Rotaract is an international organization of service clubs for men
and women aged 18-30 that fosters leadership and responsible citizenship,
encourages high ethical standards in business and promotes international
understanding and peace.
Rotaract is a program of Rotary International.Rotaract Clubs
work under the guidance of their local Rotary Club, and take their
name from a combination of the words Rotary and action. The first
officially chartered Rotaract Club was in North Charlotte, North
Carolina, in 1968, but clubs of young people associated in service
with local Rotary Clubs had existed for several years in India
and Europe.
Today, there are some 165,000 members in more than 7,000 Rotaract Clubs in 151 countries. Clubs draw members from the community
or are organized as an extracurricular activity for college students.
Rotaract Clubs conduct formal meetings, usually every two weeks,
which feature speakers, tours of local businesses, cultural activities,
discussions, and visits to other clubs. Rotaractors utilize weekends
for service project work, social events, and professional and
leadership development workshops.
The Goals of Rotaract:
Leadership Development: Rotaract builds leaders and leaders build
strong clubs with effective programs. Rotaract Clubs organize
communication and public speaking seminars
Community Service : Rotaract Clubs are keen to help the community
and we achieve this in various ways. Each local club selects the
projects it wants to support. These can range from caring for
the environment to helping the under-privileged.
Professional Development: Rotaract Clubs help their members make
the most informed choices through marketing and management seminars;
conferences on business ethics; vocational counseling and career
planning programs; and business technology updates.
International Service: Because Rotaractors want to learn more
about other cultures and do their part to promote world peace
and understanding, they undertake at least one International Service
project each year. Such activities take many forms. Rotaractors
raise money for international disaster relief programs; make exchange
visits from other Rotaract Clubs; and volunteer their professional
skills in international development and assistance projects.
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