WEST PEARL HARBOR ROTARY CLUB
Youth Service is Rotary's Commitment to the Future
Rotarians in Hawai'i continue to make a huge impact on young people across the islands. Programs like Interact, RYLA, and scholarships reach thousands, giving youth the tools and confidence to become strong, responsible citizens.
By encouraging, mentoring, and empowering our youth today, we are creating a legacy that will allow Rotary to continue its mission to see that everyone in the world are given the opportunity to lead their lives in good health, safety and prosperity.
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Statement of Conduct for Working with Youth:
Rotary International strives to create and maintain a safe environment
for all youth who participate in Rotary activities. To the best of their ability, Rotarians, Rotarians’ spouses and partners, and other volunteers must safeguard the children and young people they come into contact with and protect them from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.
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RYLA Hawai'i
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a leadership development program run by Rotary. While participants can be any age, most events focus on secondary school students, university students, or young professionals. RYLA events are typically 3–10 days long and include presentations, activities, and workshops that cover a variety of topics, including:
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Leadership fundamentals and ethics
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Communication skills
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Problem-solving and conflict management
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Community and global citizenship
ROTARY INTERACT CLUB
Interact is a club for young people ages 12-18 who want to join together to tackle the issues in their community that they care most about. Interact’s name is a combination of the words international and action. With clubs in over 120 countries and geographical areas, Interact is truly
an international phenomenon.
Through Interact, you can:
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Carry out hands-on service projects
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Make international connections
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Develop leadership skills
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Have fun!
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