More than 300 people responded to questions about Rotaractors becoming Rotarians. The results were presented to the 2012-13 RI Membership Development & Retention and Rotaract & Interact committees at One Rotary Center on 1 August 2012. (World map image courtesy of http://www.psdgraphics.com)
Presentation by Rotaractors Mitty Chang (USA) and Anita Chan (Hong Kong) from a workshop at the 2012 Rotaract Preconvention Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.
A brief introduction to the Rotaract program, aimed at Rotarians. Written from an Australian perspective, it looks at what the program is about, how it came to be, and where Rotaract is at today both globally and in Australia. It also discusses how Rotaract and Rotary can work together as partners-in-service.
Sydney Breakout Rotaract and Rotary: Shortening The Gap KouameK
Why is the graduation rate of Rotaract to Rotary so low? How can we nurture the relationships between Rotaract Clubs and Rotary Clubs to encourage more of our Rotaractors to be longstanding Rotarians?
Rotaract 2012: Making a Difference as a District Rotaract RepresentativeRotary International
Presentation by Rotaractors Andreas Rath (Austria) and Cathy Gonzales (Philippines) from a workshop at the 2012 Rotaract Preconvention Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.
More than 300 people responded to questions about Rotaractors becoming Rotarians. The results were presented to the 2012-13 RI Membership Development & Retention and Rotaract & Interact committees at One Rotary Center on 1 August 2012. (World map image courtesy of http://www.psdgraphics.com)
Presentation by Rotaractors Mitty Chang (USA) and Anita Chan (Hong Kong) from a workshop at the 2012 Rotaract Preconvention Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.
A brief introduction to the Rotaract program, aimed at Rotarians. Written from an Australian perspective, it looks at what the program is about, how it came to be, and where Rotaract is at today both globally and in Australia. It also discusses how Rotaract and Rotary can work together as partners-in-service.
Sydney Breakout Rotaract and Rotary: Shortening The Gap KouameK
Why is the graduation rate of Rotaract to Rotary so low? How can we nurture the relationships between Rotaract Clubs and Rotary Clubs to encourage more of our Rotaractors to be longstanding Rotarians?
Rotaract 2012: Making a Difference as a District Rotaract RepresentativeRotary International
Presentation by Rotaractors Andreas Rath (Austria) and Cathy Gonzales (Philippines) from a workshop at the 2012 Rotaract Preconvention Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.
Rotary provides opportunities for all people at any age to connect. Yet we often find ourselves segmented by our age groups. Let’s explore ways Interact, Rotaract, and Rotary clubs come together through meaningful mentorship programs and collaborative service projects.
Presentation given by Onoriode Obareki (Rotaractor, Ghana) and Sharlyn Que (Rotaractor, Philippines) at the 2014 Rotaract Preconvention in Sydney, Australia.
Transform! How to Lead Clubs and Districts to Be IrresistibleRotary International
Ready to lead your Rotary team in new directions, but not sure how or where to start? Gain a deeper understanding of how to help your club or district transform itself for the future. Using practical tools, you will begin to develop strategies that inspire people to achieve Rotary’s dynamic new priorities.
Associate and corporate memberships, passport, satellite, and hybrid clubs — these are just some of the innovative, flexible models that clubs have used recently. Can your club benefit from them too? Our panelists will share highlights and challenges from the process, and provide resources to help make your meetings interactive and engaging.
Associate and corporate memberships, passport, satellite, and hybrid clubs: These are just some of the innovative, flexible models that clubs have designed recently. Our panelists talk about the challenges, benefits, and lessons of designing a club experience that works for every member.
Join us if you believe your club could benefit from becoming more flexible and you:
• Want to host some meetings online but aren’t sure how
• Have heard about corporate memberships and want to learn more about how they could benefit your club — and community
• Are wondering how a satellite club might allow more prospective members to engage with and expand Rotary
How can Rotaractors stay connected to Rotary? This session is designed to help Rotarians become mentors for Rotaractors and Rotaract alumni. Explore methods to engage with Rotaractors and help them feel part of the Rotary family, even after their time with Rotaract has ended.
