DEC 1 | End of Year Banquet | 219 DWINELLE
Its that time of year!
…no, not Thanksgiving…
…nor Christmas….
…not Hanukkah…
…sorry, not Kwanza either….
Yes, you almost guessed it, but that is okay because:
It’s the Cal Rotaract Fall Banquet!
It is almost the Cal Rotaract End-of-the-Year Banquet! There will be delicious food and a really fun mystery gift exchange called White Elephant! It will be a lot of fun and its all for YOU, our awesome members. It is a celebration to reward your efforts this semester, so there will be super cool member appreciation gifts for official members and other opportunities for prizes! Remember, you have to be a paid member to be eligible for the prizes, but it is not too late to become an official member! You can bring your dues to the banquet and receive a Cal Rotaract T-shirt and pin.
What is White Elephant?
So White Elephant is a gift exchange game where everyone brings a gift and wraps it. They are anonymously put in the center of the room and people begin picking one by one with the option of stealing a gift too. The game ends when everyone who brought a gift has a gift. More details will be explained at the banquet!
Here are the basic instructions for White Elephant:
- Bring a gift ($5 value, min)! Find it at home, or go out and buy one! Gifts can be humorous or used items from home that are still in good condition as long as it meets minimum price requirements.
- Wrap your gift! You can easily get gift wrap at Dollar Store or use your creativity.
- Do not write your name on your gift
Who, What, When, Where, Why?
- WHO: You, our very awesome Rotaract member!
- WHAT: Cal Rotaract Fall Banquet
- WHEN: December 1st, 7-9:30 PM
- WHERE: 219 Dwinelle
- WHY: To celebrate our achievements this year, thanks to YOU and to have fun before we leave! =)
RSVP
you can either email us or confirm via the form below! Don’t forget to include your name!
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NOV. 21 | Big Game Watching Party
Don’t have tickets to the Big Game?
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. And we’ll bring the projector, the popcorn, and the fun.
Enjoy the Big Game with the people who matter most (…us, of course!)!
Event Details
WHAT: Cheering, comforting each other, and watching the Big Game against Stanford!
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 21
WHERE: Location TBA
TIME: Kickoff at 4:30 PM!
Questions?
Email Fellowship Director Sophia at fellowship@calrotaract.org.
NOV. 24: Thankgiving Meals for the Homeless
If you think every family deserves a Thanksgiving meal, then check this out!
This Nov. 24, we’re joining forces with Berkeley Rotary, Berkeley PD, and other local organizations to package foods to be delivered to homeless families for Thanksgiving.
Event Details
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 24
TIME: 7 – 9 AM (you can arrive earlier as well! suggested: 6:30 am)
WHERE: Addison @ 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA.
What You’ll be Doing
- Help package foods to be delivered by the Berkeley PD to families in need
- Work alongside Rotary, Berkeley PD, Berkeley Boosters & other local orgs
Meeting & Transportation
MEET AT: Telegraph & Bancroft, 51 AC Transit Bus Stop
MEET WHEN: 6:40 AM
TRANSPORTATION: 51 AC Transit Bus, leaves at 6:43 AM
Things to Bring
- Wear your Rotaract tshirt!
- Your Cal ID / Class Pass
NOV. 24 | Thanksgiving Meals for the Homeless | Berkeley PD
If you think every family deserves a Thanksgiving meal, then check this out!
This Nov. 24, we’re joining forces with Berkeley Rotary, Berkeley PD, and other local organizations to package foods to be delivered to homeless families for Thanksgiving.
Event Details
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 24
TIME: 7 – 9 AM (you can arrive earlier as well! suggested: 6:30 am)
WHERE: Addison @ 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA.
What You’ll be Doing
- Help package foods to be delivered by the Berkeley PD to families in need
- Work alongside Rotary, Berkeley PD, Berkeley Boosters & other local orgs
Meeting & Transportation
MEET AT: Telegraph & Bancroft, 51 AC Transit Bus Stop
MEET WHEN: 6:40 AM
TRANSPORTATION: 51 AC Transit Bus, leaves at 6:43 AM
Things to Bring
- Wear your Rotaract tshirt!
- Your Cal ID / Class Pass
Apply for the Cal Rotaract Board 2010!
Step up and take initiative in becoming an officer for Cal Rotaract! Help bring together students and young business professionals for service, fellowship and professional development!
Who Can Apply?
All current Rotaract members are encouraged to apply, REGARDLESS of class level and time in the club. Trainings will be provided.
NOTE: Committee Chairs serve “semester term” & may serve 2 consecutive terms; Directors serve “calendar year terms” (Jan. – Dec. 2010).
