aspect of Rotaract club service. These efforts foster a relationship among your club, your

sponsor Rotary club, and the community. Although the practice of public relations varies among cultures, every club has

outside audiences that it must communicate with. Rotaract public relations can be directed at your sponsor club, the business

community, local government officials, civic leaders, other organizations, and people directly affected by your club‘s service

initiatives.

When planning your events and membership goals always keep in the back of your mind publicity. How can you use the event

to promote Rotaract, which will increase awareness of your club and help to gain new members? Consider creating a monthly

PR campaign plan, detailing all the publicity your club can do, be it online marketing through social networks such as

Facebook, press releases to your local papers promoting your club generally and specific event releases and event media

advertising through radio and TV.

Budgeting

Planning wouldn‘t be planning without crunching some numbers! Ensure your treasurer and finance committee are aware of

all the activities coming up during the next year so they can create an accurate budget to cover all expected costs. Don‘t forget

to budget for general club administration and any costs associated with publicity too!

Resources to help you plan and gain ideas

Don‘t be put off by planning and setting goals, there are plenty of tools available to you via the

Rotary International website (www.rotary.org) to help you along the way.

The Planning Guide for Effective Rotaract Clubs, in the Rotaract Handbook is a tool to help clubs

establish goals for the coming year. It can be used to help track general club trends in member-

ship and club administration. The planning guide is based on the elements of an effective Rotary

club, including sustaining and increasing the membership base and implementing successful

projects that address the needs of the community and communities in other countries. I

recommend this to be your first port of call as it will really get you thinking and analysing what has

happened in the past so you can look to the future.

If you‘re stuck for project ideas or want to link up with existing projects check out ProjectLINK

(http://rotary.org/en/ServiceAndFellowship/ProjectResources/ProjectLINK/Pages/ridefault.aspx).

It is a searchable database that lists Rotary club and district community service projects in need of funding, volunteers,

donated goods, and/or partners for a Rotary Foundation Matching Grant, and completed projects that can be used as

examples of best practices.

Share ideas or ask for advice via RotaractNet which is an e-group with a membership of over 4,000 Rotaractors and Rotarians

from around the world. It‘s a great tool for finding service partners and hearing about what is happening around the world.

You can find out more and join the group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rotaractnet/

There‘s also help available with public relations including sample flyers, presentations and general tips on publicity such as

how to write a press release, visit http://rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/YouthPrograms/Rotaract/Pages/Promote.aspx

Finally, there is a wealth of information, advice and assessment tools available online at: http://rotary.org/en/

ServiceAndFellowship/StartAProject/Resources/Pages/ridefault.aspx

Whatever you do over the next year I wish your club every success and hope you all have great fun in the process.

Lisa Hunter

RI Rotaract-Interact Committee Member 2008-11

Rotaract Council: History in the Making By: Jonathan Nish, D1130

Page 6 Rotaract & Interact Newswire

A Rotaract Council was held for the first time on 20 May 2011, during the Rotaract Preconvention Meeting in New Orleans,

Louisiana, USA.

At the three-hour council, which was modeled after the RI Council on Legislation, Rotaractors who

were registered for and present at the preconvention meeting were able to consider and vote on

nonbinding resolutions to change the Rotaract program.

A Rotaractor from Australia, Jeremy Charles, proposed the idea for the Rotaract Council during a

question-and-answer session with 2010-11 RI President Ray Klinginsmith at the Rotaract

Preconvention Meeting in Montréal, Québec, Canada, in May 2010. Klinginsmith liked the

suggestion and moved the proposal forward.

The Council session was chaired by Rotarians William Duane Benton (a federal judge from Missouri, USA) and former Rotaractor

Cyril Noirtin from Paris, France. The council took place in two sessions - one before, and one after the lunch break.

Resolutions had been submitted in advance and several were selected to be included in the Council. Each resolution was read

out and the proposer was given an opportunity to speak for the resolution. Then a period of 10 minutes per resolution was

allowed for those present to be called on to speak for or against each resolution - at microphones at the front of the venue. The

chairmen made an effort to ensure that each side was given an fair hearing.

Voting took place using electronic voting buttons. First Rotaractors were given 30 seconds to vote, and Rotarians voted

separately. Rotaractors‘ voting intentions were used to determine the results and the Rotarians‘ voting was for guidance and

interest only. Results were collated electronically and displayed on screens after each voting

round.

