This is an introduction about Rotary and Rotaract prepared by the Rotaract Club of Jumeirah - Dubai, UAE: www.RotaractJumeirah.org

1. Introduction toRotary and Rotaract By Rotaract Club of Jumeirahwww.RotaractJumeirah.org

2. Introduction to Rotary Video: This is Rotaryhttp://vimeo.com/11143706

3. Rotary at a Glance Founded in 1905 Members: 1,222,293 Clubs: 34,118 Districts: 530 To read more: http://rotary.org/en/AboutUs/RotaryInternational/ataglance/Pages/ridefault.aspx

4. Mission of Rotary « The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. » To read more: http://rotary.org/en/AboutUs/RotaryInternational/GuidingPrinciples/Pages/ridefault.aspx

5. The Four-Way Test For Rotary, The Four-Way Test is the cornerstone of all action. It has been for years, and it will be in the future. Of the things we think, say or do: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficialto all concerned? To read more: http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/070917_news_Four-WayTest.aspx

6. Avenues of Service For years, Rotary’s commitment to Service Above Self has been channeled through the Avenues of Service, which form the foundation of club activity. Club Service: focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the effective functioning of the club. Vocational Service: encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards. Community Service: covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community. International Service: encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace. New Generations Service: recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities To read more: http://rotary.org/en/AboutUs/RotaryInternational/GuidingPrinciples/Pages/ridefault.aspx

7. Rotary’s Youth Programs Video: Turn New Generations into theNext Generation of Rotarians http://vimeo.com/28457109

8. Youth Exchange Program Youth Exchange is an exchange program for secondary school students. Students travel to other countries to learn about the culture and the language as well as act as a cultural ambassador for their own country. To read more: http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/YouthPrograms/RotaryYouthExchange/Pages/ridefault.aspx

9. RYLA Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) are intensive training programs for youth ages 14-30. These usually consist of a seminar, camp, or workshop, generally 3-10 days in length, organized by Rotarians at the club or district level. To read more: http://www.rotary.org/en/studentsandyouth/youthprograms/rotaryyouthleadershipawards(ryla)/

10. Interact Interact is a service club for young people ages 14-18. Sponsored by local Rotary clubs, Interact clubs give young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends. Click hereto watch a videoabout Interact To read more: http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/YouthPrograms/Interact/Pages/ridefault.aspx

11. About Rotaract

12. About Rotaract Rotaract is a service club for students and young professionals ages 18-30. Sponsored by local Rotary clubs, Rotaract clubs provide young adults with opportunities to develop leadership skills, responsible citizenship, and promote international peace and understanding.

13. Rotaract at a Glance Official Program Since 1968 Members: 200,169 Clubs 8,703 Countries/Geographic Areas: 171 Rotaractorsin Action (video):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdpijIBPmx8 To read more: http://rotary.org/en/AboutUs/RotaryInternational/ataglance/Pages/ridefault.aspx

14. About District 2450 11 countries Armenia – Bahrain – Cyprus – Egypt – Georgia – Jordan – Lebanon – Sudan – South Sudan – Palestine – UAE To read more: http://www.rotaract2450.org/

15. Areas of Focus Professional Development Community Service International Service Club Service To read more, check out the Rotaract Handbook:http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/562en.pdf

16. 1. Professional Development Increasing knowledge and developing skills

17. 2. Community Service Improving quality of life in the community

18. 3. International Service Promoting international understanding

19. 4. Club Service Developing membership and fellowship activities

20. RotaractJumeirah’s Club Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Professional Development Committee Director Community Service Committee Director International Service Committee Director Club Service Committee Director PR & Social Media Committee Director To read more, check out the Rotaract Handbook:http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/562en.pdf

21. How To Join Us? To know more, please visit our website:www.rotaractjumeirah.org

22. Thank You