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SERVE. LEARN. EVOLVE. That’s what all of these 3 foundations i.e. Interact, Rotaract and Rotary aim to help individuals with. Each of these bodies are interrelated to each other and give us a platform to serve the society, gain leadership skills, network with people and groom ourselves but let’s look at the fundamental differences between the 3 of them! Interact: Bring people who belong to the age group of 12-18 and have a common passion to serve the society and fuel their personal growth, there you will find your Interact club! Rotaract Club and a Rotary Club can join hands together and co-sponsor an Interact Club. This can include a community based club and even an institution based club within your vicinity. All you need is a group of young minds with the zeal to learn and serve because, “Young minds are easy to mould but hard to change when the time comes!” Rotaract: You have recently started out your college or your job. Now you are looking for a space to get a break from your routine, then let us tell you that Rotaract is the apt platform for you! Any individual who belongs to the age group of 18-30 can be a part of Rotaract. You can be a part of Rotaract either through a community based club or even an institution based club depending on whether you are a student or a working professional. Rotaract Clubs are sponsored by a parent Rotary Club but they can conduct their initiatives independently. From fellowship to professional development, community service to building networks internationally, you can be a part of the larger community by choosing to be a member of Rotaract! Rotary: Want to be a part of multiple causes and wish to expand your network for your professional growth as well? Rotary is the best fit for you! People who are of the age 30 and above can be a part of a Rotary Club within your vicinity. Rotary Clubs can sponsor both Interact and Rotaract clubs, at the same time work towards community service and other initiatives whilst building your circle! *Note: Tenure for each of these bodies is 1 year. This starts from 1st July to 30th June of the following year.

You have the zeal inside you to be a part of a bigger cause and contribute in the best way possible but are looking for a way to join Rotaract? Let us pave the way for you! Head on to my.rotary.org website and express your interest in what kind of a club you are looking for. Rotary International will find a club based on your interest Rotary will help you connect with one of the clubs within your locality that fits best for you The Local Rotaract Club will reach out to you and you can discuss with them about their initiatives and learn about them Once your interests match with that of the club, then confirm your membership with them Considering, you are a newbie to their club and as each club has its own way of welcoming new members; they might even hold a welcome ceremony for you Ta-daa! You are finally a part of the Rotary family. Come, let’s join hands and build a better tomorrow for ourselves and the community. OR What’s the first thing you do when you come across something new? Search about it on the internet, right? Simply follow the same wrt Rotaract Club! You can search on the internet for Rotaract clubs within your vicinity or through Social Media channels Connect with their office bearers and learn about the club Be a part of their initiatives and see whether your interest matches as per the club’s initiatives Once your interests match with that of the club, then confirm your membership with them Considering, you are a newbie to their club and as each club has its own way of welcoming new members; they might even hold a welcome ceremony for you Ta-daa! You are finally a part of the Rotary family. Come, let’s join hands and build a better tomorrow for ourselves and the community. (Source)

There are several benefits of joining a Rotaract Club. You name it, we have got it for you! Support a cause: Rotaract and Rotary Clubs work towards several causes throughout the year. All you need to do is, find where your heart lies and become a part of the same! Develop leadership & other professional skills: Rotaract puts you in such situations which will be your net practise to face them in real life/professional life situations Connect globally: Now develop relations not just within your vicinity but even globally at the tip of your fingers! Rotaract gives you multiple opportunities to connect with individuals of different age brackets and different nationalities, whether it is Multi district projects, Youth Exchange Programs, Clubs’ joint projects and more Fun and frolic: Allow us to break the bubble for you! Rotaract is not only about Community Service. It is also about the fun nights, good memories and bonds for a lifetime through different initiatives Pro tip: These benefits can be availed, only if you are an active Rotaractor. So stay active throughout the tenure

When it comes to membership wrt Rotaract Clubs, you might consider this equivalent to your key to the prime suite! By paying a certain amount you get access to welcome drinks, king-size beds, sea facing rooms, a jacuzzi, and other complimentary things. Similarly, by paying a certain membership fees when joining a Rotaract Club, you get access to: Exclusive merchandise Contribute towards the community Fun initiatives Network with people across globe Groom yourself professionally Also, since 2022 Rotary International has levied a fee of $5 on each member of an institution based club and a fee of $8 on each member of a community based club. The purpose is to support the clubs via grants and other benefits. Doesn’t this excite you enough to be a part of our extended family?! Get in touch with your nearest Rotaract Club today!

