Rotaract Newsletter #5 Fall 2011
Hello Rotaractors!
Our LAST General Meeting has been postponed to next Tuesday, Nov 22nd, 7PM at 2040 VLSB!
In the meantime, please read for further details about Upcoming Events, Retreat, Banquet, and Officer Applications for the 2012 Board of Officers!
Quick Glance
I. 2012 Board of Officers Applications
II. Rotaract Retreat
III. Rotaract Banquet
IV. Upcoming Events
V. Joining the Club/ Club Fees
I. 2012 Board of Officers Applications
As the semester’s coming to a close, the end of one term also marks the beginning of a new start as we open the applications for a new Officers Board for Cal Rotaract for the year 2012. All board positions will be a 1 year commitment (Jan-Dec) starting next spring semester. Semester long Committee Chair positions for our Local, National, and International service sectors will also be open to members as well so make sure to check out our website calrotaract.org to download the respective forms!
We ask that all applications be submitted by email to applications@calrotaract.org by Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 at 12:00pm.
1st round selections will be announced that Saturday night and we will schedule interviews with selected applicants according to their chosen time preference checked in their application.
II. Rotaract Retreat: Lake Tahoe
When: Sunday, Dec 4th to Monday, Dec 5th (We will leave Sunday morning and return Monday afternoon)
Where: Lake Tahoe!
Cost: Est. $76.50 (Exact costs depend on how many people commit to going)
As the semester comes to a close, join Rotaract for a fun-filled weekend in Lake Tahoe for skiing, snowboarding, sledding, or just playing in the snow! The total cost will include transportation, lodging, and food (skiing/snowboarding not included) and a security deposit of $20 is due by the end of this week!
If you are interested in going, please fill out this form if you have not done so already:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFhTU2FlYjJOZlFNT1haNEY2ejRPekE6MQ
We will be following up with everyone within the next 2 days in order to collect deposits and finalize the head count so we can decide on the exact method of transportation.
III. Rotaract Banquet: Berkeley City Club
When: Thursday, Dec 1st, 7:00 – 9:00PM [**NOTE THE DATE CHANGE!**]
Where: The historic Berkeley City Club a block away from Unit 3! (2315 Durant Ave)
Cost: $15 for Paid Members; $20 for Guests
Come join us as we recap on a successful year of fundraising, service, and fellowship. Individual member recognition and decisions for the 2012 New Board will also be announced on this special night. So don’t miss out!
Make sure to purchase your ticket beforehand to reserve your dinner entree for one of the following options:
– - Hangar Steak with your choice of Cremini Mushrooms or Chimmichurri Sauce – -
OR
– - Pasta Primavera with a Basil Pesto Sauce and an assortment of fresh seasonal vegetables – -
Entrees will come with complimentary bread and butter at the tables, House Salad, Vegetable and Starch sides, and Dessert du Jour.
A drink bar will also be available to accompany your meal!
Not only will the dinner be hosted in the spacious Dining Hall, the garden spaces and patios will also be available to members to mingle and take pictures to commemorate a night of good food and good company.
We will be making Ticket Sales at the Last General Meeting on Tues, Nov 22nd! If you cannot make it to the meeting, please stop by the Rotaract Table on Sproul (Mon-Wed, 10AM – 2PM; Thurs 10AM – 1PM) to purchase your ticket.
** The deadline to reserve your dinner entree is Wednesday, Nov 23rd! **
IV. Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving Baskets
Tues. Nov 22nd | 6:30 – 9:30AM | 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Thanksgiving is around the corner and we need your help! The police department is having their annual turkey and food basket packing event, where all baskets will be given to needy families around the community. Come out bright and early to this fast-paced and fun event! Breakfast will be provided! Meet us at the Bancroft & Telegraph bus stop at 6:30AM to take the bus down to the police station together.
Questions? Please email Stephanie (schan@calrotaract.org) or Vivian (vnguyen@calrotaract.org)!
