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What is Rotaract?
Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men
and women ages 18 to 30. The programme was officially inaugurated
in 1968 with the first Rotaract Club formed at the University
of North Carolina, sponsored by the Rotary Club of North Charlotte,
North Carolina, USA. Today, there are more than 7,600 Rotaract
Clubs in more than 158 countries, with an estimated membership
of more than 176,000 Rotaractors.
All Rotaract efforts begin at the local grassroots level
and Rotaract Clubs have access to many of the resources of
Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation.
Rotaract gives all its members an opportunity to work together
in active service projects in the community.
Why Join Rotaract?
You will not only augment your knowledge and skills, but
also address the physical and social needs of your community
while promoting international understanding and peace through
a framework of friendship and service. Rotaract projects are
not all work. Fellowship is an important element, too. You
will meet with people who share the same goal, establish close
bonds of friendship, acquire leadership skills, and gain satisfaction
of doing your bit for society.
Rotaract Club Goals
- Develop professional and leadership skills.
- Emphasise respect for the right of others, based on recognising
the worth of each individual.
- Recognise, practice and promote ethical standards as leadership
qualities and vocational responsibilities.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the needs, problems
and opportunities in the community and worldwide
- Provide opportunities for personal and group activities
to serve the community and promote international understanding
and goodwill towards all.
Rotaract Club of Kuala Lumpur
The Rotaract Club of Kuala Lumpur is one of the largest clubs
in Malaysia. It is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kuala Lumpur
DiRaja and was chartered on 28 September 1969. Its Charter
President was Tan Boon Leong who eventually became a Rotarian
and a member of the Rotary Club of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja in
1987.
Meetings:
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 1530 hrs (3.30
pm) at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
President 2008 / 09:
Kavita Sukanandan
Tel.: (016) 2593818
E-mail: rotaract_kl@yahoo.com.sg
Club Secretary 2008 / 09:
Yap Mei Han
Website: http://www.rotaractkl.wordpress.com
More Rotaract Information:
For more information on Rotaract visit the Rotary International
website www.rotary.org/programs/rotaract
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