Greater Huntsville Rotary

Rotaract is an international organization of young professionals and students. The Huntsville club ranges from 23 to 30 year olds who are committed to service and leadership in their communities and abroad. Established in 1968 by Rotary International, Rotaract is a global network of young people who are changing the world with clubs in over 160 countries.

The purpose of Rotaract is to provide an opportunity for young men and women to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities, and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service.

The goals of Rotaract are:
1. To develop professional and leadership skills;
2. To emphasize respect for the rights of others, and to promote ethical standards and the dignity of all useful occupations;
3. To provide opportunities for young people to address the needs and concerns of the community and our world;
4. To provide opportunities for working in cooperation with sponsoring Rotary clubs; and
5. To motivate young people for eventual membership in Rotary.

Vision

The Rotaract Club of Huntsville is the premiere young professionals civic organization in Huntsville that fosters leadership and responsible citizenship, encourages high ethical standards in business and promotes international understanding and peace. Our Rotaract Club challenges members to learn from the leaders of industry, technology and public service who present new, world-changing ideas. Our Rotaract club hosts social and service activities to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service. To serve and learn in fellowship—It is not just what we believe; it is what we do.

Mission

The Rotaract Club of Huntsville fosters the personal and professional development of our community's emerging leaders through local and global service, education and networking opportunities.

Recruitment Requirements & Guidelines

Must be sponsored by a Rotarian or member of Rotaract. If you need assistance with this requirement, please contact the Membership Recruitment & Development Director, Bo Ryals, at bryals@dps2day.com for assistance.

Must attend one lunch, one after-hours and one service project before being considered for membership. Please RSVP to Harrison Diamond at hdiamond@hsvchamber.org at least three days prior to the event. (Due to time constraints of the current recruitment cycle, potential members may attend only two of three club sponsored events to complete this requirement. Therefore, a candidate who has not attended a function to this point must attend the September 24 After Hours and the October 1 service project to complete this requirement). Guest fees of $10 apply to all events, excluding service opportunities.

Induction will take place on a quarterly basis.

Applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee whose recommendations will then be presented to the Board of Directors for final approval. Accepted candidates should expect a response within one month of the application due date.

Please email Bo or huntsvillerotaract@gmail.com for more information about dues and to obtain a membership application.

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