To:  2004-05 Rotaract Club Presidents

Dear Club Presidents:

Greetings from Rotary International. Congratulations on the success of Rotaract activities in your clubs during the first half of the 2004-05 Rotary year.  The enthusiasm of Rotaractors worldwide continues to generate a spirit of international understanding while fostering the ideals of service above self among today’s young professionals. 

World Rotaract Week

During the week of 7-13 March 2005, Rotaract will celebrate its 37^th anniversary.  Rotaract clubs around the world are encouraged to partner with their sponsoring Rotary clubs to commemorate the founding of the first Rotaract club. Encourage your fellow Rotaractors to take part in the celebration! For more information on the history of Rotaract or to download the World Rotaract Week Celebration Recognition form, please visit the RI Web site.

Rotaract Presidential Citations

Rotary International President Glenn E. Estess Sr. encourages Rotaractors and Rotarians to Celebrate Rotary in their communities and around the world, commemorating decades of service, a century of growth, and fellowship. In doing so, clubs can achieve the 2004-05 Rotaract Presidential Citation.  The Rotaract Presidential Citation Certification Form is available for download from the RI Web site. Clubs must submit the application form, via their district governor, by 15 April 2005 to receive this honor.

2005 Rotaract Preconvention in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Rotaractors from around the world are invited to attend the 2005 Rotaract Preconvention Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, USA, to be held 17-18 June 2005. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics including: the image of Rotaract, membership development, effective conference planning, club training, and professional development. The meeting format will be panel discussions and small workshops. Rotaractors are invited to participate in the RI Centennial Convention, directly following the last day of the Preconvention Meeting (18-22 June).

Take advantage of registration discounts before 31 March 2005. The Preconvention Meeting is open to all convention registrants; attendance is included in your convention registration fee. Rotaractors should book accommodations through RI Registration, please consult the listing for alternative housing suggestions. The Rotaract Club of Chicago is the Host Committee for the Preconvention Meeting, for more information on the Rotaract Club of Chicago and their host events, please visit: www.rotaractchicago.org.

2005-06 Worldwide Rotaract Directory

The Worldwide Rotaract Directory is a valuable guide to help you make Rotaract connections in neighboring districts and around the world. If your club’s contact information is incorrect in the Worldwide Rotaract Directory, please send updated information to [email protected]. Correct addresses/e-mail also ensures RI provides you with timely information about the program throughout the year. The Rotaract Data Form, required for inclusion in the 2005-06 Worldwide Rotaract Directory, is due 1 May 2005. This form is being sent to your club via postal mail and will also be available for download on the RI Web site.

Important Web links and Downloads:

Guide to the RI Web Site:         www.rotary.org

Rotaract Section:                    www.rotaract.org

Rotaract Downloads:                  http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/downloadcenter/programs/rotaract.html

Rotaract Presidential Citation Form

Rotaract Data Form

RI Convention and Preconvention Information: http://www.rotary.org/centennial/convention/index.html

Best wishes as you Celebrate Rotary in your club, in your community, and in the world.  If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Regards,

Katie Lakey 
Program Coordinator
RI Community Programs
tel: 847-866-3315; fax:847-866-6116