The resolution details, in full, can be downloaded from the RI website - but dealt with issues

like membership age limits, training opportunities, funding for training, revision of the

Rotaract brand and emblem; and the collection of fees and dues.

There were some concerns expressed about the equal and fair representation of the

Rotaract world at the Council... the roughly 300 delegates mainly comprised younger

Rotaractors from university and college based clubs in North America.

The Rotaract Council's recommendations will be reviewed by the 2011-12 Rotaract and Interact Committee, then considered by

the RI Board of Directors in September 2011.

Rotaract at the RI Convention By: Clemens Witt

I‘m absolutely addicted to traveling to RI conventions. The 2011 convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, in May was my

seventh. Sometimes people ask me if attending so many conventions has been boring. My answer is always the same: "Never.

The more you attend, the more friends you meet!"

No matter where you come from, your path to the convention is always full of surprises. You meet members of the family of

Rotary on the plane, in the airports, on the shuttle buses, everywhere. And once you get to the venue, the fun is just beginning.

The days are amazing, packed with inspiring speakers and opportunities to make friends.

As a Rotaractor, I extend the experience through the Rotaract Preconvention Meeting. It gives Rotaractors a chance to have fun

and share ideas before they submerge themselves in the convention, along with thousands of Rotarians from around the world.

We use the preconvention meeting to discuss Rotaract-specific topics and attend workshops that train us to improve and

promote Rotaract locally and globally. This year, for the first time, we held a Rotaract Council. Attendees were given a chance to

vote on proposals that were forwarded to the RI Board of Directors for review. I appreciated this opportunity, as it demonstrated

that the directors value our opinions.

I asked several Rotaractors about their impressions of the convention and their thoughts about our organization. Maud

Poussière, of the Rotaract Club of Cosne-Sancerre, Nièvre, France, said, "It's a great opportunity to meet people from all over the

world, to discover a lot of Rotaract service projects, and to go back home fully empowered."

Axel Klein, of the Rotaract Club of Schwarzwald-Baar, Germany, said, "As well as getting inspired by international service projects,

you get to know and meet friends within the family of Rotary and see what Rotary is all about. It's a powerful network of people

providing service around the globe." I couldn't have said it better. Why attend an RI Convention? It's like no other Rotary event.

The convention gives us inspiration,

empowers us to continue the work in

our clubs and districts, and gives us

a true snapshot of the

internationality of Rotary.

Source: RI Media

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APRRC 2011 - Rotaract: Touching Communities, Serving Humanity

Mabuhay! Since 2004, Rotaractors from the Asia-Pacific region, including the region‘s largest Rotaract

country, the Philippines, have annually convened in the Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference

(APRRC) with participants from all over the region. The conference aims to unite all Rotaractors from

the region and to equip them with new ideas and knowledge that will be useful in developing their

personality and skills as future leaders of the society. During these conferences, members discuss

common issues affecting Rotaract through innovative plenary sessions, workshops, recreational

activities, and fellowships. It is a festive and phenomenal gathering for young people across the

region.

APRRC has been celebrated annually since its debut in Hong Kong in 2004. The countries of Taiwan,

the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore have, since then, been given the privilege to host.

In 2010, the APRRC was successfully held in Sydney, Australia. This year, the APRRC goes back to the Philippines and the Rotary

International District 3790, northwestern part of Luzon, one of Philippines‘ ten RI Districts, in cooperation with the Subic Bay

Metropolitan Authority, Department of Tourism, and National Youth Commission of the Republic of the Philippines, takes the honor

and pride of hosting the 8th APRRC to be held from September 29 to October 2, 2011 at the world-class Subic Bay Exhibition and

Convention Center. Hundreds of Rotaractors across the Asia-Pacific Region are expected to participate in the said event.

APRRC 2011 – Subic Bay‘s full-packed program highlights interesting plenary talk and panel discussion on Rotary International‘s

This Close campaign, Social Entrepreneurship, Digital Social Media Management, Developing a Millionaire Mindset, Planning and

Implementing Successful and RI Award-winning Service projects, Youth, Media & Leadership, Climate Change Management, and

Disaster Preparedness and Response Management among others. Several well-rounded Rotarians from the Philippines and RI

representatives along with personalities from the local media, government, non-governmental organizations, and other celebrities

will truly touch, inspire, and move everyone as they powerfully deliver and share their insights and rich experiences. Seasoned and

charismatic Rotaractors from the region shall also collaboratively contribute in facilitating interesting concurrent interactive

workshops from Rotaract basics to best practices, branding, membership development, strategic leadership, and Multi-District

Information Organizations (MDIOs). Spicing up the conference are concurrent workshops on digital film making, musical arts,

laughter yoga and martial arts.

