Officers and Directors: Volume 5, Issue 4 • Chair - Madu Bishnu • Immediate Past Chair - Mark Zober September 2008 • Editor - Janie Carlisle • Directors - Robert Sommerville, Ray MacFarlane, Sanjay Agarwal • Secretary & Chair-Elect - Jesse Tanchanco • Treasurer - Robert Somerville President: DK Lee • Database Maintenance - Robin Chapple • Website Developer—Robert Somerville

Chair’s Corner from Madhumita Bishnu

I know that Madhumita tions as new members of the Fellowship and is very busy this month is forwarding them to me. Please, if your infor- and was unable to pro- mation is missing from this month’s listing, vide a column for this send your email directly to me at month’s newsletter. [email protected] and I will include an You are reminded of her request for bulle- addendum next month. This is the last “full” tins to be entered in the international compe- membership listing for a few months but new tition. Also, she asks for your contribution to members will be listed as they are added. this newsletter—your newsletter. I know the On behalf of our Chairman, I thank you for website update is forthcoming and will in- your assistance. clude it as soon as it is prepared. - Janie Carlisle She is continuing to receive your registra-

From the Editor

This month we are focus- tural exchanges are among seminated to Yahoo. As al- ing on New Generations. Spe- the activities in which the ways, I actively solicit your in- cifically, this newsletter will participants can get involved. put in the forms of articles, provide information and in- It also gives young people the ideas, and feedback. sight on 3 programs specific opportunity to learn about Reach me at my new email to New Generations for Ro- the principles of ethics, ser- [email protected]. tary. vice, and fellowship that Ro- They are: tarians exemplify. • Rotaract Our “Tools you can Use” • Youth Exchange; and column will discuss Rotari- Inside this issue: • RYLA ans’ use of techno-tools like People age 30 and blogging and social network- From a Rotaractor’s Blog 2 younger participate in these ing [Facebook, MySpace]. Rotary programs to learn I have also included an Rotaract—the Program 3 skills that will help them be- updated membership list for Rotary Youth Exchange Program 4 come future leaders. your review and correction. They also allow partici- Remember, you must keep Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 5 pants to discover more about your information up to date themselves and about the on the Yahoo Groups list as Membership List 6 world. Community projects, the information contained in Tools for the Newsletter Editor INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF RO TARY EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS Rotary PEN leadership training, and cul- this newsletter is not dis- Page 2 ROTARY PEN

From the Blog of a Current Rotaractor

Hannah Kelley is a Rotary Aca- involved. Most questions about the back books for only 500 pesos demic Ambassadorial Scholar. She project can be found at each (about a dollar), and is going is sponsored by the Rotary Club of http://scholarsforschools.org. to help us buy them in bulk for the Trenton, Michigan, and hosted by The Saturday before last we had libraries we are supporting, given the Rotary Club of Valparaíso, an inaugural activity in the first of that one of the administrative em- . She currently attends the what we hope to be a succession ployees is a Rotarian. Since books Pontificia Universidad Católica de of elementary schools. Over 40 are so expensive in Chile, this is Valparaíso. people came to help us dust, really great news. I look forward to In communication with her, one sweep sand and paint the room hearing more about this connec- of the things she wanted me to which is to become the future li- tion through the Bellavista Club. “It is good for share is this. “It would be es- brary of Escuela David Ben Gurión Speaking of Scholars for the rest of my life, pecially good if you could help in cerro (hill) Las Cañas. Schools, we now have a website in more or less, and me get the word out about a This school is in a barely acces- Spanish: will be especially project I am working on here sible location, which means they http://scholarsforschools.cl. useful should I called Scholars for Schools. need our help more than ever. In November I am going to take ever decide to Our website, Many of the schools in the cerros the DELE, which is a diploma certi- work in a Spanish- http://scholarsforschools.org , are completely forgotten about by fying my level of Spanish. It is good speaking has a lot of the information people carrying on their daily life in for the rest of my life, more or less, country.” you might need, but click on the lower part of the city (referred and will be especially useful should the provided link to under- to as the “plan”), neighboring Viña I ever decide to work in a Spanish stand the project in a 15 min- del Mar or wealthier cerros. The speaking country or for a company ute video.” school has nearly 200 students where Spanish is the official work They are helping to promote and two school schedules (day and language. literacy in poor Chilean schools by night) to accommodate space con- renovating empty spaces and turn- straints. The ing them into modern libraries. majority of From her Blog the children If you have been in touch with (pre-kinder me other than through my blog, you to 8th may already know about a project I grade) are have developed with three other on a govern- Rotary Scholars in Valparaíso ment meal called Scholars for Schools. In a program nutshell, this project is helping to called bridge the gap between public and Puente and private education in central Chile based on by renovating free space in local information schools to create multi-media li- gleaned braries. from Education and children at risk schools officials, these meals may Hannah and Paul Giving a presenta- are some of the main focuses of be all students eat for the entire tion to Rotary Bellavista (Paul's host club) about Scholars for Schools Rotary International and certainly day. also some of the most pressing A new development has come social needs in Chile. After two up with Scholars for Schools, that I months of designing and organiz- heard last night while I was at the ing the structure of the project, we meeting for the Rotary Club of Val- are finally ready to receive dona- paraíso Bellavista; one of the main tions and we encourage any hu- newspapers here, La Tercera, pub- manitarian minded person to get lishes a series of juvenile paper- VOLUME 5, ISSUE 4 Page 3

