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{{Short description|Youth organization of Rotary International}}
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2. To emphasize respect for the rights of others, and to promote ethical standards and the dignity of all useful occupations;
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3. To provide opportunities for young people to address the needs and concerns of the community and our world;
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4. To provide opportunities for working in cooperation with sponsoring Rotary clubs;
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5. To motivate young people for eventual membership in Rotary.
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'''Rotaract''' is one of a series of youth programmes created by ], which focuses on the development of young adults as leaders in their communities and workplaces by training and community service, locally and worldwide.


'''Rotaract''' originally began as a ] youth program in 1968<ref>{{cite web |title=Rotaract History |url=https://www.rghfhome.org/first100/library/organizations/youth/rotaract/rotaractHISTORY.htm |website=Rotary Global History Fellowship |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227181439/https://www.rghfhome.org/first100/library/organizations/youth/rotaract/rotaractHISTORY.htm |archive-date=December 27, 2018 |url-status=unfit |access-date=February 7, 2017}}</ref> at in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, and has grown into a major organization of ~9,000 clubs and nearly 120,000 members in 189 countries and geographic areas.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rotaract Clubs Worldwide |url=https://www.rotary.org/get-involved/rotaract-clubs#page-content |access-date=28 October 2024 |publisher=Rotary international}}</ref> It is a service, leadership, professional, and community service organization (often miscommunicated as a Social Service Club) for young adults aged 18 and over.
Rotaract was founded in ] by Rotary International, a worldwide association of service-minded business and professional leaders. Today there are more than 7,500 Rotary-sponsored Rotaract Clubs in some 156 countries around the world, with over 173,000 members.
"Rotaract" stands for "Rotary in Action". And although this action was created in 1968, it had many earlier predecessors such as the "20/30 Clubs" and the "Round Table Clubs".


Rotaract focuses on young adults' development as leaders in their communities and workplaces. Clubs also take part in international service projects, in a global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world.
Most Rotaract activities take place at the 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. 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.


"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 Rotary International created in 1962.
The goals of Rotaract are:


Most Rotaract activities take place at the club level. Rotaract clubs hold formal meetings in person or virtually, usually every two weeks, that 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.
1. To develop professional and leadership skills;


To be eligible for membership, you must be 18 years of age and show that you are committed to Rotaract and of good standing in your community. After being approved by the club, members are inducted into Rotaract.
2. To emphasize respect for the rights of others, and to promote ethical standards and the dignity of all useful occupations;


Avenues of service include Club Service, Community Service, International Service and Professional Development.
3. To provide opportunities for young people to address the needs and concerns of the community and our world;


In 2019, Rotaract went from being a program of Rotary International to being a membership type of Rotary International, elevating its status to resemble that of Rotary clubs. As of 1 July 2020, Rotaract clubs can exist on their own or be sponsored by Rotary and/or Rotaract clubs. This makes them true "partners in service" and key members of the Rotary family.<ref>{{cite web |title=Recent Rotaract policy updates |url=https://my.rotary.org/recent-rotaract-policy-updates |website=My Rotary |publisher=] |access-date=20 September 2020 |date=November 2019}}</ref> A Rotaract club may, but is not required to, establish upper age limits if its members so desire and record it in the club's bylaws.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rotary Code of Policies |url=https://my.rotary.org/document/rotary-code-policies |website=My Rotary |publisher=]}}</ref>
4. To provide opportunities for working in cooperation with sponsoring Rotary clubs;


==Multidistrict communication and MDIOs==
5. To motivate young people for eventual membership in Rotary.
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Rotaract multidistrict information organizations (MDIOs) function as regional resource centers for Rotaractors. They comprise Rotaract clubs in two or more districts either within a country or across several countries.


Rotaract MDIOs are directly involved in preparing Rotaractors for leadership and are excellent coordinators for communicating program updates, local and international news, and event bulletins. They also facilitate uniting members from different clubs and districts within a particular region.
Rotaract members are 18-30 years of age and are also known as Rotaractors.



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Rotaract
FormationMarch 13, 1968
FocusService
HeadquartersEvanston, Illinois
Location
  • Global
OriginsRotary International
Area served Worldwide
Membership~120,000
Websiterotary.org/rotaract

Rotaract originally began as a Rotary International youth program in 1968 at Charlotte North Rotary Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, and has grown into a major organization of ~9,000 clubs and nearly 120,000 members in 189 countries and geographic areas. It is a service, leadership, professional, and community service organization (often miscommunicated as a Social Service Club) for young adults aged 18 and over.

Rotaract focuses on young adults' development as leaders in their communities and workplaces. Clubs 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 Rotary International created in 1962.

Most Rotaract activities take place at the club level. Rotaract clubs hold formal meetings in person or virtually, usually every two weeks, that 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.

To be eligible for membership, you must be 18 years of age and show that you are committed to Rotaract and of good standing in your community. After being approved by the club, members are inducted into Rotaract.

Avenues of service include Club Service, Community Service, International Service and Professional Development.

In 2019, Rotaract went from being a program of Rotary International to being a membership type of Rotary International, elevating its status to resemble that of Rotary clubs. As of 1 July 2020, Rotaract clubs can exist on their own or be sponsored by Rotary and/or Rotaract clubs. This makes them true "partners in service" and key members of the Rotary family. A Rotaract club may, but is not required to, establish upper age limits if its members so desire and record it in the club's bylaws.

Multidistrict communication and MDIOs

Rotaract Club de Beyrouth members during the Gala Dinner of the 6th Rotaract District 2452 conference.

Rotaract multidistrict information organizations (MDIOs) function as regional resource centers for Rotaractors. They comprise Rotaract clubs in two or more districts either within a country or across several countries.

Rotaract MDIOs are directly involved in preparing Rotaractors for leadership and are excellent coordinators for communicating program updates, local and international news, and event bulletins. They also facilitate uniting members from different clubs and districts within a particular region.

References

  1. "Rotaract History". Rotary Global History Fellowship. Archived from the original on December 27, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  2. "Rotaract Clubs Worldwide". Rotary international. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  3. "Recent Rotaract policy updates". My Rotary. Rotary International. November 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  4. "Rotary Code of Policies". My Rotary. Rotary International.

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