Interestingly, social events integrated in the main program are beachfront welcome party, Subic Bay Amazing Race, Cultural Night,

Rotaract Festival, and the much-awaited first-ever Search for Mr. and Ms. APRRC 2011. Other social events added up for an extra

cost are optional Quezon City (Manila) Rolling Tour, Subic Bay Tours (Rolling Tour, Tree Top Adventure, Ocean Adventure, Zoobic

Safari, and Yacht Cruise) and the perfect white sand Boracay Island Getaway. Asia Pacific MDIO will be formally launched and a

collaborative community service project shall be culminated during this much-awaited event, as well.

Registration is now on its third phase (until August 31) and costs USD 225, USD 250, and USD 275 for Rotaractors, alumni & guests,

and Rotarians, respectively. It is inclusive of conference admission, kit, meals (3 breakfast, 3 lunch & 6 snacks), conference

transfers within Subic Bay, and 4 days / 3 nights hotel accommodation at Subic International Hotel. For convenience of the

delegates, airport transfers are also available for an extra minimal cost. To add up on the roster of hundreds of Rotaractors who have

already registered, please visit www.aprrc2011.org.

Rotaract Invites You...

Egypt, where the pharaohs built their home. Egypt, what the English, the French and the Ottomans tried to call

their own. Egypt, what its rulers have bent and yet, it never broke. Egypt, which was reborn when its citizens

spoke.

Egypt is a country that is rich in history, diversity and heritage. It is a country that the Arab world refers to as ‗Om

El Donia‘ (mother of the world). It is not just a destination, it is an epic journey. And this year, Egypt is more than

all of that: it is the home of the Egypt Interota 2011.

Running for the 11th time, the Interota has finally made its way to District 2450 and is being hosted in Hurghada,

Egypt. Although it was originally scheduled to take place in the middle of June in Cairo - Egypt, a land of mystery

and wonder, revealed yet another one of its secrets: the strength of its youth. Like the country, its people are truly

unique and this year, they helped transform the Middle East through passion, commitment and dedication; they

helped change the world. And through them, the Interota was also transformed. Now taking place in Hurghada during November, it

aims to take Rotaractors from all around the world and have you witness a country‘s history in the making. Better yet, it will teach you

to become a significant part of history through your own passion, commitment and dedication.

Taking place in the gorgeous city of Hurghada, which is bordered by the Red Sea, the Interota 2011 will introduce you to a more

cosmopolitan view of Egypt. Hurghada‘s peaceful ambiance presents the perfect setting for our sessions which will focus on Rotary‘s

role in the transition and transformation of countries. As Rotaractors, you will begin to understand the importance of your role in this

new world, and how you can help shape it into a better one. And it‘s not all just work, there‘s a great cultural and sightseeing package

planned. It will combine the beauty of the sea, the mystery of the relics and the modern appeal of the resorts. The program also

includes a day visit to Luxor, famous for its larger-than-life temples.

So mark your calendars for the 18th to the 22nd of November, because for 5 days, 4 nights, you will get to see a new exotic country

and enjoy its magical beauty. Join our peaceful celebration and aid in laying the foundations that will serve as stepping stones for

future generations to come. You will not just be visiting an extraordinary country that has been around for nearly 7000 years, you will

be learning a nations‘ past, living in its citizens‘ present, and helping shape a generations‘ future. This year, the Egypt Interota 2011

is all about what you can do for a better tomorrow and you can return home knowing that you have truly made a difference.

Page 8 Rotaract & Interact Newswire

I am a Rotaractor Because...

PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT: To present Rotaract to people who are not involvied in Rotaract/Rotary from the

Rotaractors’ point of view. This was done in order to provide further brand recognition,possible positive changes on

the prejudgements on Rotaract and to help people understand what really it is.

The secondary purpose of the project is to unite Rotaractors all around the world on the ultimate subject of

presenting the true nature of Rotaract and making them understand and feel the big picture,bond of Rotaract clubs

all around the world.

