- Rotaract is a service organization created by Rotary International in 1968.
- It is a service club for young people ages 18 and up who are dedicated to finding innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges while developing leadership skills and making friends from around the world.
- Rotaract clubs are members of Rotary International.
- Rotaract clubs decide how to organize and run their own clubs, manage their funds, and plan and carry out activities and service projects that are important to their communities.
- Clubs that sponsor Rotaract clubs offer guidance and support, and work as partners in service
- Each Rotaract club is based either at a UNIVERSITY or in a COMMUNITY.
University/College Based
- A University-based club draws its members from one school, university, college, or other institution of higher education
- If your Rotaract club is based at a school, university, college, or similar institution, any eligible student regardless of age may join, as allowed by the school’s policies.
- University-based clubs will pay $5 per member each year.
- To start a new Rotaract club, Rotary International recommends a minimum of 12 to 15 charter members. Some sources suggest a more
- ambitious goal of 15-20 membersto ensure a strong foundation. However, the crucial point is that this is a recommendation, not a strict
- mandate.
Community Based
- A Community-based club draws members from all over the community.
- Community-based clubs are open to young adults throughout the community, ages 18 and up.
- Community-based clubs will pay $8 per member each year.
- To start a new Rotaract club, Rotary International recommends a minimum of 12 to 15 charter members. Some sources suggest a more
- ambitious goal of 15-20 membersto ensure a strong foundation. However, the crucial point is that this is a recommendation, not a strict
- mandate.
Annual Dues
- Beginning 1 July 2022, Rotaract clubs will pay per capita dues to Rotary International.
- New clubs will no longer have to pay the one-time $50 certification fee after 1 July 2022.
To learn more, reach out to Rotaract Advisor Edward Duterte Abad, 2024 – 2027 edward_abad@yahoo.com or at (661) 886-5798