Please sign up here: http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dGlxNlR4T2pkSm9GQjZGT1FrTm1TbGc6MQ#gid=0
Last General Meeting: Spotlight on Water & Environmental Health
Tues. Nov 22nd | 7:00 – 8:00PM | 2040 VLSB
Come out to our Last General Meeting of the year and eat FREE PUMPKIN PIE! There will be a spotlight on water awareness and environmental health, WAPIs demonstration, upcoming events, and the new executive board for 2012! Also, come purchase your tickets and reserve your dinner entree for Banquet!
Holiday Cardmaking
Location & Time TBA at Last GM
Come hang out with local committee as we write holiday cards to the amazing seniors at Chaparral House! It’s time to start ringing in the holiday spirit, so what better way to do that than bring some joy to the elderly, show off your creative abilities, and hang with your friends? Please come support, the seniors will love any and all effort you put in!
Caroling for Seniors
Sat. Dec 3rd | 4:00 – 6:00PM | Chaparral House (1309 Allston Way)
Continue to provide holiday cheer with local committee as we make our way over to Chaparral House for a fun few hours of holiday song caroling and musical performances for senior citizens! We’ll try to have a practice day where we choose and go over some awesome songs that we can sing for them, and if you play piano or some other instrument, please join us in bringing some lovely holiday music to the elderly! Don’t worry, you don’t have to know how to sing or play anything, they’ll give us tons of support nonetheless!
Questions? Please email Tuhina (tdas@calrotaract.org) or Marina (mliang@calrotaract.org)!
V. Joining the Club/Club Fees
Our membership fees are:
– $25 for a year (T-shirt included!)
– $15 for a semester (T-shirt NOT included)
Please fill out a new membership application which will be available at our table on Sproul Plaza. Please turn it in to us either at our general meetings or at our table (Mon-Wed, 10AM – 2PM; Thurs 10AM – 1PM) with your dues.
Our NEW T-shirts will be available for pickup at our Last General Meeting!
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@calrotaract.org.
And if you have not done so already, please join the Cal Rotaract group on Facebook! This will allow you to receive invites to all the Rotaract Facebook events!
Yours in service,
Cal Rotaract Board of Officers
info@calrotaract.org | http://www.calrotaract.org
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/calrotaract
Facebook: http://bit.ly/LUWQ7
Rotaract Newsletter #4 Fall 2011
Hello Rotaractors!
A big thank you to everyone who came out to our General Meeting on Tuesday! We hope you enjoyed the parfaits and family time, and are excited for our upcoming Retreat! Our LAST general meeting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 15th, so please mark your calendars!
Quick Glance
I. WHY JOIN ROTARACT?
II. Rotaract Retreat
III. Upcoming Events
IV. Joining the Club/ Club Fees
I. WHY JOIN ROTARACT?
Rotaract is an international service club for individuals between the ages of 18-30. As one of Rotary International’s official youth programs, members of Rotaract clubs (known as Rotaractors), are part of the world’s largest service organization. Rotaractors perform service both locally and internationally, changing the world one person at a time!
For those of you who are still unsure about joining Cal Rotaract, here are some key points to remember as to why we’re different from every other community service club out there!
Strong repertoire of international service!
Rotarian support and professional development through networking, event planning, and more!
Direct participation through our committees.
Member rewards and online service hour tracking!
II. Rotaract Retreat: Lake Tahoe
When: Saturday, Dec 3rd to Sunday, Dec 4th (Exact times tbd)
Where: Lake Tahoe!
Cost: Est. $90-$100 (but will be lower if we have a lot of participants)
As the semester comes to a close, join Rotaract for a fun-filled weekend in Lake Tahoe for skiing, snowboarding, sledding, or just playing in the snow! The total cost will include transportation, lodging, and food (skiing/snowboarding not included) and a security deposit of $20 is due by next Tuesday so we can book accommodations.