Presentation as part of the talk delivered by PDG Rtn.Prithvi Raval for the 1st E-Meeting of Rotary E-Club of Bangalore District 3190 for the week: 20 June 2011 - 26 June 2011
Part 5 of 5 in the Membership Matters! webinar series. This webinar will focus on growing and strengthening clubs by inviting new and diverse groups of professionals to club meetings, asking friends and colleagues to participate in a service project and reaching out to Rotary Program Alumni.
Rotary provides opportunities for all people at any age to connect. Yet we often find ourselves segmented by our age groups. Let’s explore ways Interact, Rotaract, and Rotary clubs come together through meaningful mentorship programs and collaborative service projects.
Presentation given by Onoriode Obareki (Rotaractor, Ghana) and Sharlyn Que (Rotaractor, Philippines) at the 2014 Rotaract Preconvention in Sydney, Australia.
Transform! How to Lead Clubs and Districts to Be IrresistibleRotary International
Ready to lead your Rotary team in new directions, but not sure how or where to start? Gain a deeper understanding of how to help your club or district transform itself for the future. Using practical tools, you will begin to develop strategies that inspire people to achieve Rotary’s dynamic new priorities.
Associate and corporate memberships, passport, satellite, and hybrid clubs — these are just some of the innovative, flexible models that clubs have used recently. Can your club benefit from them too? Our panelists will share highlights and challenges from the process, and provide resources to help make your meetings interactive and engaging.
Associate and corporate memberships, passport, satellite, and hybrid clubs: These are just some of the innovative, flexible models that clubs have designed recently. Our panelists talk about the challenges, benefits, and lessons of designing a club experience that works for every member.
Join us if you believe your club could benefit from becoming more flexible and you:
• Want to host some meetings online but aren’t sure how
• Have heard about corporate memberships and want to learn more about how they could benefit your club — and community
• Are wondering how a satellite club might allow more prospective members to engage with and expand Rotary
How can Rotaractors stay connected to Rotary? This session is designed to help Rotarians become mentors for Rotaractors and Rotaract alumni. Explore methods to engage with Rotaractors and help them feel part of the Rotary family, even after their time with Rotaract has ended.
Presentation as part of the talk delivered by PDG Rtn.Prithvi Raval for the 1st E-Meeting of Rotary E-Club of Bangalore District 3190 for the week: 20 June 2011 - 26 June 2011
Part 5 of 5 in the Membership Matters! webinar series. This webinar will focus on growing and strengthening clubs by inviting new and diverse groups of professionals to club meetings, asking friends and colleagues to participate in a service project and reaching out to Rotary Program Alumni.
This was something I created sometime back when I was the Membership Development Director of the RI District 3220 and it was used as the official introductory presentation.
How can you connect your club to younger people? That's the question on many Rotarians' minds. Fortunately, we can share many strategies. Perhaps you have asked a younger person to become a member or simply to join a service project. What did you learn? Come to this session to exchange ideas about how to engage the next generation of Rotarians.
Rotaract club of Kathmandu Sunrise Newsletter- r shrestha-uploadRNShrestha
NEWSLETTER of Rotaract Club of Kathmandu Sunrise , District 3292.
Vol.1 Aug 2012
Editor/ Layout by : Rtr. Rupesh Shrestha
In this issue we have >>>
• Message from Charter president
• What is Rotaract?
• Articles from Members
• Club Projects
• Photo Sharing
• Members Profile
Hello Friends!!
Warm Rotaract Greetings!
This is a presentation made on the Orientation of Rotaract Movement. You can use this medium to explain your respective clubs about the happenings of Rotaract Fraternity.
Hand out to help Rotary & Rotaract Clubs determine what their goals and strategies are for their online presences. Prepared for the Rotary in WA Facebook Seminar held on 12 February 2012.
Notes from a day-long training seminar which covers the effective use of social media, from developing a strategy, to looking at how to use a variety of social networking platforms, and where to get help!