You name it we have got it! From global networking projects to professional development initiatives, fellowship projects to working towards a cause, we execute multiple projects within different avenues. You won’t find a single dull day, we promise! Fellowship projects: To develop bonds amongst the club members. This includes sports initiatives, outings, game nights, etc. Professional Development initiatives to groom individuals and make them corporate ready. Seminars, workshops, etc. can be included International Service projects to connect with people within the country and across the globe. Youth exchange programs, celebration of UN recognised days, etc. can be included in this Community Service: You pick a cause, Rotaractors will join hands with you to support the same! Blood donation to food donation, adopting a village to gifting life to individuals can be included under this Editorial: You think pen is mightier than the sword? This avenue is then a perfect fit for you! From open mics to working on newsletters and promoting literature, you can do a lot under Editorial Entrepreneurship Development: Have a business idea but need the right skill sets and guidance to work towards the same? Don’t worry, through Entrepreneurship Development we aim to help you with the same! Partners in Service: Develop and nurture bonds with your Interact and Parent Rotary Club by organising initiatives under Partners in Service. This could be an ice-breaker room for y’all! Public Relations and Marketing: Create a brand out of your club’s name and get sponsorships to fund your initiatives by pitching for different causes. Remember, “It’s all in the name!”

“You never really know the impact you can create until and unless you start applying your knowledge and heart!” Rotaract in many ways, unknown can help you when it comes to personal development! You develop bonds for lifetime. Situations in Rotaract help broaden your horizon and perspective towards things as you come across different situations. Your level of empathy deepens while working towards different causes and you start developing a kindle to work hard and work more for the same.

By now, we believe you have understood that Rotaract is for the people who are 18+, At such an age, young minds are more receptive to gaining experiences which can develop them into a better individual skills such as: Public speaking Leadership skills Event management skills Public relations And many more Simply open your arms and embrace the change as it comes your way!

No, you cannot join an Institutional based Rotaract Club if you are a student. However, you can look up for Rotaract Clubs within your vicinity and be a part of a Community based Rotaract Club.

As a student we understand that your anxious young mind looks for ways to hone itself, so you start looking for opportunities as well which can help you do so! And with joining Rotaract, you will definitely witness the same. Some of the benefits which you can avail by joining Rotaract are: Developing your professional skills, imbibing leadership qualities, networking opportunities which can help you bag job opportunities and let’s not forget the fun part i.e. student discounts on different brands with whom your Rotaract Club has tied up with!

Made up your mind to work towards your better self while contributing towards a larger cause? Follow these steps and you will find yourself chartering a Rotaract Club and working towards your mission! Build your base: In order to start a Rotaract Club, you first need to decide what type of a Rotaract Club do you wish to establish - Institution based Rotaract Club or a Community based Rotaract Club. Once you decide the same, take permission from the faculty incharge (in case it’s an Institution based club) Decide who is going to be your sponsor: You can choose who can be your sponsor. Rotaract Clubs can get sponsored by a Parent Rotary Club or even another Rotaract Club. but make that decision wisely by taking factors such as: benefit of the same, impact it can create on your club and other responsibilities that come along with it. Accordingly start reaching out to them Find members and elect officers: Now that you have found your sponsor, find members who have a similar mindset like you and would like to work towards themselves and the society. Once you find them, the next step is to elect them as your office bearers i.e. Core team and directors based on their skill sets and interests Get yourself recognised officially: Study the by-laws laid down for a Rotaract Club and amend them as per your needs. Complete and submit the Rotaract Club Certification form and get signatures from the required officers as mentioned in the form and email it to rotaract@rotary.org. Maintain the original documents for your club record Register your members at the official R.I. website and make a note to pay the necessary R.I. dues of $5 and $8 based on the type of your Rotaract Club Lastly, don’t forget to celebrate as it’s your first step to creating something new and building your legacy!

Whether it is an institution based club or a community based club, both are built on the same grounds and philosophies but the major difference between them is: Institution based club is built out of students from colleges, school or any education institution, whereas a Community based club is built out of members residing in a particular geographical area or a local vicinity. Rotary International too has come up with R.I. dues which will be levied on each and every member of Rotaract. Fees for the same is $5 for an Institution based club member and $8 for a Community based club member.

SEARIC MDIO stands for South East Asia Regional Information Centre. It is a subset of Rotary International District and acts as a bridge between Rotaract clubs and Rotary International. As the name speaks for itself, SEARIC MDIO focuses on connecting Rotaract Clubs of South East Asia amongst themselves as well as with Rotaractors beyond these boundaries. It is a one-stop platform for Rotaractors to connect with other Rotarctors outside their district and at the same time, it acts as a resource bank for Rotaractors, when needed. SEARIC MDIO covers 9 countries i.e. India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Maldives and Timor Leste. It connects more than 1.25 lac Rotaractors spread across 43 districts of South East Asia region Want to learn and experience a specific culture? Or want to create an impact at a larger scale? SEARIC MDIO has got your back!

No, you need to be a part of a Rotaract Club in order to be a part of the SEARIC Member.