Rotaract—Are We Missing Something

Rotaract is ideally positioned already budding leaders in pro- ract is a never ending source for between Interact and Rotary, fessions and communities. Rota- good and future Rotarians. Un- open to youth 18-30. ract has geared them to become fortunately, most consider this Members of Rotaract clubs get good Rotarians and the ideal as an additional and un- unlimited opportunities for self- members Rotary is looking for. necessary burden to the club. development. As Rotaractors, They are also inclined to join One of the reasons adduced by many doors are open to them, Rotary instead of any other or- Rotary clubs for not coming for- which would otherwise be ganization. Rotaract is, there- ward to sponsor Rotaract is that closed. Being part of Rotaract fore, the perfect platform for youth in their community are not grooming future responding to Rotaract, since James Kalassery Rotarians. they have many other things to RI Rotaract Commit- do. This has been the case since Photo Caption: tee's PreConvention time immemorial and yet, we 2008 Report by find many are joining Rotaract Dental Awareness Camp for School Chil- 2007-08 Chair Irene when it is presented to them dren in progress. Organ- Lewitt states more attractively. ized by Rotaract Club of than 50% of Rota- Just as we have to convince the PSGCAS (sponsored by ract clubs are con- Rotary clubs that there is really Rotary Club of Coimba- fined to 5 countries something in Rotaract for them, tore Midtown), D3201. - (1762), Rotary clubs also have to con- (646), USA (533), vince youth in their community (478) that Rotaract has something for gives them access to great lead- and (397). While 69% of each of them. Many Rotarians, ers in the community where they Rotary clubs in India have spon- especially those without a Rota- live, especially when they take sored one or more Rotaract ract background, find it ex- the lead to develop responsible clubs, Brazil is at 27%, USA at tremely difficult to convince their citizens. The more they give to 7%, Philippines at 60% and Italy youth about Rotaract, since they Rotaract in various ways, the at 52%. There is much space for themselves never had the oppor- more Rotaract will fine tune Rotaract to grow in all countries. tunity to be a Rotaractor. “. . . The perfect them into more responsible indi- The top leaders of Rotary and This year, when we celebrate platform for viduals. the RI Rotaract Committee have Rotaract's 40th anniversary, grooming future Apart from the regular leader- taken several steps to augment past Rotaractors in Rotary Rotarians.” ship training programs for the the growth of Rotaract. The com- should come forward and assist members and the youth in their mittee proposed that Rotaract their leadership to create pro- community, they also organize clubs should be invited by their grams and projects to attract the community service projects. The sponsoring club for District Gov- youth in their community to be- Rotaractors with their abundant ernor's Official visit. It has also come part of Rotaract. energy, drive, enthusiasm and proposed that Rotaract informa- If we spread the word about self-motivation, excel in doing tion of the district should be in- Rotaract fast enough among the projects that sometimes humble cluded in the Club and District youth, by positioning and brand- even the Rotary clubs. These Administration file of the DGE’s ing it appropriately to attract ROTARACT FACTS opportunities give them the con- at the International Assembly. them, through the available me- According to RI Rota- fidence and experience to han- Two other encouraging propos- dia that attracts the current ract Committee's dle future real-life situations with als are that the topic of Rotaract youth, we will be able to find PreConvention 2008 considerable maturity and ease. alumni be included in Member- many youngsters who will want Report by 2007-08 Further, as Rotaractors, they ship Training Seminars and DGE to become part of Rotaract, an Chair Irene Lewitt, imbibe the principles of Rotary at training sessions on member- organization that will eventually there are 7300+ a younger age than many new ship, and to encourage DGEs to mould them into resourceful clubs in the world Rotarians. The motto "Service include Rotaract in their PETS individuals and Rotarians. (525 districts, 162 above Self", around which all our program. Even though RI Board Rtn PP MPHF James Kalassery countries) with a programs revolve, leaves an in- decisions have recommended is currently District Chair, Rota- membership of delible impression in their funding attendance and training ract Committee, District 3201 170,000. 480 new minds. of DRRs at PETS, many districts (India) and a Past District Rota- clubs were chartered All these place Rotaractors in do not diligently follow them. ract Representative (1977-78) in 2007-08. an enviable position. At the end Many districts and Rotary clubs of then District 320. of their Rotaract term, they are have not yet realized that Rota- Page 4 ROTARY PEN

