Rotaract presentation district 6440 2011 conference
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Rotaract is a service organization for young adults ages 18-30 sponsored by local Rotary clubs. There are over 8,400 Rotaract clubs worldwide with 195,000 members in 170 countries. Rotaract clubs organize professional development, leadership, and community service projects. Members have opportunities to participate in Rotary Youth Leadership Awards and international exchanges. The Rotaract Club of NU was chartered in 2004 and sponsors service trips domestically and abroad while also supporting various community programs.
Rotaract presentation district 6440 2011 conference
- 1. RotaractPlanning in Our FutureRenee Bruning, Rotaract Advisor, District 6440Emily Chow & Lauren Coffaro, Co-Presidents, Rotaract Club of NU
- 2. About RotaractDerived from the combination of Rotary and InteractInteract (International Action) was created in 1962Stands for Rotary in Action
- 4. Ages 18-30
- 5. Rotaract clubs are either community or university based, and theyre sponsored by a local Rotary club.
- 6. 8,400 Rotary-supported Rotaract Clubs195,000 members170 countriesDistrict 64407 Clubs (3 chartered/4 in the process)
- 7. Purpose of RotaractThe purpose of Rotaract is to provide an opportunity for young men and women, ages 18-30, to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities, and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service.
- 8. Opportunities Available to RotaractWork together with Interactclubs or mentor Interactors
- 9. Participate in Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
- 10. Become Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarsor Group Study Exchangeteam members
- 11. Seek membership in their local Rotary club after their Rotaractmembership endsRotaract ActivitiesRotaract clubs organize a variety of projects and activities Three types of activities:professional development, leadership development, and service project development. At the international level, Rotaractors have the opportunity to attend an annual forum held prior to the Rotary International Convention. Event offers Rotaractors from all over the world the chance to meet, discuss issues of mutual interest, and develop bonds of international understanding and goodwill. When young adults join Rotaract, they join a community which extends across the world, bringing friendship and hope to the lives of people around them.
- 12. How to Form A RotaractStart with the local Rotary Club and discuss the idea with the club presidentRecruit the Rotaract board membersComplete the Charter Applicationhttp://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/672en.pdfPresidentVice PresidentTreasurerSecretaryDirector (2)Its recommended to have 15 members to charter, but that is not a requirement.Mentor the members and incorporate them into Rotary activities
- 13. Rotaract Club of NUChartered on 2004
- 14. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Evanston Lighthouse
- 15. Type of Rotaract: University BasedCo-President Zheng WangCo-President Ginger Lee
- 16. CLUB HIGHLIGHTSInternational Service TripsBelize, Ecuador, Guatemala, PeruIntra-National Service TripsUniversity of Michigan, Michigan State UniversityKindness Connections
- 18. Campus Kitchens
- 19. Inspiration Caf辿
- 20. Foster Reading CenterThank YouFor more information or to contact us:Renee Bruningbruningr@comcast.nethttp://groups.northwestern.edu/rotaract/ or find us on Facebook and Twitter (@NURotaract)