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District 5180

Welcome 2014-15 Interact Club Presidents and Officers

Thanks to our hosts!!

A brief history…

History of Rotary“Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves.”

Paul P. Harris

History of Interact First Club Chartered in 1962Involve youth: International Call to Action

Developing Leadership Skills Meaningful Service

Making Friends Having Fun.

End Homelessness

End HungerSafe Water

Disaster ReliefDisease Eradication

Safe Blood

Education

Literacy and Numeracy

Help The Elderly

Children at Risk

MicroLoans

Health

PreservationRecycling End Poverty

Nutrition

Youth Mentoring

Friendships

Home Safety

Peace

Ethics

Support the efforts of Rotary

The Rotary FoundationMission: to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.

Support to Clubs on Local & Global Projects through grants

Rotary Project Partners, Officially Recognized PartnershipsShelterBox - disaster relief. Global FoodBanking Network – hunger

Dollywood Foundation Imagination Library – literacy

plus several others

A global effort for the greater good

Rotary appoints representatives to:• African Union• Council of Europe• Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific• Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia• Economic Commission for Africa• Economic Commission for Europe• Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations• International Fund for Agricultural Development• Organisation interational de la Francophonie• Organization of American States• UNESCO• United Nations Environmental Programme• United Nations Headquarters• UN-HABITAT• United Nations Office at Geneva• United Nations Office at Vienna• World Bank• World Food Programme

Interact Clubs around the globe

Interact Club of Savani Vidhyabhaven, India donated books

Interact Clubs around the globe

Interact Club of Khang Saddar, Pakistan Double Wicket Cricket Tournament

Proceeds help feed malnourished local children

Interact Clubs around the globe

Interact Club of Independence High Ga. USA

Combined a canned food drive with an art competition

Interact Clubs around the globe

Interact Club of Castlegar BC, Canada traveled to South Africa for a water project w/ their Rotary Club.

The 4th ‘travel included’ International project for their club

Interact Clubs = International Partners

Partner with an Interact Club in a foreign country

Areas of Focus

Break Time…

We will resume in 5 minutes

Interact ClubBoard of Directors (Officers)The “Board of Directors” is all the Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer

The “Board” must meet at least once a month

Submit incoming Interact officer and Advisor contact information to Rotary

International

Interact Club Meetings

Must meet at least twice a monthFun and productiveHave an agenda and stick to it!

• Begin meeting • President introduces guests• Introduce new club members• Minutes/Treasurer’s Report• Program• Close and thank yous• Adjourn Meeting

Club Officers

“Executive Officers”

Every club should have:

PresidentVice PresidentSecretaryTreasurer

“General Officers”Every club could have:

Web MasterPublic Image/

MediaClass OfficersHistorianVolunteer

Coordinator

Plan Services ProjectsMust plan a minimum of 2 each year

One that benefits the school or community

One that promotes international understanding

Choose service projects that serve real needs What services are needed at your school or community

What local or international organizations could use your club’s assistance?

Can you collaborate with your sponsor Rotary Club or another Rotary Club on their service projects?

Can you collaborate with another Interact Club?

What types of service projects fit with your club’s budget

President Submit agenda and run meetings with enthusiasmProvide ideas for projectsDelegate responsibilitiesEnsure that the activities and projects are successfully promoted /carried outCommunicate with the Rotarian or faculty advisor and district Interact chairRecruit other members

Vice President Preside in absence of presidentAccept responsibilities from presidentContact volunteers for projectsRecruit other members

Secretary Maintain minutes for meetings Record participation and attendanceMaintain club records: Membership, Committees, Attendance, Dues (if applicable), Club Papers (Certificate of Organization)Inform Rotary International of successful projects

Treasurer Write receipts for incomeCount and deposit money from fundraisersMaintain account record and report status at meetings Money on hand at beginning of month, income and source, payments: for what and to whomDisperse funds as directed by membershipPrepare an End of the Year Report

Web Master (Club ideas)

Public Image/Media (Club ideas)

Class Officers (Club ideas)

Historian Organize Interact pictures and other items in albumCreate graphic displays for outreachPhotograph eventsLabel photos with dates, event and names

Volunteer Coordinator (Club ideas)

Membership Chairperson (Club ideas)

As an Interact Club Officer You are a role model

Developing leadership skills & personal integrity in yourself and in others.

