ROTARACT

 

 

WHAT IS ROTARACT?

Rotaract is a club-based organization affiliated with Rotary meant for adults ages 18-30. Rotaract Clubs typically meet twice a month to exchange ideas, plan activities and projects, and socialize. Rotary Club of Curaçao sponsored Rotaract Club of Curaçao and supports them whenever desirable in the projects and activities they carry out. 
 
The purpose of Rotaract is to provide an opportunity for young men and women 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. 
 
Most Rotaract activities take place at the Rotaract club level. Rotaract clubs hold formal meetings, usually every two weeks, which feature speakers, special outings, social activities, discussions or visits to other clubs. Club members get together on designated days for service project work, social events, or professional/leadership development workshops. Rotaract has international activities, District conference and can initiate or support international project with the objective to do good n the world.
 
Rotaractors also take initiative to do community projects we they can organize independently or as a joint project with their Rotary Club.

membership

To be eligible for membership, prospective members must be 18–30 years of age, show that they are committed to Rotaract, and show that they are of good standing in the community. After being approved by the club, prospective members are 'inducted' to become members, also known as 'Rotaractors'. Clubs generally charge a small annual membership fee to cover costs.

 

history

Rotaract originally began as a Rotary International youth program in 1968 at Charlotte North Rotary Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, and has grown into a major Rotary-sponsored organization of over 9,539 clubs spread around the world and 219,397 members. It is a service, leadership and community service organization for young men and women between the ages 18–30.  

Rotaract focuses on the development of young adults as leaders in their communities and workplaces. Clubs around the world also take part in international service projects, in a global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world. 
 
"Rotaract" stands for "Rotary in Action", although the name originally comes from a combination of "Rotary" and "Interact" (International + Action), the high school level program created by Rotary International in 1962.