If you are interested in going, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dFhTU2FlYjJOZlFNT1haNEY2ejRPekE6MQ#gid=0
We will then send out a follow-up email with more details about reserving a spot, paying your security deposit, and fundraising opportunities.
III. Upcoming Events
Day of Peace: Lake Merritt Clean Up
Sat. Nov 5 | 8:00AM – 12:00PM | Lakeside Park (Meet at Dwight & Telegraph bus stop)
This Saturday, we will partner with the City of Oakland division of Parks and Recreation to help ongoing volunteer efforts at Lake Merritt. Volunteers will be helping re-establish a CA native wildflower garden near the McElroy Fountain.Afterward, we can snag a yummy lunch around the lake after all your hard work! We will be meeting at 8AM at the Dwight and Telegraph stop for the 1 to Bayfair Bart (South), and busing over together.
Questions? Please email Stephanie (schan@calrotaract.org) or Vivian (vnguyen@calrotaract.org)!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141956795906240
Interact Stayover
Sat. Nov 12 to Sun. Nov 13 | time varies | Dwinelle & UC Berkeley Campus
Come share your collegiate wisdom with Interactors from District 5170 this weekend as they come to explore and learn all about UC Berkeley! The variety of things you can do include: telling high school students about your first year experience, your major, leading mini socials, and helping to facilitate the overall event. This is your chance to inspire young students to come to Cal and to fill them in on all the things you wish you knew back as a high school student.
Sign up for activities here: http://tiny.cc/InteractStayoverSignUp
Questions? Please email Kimberly at kte@calrotaract.org!
Interact Stayover Scavenger Hunt
Sat. Nov 12 | 7:30PM – 9:00PM | Dwinelle Lobby
Think you have what it takes? Come out to Local Committee’s Scavenger Hunt! (This is a joint event with Rotaract’s Interact Stay-over Program) Meet up at Dwinelle Lobby at 7:30pm sharp and wear comfortable shoes. Prepare for a night of fun, exploration, and [photo] memories that will last a lifetime! The event is FREE, and there will be prizes for the winning team!
Questions? Please email Tuhina (tdas@calrotaract.org) or Marina (mliang@calrotaract.org)!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176906869061199
**SAVE THE DATE: Rotaract’s Fall Banquet will be on Friday, December 2nd! **
IV. Joining the Club/Club Fees
Our membership fees are:
– $25 for a year (T-shirt included!)
– $15 for a semester (T-shirt NOT included)
Please fill out a new membership application (attached!) which will also be available at our table on Sproul Plaza. Please turn it in to us either at our general meetings or at our table (Mon-Wed, 10AM – 2PM; Thurs 10AM – 1PM) with your dues.
Our NEW T-shirts will be available for pickup at our General Meetings!
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@calrotaract.org.
And if you have not done so already, please join the Cal Rotaract group on Facebook! This will allow you to receive invites to all the Rotaract Facebook events!
Yours in service,
Cal Rotaract Board of Officers
info@calrotaract.org | http://www.calrotaract.org
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/calrotaract
Facebook: http://bit.ly/LUWQ7
Rotaract Newsletter #3 Fall 2011
Hello Rotaractors!
Thank you to everyone who came out to the General Meeting and dressed in pink/white to support Breast Cancer Awareness! For those of you who couldn’t make it, here is the SLIDESHOW from the meeting. Our next general meeting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 1st, so please mark your calendars!
Quick Glance
I. WHY JOIN ROTARACT?
II. How to Join a Family
III. Upcoming Events
IV. **New** Rotary-Rotaract Mentorship Program
V. Joining the Club/ Club Fees
I. WHY JOIN ROTARACT?
Rotaract is an international service club for individuals between the ages of 18-30. As one of Rotary International’s official youth programs, members of Rotaract clubs (known as Rotaractors), are part of the world’s largest service organization. Rotaractors perform service both locally and internationally, changing the world one person at a time!
For those of you who are still unsure about joining Cal Rotaract, here are some key points to remember as to why we’re different from every other community service club out there!