Demonstrating helpfulness & respect to others.

Understanding the value of hard workand individual responsibility.

Advancing friendship, global peaceand good will.

Promoting the ideals of “Service Above Self”

Having Fun as a member & leader of Interact

Adviser’s Responsibilities

Board of Directors (Interact Club Officers)

Leadership Training for new officers (IPOTS)Assist board members in understanding duties and reporting activities

Meetings Help arrange date, time, placeAttend all meetingsHelp with guest speaker and program arrangements

Projects Maintain calendarAdvise and attend activities outside of school or arrange for chaperonesDetermine if projects require special school approvalCoordinate activities with Rotary Club

Support Help maintain records and documentation, fundsOversee editing Interact activities and newslettersGuide efforts to recruit new membersWork on Interact promotion

Administration Verify members meet academic requirementsApprove announcements and communicationsAct as liaison between sponsor Rotary Club and principal, faculty and staffGain support from colleagues and parentsKeep appraised of school policies that may affect the Interact Club

Rotary Advisors 1. Attend all board meetings and at least one Interact club meeting per month,  2. Provide counsel to Interact as they plan service projects or fundraising activities

3. Encourage participation in Rotary International’s Interact Presidential Citation award program.

 4. Liaison between the Rotary club and Interact, and between the Rotary club and

faculty adviser. 5. Oversee the Interact club elections (should be held by May 15), and report names and email addresses of incoming officers to the district Interact committee chair. interactchair5180@gmail.com 6. Promote and encourage participation in District Interact events 7. Introduce Interact members to opportunities available through Rotary, such as

RYLA , Rotary Youth Exchange, District Speech Contest, and Scholarships. 8. Stay in touch with Interact Alumni, help them stay involved with Rotary through

Rotaract , Rotary Educational Programs and joining a Rotary Club.

Congratulations, and Have a Great Year!!

Contacts:Katie Palatinus: kjpalatinus@yahoo.com Bill Tobin:interactchair5180@gmail.com

Service Above Self

What does it mean to you?

POWER LUNCH!

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Rotary District 5180

Governor Fred Teichert2014-2015

Rotary Club of Sacramento

BUILD Rotary

Organizing a Service Project

Organized and Produced by theInteract Clubs of:

Casa Robles H.S.Cordova H.S.Laguna Creek H.S.Oakmont H.S.Oak Ridge H.S.

Organizing a Service Project1. Assessment of needs and

resources2. Choosing the right project3. Make a plan4. Take Action5. Evaluate success6. Give Thanks

Rotary District 5180

Governor Fred Teichert2014-2015

Rotary Club of Sacramento

BUILD Rotary

Panel Discussion

ABBY CARSON- Interact Alumni (class of 2014)

KATIE PALENTINUS- Faculty Advisor

CHRIS CLARK- Rotary Advisor

JUDY FOOTE- Rotary Advisor

BRIAN GLADDEN- Interact Alumni (class of 1985) Rotary Advisor, District New Generations Chair

 

Key Note Speaker:Rotarian Tom

CicchiniRotary Club of Granite Bay

District Chair- Polio Plus

DEADLINES:

Projects- 3/31/15

Email- 3/31/15TO:

fteichert@teichert.com

CC:interactchair5180@gmail.com

Subject line=Interact Citation

14-15 citations are awarded at next year’s conference

5180 Interact District Conference

OCT 25th 9:30 to 3pm CSUS Student Union

Break out sessionsService Project Fair

KeyNote Speakers 2013-14 Club Presidential Citations awarded

Interact Idea Share and Activities Registration begins Sept 8

And the theme is…

This is YOUR day…What do YOU want from the conference?

Do you want to help plan the event?E-mail interactchair5180@gmail.com