WHAT IS ROTARACT?
Rotaract (Rotary in action) is a club for males and females aged between 18 and 29 years old. It is apolitical, has no religious connections and is a non-profit organisation (money raised is donated to various causes). Rotaractors meet regularly to plan and participate in social and community services activities.Each Rotaract Club is sponsored by one or more Rotary Clubs but are responsible for developing their own projects and activities. It is a worldwide organisation with interaction between local, interstate and overseas clubs, creating an opportunity for meeting new friends everywhere.
ROTARACT PRAYER
" O God ! our Almighty Father and ruler of the Universe,
We thank thee for the inspiration you have given us
for the Rotaract Movement based upon Service to mankind.
We humbly beg you to continue thy grace
to enable us to do our service to ourselves and to our neighbors and to the honor and glory of holy name"
HISTORY OF THE ROTARACT
Rotaract was initiated in 1968 by Rotary International as a plan whereby Rotary Clubs could sponsor a club for young adults. In March 1968 the first club was chartered. It consisted of 16 members and was 'The Rotaract Club of Charlotte', North Carolina, USA. Australia was not far behind, and on June 14 'The Rotaract Club of Brisbane West' was chartered.Victoria now has over 30 clubs and there are 120,000 members worldwide. Each country is divided into Districts that contain many clubs.North Balwyn is in District 9800, the oldest club in which is Essendon, which was formed June 17, 1969.
GOALS OF ROTARACT
Each Rotaract Club is chartered with the aim to develop responsible citizens who will perform to high standards in their working life and their community involvements. Members are prepared to help others in the local and wider community at the same time gaining skills and understanding through their efforts.