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[edit] Rotaract Club of Manila
The Rotaract Club of Manila is a club formed under the Rotaract Program of Rotary International. It is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Manila, the first Rotary Club in Asia and one of the largest. Although the Rotary Club of Manila has been in existence since 1919, the Rotaract Club of Manila was chartered only on February 6, 2001. The Rotaract Club of Manila is under the Rotary International District 3810 and is one of 450 Rotaract Clubs in the Philippines. The club is open to students and young professionals who reside, work or study in Manila City, Philippines.
[edit] The Rotaract Program
Rotaract is an international organization of service clubs for men and women aged 18-30 that fosters leadership and responsible citizenship, encourages high ethical standards in business and promotes international understanding and peace. It is one of Rotary’s most significant and fastest-growing service programs, with more than 7,000 clubs in about 163 countries and geographical areas. Rotaract members, or Rotaractors, stand by the motto of "Fellowship Through Service" and practice Rotary's Four Way Test:
• Is it the truth?
• Is it fair to all concerned?
• Will it build goodwill and better friendship?
• Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Rotaract Clubs work under the guidance of their local Rotary Club, and take their name from a combination of the words Rotary and action. The first officially chartered Rotaract Club was in North Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1968, but clubs of young people associated in service with local Rotary Clubs had existed for several years in India and Europe.
Today, clubs draw members from the community or are organized as an extracurricular activity for college students.
Rotaract Clubs conduct formal meetings, usually every two weeks, which feature speakers, tours of local businesses, cultural activities, discussions, and visits to other clubs. Rotaractors utilize weekends for service project work, social events, and professional and leadership development workshops.
Every Rotaract Club is part of a district Rotaract organization, run by elected representatives with support from sponsoring Rotarians. The district organization plans regional conferences, develops regional projects, holds club leadership training programs, and sponsors special events to strengthen the bond among clubs.
The goals of Rotaract are:
• To develop professional and leadership skills;
• To emphasize respect for the rights of others, and to promote ethical standards and the dignity of all useful occupations;
• To provide opportunities for young people to address the needs and concerns of the community and our world;
• To provide opportunities for working in cooperation with sponsoring Rotary clubs; and,
• To motivate young people for eventual membership in Rotary.
[edit] Club Origins
The Rotaract Club of Manila was organized on November 7, 2000, and consisted of young professionals and students from De La Salle University-Manila, Central Colleges of the Philippines, and the Bureau of Fire Prevention. It was officially chartered on February 6, 2001 under the sponsorship and guidance of Asia’s First Rotary Club, the Rotary Club of Manila, under the Presidency of Sebastian “BUSTER” Arrastia. During its inaugural year, it was awarded by the Rookie Club of the Year by the District's Rotaract Executive Board in Rotary International District 3810. It is based in the Philippines' capital city of Manila.
[edit] Organizational Structure
The club heirarchy is organized into the following officers: president, secretary and treasurer and four directors over the four avenues of service: Club Service, Community Service, International Service, and Professional Development.
Sources:
http://www.rotaractmanila.org/
http://www.rotaractdistrict3810.org.ph/
