ROTARACT CLUB OF METRO SURIGAO: 2007-09-09

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Thursday, September 13, 2007

The club has a committee that helps the club to run efficiently, organize events and fundraising and provide contacts for information. Any club member can stand for a committee post, with voting taking place in January/February. The Rotaract year runs from July to June.

President

The President's main task is to co-ordinate the club for 12 months. They are the "figurehead" of the club and represent the club at various meetings and functions. They are also the main contact for Rotary and other Rotaract clubs in the District. They must chair both club and committee meetings and attend District and some Rotary meetings. They get involved in all aspects of the club and need to know what is going on to be able to assist the other committee members if necessary.

Vice-President

The main role of the Vice-President is to assist the President wherever necessary, usually involving standing in for them at meetings. Their biggest role though is the organising of the club's Charter Night. This is the evening when the club celebrates receiving it's Charter (i.e. the Club's birthday party). There are many different ways to celebrate the occasion from formal dinner/dance to barn dances and themed discos.

Treasurer

The Treasurer is in charge of keeping the club books up to date and providing balances at the meetings. Along with the President, the Treasurer is in charge of setting the budget for the coming year and helps with the collection of club subscriptions. Each member must pay an annual subscription, set by the Treasurer and President. This money helps towards the running of the club and district. Subs are always due by the first meeting in September. If paid late there is usually a penalty. New members get three free months and then their subs are worked out Pro Rata.The Treasurer arranges the payment of any bills or expenses for the club. They must also ensure that at the end of the year the accounts are presented for audit and passed.

Secretary

The main duty of the Secretary is to take the minutes at the club and committee meetings. All minutes must be signed by the President and kept in a folder for future reference. The Secretary handles all club correspondence. At each club night the Secretary is usually guaranteed to have "Nothing to say"!

Sports

The Sports Officer's role is almost the same as the Social Officer's except they deal will sports events rather than social. They are responsible for getting together teams for any sporting events happening in the District and for organising Challenges against other clubs. They can be anything from sporting events, like bowling, darts, etc to things like chocolate eating challenges, crisp tasting events etc.

International

The role of the International Officer is to organise events on an international level or theme. The aim is to get the members involved outside of their immediate area. This can be done in several ways with day trips abroad, foreign meals or by establishing a link with a Rotaract club in another country.

Vocational

The Vocational Officer is in charge of the educational side of Rotaract, organising events with a slightly educational theme. As you can see the educational theme is very losely fitted around the events!

Publicity

The role of the Publicity Officer is to advertise the club to the public in order to attract new members and raise the awareness of Rotaract. The officer also organises things such as Displays Boards each year in the local Library for Rotary Awareness Week. Publicity is also gained from having photos and articles in the local papers. It is therefore the role of this officer to liase with the paper for a photographer to attend events and to send in Press Releases. Most Rotaract clubs have their own scrapbooks and it is up to the Publicity Officer to keep these up to date. The scrapbook holds pictures, articles, tickets, menus, etc of the events the club has attended.

Membership

The main role of the Membership Officer is to welcome prospective new members to the club and make sure that they understand what is happening. They also work closely with the Publicity Officer in organising publicity events and new members evenings. They produce the membership list and distribute it amongst the club members.

Rotaract/Rotary Liaison Officer

This officer is a member of a sponsoring Rotary Club who can come along to club nights and acts as the main link between the clubs. The Liaison Officer reports back to his Rotary Club about what Rotaract is up to and helps with the organisation of joint events. Our club has three Liaison Officers as three Rotary clubs sponsor us. At the beginning of each Rotaract year the incoming Rotaract committee meets with the incoming Rotaract/Rotary Liaison Officers to discuss the organisation of joint events and how Rotaract and Rotary will interact.

Rotary International is a worldwide association of local clubs for men and women in business or the professions. It's aims are to provide humanitarian service to the community at local, national and international level; encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and work for goodwill and peace in the word. It was founded in 1905 and has over 1.2 million members in more than 29,000 clubs in almost 160 countries. Britain has over 61,000 members in around 1,800 clubs.

SSCT Foundation Day 2007

The Club President goes to SSCT Search for G.&Bb. 2007

September 12, 2007

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

ROTARACT CLUB OF METRO SURIGAO

in Cooperation with

OPSILON PHI SIGMA Collegeate Fraternity

present

FREE DRINKING WATER

The Club OFFERS the FREE DRINKING WATER during the BONOK-BONOK Festival of Surigao City, FREE Blood Presure taking, and General Information booth to everybody.

There was also a HENNA TATTOO for a very low cost offers from the club.

We would like to thanks our SPONORS

Major Sponors:

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT of Surigao del Norte
Hon. Robert Lyndon S. Barbers, Chairman - Provincial Tourism Council
Provincial Library Office

Donors:

WATER SHED GEM
PAKALS

BONOK-BONOK FESTIVAL

The Rotaract Club of METRO SURIGAO joins the BONOK-BONOK FESTIVAL of Surigao City.

September 10, 2007

Sunday, September 9, 2007

FIESTA NIGHTLY AFFAIRS 2007

Fiesta Nightly Affairs of Surigao City at City Gym

Non-Government Organizations NIGHT

All ROTARY CLUBs

September 2, 2007 - City Auditorium Surigao City

37th CHARTER DAY OF SURIGAO

Metro Surigao JOINS 37th Charter Day Celebration of SURIGAO CITY

Thank you Mr.NOCON of BIR Surigao for letting us to borrow your CAR as our Mobile Float

Rotarian Outstanding Surigaonon Award 2007

with PP WILLY SINCO,RFSM

with ALFRED VARGAS - ROSA Awardee

August 31, 2007
Hotel Tavern Surigao City

ROTARACT IN CARAVAN

Rotaract Club of Metro Surigao

JOINS

the FOUNDATION & HOSPITAL WEEK

of CARAGA REGIONAL HOSPITAL

ROTARACT CLUB AT A CARAVAN

GIGAQUIT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

ROTARACT CARES

Club Exposure at Ipil

ROTARACT CLUB FAQ`s

How can I join a Rotaract Club?