Rotary Youth Exchange

Hosting a Youth Exchange program is to foster world under- the student (for long-term ex- student from another country standing through intercultural changes). can be a wonderful experience. exchange. • Maintain contact with the It allows a host family to become student and host families during familiar with another culture and Student Selection the exchange through the Rotar- provides the opportunity to Rotary Youth Exchange stu- ian counselor, who is not a mem- share a young student’s hopes dents are of secondary school ber of the student’s host family and ambitions. Youth Exchange age and generally accepted into or their immediate social circle. promises to enrich the lives of the program if they are able to the student and every member demonstrate an above-average Excerpted from Rotary Inter- of your family. academic record and involve- national publication 749-EN— ment in extracurricular activities. (304) INTRODUCTION It is standard practice for local There are two principal types Rotary clubs and districts to EDITOR’S NOTE: My own per- of Rotary youth exchanges: screen young people using de- sonal experience with the Rotary 1. Long-term exchanges usu- tailed applications and inter- Youth Exchange is a very posi- ally last an academic year in the views. This process helps ensure tive and rewarding one. My for- host country, during which the that only highly responsible and mer District 7950 has a very student lives with two to three mature students are sent on an active Youth Exchange program host families and attends exchange. Program administra- that includes a District-wide din- school. tors in the student’s home coun- ner and program called Youth 2. Short-term exchanges vary try generally assess an appli- International Night. from several days to several cant’s scholastic record, linguis- I co-hosted a long-term ex- weeks; they often take place tic ability, and general adaptabil- change student, a young lady when school is not in session ity, among other qualities. Dis- from named Ipek. She and usually do not include an abled students are encouraged was a delight who loved academic program. Short-term to apply for both long- and short- Nutella—a hazelnut spread for “A primary goal of exchanges usually involve a term exchanges. sandwiches. It was a bit of an homestay experience with a fam- The host Rotary club or dis- adjustment as my daughter had the program is to ily in the host country, but can trict will: graduated college and was mar- foster world also be organized as interna- • Screen all volunteers and ried so it had been a while since understanding tional youth camps that bring host families before their partici- there was a teenager in the together students from many pation in the program. The house. She was your typical through countries. screening will include an applica- teenager. I had to repeatedly intercultural Host families for these pro- tion process, announced and remind her that she would be grams can be Rotarians or non- unannounced home visits, and late for school if she didn’t get exchange.” Rotarians. Typical Rotary host one or more interviews con- out of bed immediately, make families come in all shapes and ducted by Rotarians. You may be sure she did her homework, sizes and might include young required to provide references make sure she ate more than children, older children, or no and agree to police background Nutella, take her shopping, en- children at all. checks before being selected as sure her Internet access was The administration of a Ro- a host. working correctly—you know, the tary Youth Exchange program is • Meet the student on arrival. usual teenage stuff. But indeed carried out entirely at the club • Arrange enrollment, tuition, it was a very fun experience and and district levels. and other educational matters she was a delightful girl. While RI encourages clubs with the local secondary school I highly recommend it to any- and districts to undertake Youth (for long-term exchanges). one who may be interested in Exchange activities and offers • Conduct inbound orienta- hosting a student. If your District support through publications tion. has not yet got involved, I can and suggested guidelines, Ro- • Facilitate discussion of put you in contact with the In- tary districts run their Youth Ex- needs and expectations be- bound and Outbound Youth Ex- change programs independently tween you and the student, and change Chairs in District 7950. I of RI. Each year, Rotary districts organize some social and cul- am sure they will be able to worldwide arrange more than tural functions for the student. share all they know with you to 7,000 international youth ex- • Appoint a Rotarian coun- help get this program going in changes for secondary school selor and possibly arrange a your District. students. A primary goal of the monthly allowance or stipend for VOLUME 5, ISSUE 4 Page 5

