What is Rotaract?
Rotaract is at its basic form a junior Rotary club. A grassroots level program of Rotary International that encourages young professionals to create their own local operations, employ the resources of Rotary International and the Rotary International Foundation, and be sponsored by a local Rotary club. There are currently more than 7,600 Rotaract clubs in 158 countries with an estimated membership of over 176,000.
Who is Rotaract Club of Birmingham?
Rotaract attracts and develops Birmingham’s talented young professionals into community leaders. Know that whenever you meet a member of Rotaract, they have already demonstrated integrity and a capacity for leadership in both their professions and in the community. Rotaract has a growing membership of roughly 160 young professionals from over twenty different industries and careers.
When does Rotaract meet?
Rotaract meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month for lunch and to host a leadership speaker. We also come together at least once a month for a social event, engage in different service projects and maintain an ongoing signature service project.
Where does the Rotaract Club of Birmingham meet?
Lunches are downtown at the Harbert Center (www.harbertcenter.com), on the second floor. Our socials and service projects showcase various spots around town.
How do I apply for membership?
To apply for membership, visit our Apply Here page, complete a membership application, and return it to the membership coordinator.
Why does the Rotaract Club of Birmingham exist?
Rotaract exists to promote what we believe is a community’s most valuable resource: responsible leadership. This club allows Birmingham’s promising young professionals the opportunity to better understand, embody, and promote the characteristics of responsible citizenship and effective leadership.
What is the Rotarct Club of Birmingm Foundation?
The Rotaract Club of Birmingham Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization exists to receive donations from the general public, publicly supported organizations, and governmental units and make disbursements for the service projects of the Rotaract Club of Birmingham.
What is Rotary?
Rotary International is the largest global network of community volunteers in the world. Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 31,000 Rotary clubs located in 166 countries.
What is the Rotary Foundation?
The Rotary Foundation provides financial support to the efforts of Rotary International in the fulfillment of the Object of Rotary, Rotary’s mission, and the achievement of world understanding and peace through local, national, and international humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs. Founded in 1917, the Rotary Foundation has grown from an initial contribution of $26.50 to today annually funding more than $55 million.
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