An introduction to Joudry Sound Therapy, a therapeutic listening program based on the work of Dr Tomatis which has proved beneficial for tinnitus, hearing loss and learning and behavioural problems.
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
March asylum claim data not issued as of May 27 (unusually late). Irregular arrivals remain very small.
Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdf
Rotaract / Rotary under the microscope
1. Rotaract / Rotary
under the microscope
The good, the bad and the ugly!
PDRR Simone Carot Collins
Western Australia
2. The (Good) Theory
The 4th
& 5th
goals of Rotaract:
●
To provide opportunities for working in
cooperation with sponsoring Rotary Clubs
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To motivate young people for eventual
membership in Rotary
Source: Standard Rotaract Club Constitution Article 2
3. The (Good) Theory
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Opportunity for Rotarians to mentor dynamic young
men and women
− help shape the community's future
− next generation of Rotarians
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Valuable partners-in-service
− new ideas & alternate viewpoints
− more help for your projects
− access to other networks
4. The (Good) Theory
“Rotaractors are the enthusiasts who dare to try
and explore. Rotarians are the practitioners of
Rotary philosophy. By working together, they
inspire each other and their horizons are
broadened.”
PE Florence Hui
Rotary Club of Macau
District 3450, Macau
Former Rotaractor who joined Rotary in
July 2005
5. The (Good) Theory
“There's no greater fulfillment than to support and
sponsor vibrant Rotaractors and have them
support Rotarians... With the proper guidance
and continuous motivation from Rotarians,
Rotaractors could reach their highest potential to
become quality leaders.”
PDRR Jamie Tan
Rotaract Club of Gombak
District 3300, Malaysia
6. The (Good) Theory
“Whether Rotaractors become Rotarians or not,
thanks to Rotaract they have become even
better citizens of the community, and so they
contribute to Rotary's good reputation.”
Marco Kappenberger
Rotary E-Club of Latinoamérica
formerly a member of the
Rotary Club of Apia, Samoa
7. The (Ugly) Reality
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Lack of understanding by Rotarians as to what
the Rotaract program is actually about
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Too many districts don't understand the
importance of fulfilling their obligation to fund
training for Rotaract officers
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Some Rotary Clubs have gone as far
as sabotaging the work of their
Rotaract Clubs, or withdrawing their sponsorship
out of spite!
8. The (Ugly) Reality
“Imagine telling the DGE that the district has
decided that s/he cannot attend the international
assembly... s/he can just learn from PDGs
instead. Why then is this a common practice, for
[Rotaractors] to be denied the training they are
entitled to? ”
PDRR Simone Carot Collins
Rotaract Club of South Perth
District 9470, Australia
9. The (Ugly) Reality
Relationship damagers:
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Treating Rotaractors as children
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Instructing / taking over rather than advising
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Expecting help / support from Rotaractors but
not giving any in return
10. (Bad) Pitfalls to Avoid
“A comment we often hear from Rotarians is, 'We
tried Rotaract and it failed. All the members
coupled up and left or got other jobs and left at
once.' It is the role of a responsible sponsoring
Rotary club to help Rotaractors to constantly
recruit new members. Without constant and
consistent strong Rotary support, the
Rotaract club will not survive for long.”
Source: RGBI Rotaract FAQ for Rotarians
11. (Bad) Pitfalls to Avoid
“I really want sponsoring Rotary clubs to view
their Rotaract clus as a project of the Rotary
club, just like any other project they undertake.
They should keep up with the project, and make
sure it is doing ok. Maintained communication
and support from the sponsoring Rotary Club
are key to the vitality of the Rotaract Club. ”
DRR Mary Kathryn DeLodder
Rotaract Club of University of Louisville
District 6710, USA
Editor's Notes
Welcome
Introduction(s)
4. To provide opportunities for working in cooperation with
sponsoring Rotary clubs;
5. To motivate young people for eventual membership in Rotary.If nurtured correctly, the Rotaract program can be a very powerful training ground for future Rotarians. Not only are these young adults learning leadership skills, determining what needs are in their local and international communities and finding ways to address them, and broadening their horizons with international friendship, they are also learning about Rotary and what it means to be a Rotarian.
