Rotaractors discuss challenges of joining Rotary

Ask the Rotaractor: Feedback from social media

Rotary on social media

Presented to the 2012-13 RI Membership Development & Retention and Rotaract &

Interact committees

One Rotary Center1 August 2012

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FacebookRotary – 184,000 likesRotaract – 65,837


TwitterRotary – 147,000 followersRotaract – 9,101


LinkedInRotary – 30,000 members

Rotary’s social media goals

1) Strengthen the brand

2) Connect

3) Collaborate and co-create

The power of social media

Ask the Rotaractor

Five questions asked on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Over 300 responses from Rotaractors and Rotarians around the world.

#1: How can former Rotaractors stay connected to Rotary if they are not yet ready to join a Rotary club?


Lower costsCreate connec-tions, such as through service projects or alumni groups


The German Rotaract MDIO founded a program called Rotary Rotaract Young. At the age of 30 the Rotaractors have the possibility to be in a list for those interested becoming a member of Rotary. The Rotary Clubs can ask the DRRs for names and so Rotary clubs interested in getting new members and Rotaractors interested in Rotary can get in contact with each other. (Germany)


They can participate in service projects, mentor Rotaractors/Interactors, give insight to Rotarians on the New Gen committee. Or help out with the exchange program, be a group leader at RYLA. Honestly, there's so much to do. How can you not stay involved?! (USA)


Our Rotaract club introduced an alumni officer to keep ex-members in communication with Rotaract club events & fundraisers. (UK)


Invite them to Rotary/Rotaract events, projects, outings, just don't give up even if it takes months/years. (Australia)

#2: What has your experience been with your sponsor Rotary club? Would they take you as a member? Would you take them?


It’s been great. Our sponsor club always gives us a chance to speak in their meetings and do projects with them. (Venezuela)


Sadly on this topic I break the trend. Our Rotaract club has just lost 3 members to age but no contact from sponsor Rotary club. However, I've just moved Rotaract clubs because of location & new sponsoring club is great having 'stolen' 6 of our members in 11/12! (UK)


Our sponsor Rotary club is always asking us to join them even before we turn 30 because we are very enthusiastic about projects. (Ghana)

#3: Should Rotary clubs modify the cost of Rotary membership for former Rotaractors? Why or why not?


No, former Rotaractors shouldn't be treated differently than any other new member. Rotary = commitment. (Canada)


Yes, but also, it's not all about money. Club culture is also different, so it's harder to make the leap to Rotary. (El Salvador)


I don't think there should be a difference in fees. At the end, it's money that will be used for a good cause. (Nigeria)

#4: What skills would you bring to a Rotary club as a member that you developed through Rotaract?


Help with social media is definitely a plus point. (Sri Lanka)


Already knowing about and loving Rotary, a fresh perspective on goals and projects, & an open mind to learn from Rotarians :) (Canada)


The passion to confront the issues that are pressing in our generation. New energy for a Rotary club. (Philippines)

#5: What do you see as the similarities & differences between an experienced Rotaractor and a young Rotarian?

Similarities between an experienced Rotaractor and a young Rotarian

ServiceKnowledge of Rotary culture

Life experience/time

Less money

Differences between an experienced Rotaractor and a young Rotarian

One of the major differences I find is that Rotaract tends to have a lot more hands on experiences in their service projects, like going out and painting a home, or handing out meals to homeless persons, or reading to blind children, whereas Rotarians tend to have a more laidback, "write a cheque,” "hire someone to get the job done" approach to giving back. While both paths are equally necessary to help, it is one of the deterrents to Rotaractors to joining Rotary. (Jamaica)



Rotaractors have more knowledge of Rotary projects and activities than a young Rotarian. (El Salvador)

I often find myself giving young Rotarians in my sponsor club insight and advice! Young Rotarians who were promoted from Rotaract often have more knowledge regarding RI and how things are done . . . Experienced Rotaractors and young Rotarians end up in the same place: becoming great, passionate Rotarians. We Rotaractors just have a little head start! (USA)



Sometimes even the older Rotarians are just as enthusiastic as us Rotaractors :) (Sri Lanka)

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