Open Positions
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Fellowship Director
- Professional Dev. Director
- Service Director
- Marketing Director
- Web Director
- Historian
- Committee Chair
Downloading the Application
Download the application: doc | pdf
Submitting Your Application
Email your application to applications@calrotaract.org with “ATTN: application for YOUR NAME HERE” in the subject line. Picture files, PDF files, and Word document files are all acceptable formats. Send by 12:00 PM (Noon) NOVEMBER 21, 2009.
Questions?
Please direct all questions/comments to applications@calrotaract.org.
By joining our Board of Directors, you will be committing yourself to a higher level of service and devotion to Rotaract and the entire Rotary family. We want to thank you again for your desire to serve, and wish you the best of luck!
NOV 17 | LAST GENERAL MEETING | 145 Dwinelle
Hey everyone!
I know you are bummed out and depressed about Rotaract coming to a close this semester, but fear not, the best has yet to come! PLEASE try to make it to our last general meeting because we will be covering IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Want to Become an Officer?
Are you interested in planning cool events and helping the club grow and improve? During our last meeting, we will cover how you, an awesome Rotaractor, can become an officer for next semester. So if you are interested you should come out and get more information about the process. If you really cannot make it, but are very interested in becoming an officer, please email us at info@calrotaract.org ASAP.
End of the Year Social!
Thank you to everyone for all your hard work this semester. Without you, our members our events are nothing, so we’re holding an end-of-the-year social specifically to just relax and celebrate your dedication to Rotaract! =).
Rotaract is NOT DONE YET!
In addition to all of the special meeting information, Rotaract will still be having events til the end of the semester! So there will be announcements and information about those last couple of service projects. Make it if you can!
DETAILS:
- WHEN: Tuesday, November 17, 7-8pm
- WHERE: 145 Dwinelle
Any Questions or concerns? Please email us at info@calrotaract.org
NOV. 9 | Rising Up: Candelight Vigil | Upper Sproul Steps
What Happened?
In August 2009, Typhoon Morakot, the deadliest typhoon to impact Taiwan in recorded history, swept through the island, leaving behind $3.3 billion in damages. Then in September and October, a series of earthquakes and typhoons devastated many countries in Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines and Vietnam. The first earthquake hit Indonesia on September 30, 2009 measured 7.6 on the Richter scale, and second earthquake hit the following morning, measuring 6.8. Soon after, four typhoons, Ketsana, Parma, Lupit, and Mirinae, devastated the Philippines in a span of a month, causing massive flooding and landslides and the evacuation of more than 100,000 people.
What are we doing?
Cal Rotaract is one of fourteen sponsoring clubs of this commemoration for victims of natural disasters in Asia. By coming out on November 9th, you will be helping us and other clubs with our collective purpose of bringing awareness about the disasters, showing concern for the disaster victims, and uniting the communities that were affected and want to help.
Who are we doing it with?
Other sponsoring organizations include:
Superb
Pilipino Association for Health Careers
Taiwanese American Student Association
Berkeley Indonesian Student Association
Thai Student Association
Vietnamese Student Association
Southeast Asian Student Coalition
Berkeley Cambodian Student Association
Pilipino American Alliance
Multicultural Center
American Red Cross at Cal
Habitat for Humanity
Rotaract
Circle K International
Details:
- WHEN: Monday, November 9, 8pm-10pm
- WHERE: Upper Sproul
Questions? Feel free to contact us at info@calrotaract.org.
NOV. 7: Rotary at the UN Day, NYC
Rotary Day at the United Nations: Nov. 7
Start your planning, Cal Rotaract! We’re invited to attend the upcoming Rotary Day at the United Nations program on November 7, at the UN Headquarters in New York City.
Rotary Day at the UN
November 7, 2009
UN Headquarters, NY
8 am – 4:30 pm
About the Program
Rotary Day at the UN has evolved into one of the most interesting, substantive and enjoyable programs that brings together Rotary and UN leaders to discuss some of each organization’s unique humanitarian programs and to identify potential areas of future cooperation. The mutually productive working relationship between Rotary and the UN, which is over 63 years old, is highlighted through many successful programs , such as the phenomenal Polioplus Program to eliminate the scourge of polio, reducing adult illiteracy, battling the AIDS epidemic and confronting climate change, to mention only a few.
How to Register
Register online: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/383749806
Download the student registration form: http://www.riunday.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/2009_Registration_Form_-_Young_Rotarians.19180741.pdf
Registration is due Oct. 23.
Brief History: Rotary & The UN
In 1942, Rotary clubs from 21 nations organized a conference in London to develop a vision for advancing education, science, and culture after World War II. That event was a precursor to UNESCO. In 1945, 49 Rotarians went to San Francisco to help draft the UN Charter. Rotary and the UN have been close partners ever since, a relationship that’s apparent through PolioPlus and work with UN agencies.
For More Information
Visit http://www.riunday.org/ or email Brad Jenkins, primary RI representative to the UN in New York, for further information.
Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this outstanding program! It is not too early to make hotel and airline reservations since there are so many activities in the New York area that weekend.