Begin by contacting a nearby Rotaract or Rotary club to find meeting location, dates, and times. If you can't find information for local clubs, contact RI staff, or look in local or college campus directories.

Why should our Rotary club sponsor a Rotaract club?

Organizing a Rotaract club is one of the most rewarding community activities a Rotary club can undertake. The Rotaract program gives Rotarians the opportunity to mentor dynamic young men and women who want to provide service in their local and global communities. Rotarians also will serve as resources for Rotaractors who will become tomorrows parents, business professionals, and community leaders. In turn, a Rotaract club can bring new energy to a Rotary club, inspire fresh ideas for service, increase support to projects, and spread knowledge of Rotary to other sectors of the community. Rotaractors, with the experience they gain through this Rotary program, make exceptional future Rotarians.

What exactly does a Rotaract club do?

Rotaract clubs organize a variety of projects and activities, depending on the interests of the club members. However, three main areas of focus include professional development, leadership development, and service projects (both locally and internationally). Together, these areas ensure clubs have a balanced service program while providing opportunities for the personal development. It is important to remember that Rotaract, like Rotary, is diverse, and each club acquires unique qualities, depending where in the world it is established.

Is there a difference between community-based and university-based Rotaract clubs?The Although both approaches to Rotaract club organization have proven successful in various parts of the world, there are some key differences. You may wish to speak with Rotarians involved with each type of program to learn which type has been successful for them and why. Also, consider the interests of members and your communitys potential. Typically, community-based clubs are open to all members of the community who are between the ages of 18-30. They can be "young professionals" or a combination of students and professionals. It is important for a Rotarian or a committee of Rotarians to serve as the liaison between the clubs. University-based clubs are sponsored in conjunction with a local college or university. The Rotary club should work within the schools regulations regarding student organizations and extra-curricular activities. The club may need a faculty advisor, but a Rotarian liaison also is important. If there is a Rotarian on the faculty, staff, or board of a local college, that person often makes a good advisor.

Where do we find young people to join Rotaract?

Young adults aged 18-30 are everywhere. First consider finding potential Rotaractors at local community colleges, universities and technical training schools. Sons, daughters, or other family members of Rotarians, employees and interns of Rotarians, former Interactors, Youth Exchange participants, Ambassadorial Scholars, Group Study Exchange alumni, and RYLA participants also are perfect candidates. Lastly, consider the young people you know from local places of worship, community centers, and fitness clubs.

What policies does our Rotaract club need to follow?

The Rotaract Statement of Policy and Standard Rotaract Constitution and By-laws, created by the RI Board of Directors, include details on membership, club leadership and organization, fees and dues, and Rotaract activities at the district, multidistrict, and international levels. These guidelines have been adopted to give all Rotaract clubs a uniform structure. It is the responsibility of the Rotaract and sponsoring Rotary club to ensure that the policies are met. Beyond the RI policies, each Rotaract club is self-governing and self-supporting, working with the sponsoring Rotary club as needed.

What support do Rotaract clubs receive from Rotary International?

Once the Rotaract club is chartered, it is entered into Rotary Internationals member database. Then, the Rotaract club and its sponsoring Rotary club will begin receiving Rotaract updates, the Worldwide Rotaract Directory and Rotaract News. Rotary International also provides a number of useful online resources.The highlight of the Rotaract year is the annual Rotaract Pre-Convention Meeting, which is incorporated into the Rotary International Convention. RI staff, in conjunction with the RI Rotaract Committee, plans an exciting program, giving Rotaractors and Rotarians from around the world the opportunity to join together, share ideas and discuss issues.

How can our Rotaract club make contacts within our Rotary district and beyond?

Within each Rotary district, Rotaract clubs usually implement a district structure that often includes a district Rotaract chairperson (a Rotarian appointed to oversee Rotaract) and a district Rotaract representative (a Rotaractor elected from the district). Chairpersons and representatives are responsible for promoting the program, facilitating communication, and disseminating information among all Rotaract and sponsoring Rotary clubs. Begin by contacting your chairperson and representative for more information about things going on in your district. Making contacts with Rotaract clubs outside of your district can begin in a variety of ways, but one place to start is by using the Worldwide Rotaract Directory, distributed each August by Rotary International. Each active, chartered Rotaract club receives a copy by mail. To find contact information for your district Rotaract chairperson or district Rotaract representative, request a directory, or find out about Rotaract in a specific place, contact RI staff.

How can I become a member of the RI Rotaract Committee?

Rotaractors interested in serving on the RI Rotaract Committee should have a Rotarian write to the RI president-elect recommending him or her as a worthy candidate. All committee appointments are made at the discretion of the president-elect.

Can past Rotaractors become Rotarians?

Absolutely. Rotary clubs are encouraged to view former Rotaractors as potential Rotarians and to periodically review Rotaract club membership to look for possible candidates. Also, Rotaract clubs are encouraged to develop a list of club members who may potentially fulfill a Rotary classification. Clubs also should maintain a list of past and present members, noting their particular interest in Rotary service projects. These lists should be shared with the sponsoring Rotary club.