"Abhivyakti" District 3110 Interact Annual E-Magazine

District 3110

Interact 1st District
Organization Interact Annual

Rotary E- Magazine
International
Rtn. Mukesh Singhal
District District Governor
3110 Rtn. Ashwini Dixit
DICC

Itr. Mayank Maheshwari
DIR

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EVERY GREAT DREAM
BEGINS WITH A DREAMER.
ALWAYS REMEMBER, YOU

HAVE WITHIN YOU THE
STRENGTH, THE PATIENCE

AND THE

PASSION

TO REACH FOR THE STARS
TO CHANGE THE WORLD

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CONTENTS

1. Editor's Note
2. Wishes from various dignitaries
2. History of Rotary
3. History of Interact
4. What is Interact
5. Goals of Interact
6. Reasons to join Interact
7. Interact Anthem
8. Basic Motto of Interact
9. Full form of Interactor
10. How you can be a Good Interactor
11. Interact Facts and Firsts
12. Interact Oath
13. Interact Resources
14. Rotary 4 Way Test
15. Rotary 5 Avenues of Service
16. Rotary 7 Areas of Focus
17. Rotary 2021-22 Theme
18. District Interact Team 2021-22
19. Districts Events
20. Club Activities
21. Interactors Experience
22. RI Licensed vendors list

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Editor's Note

Warm Interact Greetings,
It is the moment of joy for me serving as Editor of the
Magazine. Though Interact is new
for me but I learned a lot from it and my home club
Interact Club of Shivalik International School.
The past one month has been really buzzing around
with a lot of interest on the
Magazine, especially when you have a leader who need
everything perfect and markable.
Hopefully we have been able to keep up the standard
that have been set over the year.
What initially started as a plan to come up with a
magazine loaded with
information and basic guidelines along with district
events that a Interactor must be well informed about.
I would like to thank the faith of District Interact
Representative, Itr. Mayank Maheshwari had in
me to play a role in bringing this magazine and who
took all the pain to design, imagine the theme and
providing necessary resources.

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Thanks to constant support of him, the team always
had
the energy to keep going on and on irrespective of the
time, without losing focus.

Hope you all enjoy the contents of this 1st ever District
Annual E-Magazine "Abhivyakti"
On behalf of District
Thank you all!

Itr. Deepansh Deopa
Editor (Magazine)

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WISHES FROM
VARIOUS

DIGNITARIES

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District Governor Rtn. Mukesh Singhal and
First Lady of District Rtn. Reema Singhal

RID 3110

Dear Mayank
Congratulations for a wonderful year 2021-22 .
This was a historic year when we have reached
400 members & 22 Clubs in Interact .
International Cultural Exchange program was
held for the first time. First ever Interact District
Conference was taken place
DILA with participation from 7 Countries was
tremendous. This was really a special feather in
Cap of Interact District 3110 .
I am happy to witness this year as Rotary
Governor , pride was increased with Fourth
Indian Rotary International President Shekhar
Mehta ji .
RI Theme 2021-22 “Serve to Change Lives” was
made true by your amazing works .

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I convey my blessings to all of you with a bright
future and happy to see Rotarians in making .
My best wishes to Interact Movement of RID
3110.
Congratulations once again !!

Rtn. Mukesh Singhal
District Governor 2021-22
RID 3110

District Governor Rtn. Mukesh Singhal with
Rotary International President Rtn. Shekhar

Mehta

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District Trainer
RID 3110

Rtn. Arun Jain

Rotary Greetings,

Dear Mayank,
It’s matter of great pleasure that you are going to
publish a e-magazine “Abhivyakti".
First of all, I want to congratulate you for your very
memorable & historic tenure as District Interact
Representative of RID-3110. You prove your
leadership with wonderful District & national event
with 5 International events.
In July 2021 you started your journey with few clubs
in District but today you are leaving with 22 Interact
Clubs in the District.
R.I. President Shekhar Mehta has given an excellent RI
theme “Serve to Change Lives”. The success mantra
for the year was “Do More Grow More” & you follow
this very well. You added new clubs and enthusiastic
members in Interact movement. You leave no stone
unturned and gets wonderful achievements.

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I also want to congratulate Rtn Ashwani Dixit, District
Interact Chairman for guidance and motivation. His
untiredly efforts makes your way more smoot &
successful.
Seema joins me in wishing you a glorious future.

