RotaractWhat is Rotaract?
A Rotary sponsored service group for young professionals ages 18-35. Internationally Rotaract has over 7,000 clubs in about 163 countries and geographical areas. It has grown to be one of Rotary's most significant service programs.
What Does Rotaract Do?
- Volunteer with local and international charities
- Plan and host events to raise money for charities
- Host club social events for networking and socializing
Examples of Rotaract Events include:
Local Service:
- Salvation Army- Volunteer to serve meals twice a month
- Community Pride Day- Cleaned up local parks and streams
- Chicken and Corn Feed- Assist Rotary in their annual fundraiser
International Service
- Kids Against Hunger- Packaged meals at Albert Lea High School, the meals are provided to local food banks and also hsipped to children in over 40 underdeveloped countries
- ShelterBox- ShelterBox provided emergency aid for victims of natural disasters by deploying "shelter boxes" which contain supplies to support 10 people for up to 6 months. Rotaract is currently raising funds to support one shelter box.
Social Events
- Kickball games, Honkers Games, BBQ's, and networking events
How Can You Get Involved?
Contact austinrotaract@yahoo.com or call Angie at 507-438-3979
Rotaract Meeting Time and Place:
Rotaract has one group meeting a month held on the first Tuesday of the month at the Coffee House on Main in Austin, MN. The meeting starts at 6:00pm.
Dues:
Each member is responsible for yearly dues of $40. This money helps the club cover general and administrative fees and helps provide seed money for fundraisers and events. Dues are collected annually each January.
2nd Annual Rotaract Sand Vollyeball Tournament
July 18th, 2010
Woody's Bar and Grill in Rose Creek, MNEmail: austinrotact@yahoo.com
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