INTERACT
Topic: What is interact ?
What is Interact? Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people age 14-18 or secondary-school-aged students. All Interact clubs carry out at least two service projects yearly - one that serves the school or the community and another that furthers international understanding. Every Interact club is sponsored by a Rotary club, wihch provides guidance on a continuing basis. In addition, Interactors often form a service partnership with the sponsoring Rotarians, lending their enthusiastic support to a variety of Rotary projects. Interact benefits its young members, the sponsoring Rotary club, and the community that the Interactors serve. Through Interact, young people develop initiative, leadership skills, and lasting friendships. The Rotary club gains a service partner, as well as an opportunity to prepare its community's youth for future leadership. Founded in 1962, Interact stands for International Action. The first club was established in Melbourne, Florida, USA, but the movement quickly spread to many other parts of the world. Today, there are 2,400 clubs in 69 countries and geographical areas worldwide, with a membership of 53,000. Interact falls under the auspices of the Partners-in-Service section of RI's Community Development Programs. That's because a successful Interact program depends on a close working relationship between the Interactors and their sponsoring Rotary club. Another important element in this partnership is the district Interact committee, which promotes and administers the program districtwide.