SEPTEMBER IS...

September is New Generations Month, when Rotary celebrates its commitment to youth and young adult programs, including Interact, Rotaract, RYLA, and Rotary Youth Exchange. During this time, Rotary clubs and their New Generations programs are encouraged to focus on youth issues and undertake projects benefiting young adults around the world.

When planning activities for New Generations Month, Rotarians and program participants are challenged to consider these questions:

• How can members of youth and young adult programs in your district network with each other?
• Do Rotary clubs in your area actively promote participation in the youth and young adult programs they sponsor?
• Are youth included in weekly Rotary club programs, service projects, and fundraising events? If not, why?
• What type of special recognitions, awards, and scholarships are available to youth through Rotary clubs in your area?

As RI President John Kenny writes, "Our youth programs - Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange - are some of the most important programs of Rotary ... because of the unparalleled potential they have to influence young minds and souls toward peace, goodwill, and harmony." Read more.

Help achieve Rotary's mission by promoting programs for youth and young adults, and by celebrating New Generations Month!