Rotaract Club
THE ROTARACT CLUB
- THE VISION -
" WHO? WHEN? WHERE? WHAT? HOW? "
Who we are looking for?
- Young professionals 18 to 30
- Committed and enthusiastic members
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When?
- Fortnightly club meetings
- Day and time - you decide e.g. Breakfast, lunch, evening club?
- Monthly committee meeting
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Where?
- Professional yet relaxed environment
- Boardroom/round table?
- Cafe/restaurant?
- School?
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What?
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Community - local/international
Local
Aim: Identify and address the needs of the community- Develop a working relationship with community groups and government agencies.
- Advocacy role - voice of mature youth
- Create community profile
- People-power for fundraising events
- Working on joint projects with Rotary
- City Mission/Youthtown/Salvation Army
- Official collectors e.g. Cancer Society, Blind Foundation, Woman's Refuge
- Environmental projects e.g. Tree planting, clean-ups
- "Mucking In"/"Rotaract Angels"
- Charity Auction
International
Aim: Identify and address the needs of the international community/ Promoting international peace, understanding and goodwill- Form relationships with overseas Rotaract clubs e.g. Sydney City, Suva, Louisiana
- Promote International & cross-cultural awareness e.g. International dinners, Rotaract exchange team
- Provision of overseas aid e.g. Emergency boxes, Books in Homes, Rotahomes, medical supplies
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Professional Development
Aim: Develop professional, business and life skills of members
- Guest Speakers - Vocational skills focus
- Site visits eg. Art Gallery, Police, TVNZ, Radio Station, Cadbury, Coca Cola, Coast Guard
- Vocational workshops/Ongoing courses eg. Financial planning, time management, career planning, public speaking, defensive driving, wine appreciation, first aid, property investment, self-defense, ceroc dancing, cooking
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Sharing skills of members - "Expertise"
Club services - Administration, social and finance
Administration
Aim: Effective club administration - operating a non-profit organization/incorporated society
- Communication e.g. Membership egroup, monthly club bulletin
- Officer training and succession planning
- Strong membership development - recruitment and retention
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Marketing initiatives e.g. T-shirts, brochures and posters, business cards
Social
Aim: HAVE FUN!!! Meet new people, network
- Weekend/Out of town getaways
- Social Outings e.g. Parties, BBQ's, Themed evenings, go-karting, ten pin bowling, rock climbing, indoor sports (form a team), film evenings, wine trails, camping & tramping, race meetings, quiz nights, golf tournaments, polo
- Inner-club events & competitions
- Team building activities
- Rotary/Rotaract competitions e.g. Mini-golf, debates, sporting team, lawn bowls
- Appoint a "What's Up" person
Finance
- Devise ways and means of raising funds for club and community purposes
- Create sponsorship opportunities (community projects, membership benefits)
- Responsible financial management of all club activities and projects
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How?
- Identify a core group of committed charter members to organize the Club
- Identify the interests and strengths in order to allocate suitable positions
- Devise a budget and annual business plan
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Proposed Next Meeting?
To be advised.
Contact:
The Waitakere Rotary Club
Bob Benzie
Phone:
021 434 611