A mentoring program in District 5160 (California) helps incoming college freshmen – particularly those who are Interact alumni – get connected with university based Rotaractors. It’s just one example of the efforts undertaken by many districts to keeep Interators, Rotaractors, RYLAritans and Rotay Youth Exchange participants in the fold – and on track to become Rotarians.
“It’s important to recapture people who fall through the holes, such as an Interactor who graduates from high school, moves away to college, and has trouble finding a Rotaract Club, says Joanna Kwong. “We often refer alumni or recent graduates to the next relevant program. Interactors pool from RYLA and Youth Exchange, and Rotaractors seek membership from former Interactors.”
Jim Cambier, past president of the Rotary Club of Danville, California, says that building relationships between New Generations programs is the first step toward ensuring successful transitions.