2019 Rotaract Preconvention: There is a lot that Rotaract can offer her members to grow in their personal and professional life. However, many Rotaractors still lack the key skills desired to grow in their professions. As a personal development enthusiast, I would like to share my story of how Rotaract has enabled me to grow at a personal and professional level through the different activities and projects engaged in. Let's inspire Rotaractors to grow through this great organization.

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LEVERAGING ROTARACT |
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Michael Stone & Alex Ritchie

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WHO WE ARE
MICHAEL
STONE
DISTRICT 6860
UNITED STATES
ALEX
RITCHIE
DISTRICT 7600
UNITED STATES

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•CLUB
•DISTRICT
•INTERNATIONAL
AGENDA
ROTARACT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AT MANY LEVELS

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LOCAL CLUBS

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OPERATIONAL
LEADERSHIP
FORMAL
LEADERSHIP
PROGRAMS
LEARN

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OPERATIONAL
LEADERSHIP

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Michael Stone
President
ChristiannaRudder
ExecutiveVicePresident
AllisonSwagler-
Webb
Finance
PatrickTalley
PublicRelations
M’Kayl Lewis
Programs
BrassBralley
Social
UmaSrivastava
Service
DerrickGooden
SignatureService
BrittneyKing
Membership
Development
ChristinaRossi
Membership
Recruitment
Board of Directors 2018-2019
HenryJoe
President-elect

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Leverage Enhanced Leadership Opportunities
• Develop skills to take yourself to the
next level professionally and
personally
• Drive the strategic direction of the club
• Rotaract Club President to serve as a
non-voting member of Rotary
partner’s board
• Attend weekly Rotary lunches for free

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2018-2019 Year
DrewFravert
Technology
MalcolmGriggs&
BradJennings
Social Media
PatrickTalley
Public
Relations
SusanShields
E-Newsletter
BrittanyNorman
MediaRelations
Michael Stone
President
HenryJoe
President-elect
ChristiannaRudder
ExecutiveVicePresident
Allison
Swagler-Webb
Finance
M’Kayl Lewis
Programs
BrassBralley
Social
BrittneyKing
Membership
Development
ChristinaRossi
Recruitment
O rg anizational Chart 2018-2019
ZachClifton
Controller
TylerChapman
Luncheons
YingLin&Clay
McDowell
MonthlySocial &
FoundationBall
SarahBrackmann
MonthlyService
CaitlinBurchfield
&SarahMcCordy
Leadership
Development
Program
CJEllett
StrategicPlanning
KristenWIlliams
MemberAnalytics
WhitneyWilliams
RotaryTransition
JennieSun&
LeighAnneGilbert
NewMember
Onboarding
Guili Williams&
LaurenCobern
Target
Recruitment
SpencerLacey
Professional
Development
ChristinaCangemi
Annual Meeting
AlexValencia
REDTalks
Kurt Key
International
Service
LaurenBates
Ready2Succeed
Mentoring
JasmineDavis&
MonterriusLowe
Ready2Succeed
Events
PeytonFalkenburg
AchieveAlabama
JacksonNeal
Hack-It-Classic
RobertAgnew
Luncheon
GuestsKimberlyPiazza
EventFinance
Elizabeth
Madison&Nick
Theodore
EventHost
KnoxRichardson
PRStrategy
AmandaMartin
Cultural Communications
Avani Patel,
BrandonWilliams,
&AaronFons
Ready2Read
UmaSrivastava
Service
DerrickGooden
Signature
Service
SarahEdwards
Fundraising

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•Mission Driven Leadership Positions
•Enhanced Personal & Professional
Opportunities
•Learn and Innovate
Operational Leadership
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Recruitment &
Onboarding
Committee
Rotary Partner
Committee
Leadership Development
Committee: Connected to
District Rotaract Committee
Sustainable Service
Committee

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FORMAL
LEADERSHIP
PROGRAMS

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Leadership Development Program
Formal
Leadership
Training
Professional
Partners
Group
Project
SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY
Kickoff Fall Sessions
(biweekly)
Present Group
Project to Board
Professional Partners
Kickoff Group Project

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Rotaract Board Fellows Program
Members to sit as non-voting, ex officio members of major nonprofits in the community.
Obligations of Rotaract
• Application review, vetting, pairing, and training
• Facilitating periodic forums among the Board Fellows
led by thought leaders from the community on effective
nonprofit engagement.
Obligations of Board Fellows
• Listening and observing at board meetings.
• Volunteering with the organization and becoming
more engaged with its mission.
• Carrying forward the mission of the organization once
their year with the program is completed.
Role of the Executive Director/Nonprofit
• Inviting the Board Fellow to attend each board meeting.
• Meeting with the Board Fellow quarterly to preview or
recap board meetings and priorities for the nonprofit.
Expected Outcomes:
• Fostering civic engagement from a new, diverse and
passionate cohort of young professionals.
• Driving organizational and professional development by
exposure to best practices.
• Deepening the connections of our community’s nonprofits
with rising leaders.

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•Identify the needs of your club and community
•Partner with local Rotary Clubs
•Think big, start small
How to Get Started

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• Identify the goals & professional interests of incoming members: Recruitment & Onboarding
Committee
• Partner new member with a Rotarian and current Rotaractor of similar interests or experiences
• Recommendations for mentors:
1. Monthly “family” meals together
2. Personal invitations to service and fellowship events
3. Rotarian mentor host new member at Rotary meeting
Rotaract Mentorship Program
Goal: To help Rotaractors onboard successfully while
understanding the goals/mission of Rotaract

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LEARN

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100+Average 2018 luncheon
attendance

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Professional Development Series
Unique topics included space archaeology, personal branding, regional cooperation, champagne, art, and entrepreneurship
10Unique leadership
development opportunities in
2018-2019

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•Diversity is key
•Quality > Quantity
•Develop partnerships with local Rotary Clubs
Lessons Learned

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•Local non-profits as speakers for potential community
partnerships
•Elevator Pitch Competition
•Innovation Forum: leadership tips and strategies for succeeding in
business- helps inspire members while getting them thinking in an
innovative and creative mindset
•Primary Takeaway: have speakers that are relevant to your
membership needs and aspirations
Lessons Learned Part 2

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DISTRICT

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•Conferences: assist in planning
•District Grants: Rotaract clubs can apply in
partnership with Rotary club
•Rotaractors in district speaking roles
•Rotaract-Focused sessions @ all district &
zone events
Leveraging District Opportunities

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•Attend Conferences (PETS, Zone Institute,
etc.)
•Join Committees (ask to be on them)
•Be a Partner
Partner With Your District

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INTERNATIONAL

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Looking Beyond: Leadership Opportunities
• Co-sponsor Interact Clubs
• Apply for international committees!
• International Grant Partners
• Preconvention Leaders & Convention
Speakers
• MDIO

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Q&A

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