With Regards

Arun Kumar Jain
District Governor (2018-19)
District Trainer, District Grant Chair
RID-3110

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District Interact
Committee
Chair
RID 3110
Rtn. Ashwini
Dixit

Dear Mayank,
It is a very happy occasion that under your leadership,
the Interact District 3110 is publishing it's souvenir of
the work done throughtout the year.
It was under your leadership that for the first time in
the history of district 3110, the DILA was organised,
district
conference was held and more than 5 International
events were conducted in which more than 9
countries and 12 districts participated for which you
deserve a big
congratulations.
I hope that the coming team will set a similar record
under the direction of next leadership.
With Rotary Greetings,

Rtn. Ashwini Dixit
DICC 2021-22
RID 3110

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District Interact
Representative

RID 3110
Itr. Mayank
Maheshwari

Dear Interactors,
Warm Interact Greetings !
It gives me immense pleasure to write my message for
the 1st Annual District Magazine "Abhivyakti" 2021-22.
It makes me emotional recalling the day I joined
interact a few years back as
a member of Interact Club of Aligarh Lock City and now
I am writing the message for this District
Magazine as a DIR. Undoubtedly it became possible
only with the help and support of senior
Rotarians and leaders of our District. Past year has been
very challenging as well as it gave
me many lessons which can be helpful for me
throughout my life. Learning with Interact was
always best part in my life. I also thank my district
leaders for giving me the responsibility to
run an Interact District Council which is now a well-
balanced team.

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There are still many challenges for me to look after.
We have to increase the number of clubs as
well as number of members in our clubs. As
compared to the geography, our District is so big that
it always keeps me encouraging for a higher no. of
clubs as well as a large no of Interact
members dedicated to work for society. That's
becoming possible with the guiding support of our
DG Rtn Mukesh Singhal sir. His efforts on these issues
are just an inspiration for me. I also like to
thank my leader DICC Rtn. Ashwini Dixit sir for
standing with me always whenever needed.
Looking forward to give my services in Rotaract from
next session but always available for Interact
whenever the coming leaders need me.

Yours in Interact

Itr. Mayank Maheshwari
DIR 2021-22
RID 3110

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DIR 2021-22
RID 3800 Philippines

The Interact Clubs of Rotary International District 3800
would like to express our sincerest wish of peace and
prosperity to your district. Despite all the
circumstances we face, we all have reached this far,
and we have served and changed lives.

Through our passion, determination, and
perseverance, we have achieved something and did
our best to end this wonderful Rotary Year. Even if we
have different countries, personalities, beliefs, gender,
and culture, we interact, lead, connect, and serve.

For DIR Mayank Maheshwari, it gives me immense
pleasure to extend my sincerest gratitude to your
district for a very successful Life-Changing Year.

For the following officers of District 3110, I wish you all
the best in your journey, and our district is looking
forward to working with you for the betterment of the
Interactors, the community, and the world.

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This Imagine Rotary Year 2022-2023, opportunities
and surprises shall be knocking on your doorstep.
May you turn your DREAMS into realities.

Congratulations and best of luck!

Yours in Interact,

JACKY-LYN C. DEL ROSARIO
District Interact Representative 2021-22
RI District 3800

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DIR 2021-22
RID 2241 Romania

Dear Mayank,

On behalf of the Interact District 2241, it makes great
honour for me to congratulate you on the inauguration
of the innovative E-magazine and wish you good luck in
what’s to come!
Interact undoubtedly is a “training polygon” for the
leaders of tomorrow, a limitless universe of
opportunities and possibilities so, by far, the innitiative
to create a magazine works hand-in-hand with the
purpose of Interact, spreading the word that we are
serving above ourselves.
Congratulations, I look forward to your achievements!

Sincerley,
Itr. Mihnea Anghel
District Interact Representative 2021-22
RI District 2241

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DIR 2021-22
RID 4490 Brazil

The Rotary year 2021-2022 was splendid, it was a
lot of learning and knowledge and meeting my
colleagues at 3110 was very interesting and very
happy, because getting to know new cultures will
always be a great pleasure. I wish my colleagues
a lot of inspiration, a lot of love and that they
never give up on their dreams and that they
always continue to practice this year's Rotary
motto "Serve to change lives", although this year I
will not continue on Interact and start attending
Rotaract, know that you can count on me on the
other side of the world, it will always be a
pleasure. Thank you for the support district
3110.