RYLA

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards • Rotary is an international organiza- (RYLA) are intensive training programs GOALS tion with a worldwide perspective. for youth ages 14 to 30. Talented young All RYLA programs share the following • Rotary’s commitment to youth does people attend a seminar, camp, or work- objectives: not end with RYLA. Interact, Rotaract, shop, generally three to ten days in • To demonstrate further Rotary re- Youth Exchange, Ambassadorial Schol­ length, organized by Rotarians at the spect and concern for youth arships, and Group Study Exchange can club, multiclub, district, or multidistrict • To encourage and assist selected continue the development of young level. Often all expenses are paid by youth leaders and potential leaders in leaders who have been through a RYLA participating Rotary clubs. responsible and effective voluntary program. Officially adopted by Rotary Interna- youth leadership by providing them with • Rotarians represent an immense tional (RI) in 1971, the RYLA program a training experience pool of talent. Individual club members enables young people to debate issues • To encourage continued and will have organizational expertise to ar- of professional responsibility and hu- stronger leadership of youth by youth range RYLA events, recruiting skills to man relations, improve leadership and • To publicly recognize the high quali- select the appropriate participants, and communication skills, learn about busi- ties of many young people who are ren- the ability to connect with young people. nesses or institutions, and meet Rotari- dering service to their communities as • As community leaders, Rotarians ans, while having fun and making youth leaders have valuable contacts and can call friends. For members of the New Gen­ upon the expertise of non-Rotarians who erations, RYLA provides the opportunity WHY ORGANIZE A RYLA? can serve as speakers, facilitators, and to gain skills and explore pertinent top- RYLA was created because Rotarians staff at RYLA events. Rotarians also ics with their peers and elders; for Ro- believe in the potential of youth and the have access to resources, such as fund- importance of developing and investing ing and facilities, which might otherwise in youth leadership. The recognition of be unavailable to a youth program. young peoples’ potential plays a central Organizing a RYLA event is one of the role in improving a Rotary club’s image most gratifying activities that a club or in the community and fa­cilitating rela- district can undertake in its community. September is designated as tionships between young people and The RYLA program gives Rotarians the Rotary’s New Generations Month adults. opportunity to mentor promising young RYLA gives awardees an opportunity men and women interested in serving to focus on all Rotary activities to: their own communities as well as the that support the development of • Develop leadership skills global community. Rotarians also act as • Increase self-confidence a resource for awardees who are on the young people up to the age of • Gain exposure to a variety of issues path to becoming professionals and 30. Clubs and districts are and people com­munity leaders. In turn, a RYLA pro- • Make new friends gram can bring new energy to a Rotary encouraged to use the slogan • Obtain career information and skills district, inspire ideas for service, in- “Every Rotarian an Example to • Meet community leaders and men- crease support of community service tors projects, and help develop future Rotari- Youth” in club and district RYLA participants are also exposed to ans. bulletins and publicity materials values that Rotarians deem essential for those who hold leadership roles: ethical Taken from Rotary International Publi- during New Generations Month. behavior, integrity of character, and a cation 694EN. For more information commitment to community service. about organizing a RYLA, visit Rotary Some of the same strengths that give International’s website at Rotary its distinct image also make www.rotary.org. RYLA unique among programs oriented tarians, RYLA offers the chance to help toward youth: develop leaders, share valuable exper- • Rotary’s strong emphasis on ethics tise, and bridge the gap between gen- and commitment to the community is an erations. integral part of any RYLA event.

“Every Rotarian an Example to Youth” Page 6 ROTARY PEN

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PEN Publication Schedule

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Tools you can Use . . . Blogging and Social Networking

Blog—Definition: A blog (an abridgment of the term business strategies, mobile technologies in the E.U., web log) is a website, usually maintained by an individ- Social Networking in Europe, software, partnerships, ual, with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of venture capital, legal issues, marketing to Europe and events, or other material such as graphics or video. payments. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse chronologi- Rotary Blogs and Social Networking Sites cal order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning Rotary can be found on many blogs, social network- to maintain or add content to a blog. ing sites, and on YouTube. Following are some links to Free blogging services are available at weblog.com check out. which is also localized for various country such as we- • www.youtube.com/rotaryinternational blog.com.au. • Search “Rotary” on Facebook, and you’ll find Social Network—Definition: A social network service groups of Rotarians from to , uses software to build online social networks for com- to , as well as groups centered munities of people who share interests and activities around Rotary Youth Exchange opportunities, or who are interested in exploring the interests and Interact activities, leadership conferences, and activities of others. Most services are primarily web- more. based and provide a collection of various ways for us- • Ridin' for Rotary - Ryan Ferrero, a member of ers to interact, such as chat, messaging, email, video, the Rotary Club of Loveland, Colorado, USA, voice chat, file sharing, blogging, discussion groups, blogs about his coast-to-coast cycling fundraiser and so on. for Rotary with his seven- and nine-year-old The Social Networking Conferences are the indus- sons. try's largest events covering business management for • Why ask Why? - A member of the Rotary Club of the Social Networking and Internet Personals industry. Ithaca, New York, USA, explains why he has The next event focuses on all the internet community been a member of Rotary for 17 years. market in the E.U.. The event will discuss: European