SUMMARY:

We have successfully completed the first phase of our project, which was to gather sentences from Rotaractors,

explaining why they are in Rotaract, with the participation of Rotaract clubs from all over the world. Through the

project presentation videos we shared in the social network websites such as Facebook,Twitter etc. and e-mails on

mail groups, we invited all our Rotaractor friends to join our project.

We also invited them as clubs to join the second phase of our project. After the deadline of sentence gathering we

eliminated the total number of all sentences collected to best 12 sentences and put them into our brochure

designs.Those designs are already sent to the participating partner clubs and they will be printed in any amount and

handed out on Rotaract Week by the various clubs all around the world simultaneously.

RESULTS:

Although the project is not completed yet ,our expected results are already planned.We expect an increase in the

brand recognition of Rotaract/Rotary in societies all around the world.Possible adjustment of certain prejudgements

of non-rotaract related societies are also aimed.

Secondary result expectation is increasing the motivation of our Rotaract friends by making them have an hands-on

experience of the unity of Rotaract rather than just knowing it. By publishing the photos being sent from all over the

world after the project completion,we also aim to make them feel the uniqueness and the strength of the Rotaract

family.

Ahenk Er

Director of International Services Commitee ’10-‘11

Izmir Efes Rtc.-Dist 2440, Turkey

TOP 12 SENTENCES THAT DESCRIBE ―ROTARACT‖ BEST

I am a Rotaractor, because I respond to the community's needs through a team

built on friendship and service.

I am a Rotaractor, because I don't want to rot, I want to act!!

I am a Rotaractor, because in real life I wish to have a horizon as wide as it is in my brain.

I'm a Rotaractor, because Rotaract is a community consisting of responsible individuals who are serving for their

society and for the entire world with goodwill, high ethical values and peace.

I am a Rotaractor, because I know and love to learn something while helping and to have fun while learning.

I'm a Rotaractor, because this is an action that is refreshing our souls, changing our world.

I am a Rotaractor, because friends join hands with Rotaract.

I am a Rotaractor, because I do care!!

I'm a Rotaractor, because I make dreams real.

I am a Rotaractor, because through a group one can achieve way more than through his individual self alone.

I am a Rotaractor, because I'm aware of my potential that can change or create something in the world…

I am a Rotaractor because as a Rotaractor I strengthen what I learned from yesterday to prepare myself for

struggles of my life in the future.

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Initiated by the Rotaract Club of Semanggi Jakarta (D3400,

Indonesia) the JUMP! ALL OVER THE WORLD (JAOTW) photo

exhibition was held during World Rotaract Week 2011 (7 - 13

March) n Jakarta - Indonesia. At the same time, another JAOTW

photo exhibition was also held in New South Wales, Australia,

hosted by the Rotaract Club Southern Highlands D9710.

The Opening ceremony was held on Monday, 7 March 2011, a

the Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, with over 150 honorable

guests attending the ceremony such as DDG Rossie Wiguna,

PDG Willy Wiguna, Rotarians, DRR Indra Diwangkara, DDRR,

ADRR, Rotaractors of District 3400 Indonesia; UNDP, UNV,

UNESCO National Commission Indonesia, Ministry of Tourism

and Culture, The US Embassy in Jakarta, IOV, Sponsors, NGOs,

partners and guests.

During the exhibition, we encouraged visitors to

participate in voting for:

Most Favourite JUMP! All Over The World Photo

Most Favourite JUMP! All Over Wonderful Indonesia

Most Favourite JUMP! All Over Grand Indonesia

We were especially excited for JUMP! All Over The World Grand Indonesia, a challenge presented to us by the Grand

Indonesia Shopping Town to all Rotaractors during World Rotaract Week. Rotaractors were asked to capturing their

spectacular jumpshots around the shopping centre and the winner then received a present from Grand Indonesia.

More than 2,000 visitors (such as HE Ambassador

of Egypt for Indonesia and family, Diplomats from

British Embassy, businessman, excecutives, young

professional, students, photography lovers, etc)

were able to enjoy our photo exhibition and

approximately 551 voters voted for their favorite

image in each ccategory.

JAOTW Project does not show any sign of stopping

yet. It keeps bringing positive impacts on Rotaract-

Rotary branding as well as action to serve the

community at its best.

Jump! All Over the World Project

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Upcoming Events:

Event Location Date Details

Rotary Youth Leadership Award

North America

(RYLA)

Washington, DC, USA 20-24 July, 2011 This conference, hosted by District 7620

(Washington, D.C., and part of Maryland), is

open to Rotaractors and non-Rotaractors

from around the world. The program will

include workshops on leadership, Rotaract,

and Rotaract officer training; professional

development activities; information about

Rotary programs; visits to area embassies,

the Capitol, and the Library of Congress;

and other social events.