Itr. Valentina Albuquerque
District Interact Representative 2021-22
RI District 4490

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DIR 2021-22
RID 4130 Mexico

Hello district 3110! Greetings from district 4130,
I’m so proud of all the work done this year, you
inspire million of Interactors around the world.
Be sure that all of your effort will be recognized
from all the people you have helped through
your service projects. I hope this year you change
lives starting yours and be ready to imagine
Rotary knowing every day you can make the
difference and you have in your hands the power
to transform the world.
Congratulations DIR Mayank for your successful
and amazing tenure and for the 1st Annual E-
Magazine

Itr. Citlally Salas
District Interact Representative 2021-22
RI District 4130

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DIR 2021-22
RID 4720 Brazil

This management was not easy. Taking the post pandemic
period made our lives and our jobs difficult. But the
dedication to Interact remained intact! The Rotary year
keeps turning, together we are stronger, and together we
managed to carry out this wonderful management! We
don't back down in the face of difficulties imposed by
chance, or diseases, we move on, fighting and moving on!
The Rotary wheel will keep turning, as long as the world
needs us, we will be serving to transform lives!
Wishes to my very dear friend Mayank and his team for a
wonderful tenure.. Your district rocked !!

Itr. Thalles Alexandre
District Interact Representative 2021-22
RI District 4720

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DIR 2021-22
RID 3281 Bangladesh

"What you need, is an Event, to remember for a lifetime.”
I, am really honored to be able to get this opportunity to
convey my message to the Interact Organization of our
district for the publication of the first ever District Annual
E-Magazine. My heartiest congratulations for showcasing
the magazine at the District and club level. Plenty of
Interact clubs go beyond local projects. In fact, many
young members of these
organizations have the rare opportunity to travel the
world to serve others. Their eyes become
open this early on to how other children are living in
other countries.
Without confidence, one can’t make an event successful
but the fact that Interactors have done
an impeccable work at working together as a team and
have proved that together, one can overcome any
obstacles be it organizing a successful event which will
leave an imprint on everyone.
I am very much proud and privileged to be a part of this
joyous occasion and my best wishes to everyone who
has taken a step to join this event and I look forward to
it.

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I am sending my prayers, good thoughts, and a little
luck to every Interactors. Cheers!

Itr. Tashfia Tabassum Koeal
District Interact Representative 2021-22
RI District 3281

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DIR 2021-22
RID 3011 India

RID 3110 RID 3011

"To serve is beautiful, but only if it is done with joy and a
whole heart and a free mind."
With these beautiful lines kept in mind I’v seen this district
achieve a lot and I hope it reaches even further heights in
the future making their predecessors proud and giving
back to the society with joy and creating peace all over.
Congratulations to my friend DIR Mayank and his team for
a successful tenure and taking the initiative of 1st District
Annual E-Magazine.

Itr. Arin Mittal
District Interact Representative 2021-22
RI District 3011

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DIR 2021-22
RID 3020 India

RID 3110 RID 3020

I am feeling Very Proud To Be an Part Of Interact Family.
I Participated in DILA on April 9th & 10th Conducted by
District 3110. Many Speakers Have Come And Motivated
Us. We Felt Very Happy. We could learn Many Good
Things Through this 2 Days Conference. Iam Very Happy to
Be an Part of that Conference. This type of conferences
are very necessary because we can develop fellowship
between Rotary districts

Itr. S Harika
District Interact Representative 2021-22
RI District 3020

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DIR 2021-22
RID 3291 India

RID 3110 RID 3291

It gives me immense pleasure to be a part of this
magazine. I've been following the projects of the Interact
Club District 3110 and have always been absolutely
amazed at their dedication and hardwork towards the
betterment of the society.
It's really great to see all the interactors uplifting the
prestige of their community.
Wishes to DIR Mayank and his entire team for a wonderful
year and congratulations for the 1st District Annual E-
Magazine

