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. 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. Some examples of our events are:
- Community Service- Volunteering and fundraising for a variety of charitable and non-profit organizations such as Eva's Initiatives, Salvation Army, CNIB, New Frontiers, Raptor's Foundation and the Canadian Foundation for Phyiscally Disabled Persons.
- International Service- Participating in fundraisers and correspondences that aid and promote international causes such as: Art Building Children's Dreams
- Professional Development- Learning and developing skills and abilities in order to prepare them for the professional world.
- Club Service- Encouraging new friendships through fun fellowship activities, such as group dinners, membership nights.