Every year, Rotaractors and Rotarians around the world celebrate World Rotaract Week during the week of 13 March to commemorate the founding of the first club in 1968. World Rotaract Week is a time for celebrating the success and importance of the Rotaract program. For more information visit: ROTARACT. See also https://blog.rotary.org/?s=rotaract. Rotaract’s 57th birthday is 13 March! We’re celebrating 57 years of taking action, leading communities, and changing the world throughout World Rotaract Week, 10-16 March. Want to be a part of the celebration? Not sure where to start? Here are a few ways you can take action and celebrate this historic milestone during World Rotaract Week:
1) Celebrate with service
Rotaract clubs are all about developing young leaders through service. Coordinate joint projects with local Rotary and Rotaract clubs to fundraise for The Rotary Foundation, raise awareness around a local cause, or organize a service project. Need inspiration for your service project? Visit Rotary Showcase for more fun ideas and to celebrate your success with the Rotary community and the world.
2) Foster friendship and fun
Rotaractors are experts at creating friendships and having fun. Partner with local Rotaract clubs to host a 57th birthday party to share the fun of Rotaract with Rotarians, alumni, friends and family. This a great opportunity to share the amazing work clubs are doing with your community and invite potential members to learn more about Rotaract. Or, organize a networking night or resume-writing workshop to bring Rotaractors and Rotarians together to learn from each other.
3) Support Rotary causes
Show your support by making a club contribution of at least $57 to The Rotary Foundation. Your gift supports the worldwide reach of Rotary service that Rotaractors are a part of through their sponsor Rotary club.