INK 18: Eleven Slides Explaining Rotary’s Global Networking Groups

{01} What are Networking Groups?
• Global Networking Groups are one of Rotary’s seven official Structured Programs – The other 6 are Youth Exchange, Rotaract, Interact, RYLA, Friendship Exchange and Community Corps (RCC)
{02} What do they include?
• They include Rotary Action Groups (Groups focussed on service activities and Rotary Fellowships (Vocational and Recreational Interest Groups)
{03} How Many & Who For?
• There are almost 100 programs…
• …Open to Rotarians, Spouses of Rotarians and Rotaractors.
{04} Examples of Rotary Action Groups
• Alzheimer’s & Dementia
• Blindness Prevention
• Dental Volunteers
• Endangered Species
{05} More Examples of Action Groups
• Literacy
• Malaria
• Blood Donation
• Peace
{06} Examples of Fellowships
Antique Automobiles
Bird Watching
Cruising Rotarians
Caravanning
Cricket
{07} More Fellowships
• Magicians
• Flying Rotarians
• Rotarian Singles
• Global History
{08} Dozens More…
{09} Benefits of Action Groups & Fellowships
• Opportunities to engage in meaningful service outside the club
• Club/district gains access to expertise around the world
• Development of Global Friendships
• Access to further funding for projects
{10} How to Join
• Talk to Local Members
• Search for the Action Group or Fellowship on Google – go to the site and look for the contact name and email address
• Simply email the contact expressing your interest
• They will send details & costs (If applicable)
{11} Part of This Year’s Presidential Citation
• Ensure that at least one club member belongs to a Board-recognized Rotarian Action Group (www.rotary.org/actiongroups)
• Report in Rotary Club Central
{12} How to Start One
• Contact: actiongroups@rotary.org for details
• Groups are subject to approval by the Rotary Board