THE FUTURE of ROTARY is in the Youth in our Communities.
Past District Governor Sean Hogan was our Keynote speaker at our Annual meeting on Tuesday November 19th. He explained all the New Generations programs indicating that they are a source of new Rotarians in the future.
He led of with asking the members are you a Rotarian or a member of Rotary. Getting and working on International projects is one way to get the passion another is to get involved with Youth Programs and see the life changes that occur at these events.
RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) a 4 day program YAIL (Youth Adventures in Leadership) weekend in January for Grade 10-11 Students.
INTERACT-Primarily in High Schools usually meet once per month to work on Service Projects
ROTARACT - University and young professionals ages 18-30 usually meet twice a month less formal than ROTARY.-We have 4 in our area , Cloverdale, Langley, Tri Cities & Chilliwack
YES - (Youth Engaged in Service) aimed at Grade 11 students.A year long program that ends with a trip to Guatemala to complete a service Project.
ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE - Gives students aged 15-19 to spend up to a year in another country as an international student hosted by local Rotary Clubs.
Sean stressed that by our involvement we get the passion and by providing the opportunity we instill leadership & service skills in Youth.
Director Duane Buchanan thanked Sean for sharing with us and presented a Rotary Pen as Token of our appreciation.