Itr. Shreya Paul
District Interact Representative 2021-22
RI District 3291

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DIR 2021-22
RID 3190 India

RID 3110 RID 3190

Dear Interactors,
Greetings to each one of you!
My heartiest congratulations to the DIR Mayank and team
for
the wonderful work they have been doing through Interact.
‘Serve to Change Lives’
has been so profoundly true to each one of us in the most
trying of times.
Interactors are leaders and you are the future of this nation.
Such initiatives pave the way
for building inspiration for future Interactors. My best
wishes to the team once again and
I wish The District E-Magazine Abhivyakti carries forward for
the years to come! I appreciate
all your efforts in making this new initiative a huge success.
Wishing you good luck!
Yours in the true spirit of Interact,

Itr. Jyosshika Lahari
District Interact Representative 2021-22
RI District 3190

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DIR 2022-23
RID 3220 Sri Lanka &

Maldives

As we look back at the numerous activities carried out by
Interactors in the Rotary District 3110, it is with immense
satisfaction and pride that I would like to congratulate all
the Interactors in District 3110 on a job well done.

Managing all your tasks in this movement may have
certainly been a herculean task for you all. Keeping that in
mind, I would like to wish all the Interactors of District
3110 all the very best for the upcoming year in Rotary, and
I also look forward to keeping District 3220 in touch with
your amazing District as well through Interact.

Int. PP. Julian Fernandopulle
District Interact Representative 2022-23
RI District 3220

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DIR 2022-23
RID 3292 Nepal- Bhutan

Dear Mayank,
First of all I would like to congratulate you and your team
for successful tenure and wish you a very good luck for
your upcoming journey.
I amvery happy to listen that Interact District 3110 is going
to publish it's first ever District Annual E-magazine
"Abhivyakti" where all the events done in the entire tenure
will be showcased.
Interact District 3292 is always ready to extend it's hands
of fellowship and prosperity with the Interact District 3110.
Having said this, I would like to congratulate for your first
District Annual E-Magazine.

Yours in Interact,
Itr. Bipin Subedi
District Interact Representative 2022-23
RI District 3292

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DIR 2022-23
RID 3282 Bangladesh

I am indeed very pleased and delightful to know that
Interact District 3110 is going to publish it's first ever
District Annual E- magazine " Abhivyakti" in which they will
showcase the district and club level events took place in
the year 2021-22. Interact clubs bring together young
people ages 12-18 to substitute ideas with leaders in the
community , develop leadership skills while discovering
the power of Service Above Self . From big cities to rural
villages , Interact like yours is changing society & Interact
has always been a beautiful Organization and great youth .
The benefits of Interact clubs are connecting with leaders
in your community and around the world to take action to
make new friends from around the world. Finally, I would
like to extend my thanks to all Interactors of Interact
District Organization of RID 3110 for concluding a
meaningful Rotary year and congratulate DIR Itr. Mayank
Maheshwari & his team.
Thank you.

Itr. Taukir Ahmed Nahid
District Interact Representative 2022-23
RI District 3282

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DIR 2022-23
RID 3281 Bangladesh

Interact Greetings !
Kudos to DIR Mayank and his team of district 3110 for an
amazing year. Interactors carried their work selflessly and
significantly. You adapted tha virtual world and gave back
to back amazing projects. Collaborations with worldwide
Interact districts cultivated and revived new friendships.
You all took Interact to a new level.
I am really proud and privileged to be in touch with such a
great team and hope that the bond between the two
districts remains strong..
Wishes to Mayank for the 1st District Annual E- magazine
and best of luck for the coming team !!

Itr. Tahsin Miti
District Interact Representative 2022-23
RI District 3281

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HISTORY OF ROTARY

On 23 February 1905, Paul P. Harris, Gustavus Loehr,
Silvester Schiele, and Hiram E. Shorey gathered in Loehr’s
office for what would become known as the first Rotary club
meeting.
Harris’ desire for camaraderie among business associates
brought together these four men and eventually led to an
international organization of service and fellowship.
Each of the first four Rotarians, and Harry L. Ruggles, who is
often called the “fifth Rotarian,” brought different
professional perspectives to the organization.

The first four Rotarians. From left: Gustavus Loehr,
Silvester Schiele, Hiram E. Shorey, Paul P. Harris.

