Global Networking Groups

Posted by Rual Perkins 
 
GLOBAL NETWORKING GROUPS: The interests and hobbies of Rotarians are as diverse as the membership itself. Global Networking Groups offer a way for Rotarians to share their common interests with other members worldwide. Two types of groups fall under this umbrella: Rotary Fellowships, which center around recreational or vocational interests, and Rotarian Action Groups, which focus on specific issues.                                                               

 Rotary Fellowships represent an abundance of recreational and vocational pursuits, including tennis, music, and quilting among the recreational activities and professional interests such as accounting, law enforcement and pharmacology. Their activities are as varied as their interests. For example, the International Fellowship of Rotarian Convention Goers promotes the annual RI Convention and assists at the orientation session for first-time convention goers, while the International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians organizes "fly-ins" for members to meet in various parts of the world.                                                                            

Rotarian Action Groups typically carry out service projects and activities concerned with a specific issue. For example, the Rotarian Action Group of Dental Volunteers provides dental services to developing countries.