CHAPTER I

Rotary Code of Policies 45
January 2013
At the community level, clubs should be encouraged to provide a forum for the New
Generations to share with leaders of the community their concerns; express their hopes,
dreams and ambitions; seek solutions to problems that can beset them and the
communities in which they live, and offer services through which Rotarians can assist in
providing these solutions. (October 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 95)
Source: January 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 140; February 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 219; Amended by October 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 95
8.060.5. Support of Youth-Serving Organizations
Clubs and districts should develop partnerships with youth-serving organizations, such as
those that offer Model United Nations curricula. Clubs should support all worthy local
youth organizations. (October 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 95)
Source: November 1976 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 144; Amended by November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 59; October 2012 Mtg., Dec. 95
8.070. New Generations Service Exchange
Young adults ages 21-30 may participate in New Generations Service Exchange for up to six
months and may be organized for individuals or groups. New Generations Service Exchanges
must have a strong humanitarian or vocational service component.
The schedule of activity shall be developed by the host district, primarily comprised of peopleto-people
interactions and service work supporting one or more of The Rotary Foundation’s six
areas of focus, vocational service (such as professional development and leadership training),
and/or local activities involving New Generations activities. The host district shall arrange for
the hosting of participants and provide local transportation. Districts shall utilize screening
procedures to identify suitable hosting arrangements.
Eligible candidates shall be sponsored by a local Rotary club near their place of residence, their
district New Generations Service chair, and sending district governor. Current Rotaractors and
former Interactors, Rotaractors, RYLA participants, and former Youth Exchange students are
encouraged to apply. Participants should demonstrate a strong commitment to service and the
ideals of Rotary.
Districts are encouraged to establish agreements with their exchange partners to set expectations
concerning the logistics of the exchange, participant selection and orientation, funding and
participant expenses, and the service activities in which the participants will participate.
New Generations Service Exchanges need not be reciprocal. (October 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 96)
Source: October 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 96
8.080. Guidelines for Clubs to Conduct Projects in Non-Rotary Countries
RI has adopted the following guidelines to assist clubs and districts in carrying out international
service projects in countries with no Rotary presence: