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