Monday, March 14, 2011

St. Patrick's Day Social Service Abroad Two-Part Talk

The Rotaract Club of Philadelphia is marking the end of our St. Patrick's Day fundraiser by hosting a two-part talk on the Rotaract Ambassadorial Scholarship and about social service in foreign countries on Thursday (3/17) from 5:45 to 7:15 at the Hub CityView, Sol Room.
Address: 30 South 17th Street, #1410, Philadelphia, PA


The Ambassadorial Scholarship, the Rotary's Foundation's best-known program, is one of the world's largest privately funded international scholarship programs. Comparable to the Rhodes and Marshall Scholarship, the Ambassadorial Scholarship awarded approximately US$16.2 million to send recipients from about 70 countries to study in more than 80 nations. Learn about this hidden jewel as you get insider insight on the application process and the experience from Former Ambassadorial Scholar, Katie Creme Henry.

Afterwards, stick around to hear about the incredible work social service organizations are doing around you and how you can participate. Anna Rohwer, US
Program Manager at Stromme Foundation, an organization working to eradicate poverty worldwide, will come in to talk about her organization and the work that they have been doing in Asia, South America, and Africa. Don't miss this rare opportunity.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Go "like" our Facebook Page!

Want to stay connected to Rotaract Philly on Facebook? You can now go "like" us on our Facebook page at the following URL: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rotaract-Club-of-Philadelphia/179026218804414.

Up to now, Rotaract Philly has been using a Facebook profile to keep you all informed about news and upcoming events. In order to maximize our exposure, however, we felt that a page would fit us best. If you are already connected to us through our profile, please be sure to "like" our new page, as we will be terminating the profile within the next two weeks.

Thank you for all your support! Through this transition, we look forward to keeping you involved as we continue in our mission of international service.

Sincerely,
Rotaract Club of Philadelphia

Rotaract Installation

The Rotaract Club of Philadelphia recently held its installation ceremony this past Monday in recognition of the expansion of the club's membership throughout the year. The ceremony included the pinning of new members, featured in the pictures below. Additionally, the club was honored by the presence of Rotary Club of Philadelphia president Joe Batory, his wife Joan Batory, governor of Rotary District 7450, and Jane Williams. All of three of these invaluable individuals in the local Rotary district were gracious enough to congratulate and inspire Rotaract members with speeches emphasizing the value of a commitment to service.

Without exaggeration, a warm mood of community filled the night and has left us all feeling genuinely excited about this new chapter in Rotaract's history.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Rotaract Speed Networking 2010

Photos from the December 2nd Speed Networking Event:






Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Rotary Youth Exchange Tour of Philadelphia


On Sunday, November 21st, the Rotaract Club of Philadelphia hosted the Rotary Youth Exchange Students of Philadelphia for a historic tour of the City of Brotherly Love.

From Love Park the Rotary group headed to Old City to tour Independence Hall and see the iconic symbol of American Independence, the liberty bell. The international group then walked two blocks away to visit the interactive Constitution Center.

The Rotaract members served as unofficial ambassadors of the city providing insight as they passed through Washington Square and Society Hill. The day wrapped up on South Street with an afternoon of shopping. Before heading back to the suburbs everyone tried a staple in Philadelphia cuisine, a cheesesteak.

A special thanks to Rob Newman, Rotary Youth Exchange Chair for supporting the Rotaract Club of Philadelphia’s effort to have a day of international exchange and fellowship.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Professional Development - Scott Grande


















Today on June 15th, Scott Grande visited our club. He is the current Assistant Vice President Branch Manager of Firstrust Bank here in Philadelphia.

Aside from getting a very detailed picture of Scott's professional development, he offered insight and tricks into our individual development such as how to approach switching career paths and naming common job interview mistakes.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Rotaract Receives Gundaker Grant

Yesterday night, Gundaker (District Rotary Committee) members voted yes on issuing RAC Philadelphia a $1000 grant towards our cause Adopt a Village.

Thank you to Nancy Magagna who helped Rotaract bring this cause to the Gundaker table.