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How do I become a member?
Rotaract is a
great way to network, make
friends, and help the community.
Joining Rotaract is fun and
easy. To become eligible for
membership, one must attend at
least three of any combination
of the following meetings:
1. Planning meetings
2. Community
service or Rotary events
3. Social events
4. Guest
Speaker meetings
After becoming a
members you will be expected to
attend at least 60% of regular
club meetings and or events.
To learn more
information about Rotaract, to
join our mailing list, or if you
have questions, please email us
at
rotaractclubofphiladelphia@gmail.com.
Benefits of Membership
Rotaract makes volunteering
easy, fun, and accessible.
There are many opportunities to
learn, lead, meet new people,
and develop oneself and the
community. Members
will also be exposed to Rotary
and share the same benefits of
Rotary membership.
Networking
An original goal of Rotary was
to allow club members to meet
periodically and enlarge their
circle of business and
professional acquaintances. As
members of the oldest service
club in the world, Rotarians
represent a cross-section of
their community’s business
owners, executives, managers,
political leaders, and
professionals – people who make
decisions and influence policy.
Service
Club members have many
opportunities for humanitarian
service, both locally and
internationally. Service
programs address concerns such
as health care, hunger, poverty,
illiteracy, and the environment.
Rotarians regularly experience
the fulfillment that comes from
giving back to the community.
Friendship
Rotary was founded on
fellowship, a cornerstone that
continues to attract members
today. Rotarians enjoy
camaraderie with like-minded
professionals, and club projects
provide opportunities to develop
enduring friendships. Club
members who travel have friendly
contacts in almost every city of
the world.
Family
Rotary sponsors some of the
world’s largest exchange and
educational programs. Rotary
clubs provide innovative
training opportunities and
mentoring for young leaders, and
they involve family members in a
wide range of social and service
activities.
Ethics
Encouraging high ethical
standards and respect for all
worthy vocations has been a
hallmark of Rotary from its
earliest days. In their business
and professional lives,
Rotarians abide by The Four-Way
Test
Leadership
Rotary is an organization of
successful professionals.
Team-building, fundraising,
public speaking, planning,
organization, and communication
are just some of the leadership
skills that club members can
exercise and enhance. Being a
Rotary leader provides further
experience in motivating,
inspiring, and guiding others.
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