Rotaract/Interact

The signature undertaking of the Rotaract Committee is its mentor program. As Mary Steffek Blaske so eloquently explained at last Wednesday’s meeting, interfacing with our Rotaractors by participating in the mentor program is a meaningful experience for Rotarians. New mentors are always welcome. On Sunday, October 2, there will be an informal “meet and greet” […]

The air is starting to feel crisper now that the football season is upon us. Soon leaves will start falling and, before you know it, winter will be here. Need help with your fall cleanup? Do you have other projects that could use some willing hands? Consider using Rent-A-Rotaractor. Our undergraduate Rotarians are available to […]

On the evening of May 19, 2022, nine University of Michigan Rotaract leaders, members from 2004 (the charter year) to the present, joined District Governor-Nominee Collyer Smith, Fanfan Zheng, and Joanne Pierson to discuss their experiences in Rotaract. As part of his goals, DG-Nominee Collyer plans to work toward launching more Rotaract Clubs in District […]

Fall cleanup projects are now a distant memory as winter settles in. But are you having a party or reception that needs staffing? Do you need house-sitting or pet-sitting while you head out of town to warmer climes? Do you have other projects that could use some willing hands? Consider using Rent-A-Rotaractor. Our undergraduate Rotarians […]

The environment is a significant area of focus for Rotarians across the globe.  Admirable efforts are underway to address environmental issues with education, policy, and through the support of activities that improve sustainability and create a synchronicity between our communities and the environment. In the spirit of this Rotary focus and supporting these goals, the […]

Pre-pandemic, in 2018, the Rotaractors raised more than $3000 from Rent-A-Rotaractor to support their spring trip to Honduras and other service projects. Last year saw a modified Rent-A-Rotaractor resume as “shelter in place” began to be relaxed. Now life  is returning to a more normal pace this fall. Wolverine football is back. A tinge of […]

(a personal note from Don Duquette…) Be a Rotary Mentor.  I’ve had several Rotaract mentees and I heartily recommend the experience.  Each relationship is different. Most of mine are considering a law career. (We’ll match you to your expertise and interest.)  We meet for lunch or coffee or for a walk about campus.  A couple […]

A signature undertaking of the Rotaract Committee each year is its Mentorship Program. An individual Rotaractor identifies an area of interest in which he or she would like input and guidance from a Rotarian knowledgeable or experienced in the field. Once a Rotaractor is paired with a Rotarian, there are no formal requirements going forward. […]

Recently highlighted in Washtenaw Community College’s newspaper “On The Record” are three WCC students who are semifinalists for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, worth up to $120,000. One of the students, Abdu Kizito — we knew him as “AK” — was a member of the Huron Interact Club and was very involved […]

Here’s a quiz for World Rotaract Week: Most of us know that Rotaract is sort of a “junior version” of Rotary aimed at 18-30-year-olds and that our club sponsors an energetic Rotaract Club at the University of Michigan. What you may not know is: 1: Where does the name “Rotaract” come from? 2: When was […]