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HistoryGoalsRotary FamilyClub StructureGetting a Club StartedRoles within a ClubBeyond the Club

1922 Establishment of Clubs in California 1930 Rotary establishes APEX in Geelong, Victoria Rotary goes on to Establish Unisserve in India Orbis in South America Rotors in South Africa All these clubs aimed at the age group

1962 Establishment of University based community service clubs 1968 In January Rotaract becomes an official program of Rotary International First Club Established University of South Carolina Rotaract Club of South Brisbane QLD Today Rotaract has over 7,000, clubs with nearly 150k members

Goals 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 occupations as opportunities to serve 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 towards all people

The Rotary Family Rotary Club Avenues of Service Club Service Vocational Service Community Service Youth Service International Service

Rotaract Club Activities Professional Development Leadership Development Service Projects Social Activities

Getting A Club Started Establishing Joint Sponsorship Identify Membership Base Hold Information Meeting Hold Organization Meeting Appoint Club Leadership Charter Club

Zone Opportunities North Western Upper North Shore Crosslands Beaches ICMS Riverside Macquarie Uni Central Coast Peninsula Northern BeachesNorthern Districts The Hills Lower Central CoastUpper Central Coast City North North Shore Lower North Shore

Zone Opportunities

Establishing joint sponsorship A Rotaract club can be organized and sponsored jointly by more than one Rotary club under the following conditions: ● The district governor gives approval in writing. ● The circumstances must be such that the organization of separate Rotaract clubs, each sponsored by a single Rotary club, would create an artificial division of what is essentially a single body of young adults within the community or university. (Into Zones as we have done in D9680) ● A joint Rotaract committee is created with representation from each of the sponsoring Rotary clubs.

Identify membership base Sons & daughters of Rotarian’s Young business & professional people Community youth leaders RYLAians Former Youth Exchange students Former Interactors Former Ambassadorial Scholars

Hold Information Meeting Invite a Rotarian from the sponsoring Rotary club to provide welcoming remarks and a brief explanation of Rotary. Invite a Rotaractor (DRR) or a Rotaract club officer to explain purpose, goals and activities as well as member attendance and participation requirements Gather information on those interested in becoming members.

Hold Organizational Meeting Minimum number of members to Charter is 15, however it is recommended to have at least 25 to give the club some depth. Identify potential club leaders and hold elections for president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and members of the board of directors. Provide them with the information about the roles and responsibilities of club officers Discuss and establish annual club dues Determine meeting place and time (clubs are required to meet at least twice a month)

Roles within the Club President SecretaryTreasurer Professional Development Leadership Development Service Projects Vice President Hold election among the members for the following Club Leadership Roles

Roles beyond the Club District Rotaract Representative ◦ Simular to the Rotary District Governor. RYLA Leaders RYPEN Leaders Attend Rotary District & World Conferences Attend Interota* (held every 3 years) ◦ (*the International Rotaract Conference)