So here we have the first benefit to Rotarians for sponsoring a Rotaract Club: Rotaract can be a powerful tool when it comes to recruiting and retaining future Rotarians. While working with you, Rotaractors have a unique opportunity to judge Rotary and whether they would like to be a part of it in the future according to what they see in the Rotarians they interact with. Let's look at some of the other benefits to Rotarians that the Rotaract program offers.
As Rotarians, you can play a direct role in helping ensure your community has young leaders with the strong sense of ethics that Rotary embodies though the Four Way Test. Ensure your Rotaractors receive ample training, by including them in Rotary and Rotaract District training assemblies and conferences, offer opportunities to Rotaractors to be leaders or facilitators at camps such as RYLA, and assist your DRREs to attend their regional DRR Training assembly.
You can also directly mentor Rotaractors by inviting them to participate in your club's projects, not just as an extra pair of hands, but by involving them at all stages of the project's organization. By doing so, you can increase their awareness of any financial and legal aspects of projects that they may not have been exposed to previously, and help them make new contacts with civic leaders. At the same time, Rotaractors may be able to offer you a new perpsective, with ideas you may not have thought of and a better understanding of what appeals to younger people. They can also offer access to their own networks, which may be useful for sourcing participants for your other youth projects.
In forging strong links between Rotaract and other youth projects in your club and district, your projects can become a big investment in Rotary's future, If all Interact, Youth Exchange, RYLA, Foundation alumni and the like joined Rotaract, how many future members of your club are you directly training?
Macau Rotarian Florence Hui, who is a former Rotaractor who made the transition to Rotary a couple of years ago, observes:
“Rotaractors are the enthusiasts who dare to try and explore. Rotarians are the practitioners of Rotary philosophy. By working together, they inspire each other and their horizons are broadened.”
Providing mentoring and guidance to a Rotaract Club while it is in the process of building itself up is particularly important. While it may seem like a fair amount of work on behalf of the Rotarians who have taken on this responsibility, it is essential in laying a strong foundation on which the Rotaract club will continue to grow and thrive.
Malaysian Rotaract Jamie Tan observes:
“There's no greater fulfillment than to support and sponsor vibrant Rotaractors and have them support Rotarians. Rotaractors are always ready to accept new challenges. With the proper guidance and continuous motivation from Rotarians, Rotaractors could reach their highest potential to become quality leaders.”
Rotarian Marco Kappenberger, who as a Rotarian in Samoa worked closely with the local Rotaract Club and now as a member of a Rotary e-Club is presently forming a Rotaract e-club, observes:
“Being in Rotaract is an excellent experience for its members and the benefits will be for life. Consequently, independent of whether Rotaractors become Rotarians or not, thanks to Rotaract they have become even better citizens of the community and also so they contribute to Rotary's good reputation. ”
Rotaract Clubs are self-administering, so there is little that Rotaract requires from Rotary on an ongoing basis. However, there are a couple of things that Rotarians are required to provide to Rotaractors in relation to training and funding, as set out in the Rotaract Statement of Policy.
All incoming Rotaract club officers, directors, and committee chairmen are to be provided with leadership training at the district level, such training to include a 1 to 2 day leadership training seminar conducted by the Rotaract District Rotaract Committee (ie, the DRR and his / her board and Rotaract Club Presidents) in conjunction with the Rotary District Rotaract Committee (ie the DCHR and other Rotarians appointed by the DG). This training is to be paid for by the sponsoring Rotary Clubs. Rotary districts are to pay for the attendance of their districts' DRRs at multidistrict leadership training meetings.
In relation to providing funding to Rotaract other than for training, the only other mandated expense is a once-off organization fee of US $50 payable by the sponsoring Rotary Club to RI when certifying a new Rotaract club. For all other costs associated with the activities of a Rotaract Club, it is the responsibility of the Rotaractors to raise the funds they require themselves. They must not solicit nor accept more than occasional or incidental financial assistance from their sponsoring Rotary Club. Learning how to raise funds for their projects or how to seek doonations-in-kind is part of their professional development, and they learn nothing if Rotary Clubs just hand over the funds they need for this.
