About Rotaract
“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
Dr. Francis “Tusu” Tusubira
Rotary Club of Kampala-North, Uganda
Welcome to the Rotaract Club of North Pinellas! We are a dynamic group of young adults dedicated to making a positive impact in our North Pinellas community and beyond. Our club is a vibrant mix of professionals, students, and leaders, all united by a common passion for service, fellowship, and personal growth. Through a diverse range of projects and activities, we strive to develop our skills, give back to those in need, and build meaningful relationships. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, network, or develop your leadership abilities, the Rotaract Club of North Pinellas offers a supportive and enriching environment to help you achieve your goals. Join us on our journey to create lasting change and make a difference!
Discover a world of possibilities
“With Rotaract, you get out of it, what you put into it. You can make tons of amazing global connections, impact your local and global community, and make some life long friends… as long as you show up and actually introduce yourself. The world changes one step at a time.”
– Daniel Reichert (Inaugural President)
Rotaract Mission Statement
The mission of Rotaract is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Rotaract North Pinellas
Mission Statement
We, at the Rotaract Club of North Pinellas, are united by a mission to serve, connect, and learn. The club aims to impact our community and world positively. We focus on service, uphold integrity, and encourage global harmony. Our community of leaders thrives on making a difference, connecting socially, and expanding our horizons through learning.
Rotaract Values
Leadership. Service. Fellowship. Integrity. Diversity.
Rotaract North Pinellas
Vision Statement
Our vision to connect and nurture young leaders in our area that are eager and enabled to make sustainable growth in our community.
Rotary Motto
Service above self. One profits most who serves best.
Our Team
Daniel Reichert
President
As a past president for the Rotaract Club at USF, and past District Rotaract Representative for District 6890, Daniel’s Rotaract experience is key in helping to found the club in 2024.
Whitney Clark
Secretary
A Rotaractor for 5 years, and a past Vice President for the Rotaract Club at USF, Whitney’s experience helps the club stay connected, and communicate effectively.
Chloe Carroll
Treasurer
A past Interact President, and Finance Major, Chloe manages the Finances and Budget for our club helping us to keep track of all of our expenses keep our dues as low as possible.
Lolarose Deforges
Director of Service and Membership
A recent graduate of FGCU with her major in social work, Lola does an amazing job planning our service projects with a mindset of the larger community impact!
Shaina Prowell
Director of Socials
Always the life of the party, Shaina helps to coordinate amazing social events all around the board. New to Rotaract, she is bringing in a lot of amazing ideas.
The Four Way Test
Rotary’s Four-Way Test is a set of ethical guidelines used by Rotarians to guide their personal and professional relationships. Created by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932, the test has been adopted by Rotary International as a moral code for the organization’s members. It consists of four questions that Rotarians are encouraged to ask themselves when faced with a decision or action.
The Four-Way Test is a simple yet powerful tool that helps Rotarians maintain high ethical standards in their interactions and contribute positively to society.
Local Rotary Connections
The Rotaract Club of North Pinellas is proudly sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, Palm Harbor, and Dunedin North, creating a strong bond between our members and the broader Rotary International community in District 6950 and beyond. This connection allows us to benefit from the mentorship, resources, and extensive network of Rotary, enhancing our capacity to make a meaningful impact. Through joint projects and collaborative efforts, we uphold the Rotary values of service above self, fostering international understanding, and building lasting friendships. Our partnership with Rotary International enables us to amplify our efforts and achieve greater success in our mission.
Rotary History
Rotary International, founded on February 23, 1905, by attorney Paul P. Harris in Chicago, Illinois, began as a small gathering of professionals from diverse backgrounds. The aim was to foster camaraderie and mutual business support, promoting high ethical standards. The name “Rotary” originated from the group’s practice of rotating meetings among members’ offices.
The organization rapidly expanded beyond Chicago, forming new clubs in other U.S. cities and internationally, with the first non-U.S. club established in Winnipeg, Canada, in 1910. Rotary’s mission evolved to focus on humanitarian service, promoting peace, and addressing community needs. In 1922, Rotary adopted the name Rotary International, reflecting its global reach.
Rotary’s most notable initiative, PolioPlus, launched in 1985, aims to eradicate polio worldwide. This program has significantly contributed to reducing polio cases by over 99%. Today, Rotary International comprises over 35,000 clubs in more than 200 countries, with 1.2 million members dedicated to community service, fostering peace, and promoting goodwill.
Famous Rotarians
Famous Rotarians include: Neil Armstrong, Walt Disney, Thomas Edison, Dianne Feinstein, Gerald Ford, John F. Kennedy, Charles Mayo, J.C. Penney, Charles Lindberg, Manny Pacquaio, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Charles Walgreen, Sam Walton, Woodrow Wilson, and Orville Wright, to name just a few.
The Object of Rotary
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
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