Introduction to Rotaract October 2018

Outline: About Rotary International About Rotaract  Contacts References

ABOUT ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary's people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 35,000+ clubs work together to: Promote peace Fight disease Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene Save mothers and children Support education Grow local economies

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL The Four Way Test Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

ROTARACT INTRODUCTION Founded in 1968 10,904 Rotaract Clubs 250,792 Rotaractors 184 Countries Rotaract is a service club for young people ages 18 to 30 who are dedicated to finding innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges while developing leadership skills and making friends from around the world. Rotaract clubs decide how to organize and run their own clubs, manage their funds, and plan and carryout activities and service projects that are important to their communities. Rotary clubs that sponsor Rotaract clubs offer guidance and support and work with Rotaractors as partners in service.

ROTARACT INTRODUCTION

ROTARACT INTRODUCTION

ROTARACT DSM Established 2018 Des Moines metro wide Board Members: President: Austin Bittner Vice President: Chamindi Wijesinghe Secretary: Kathleen McCracken Treasurer: Kayla Curtis Club Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 7:00p RDG Planning & Design* 301 Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50309 * Locations may vary

TO JOIN/LEARN MORE: Rotaract DSM President: Austin Bittner austinbittner@kw.com Rotaract DSM Advisors Rotary Club of Des Moines AM - Matt Coen mcoen@rdgusa.com - Megan Franklin megan.franklin@drake.edu Rotary Club of Des Moines - Josh Braby brabyj@neumannbros.com

REFERENCES https://www.rotary.org/en/get- involved/rotaract-clubs  https://www.rotary.org/en  https://twitter.com/rotaract https://www.facebook.com/rotaractor/ https://www.rotaryclubofdmam.com/