Youth Programs
Pinhook Rotary puts a special emphasis on Youth. Rotary International makes a number of programs available to the community, and we, in turn, offer to connect the community to these programs. Listed below are a number of such programs. If you are interested in supporting them, or would like to nominate candidate for participation in such programs, feel free to contact any of our members.
Interact clubs Interact is Rotary International’s service club for young people ages 14 to 18. Interact clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but are expected to be self-governing and self-supporting. This self-governance and financial independence makes it possible for the members to choose and carry out service projects that the youth care about. Each year, Interact clubs are expected to complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. Through these efforts, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs and learn the importance of community service.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is Rotary's leadership training program for young people. RYLA participants can be 14-18 year of age. They attend a four day summer camp emphasizing leadership, citizenship, and personal growth which is aimed to provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders. RYLA encourage leadership of youth by youth. In the process we recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities. Each Rotary Club in District 6200 can sponsor one "camper".
RETURN TO TOPRotary International Youth Exchange allows high school students to spend up to a year living with several host families and attending school in a different country. The logistics and placements are orchestrated through volunteer Rotarians in participating countries and, in many cases, Families of Rotary act as the host families in both countries.
RETURN TO TOPDistrict 6200 has 2 Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships each worth U.S. $23,000. Two primary and two alternates are named in the selection process. Applicants must have 2 yrs university/college work or h.s. degree/equivalent and 2 yrs in their recognized vocation. Study period must fall between 7/1/09 and 6/30/10 for study in southern hemisphere or Japan; where studies begin in March/April, has to be March/April 2010. Study must be in country other than applicant’s own where there are Rotary club. See annual announcement for more detail information. (PDF Document)
RETURN TO TOPRotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution supports young leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service activities. Fellows can earn either a master’s degree in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution.
RETURN TO TOPGroup Study Exchange teams are designed to develop professional and leadership skills among young people to better prepare them to address the needs of their communities and an increasingly global economy. The team is composed of 1 Rotarian and 4 non-Rotarian young professionals who are between the ages of 25-40. Contact your local Rotary Club for more information.
RETURN TO TOPRotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30 usually, although not necessarily, sponsored by a School or University.
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