Rotaract in D9650

DRR, Rotaract Australia Communications Director Laura Telford

What is Rotaract?

Rotaract is Rotary for people aged 18-30ish

We come under the Rotary International banner but in recent years have been made the

equivalent to Rotarians by Rotary International as part of #elevaterotaract

We focus on serving the community, helping on an international scale and personal

development all from a youth perspective.

AND we do things a little differently!

Rotaract Australia Goals

● Develop professional and leadership skills

● emphasise respect for the rights of others, based on Recognition of the worth of each

individual

● Recognise the dignity and value of all useful occupations as opportunities to serve

● Recognise, practice and promote ethical standards as leadership qualities and

vocational responsibilities

● Develop knowledge and understanding of the needs, problems and opportunities in

the community and worldwide

● Provide opportunities for personal and group activities to serve the community and

promote international understanding and goodwill to all people

My goals for the year

● Third year as District Rotaract Representative, second as Rotaract Australia

Communications Director

● This year I am also the Enews editor and the District’s RDU representative

● Creating a future and legacy

● Resources (How to start clubs, glossaries, club health checks)

● Empowering young leaders

● Empowering Rotarians and clubs to engage with young people and start more clubs

How to start a club

● 10-15 motivated young people ready to commit to starting a new club

● Sponsor Rotary/Rotaract Club / key Rotarian/Rotaractor who has experience and can

help

● Read the Rotaract handbook for vital information

● Contact District Rotaract Representative / Rotaract Chair for continued assistance and

advice

● Rotaract constitution/ by laws completed and agreed to

● Work out key roles (president, vice president, treasurer, secretary + PR, community

director, international director)

How to start a club

● Work out meetings: will you have dedicated business meetings, professional

development meetings, guest speaker meetings, social meetings?

● Set fees (and what they include – joining fee may include club shirt/badge)

● Social media accounts to spread the word + set up a club email

● Certification form completed

● $50USD (to be paid to Rotary International)

● Submit paperwork to Rotary International and wait for charter papers

● Bank Account (Have one account for club admin and one for projects)

How to start a club

● Work out meetings: will you have dedicated business meetings, professional

development meetings, guest speaker meetings, social meetings?

● Set fees (and what they include – joining fee may include club shirt/badge)

● Social media accounts to spread the word + set up a club email

● Certification form completed

● $50USD (to be paid to Rotary International)

● Submit paperwork to Rotary International and wait for charter papers

● Bank Account (Have one account for club admin and one for projects)