Presentation given by Onoriode Obareki (Rotaractor, Ghana) and Sharlyn Que (Rotaractor, Philippines) at the 2014 Rotaract Preconvention in Sydney, Australia.

1. 2014 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
New Generations Service
Exchange, Friendship
Exchange & Sister Clubs

2. New Generations Service Exchange
TAKE ACTION, EXCHANGE IDEAS, JOIN LEADERS

3. • New model began in July 2013
• Participants must be older than 18 but not
more than 30
• Funded locally and not subject to Youth
Exchange certification requirements
• White pages
• Duration of up to 6 months
New Generations Service Exchange

4. • Available for individuals or groups
• Participants must have sponsorship of
local Rotary club, district New Generations
Chair and Governor
• Host club arranges for local
transportation, housing and vocational
and service activities
New Generations Service Exchange

5. • Contact your local Rotary club President,
District New Generations Chair or
Governor about New Generations Service
Exchange opportunities in your District
• If none exist, offer to help establish the
Exchange
New Generations Service Exchange

6. Rotary Friendship Exchange
TAKE ACTION, EXCHANGE IDEAS, JOIN LEADERS

7. • The Rotary Friendship Exchange program
gives Rotarians and their families the
opportunity to host and visit Rotarians
around the world.
• In addition to experiencing other cultures
and making lasting friendships, an
exchange provides a strong foundation for
carrying out other international activities
and service projects.
Rotary Friendship Exchange

8. • Not all Districts have Friendship Exchange
Committees
• Approach your District Governor about
this exciting opportunity
Rotary Friendship Exchange

9. Sister/Twin Clubs
TAKE ACTION, EXCHANGE IDEAS, JOIN LEADERS

10. • Twin clubs, or sister clubs, are two clubs
from different countries that form a long-
term relationship to promote international
understanding and goodwill and carry out
service projects in their communities.
Sister/Twin Clubs

11. • In selecting, consider clubs that:
• Share similar interests, challenges, or
history
• You’ve worked with in the past
• Are located in a place that matches your
club’s service interests
• Speak a common language
Rotary Friendship Exchange