WHY JOIN ROTARACT

It is my pleasure to address you today on a very important topic WHY JOIN

ROTARACT/ BENEFIT OF BEING A ROTARACTOR. I have been rotaractor for 5 years now, and within those 5years i have learnt a lot when it comes to Rotaract. So first thing is first for one to understand why they should join rotaract one should know what rotaract is and its purpose

WHAT IS ROTARACT?

Rotaract simply means "Rotary In Action" an affiliate of Rotary International which came into existence in

1968 when the RI board approved it as an official programme for Rotary clubs. The first club chartered was Rotaract club of North Charlotte, North Carolina USA on March 13, 1968. It comprises of young adults between the age of 18 to 30 either community or institutional based.

PURPOSE.

The purpose to 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 needs of their communities and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a frame work of friendship and service.  Today, Rotaract has grown into a strong, international network 8,168 clubs with  187,864 members in more than 163 countries.

WHY JOIN ROTARACT?

The reasons for joining Rotaract can be found in the Goals of Rotaract

which are:

- To develop professional and leadership skills.

- To emphasis respect for the right of others, and promote ethnical standards and the dignity of all useful occupation.

- To provide opportunities for young people to address the needs and concerns of the community and our world.

- To provide opportunities for working in cooperation with sponsoring Rotary club.

- To motivate young people for eventual membership in Rotary

In addition, you must have the mind to render selfless service to humanity and also at every time you must be ready to surrender your Time, Talent, Treasure and Thinking (4T's).

BENEFITS.

Friendship: In an increasingly complex world, Rotaract provides one of the most basic human needs, the need for friendship and fellowship; it is one of two reasons why Rotary began in 1905.

Leadership Development: Rotaract is an organisation of leaders and successful people, serving in Rotaract  you get Leadership training, how to motivate, influence and lead leaders.

Continuing Education: Each week at Rotaract there is a program designed to keep one informed about what is going on in the community, nation and world. Each meeting provides an opportunity to listen to different speakers and a variety of timely topics.

Citizenship in the Community/World: Rotaractors wears pin that say "Rotaract Club". There are many places on the globe that do have a Rotary/rotaract  club. Every Rotaractors is welcome, even encourage to attend any of the 31,256 clubs in 165 nations, this means instant friends in both one's community and in the world

Business Development: The second original reason for Rotaract beginning is business development. Everyone needs to network Rotary consists of a cross section of every business community. Its members comefrom all walks of life. Rotarians help each other and collectively help others. And as a rotaractor you have easy access to rotarians

The Opportunity to Serve:  Rotaract is a service club. Its business is mankind. Its product is service. Rotaractors  provide community service to both local and international communities. This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotaractor: the chance to do something for somebody else and to sense the self-fulfillment that comes in the process and return of that satisfaction to one’s own life. Itis richly rewarding.

Fun: Rotaract is fun, a lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The activities and projects are fun.

Citizenship in the Community: Membership in a Rotaract club makes one a better community citizen. The average Rotaract club consists of the most active citizens of any community.

Public Speaking Skills: Many individuals who joined Rotaract were afraid to speak in public. Rotaract develops confidence and skill in public communication and the opportunity to practice and perfect these skills.

Assistance when Traveling: Because there are Rotaract clubs everywhere, many a Rotaract in need of .advice, etc.,while traveling has found assistance through Rotaract

Entertainment: Every Rotaract club has parties and activities that provide diversion in one’s life. Rotary holds conferences, conventions, assemblies,   that provide travel opportunities, entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education, and service

 The Development of Social Skills: Every week and at various events and functions, Rotary develops one’s personality, social skills and people skills. Rotaract is for people who like people.

The Development of Ethics: Rotaractors  practice a 4-Way Test that governs one’s ethical standards.Rotaractors are expected to be ethical in business and personal relationships.

Cultural Awareness: Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed,political persuasion, language, color, and ethnic identity is found in Rotaract. It is a cross section of the world’s most prominent citizens from every background. Rotaractors become aware of their cultures and learn to love and work with people everywhere. They become better citizens of their countries in the process.

Nice People: Rotaractors above all are nice people – the nicest people on the face of the earth. They areimportant people who follow the policy of it is nice to be important but it is important to be nice.


by  Nyasha Muronzi (Nash McRonzie)
             Club President 2015-16