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Paul Harris, age 28, Rotary’s founder, Harris, was born in
in 1896. Racine, Wisconsin, USA, on 19 April
1868. He was raised by his paternal
grandparents in Vermont and
attended the University of Vermont,
Princeton, and the University of Iowa.
Harris, a lawyer, was Rotary
president from 1910 to 1912 and a
member of the Rotary Club of
Chicago until his death on 27 January
1947.

Hiram E. Shorey as a young Loehr, a mining engineer, was born
man. on 18 October 1864 in Carlinville,
Illinois, USA. He was a Rotarian for
only a few years, never holding office
at the club or international level. But
that first Rotary meeting was held in
his office, Room 711 of the Unity
Building in downtown Chicago. He
died in Chicago on 23 May 1918.

Silvester Schiele. Before Schiele, a coal dealer, served as the
December 1945. Chicago club’s first president in 1905
and Rotary International’s treasurer
from July to December 1945. Born in
Terre Haute, Indiana, USA, in June
1870, Schiele attended Terre Haute
Business College and served in the
U.S. Army during the Spanish-
American War. He was president of
the Schiele Coal Company from 1902
until his retirement in 1939.

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Harry L. Ruggles, October Originally from Michigan, Ruggles
1912 was a graduate of Northwestern
University in Evanston, Illinois, and
joined Rotary at its second meeting.
He was treasurer of the Chicago club
during its first year, club president
from 1908 to 1910, and a Rotary
director from 1912 to 1913. He is
known for having introduced singing
to Rotary club meetings.

His printing company, H.L. Ruggles & Co., printed the first issue
of The National Rotarian and the first Rotary songbook. He
died on 23 October 1959, an honorary member of seven clubs
in addition to his home club, the Rotary Club of Chicago.

When the Rotary Club of Chicago published this member roster in
October 1905, the club had grown to 21 members, including two

honorary members.

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HISTORY OF INTERACT

Founder

Nitish Chandra Laharry

(1892-1964)

Nitish Chandra Laharry, the first RI
president from Asia, had been a
Rotarian for 33 years when he began
his tenure in the organization's
highest office. Appropriately, he was
elected at Rotary's first convention in
Asia: Tokyo,1961.

Nitish (NITH-ish- the first syllable rhymes with WITH) was borne and
educated in Calcutta. He held a BA in English from the University of
Calcutta as well as master's degrees in economics and political
science. He also earned a degree in law, and for four years was an
advocate of the Calcutta High Court. But then he decided to venture
into India's burgeoning film industry. He build a studio, hired actors
and produced the state of Bengal's first motion picture, a satire on
Indians who visited England and came back more British than the
British. Then a depression hit Bengal, and he switched to film
distribution. He traveled so widely throughout India that his wife,
Bindubala, kept an alternate suitcase packed. he even gave up
Rotary - briefly - because of sparse makeup opportunities.
After 34 years of business travel, Nitish was ready to retire. Then
Rotary beckoned, and the travel started all over again. He had
earned his credentials, In 1944, when he was president of the Rotary
Club of Calcutta, one of history's worst famines struck Bengal.
Under his leadership, Calcutta Rotarians set up food canteens,
Rotarian doctors treated patients free and Rotarians throughout
India sent the club's relief fund 100 times over its goal. During the
war, Nitish had been vice chairman of the US Army Entertainment
Organization. Following the victory he organized disbursement
center for the Indian government.

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In 1958, Nithsh organized Rotary's Asian Regional
Conference in Delhi attracting more than 2900 registrants
from 21 countries and setting a record for years to come.
Sadly, his beloved Bindubala, ill for many years, was
unable to assist his presidency, and their daughters Bira
and Mira, took over many of her duties. A deeply spiritual
man, Nitish viewed Rotary's idal of service as a form of
worship to God. The "Kindly Light" in which he so
fervently believed guided him home 21 July 1964.

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1st Interact Club

As early as the 1920s, individual Rotary clubs supported youth
activities, sponsoring troops of scouts, and taking part in a Boys’
Week that encouraged young people to be good citizens and
promoted education, health, hygiene, and vocation.

Members of the first Interact club, the Interact Club of Melbourne High School,
form the letter I, surrounded by members of their sponsor club, the Rotary Club

of Melbourne, Florida, USA. 1962.

Rotary clubs also sponsored regional programs like Uthrotar in
Michigan and Wisconsin in the U.S. In Florida, Rotary clubs
worked with Wheel clubs for teenage boys.

