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What Is Rotaract?
● Rotaract is an international
program of Rotary International
for young professionals (ages 18
to 30) who want to make a
difference.
● There are 163,000 members of
some 7,088 Rotaract clubs in 151
countries.
● Rotaract clubs conduct
meetings, usually every two
weeks. Rotaractors use their
weekends for service projects,
social events, and workshops.
● Rotaractors work hard, but
they believe in having a good
time. They hold barbecues, car
rallies, camping trips, dances,
cultural events, and more! |
Rotaract Goals
● Recognize, practice, and promote ethical
standards such as leadership qualities and
vocational responsibilities, while developing
professional and leadership skills.
● Learn about the needs and opportunities of
local and global communities.
● Serve the community and promote international
understanding and goodwill.
Rotaract Activities
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Rotaractors carry out at
least one community service project per year, to
improve the lives of people around them.
For the 2004-2005 school year, the Rotaract
Club at UTA participated in many volunteer
activities. Some of the most notable are:
Arlington's Litter Challenge, Nursing Home
Bingo, Thanksgiving Project - Serving
Thanksgiving Meals, and many more.
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE: Rotaractors learn more
about other cultures by performing at least one
international service project each year.
We hosted two main international service events
last year. In October, Rotaracters hosted a
benefit concert at the UTA Music Hall - The
Children of the Dump concert to raise money for
a shelter in Nicaragua. In April, we hosted the
Bowling for Teeth event at the UTA Billards &
Bowling center.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Rotaract builds leaders,
and leaders build strong clubs with effective
programs. These leaders organize and promote
their Rotaract clubs.
In addition to working with others, members
participate and get involve in their own
committees in an effort to build a stronger
club. Club officers learn valuable skills
that will greatly affect their personal life as
well as professional life in the future. The
Interact / Rotaract Conference is one of the
many seminar to develop those skills.
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