Australian past DRR Simone Carot Collins comments:
“Rotary Districts put a lot of emphasis on training incoming Rotary Club and District leaders. Could you imagine telling the DGE that the district has decided that s/he can't attend the international assembly as it is only budgeted for every 2nd DGE to go, but don't worry, there are plenty of PDGs in the district that they can learn from? It's just not done.
“So why then is it common practice for DRREs and other Rotaract leaders to be denied the training they are entitled to, with it not being budgeted for being the major reason cited? Like training Rotary leaders, training Rotaract leaders is not just about the Rotary, Rotaract and leadership content, it is also about forging networks with your peers to exchange ideas with and seek support from during their term.”
Even if you do have a healthy Rotaract Club, there are some behaviours exhibited by Rotarians which can be detrimental to the Rotary / Rotaract relationship, which has an adverse effect on Rotaractors desiring to become Rotarians in the future. These are some of the most common complaints Rotaractors cite.
If you view Rotaract as a youth program, it can be an easy mistake to think of Rotaractors as children. However, all Rotaractors are adults, and many have university degrees, mortgages, spouses, children, and their own business. Many Rotaractors are very well travelled and quite worldly. You may be surprised to find that Rotaractors may be more experienced or knowledgeable than you in some areas. Treating Rotaractors as children, even if they are college students, is very demeaning. Please endeavour to accord all Rotaractors the same respect you would expect them to show you, and remember at all times that they are partners in service, not underlings.
The second point follows on from this. Rotaractors are very capable, very resourceful people. While some may not initially have as much experience with working effectively in committees or organizing projects and finding funding or the right contacts, it is a matter of providing a little training or guidance. Under no circumstances should you try to force Rotaractors to do something in particular, or just do it for them. Teach them to fish, rather than just giving them the fish. And if they need to learn by making a mistake, let them learn.
You should also avoid thinking of Rotaractors as a ready and willing slave labour force. Rotaractors are usually more than willing to lend a hand in your projects, but you should never expect that they should help you with no benefit to themselves, just because they are your Rotaract club. If they are helping you with an activity that is raising funds, give them an even share of the profits. Also, reciprocate the support of projects – be sure to attend their projects and fundraising activities as well.
The Rotaract FAQ for Rotarians produced by Rotaract in Great Britain and Ireland notes:
“A comment we often hear from Rotarians is, “We tried Rotaract and it failed. All the members coupled up and left or got other jobs and left at once.” Well, yes, this does happen, because Rotaractors do couple up or get new jobs, and leave, sometimes very quickly so that suddenly a club has few active members. It is the role of a responsible sponsoring Rotary club to help Rotaractors to constantly recruit new members. Clearly sponsoring a Rotaract club is a long-term commitment and therefore requires the support of the whole Rotary club on an ongoing, year-on-year basis. Without constant and consistent strong Rotary support, the Rotaract club will not survive for long.”
This may seem contrary to the earlier statements that Rotaract does not take up much of a sponsoring Rotary Club's time. The message here is that a sponsoring Rotary Club should not ignore or forget about their Rotaract Club after it has been chartered – a healthy relationship is necessary between both clubs for Rotaract to truly thrive.
Mary Kathryn DeLodder, who has had 6 years of involvement with 2 different Rotaract clubs and as DRR in District 6710 from 2006 – 2008 has helped Rotarians start new Rotaract clubs, affirms that she has found the same thing in the USA as what the UK Rotaractors documented. Mary Kathryn adds:
“I really want sponsoring Rotary clubs to view their Rotaract clus as a project of the Rotary club, just like any other project they undertake. They should keep up with the project, and make sure it is doing okay. While there aren't strict guidelines as to what sponsorship of a Rotaract club entails, maintained communication and support from the sponsoring Rotary Club are key to the vitality of the Rotaract club. The sponsorship by Rotary is what truly sets Rotaract apart from any other clubs out there available to young people!”