Asia-Pacific Regional Rotaract

Conference

(APRRC)

Subic Bay, Philippines 29 September—2

October, 2011

This annual meeting is hosted by Rotarac-

tors from District 3790 (Philippines). Rota-

ractors from across the Asia Pacific region

are invited to attend.

Interota Cairo, Egypt 18-22 November,

2011

This triennial worldwide meeting of

Rotaractors is hosted by the Rotaract Clubs

of Egypt. The program includes workshops

on Rotaract-related topics, a project

promoting peace, visits to historical and

cultural attractions in Cairo, and numerous

social events. Hundreds of Rotaractors

from around the world are expected to

attend.

Rotaract Preconvention Bangkok, Thailand 4-5 May, 2012 This annual Preconvention meeting is held

immediately before the International Rotary

Convention. A series of workshops and

plenary sessions will address Rotaract-

related topics and will provide numerous

opportunities for club and member

development.

European Rotaract Convention

(EUCO)

Moscow, Russian

Federation

23-27 May, 2012 This annual meeting is hosted by

Rotaractors in District 2220 (Russian

Federation). Rotaractors from across

Europe are invited to attend.

On the 20th February 2011 the Rotaract Club of Ndola (District 9210, Zambia)

conducted a Free Eye Screening Clinic for the residents of Kawama Township in

Ndola, Zambia. They also offered other free

medical services such as blood pressure

check-ups and blood sugar testing. The club

also offered counselling. The project

benefited over 300 people and we received

National Media Coverage as well as a Phil

Whitehead trophy in recognition of the best

Rotaract Club project in the District.

Rotaract Project: The Ndola Free Eye Clinic By: Nkonde Chola

Issue 3

Do you want to strengthen your Rotaract club? Learn more about excellent Rotaract service

projects? Build lasting friendships with fellow Rotaractors from around the world? If so, you‘ll

want to attend the Rotaract Preconvention Meeting and discover how we can work together to

Reach Within and Embrace Humanity!

At the 2012 Rotaract Preconvention Meeting, you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas

on a wide range of Rotaract topics in interactive workshops and listen to interesting and

informative speakers, all designed to support and enhance the Rotaract activities underway in

your communities.

Why should I attend?

There are many reasons to attend the Preconvention and Convention. First, it is a chance to

see the world of Rotary and Rotaract in a whole new light. You know that Rotaract is an

international organization, but when you attend a worldwide meeting, you really see that as-

pect of Rotaract differently. You will also learn more than you thought possible, get new ideas for your club, make lifetime friends,

and have a BLAST. Its hard to do justice to the experience with words. Its something you have to experience for yourself!

Rotaractors will also have the opportunity to visit the House of Friendship this year as it opens during the Preconvention.

Rotaractors from every district are encouraged to attend the Rotaract Preconvention Meeting. This year, when Rotaractors register

for the RI Convention they will be able to attend the Rotaract Preconvention for free! Registration fees for the RI Convention are

$50 US until December 1st, 2011, $75 US after December 1st to March 1st, 2012, and $100 US when registering at the

Convention Centre in Bangkok.

Register before December 1st, 2011 for the RI Convention and save! You can access the registration form here. Registration of Rotaractors and Interactors is only possible through the

post, through fax, or by emailing your completed PDF to ri.registation[at]rotary.org.

Experience Rotaract with a World of Friends

Have a story you want to add?

New Generations Email

Rotary International have started producing a New Generations

e-newsletter each month.

New Generations is a monthly e-newsletter designed to inform

program participants and Rotarians about news and developments in

Interact, Rotaract, and RYLA and to give you ideas on how to get more

involved with these programs in your communities.

To be added to the distribution list for the e-newsletter, please click on this

link:

http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?m=1101424972933&p=oi

When the web page has loaded enter your email and click on submit. On the next page select New Generations_ Rotaract from

the list and complete the other information, following the instructions on the screen.

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If your Rotaract or Interact Club has a story it would like to see in the next issue of the Rotaract & Interact Newswire,

let us know. Due to limited space, it cannot be guaranteed that every story will be included, but we will try our best.

For more information or to make a submission, email Rotaract Representative, Andrea Tirone anget09[at]gmail.com