Columbus Rotaract Club
Fellowship Through Friendship.
Get Involved. Grow your professional skills. Make a difference.
The premier young professional club of Central Ohio
About the Rotaract Club of Columbus
What is Rotaract?
Rotaract clubs are sponsored by local Rotary clubs and a part of the Rotary International Family.
History:
Rotaract has evolved quickly in its short but dynamic history. In the early 1960s, Rotary clubs around the world began to sponsor university youth groups as community service projects. The 1967-68 RI president, Luther H. Hodges, and the RI Board of Directors considered this club activity to have international relevance, and Rotaract was approved in 1968 as an official program for Rotary clubs.
Several decades later, the Rotaract program has grown into a strong, international network of 7,300 clubs in more than 150 countries and geographical areas. Rotaract's 145,000 members are young men and women who serve the needs of their communities, widen their personal and professional contacts, and increase their understanding of the world.
The Columbus Rotaract Young Professionals Club was founded in the fall
of 2007, receiving its official charter in May 2008. Columbus Rotaract is sponsored by Columbus Rotary which supports the club through mentoring, professional development, fellowship and financial means.
Mission:
The purpose of the Columbus Rotaract Young Professionals Club is to provide an opportunity for its members to serve the community by participating in service projects that make a difference and to develop professional skills by creating venues to learn from proven leaders.
Vision:
To distinguish Columbus Rotaract Young Professionals as the premier service organization for young professionals whose members, alumni and sponsors make a contribution to the communities where they work and play while growing their professional skills.