Rotary District 7430 Interact

Interact Clubs

District 7430 Rotary clubs energize and inspire young leaders ages 12-18 through service and encourage them to become responsible global citizens by supporting Interact clubs. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.

What are the benefits?

Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to:

  • Take action to make a difference in your school and community
  • Discover new cultures and promote international understanding
  • Become a leader in your school and community
  • Have fun and make new friends from around the world
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Souderton Area High School Interact Club 2023 2024 - Submission for the International Intearct Video Contest
 
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Looking to Start an Interact Club?
 

How to Get An Interact Club Started

Go to Interact Website: https://my.rotary.org/en/participate/programs/interact-clubs

Download the Interact Handbook - A Guide for Sponsor Clubs and Advisers or the Interact Handbook - A Guide for Interactors

  •  Obtain approval and support of your Rotary Club Board of Directors to support an Interact Club. Articulate what "support" means and suggest a Bylaws document for the Interact Club which includes the expectations of the sponsoring Rotary Club. (See sample Constitution and Bylaws on Interact webpage)
  • Meet with school officials to identify a chapter advisor, review potential bylaws, and develop the official bylaws document with the school/advisor. Review expectations of both clubs.
  • The Interact Club will recruit members, and elect officers
  • The Rotary club may assist with obtaining the club charter if needed
  • Support club members and projects
  • Connect students with Interact’s global community

Get an Interact Club chartered

Once the club is organized with members and elected officers, they can apply for a charter from Rotary International. No fee is required. Here’s what to do:

The sponsoring Rotary Club should stay engaged in the process and support the Official Chartering Ceremony and Officer/member Installation. 

District 7430 Vibrant Interact Clubs
 
Register Your Interact Club Every Year. Your Interact club is required to have a reported advisor annually. Advisors may be a member of the sponsoring Rotary or Rotaract club, a school administrator or faculty member, or community volunteer to serve as an adult contact to the Interact club. Although more than one person may serve in this role for your Interact club, Rotary International requires only one individual to be reported per Rotary each year (1 July – 30 June).
 

Youth Protection. 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, Rotary members, their partners, and other volunteers must safeguard the children and young people with whom they come into contact and protect them from physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.

District 7430 Rotary Clubs Sponsoring Interact Clubs


Allentown, Allentown-West, Ambler, Bethlehem, Birdsboro, Blue Bell, Central Perkiomen, Collegeville, Emmaus, Fleetwood, Doylestown, Harleysville, Hatboro, Nazareth, Newtown, Norristown, North Penn, Pottstown, Slatington, Souderton-Telford, Spring Township Centennial, Spring-Ford Area, Springfield Township-Flourtown, West Reading-Wyomissing, Whitehall Area, and Willow Grove
Strengthen International Understanding and Service. Before you start planning club activities and service projects, review the basics in the Interact Guide for Interactors (PDF). Then help Interact members identify their unique skills and interests and form a plan. 
Additional resources:
  • Be part of something bigger by supporting Rotary’s causes.
  • Show the world how Interact members take action during World Interact Week in November. Download your World Interact Week Certificate of Recognition (ZIP).
  • Submit a video for the annual Interact Video Awards that shows your club in action. The theme and submission guidelines are posted each October. Follow Interact on YouTube for details.