Presentation
To New and Prospective members
Prepared by the
Rotaract Club of Roseau
What is Rotaract?Rotaract is an international service organization developed by Rotary international to provide young men and women between the ages of 18-30 an opportunity to enhance the knowledge and skillsthat will assist in personal developmentaddress the social and physical needs of their communities to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a network of friendship and service.
History of Rotaract created in 1967-1968 under the leadership of RI
president, Luther Hodges. On March 13 1968, the Rotaract Club of North
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA was the first to be chartered.
Objective of Rotaract To develop professional and leadership skills To emphasize respect for the rights of others,
based on recognition of the worth of each individual
To recognize the dignity and value of all useful occupation as opportunities to serve
Objective of Rotaract (cont’d) To recognize, practice and promote ethical standards as
leadership qualities and vocational responsibilities To develop knowledge and understanding of the needs,
problems, and opportunities in the community and worldwide
To provide opportunities for personal and group activities to serve the community and promote international understanding and goodwill toward all people.
Types of Rotaract Club Community based University based
Club Level Structure
Board of DirectorsPresidentVice PresidentSecretaryTreasurer DirectorsImmediate Past President
Board of DirectorsPresidentVice PresidentSecretaryTreasurer DirectorsImmediate Past President
Community Service Committee
Community Service Committee
International Service Committee
International Service Committee
Club Service Committee
Club Service Committee
Professional Service Committee
Professional Service Committee
Finance CommitteeFinance Committee
International & District Structure
Elected by Rotaract clubs
Appointed by the DRR
District GovernorDistrict
Governor
Rotary Club PresidentsRotary Club Presidents
District Rotaract Chairperson
District Rotaract Chairperson
District Rotaract Representative (DRR)
District Rotaract Representative (DRR)
District Rotaract Committee (Rotarians)
District Rotaract Committee (Rotarians) District Rotaract CommitteeDistrict Rotaract Committee
Rotaract Club PresidentsRotaract Club Presidents
Selected by Rotary Clubs of the District. Elected at the R.I. Convention
Appointed at the discretion of the District Governor
Selected by the District Governor and District Chairman
Elected by club members
RI Rotaract Committee (Rotaractors and Rotarians)
RI Rotaract Committee (Rotaractors and Rotarians)
RI Board of Directors and R.I. Presidents
RI Board of Directors and R.I. Presidents
Appointed at the discretion of the R.I. President
Policy making arm of RI
District 7030 - History In 1986, the district was established under the
leadership of Rotarians Mike Moncherry, Earl Johnson and Tom Alexander.
The district was formalized in 1987 as District 405.
In 1992, the name was changed to District 4050. Finally in 1993 it was named district 7030.
Governing Policies Statement of Policy Club by laws Club constitution
Rotaract Activities Community Service Club Service International Service Professional Development Finance
Types of meetings Executive Business Formal Informal
Basic Protocol at Meetings All questions/comments are made through the
chairperson Floor members are required to stand when addressing a
meeting Before making a contribution, the president, special
guests, Rotaractors are always greeted Each member is referred to by the post they hold in the
club e.g President John / Rotaractor Small Some clubs do not allow Guests to address meetings.
Provisions are made to address concerns through host
Rotaract Membership
Active Inactive Honorary
Making the most of Membership
What would you like to accomplish? Serve the community Provide good leadership Build friendships Improve public relations Advance professionally Become a fund developer Develop international contact
Membership -What can you do Volunteer for the community service committee Chair a committee or serve as a club officer Plan the next social activity or membership drive Volunteer to contact media for club and project
promotion Help match Rotaract interests with Rotarian expertise Help set up an exchange team, host Rotaractors from
another country or participate in an international meeting
Membership – How to get started Become active in club meetings and social activities Find out how you can attend a Rotary club meeting Participate in regional Rotaract meetings and
conferences Volunteer for service projects Help plan meeting programs Visit other Rotaract Clubs when you travel
Membership Responsibilities Attendance of at least 60% of club meetings Payment of club dues Participation and promotion of club activities Promotion of the ideals of Rotaract Uphold the policies and integrity of Rotaract Ongoing education on Rotaract/Rotary Rotaract Ambassador
Benefits of membership Become connected to your community. Work with others in addressing community needs. Interact with other professionals in your community Build international contacts and friendship Develop leadership skills. Rewarding way to spend time Cultural awareness Improvement of public speaking abilities Group traveling Personal development and growth Window to the world
Rotaract & RotarySignificance of Rotary sponsorship Provides an opportunity for Rotarians to
mentor dynamic young men and women in providing service
Rotarians serve as resource persons for Rotaract projects
Establishment of Rotaract clubs gives young people can opportunity to develop life long skills thus becoming better citizens of the world
Rotary Programmes Youth Exchange Group Exchange Study Rotary Volunteers programme Scholarships Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Interact
4 way test Is it the truth Is it fair to all concerned Will it build goodwill and better
friendship Will it be beneficial to all
concerned
Remember…………….
WHAT YOU PUT INTO ROTARACT IS WHAT YOU RECEIVE