By the late 1950s, Rotary members were discussing ways to
strengthen their efforts to interest young people in community
service and expand their worldviews, possibly through a Rotary-
wide program designed for them. After a few years of study and
planning, Rotary’s Board of Directors in 1962 approved the
name Interact, which had been suggested by a committee to
express “inter-club and inter-member cooperation on all planes
of activity — local, national, and international.”

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Rotary members, along with students, put Interact into action.
The Interact Club of Melbourne High School, sponsored by the
Rotary Club of Melbourne, Florida, USA, became the first
Interact club on 5 November 1962.

One of the Interact club’s founding members spoke on a panel
at the 1963 Rotary International Convention, telling attendees
how enthusiastic students were about the club. Although his
school offered many other clubs, he noted that Interact was
unique because its association with Rotary allowed students
insight into a wide variety of professions and offered them an
international perspective.

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WHAT IS INTERACT ?

LEADERSHIP IS AN ESSENTIAL ASPECT OF ROTARY—AND
WE OFFER BOTH CLUBS AND PROGRAMS TO HELP

EMERGING LEADERS DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS. THROUGH
THESE GROUPS, PARTICIPANTS STRENGTHEN THEIR
LEADERSHIP SKILLS, SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES,
INCREASE THEIR WORLD UNDERSTANDING, BUILD
FRIENDSHIPS, AND MORE.



Interact is a club for youth ages 12-18 who want to connect
with others in their community or school. Interact club
members have fun while carrying out service projects and
learning about the world. Interact clubs organize at least two
service projects a year: one that benefits their community
and one that encourages international understanding. While
Interact clubs receive guidance from individual Rotary clubs,
they govern and support themselves.

Today, more than 3,43,000 young adults belong to one of the
15000 clubs located in 145 different countries, making
Interact a truly international phenomenon.

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PURPOSE AND GOALS OF
INTERACT

1. To recognize and develop constructive leadership and
personal integrity.

2. To encourage and practice thoughtfulness of and
helpfulness to others.

3. To create an awareness of the importance of home and
family.

4. To build respect for the rights of others, based on
recognition of the worth of each individual.

5. To emphasize acceptance of individual responsibility as
the basis of personal success, community improvement,
and group achievement.

6. To develop life skills including self development, time
management, and personal finances.

7. To recognize the dignity and value of all useful
occupations as opportunities to serve society.

8. To provide opportunities for gaining increased knowledge
and understanding of community, national, and world
affairs.

9. To open avenues of personal and group action leading to
the advancement of international understanding and
goodwill toward all peoples

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REASONS TO JOIN
INTERACT

Joining an Interact club is a life-changing way to shape your
young mind into a meaningful one. Once you make your
dream interact project ideas a reality, you’re never going to
want to stop.
Here are reasons as to why we highly recommend you join
or start your own.

1. It teaches you the value of community service

Far too many people need our help in this world. When more
of the young generation realizes this, we will be living in a
much better place.
Joining an interact club means opening your eyes to the
value of community service. You can experience what it’s like
to serve those in need, whether it’s in your local area or third
world countries.

2. It lets you meet other people, make new friends and see
places

Plenty of Interact clubs goes beyond local projects. In fact,
many young members of these organizations have the rare
opportunity to travel the world to serve others. Their eyes
become open this early on to how other children are living in
other countries.
Joining an interact also let you meet other people and make
new friends. At this stage, you are already growing your
connection and widening your circle, which can be beneficial
in the future.

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3. It will look good on your resume in college

Community service entails significant points once you start
applying in universities. When admissions see that you are
an active member of an interact, it’s a good way to introduce
yourself.
Scholarship opportunities in select schools are also made
available among those who are active members of an
interact club. This opportunity presents a rare chance to
make the most of your college education and future career.

4. It makes your life meaningful at an early age

Community service changes you for the better. When you
start to commit yourself to missions like this at a young age,
you’ll realize there’s so much more to life than dates, proms,
and social media.

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INTERACT ANTHEM

Oh , let the hands of
friendship,

be stretched across the sea,
to be mankind together,
in one fraternity,

May love and understanding,
prevail in one and all,

may brothers come to brothers,
to answer duty's call.

We are faithful Interactors,
prepared to play our part,
to serve and love the needy,
with an understanding heart
When nations joins with nations,
to build a brand new world,
thus then the heart of children,
shall sing the song of mirth.
Let not your feet be lagging,
but come and join our throng,
let's fill this world together

with friendship

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WORLD INTERACT WEEK

World Interact Week is celebrated every year during
the week of 5 November to commemorate the
founding of the first Interact club in 1962. This year
World Interact Week is 1-7 November and
Interactors around the world will be taking action
and sharing how their Interact clubs are making a
difference in their communities.

To mark this occasion with Interactors and
Rotarians around the world, Interact clubs, in
partnership with their sponsor Rotary clubs, are
encouraged to participate in joint projects during
World Interact Week.

World Interact Week is an excellent opportunity for
clubs to publicize, promote, and inform the
community about the great work accomplished by
its members. Clubs should encourage community
members to get involved with Interact projects.

In the past, RI required Interact clubs to
successfully complete four specific activities in
order to receive recognition for World Interact
Week. Now, Interact clubs and their sponsor Rotary
clubs have the opportunity to explore a variety of
ways to participate in World Interact Week.

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BASIC MOTTO OF INTERACT

“Service above self” is the motto
adopted by Rotary International,

which signifies the belief that
Rotarians/Interactors would put their
duty to help others before their own

needs

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FULL FORM OF
INTERACTOR

I ---- Interactor
N ---- Noble
T ---- Truthful
E ---- Energetic
R ---- Responsible
A ---- Ambitious
C ---- Courteous
T ---- Tactful
O ---- Optimistic
R ---- Righteous

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HOW YOU CAN BE A
INTERACTOR

A ---- Attend club meetings regularly
B ---- Be careful and keep your attendance hig
C---- Consider project that will promote your club
D ---- Do not hesitate to serve your community
E ---- Enjoy Fellowship at each meeting
F ---- Fellowship through service
G ---- Good Interactor stay for the program's
H ---- Help to promote the 4 Way Test
I ---- Invite Friends in club meetings
J ---- Jolliness makes good work
K ---- Keep Active in all phases of Interact
L ---- Love Interact Activity
M ---- Make Project Successful
N ---- Never miss Club Day
O ---- Open Doors for others
P ---- Proper Use of Time
Q ---- Quite Groupism
R ---- Respect the Rotarian
S ---- Share Interact Activity
T ---- Think about the needs of your community
U ---- Use your talent for prospering the Interact movement
V ---- Value the 6 objects of Interact
W ---- Wear your Interact Pin with Pride
X ---- X- ray your thought before critising any program
Y ---- You are the key
Z ---- Zealously labour for better international
understanding

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INTERACT FACTS & FIRSTS

The name “Interact” is a blend of the words
“international” and “action.”
The first Interact club outside the United States
was certified in India in January 1963.
World Interact Week was first observed in 1964.
In response to input from clubs and Rotary
committees, Rotary opened Interact membership
to young women in 1968.
The annual Interact Video Awards were
introduced in 2009.
In 2010, the minimum age for participation in
Interact changed from 14 to 12

Interactors at a district conference in
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. 1964.

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Interact members in
Ulverston, Cumbria,
England, hold a car
wash to raise money for
a public swimming
pool. 1964.

Members of the
Interact Club of Mount

Isa, Queensland,
Australia, display their

club charter 1971.

Interactors in Penang
welcome 1966-67 RI
President Richard L.
Evans during his trip to
Malaysia.

Registration for the
Interact District 686

Conference in
Tuscaloosa, Alabama,

USA. 1974.

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INTERACT OATH

For Office Bearers

I _____________________(name) solemnly pledge that I
will faithfully execute the office of _________(post) of
the Interact Club of ______________ and that I will to
the best of my ability support the Interact and
Rotary district governors and Rotary International
and that I will uphold the constitution and bylaws
of this Interact club.

For Club Members

I ____________ (name) do solemnly promise that I
will sincerely serve as a member of this Interact
Club _________________ and shall at all time uphold
the ideas and principal of this organization

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INTERACT RESOURCES

Interact Handbook

Interact Club Guide

Interact Club Certification
form
Interact Club By laws

Interact Club Standard
Constitution
Interact Club Policies

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INTERACT RESOURCES

Interact Club Sponsorship
Change form

Community Assessment
Tools

Interact Club Information
Update

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