Strong repertoire of international service!
Rotarian support and professional development through networking, event planning, and more!
Direct participation through our committees.
Member rewards and online service hour tracking!
II. How to Join a Family
If you missed Family Night and would still like to participate in our family system, please email rotaractfamily@gmail.com!
Make sure to include your:
1) Name
2) Email
3) Phone number
4) Top 3 Family Preferences
If you guys would like to be placed in a family with a friend, let us know and we will do our best!
**Fall 2011 Family Heads**
Axels – Kyle Wang, Audrey Guo, Molly Li
Freds – Erin Gunter, Elodie Tong-Lin, Tuhina Das, Spencer Lau
Gustaves – Brian Ma, Eugenia Ho, Stephanie Chan, Katherine Zhang
Hirams – Kathy Lee, William Mok, Jessica Chou, Marina Liang
Pauls – Stephen Fong, Amy Edmonds, Angelica Teng
Silvesters – Jahlela Hasle, Barbara Chu, Kimberly Te, Vivian Nguyen
** You must be a paid member to participate in our family program! **
III. Upcoming Events
National Committee Movie Night
Wed. Oct 19 | 7:00PM – 9:00PM | 175 Barrows
To raise money for the Breast Cancer Walk this weekend, National Committee will be showing A Walk to Remember, for a suggested donation of $3. There will be free popcorn!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207113879360277
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Sat. Oct 22 | 7:00AM – 11:00AM | Speedway Meadow at Golden Gate Park (Meet at Downtown Berkeley BART)
Help Cal Rotaract fight against breast cancer by joining us in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5-mile walk around San Francisco. Registration is free, but please stop by the Rotaract table this week to donate your spare change to our coin jar! The event starts at 8:00am, and we will be meeting at the Downtown Berkeley BART at 6:30AM to head over together.
Sign up for our team ONLINE!
Questions? Please email Stephanie (schan@calrotaract.org) or Vivian (vnguyen@calrotaract.org)!
Ultimate Frisbee Family Tournament & Spaghetti Feed
Sun. Oct 23 | 10:00AM – 2:00PM | Memorial Glade
Come join us for the first Family Tournament of the semester – the Ultimate Frisbee Challenge! Afterwards, the International Committee will be serving a picnic style meal to share with your family, with all proceeds going to Vitamin Angels. For your contribution of $7, you will get a delicious spaghetti meal with fresh veggies, garlic bread, salad, fruit, and refreshments.
Questions? Please email rotaractfamily@gmail.com for Family Tournament, or Amy (aedmonds@calrotaract.org) for Spaghetti Feed!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205296859542155
Be the Match Bone Marrow Drive
Wed. Oct 26 | 10:00AM – 6:00PM | Sproul Plaza & Tan Oak Room (MLK)
Thousands of patients hope for a bone marrow donor who can make their life-saving transplant possible. They depend on people like you. You have the power to save a life! Take the first step today and come out and register. Free movie showing at 6pm in the Tan Oak Room in MLK for everyone who registers!
Sproul Plaza: 10AM – 6PM
Tan Oak Room: 12PM – 8PM
Questions? Please email Erin (egunter@calrotaract.org) or Barbara (bchu@calrotaract.org)!
Local Committee Improv Night
Fri. Oct 28 | 7:00PM – 9:00PM | Location TBA
Come out to Local Committee’s second ever Improv Night! Get ready to play crazy improv games like party quirks and line charades with all your friends, and to compete for some awesome prizes! There’s going to be food, laughter, and a ton of fun! Please bring supplies to donate to the Berkeley Food and Housing project (list of accepted items TBA).
Questions? Please email Tuhina (tdas@calrotaract.org) or Marina (mliang@calrotaract.org)!
Entrepreneurship Workshop
Wed. Nov 2 | 7:00PM – 8:30PM | Location TBA
Entrepreneurship 101. Get all the secrets on how to successfully start your own business and self-manage your career. Learn how to grasp your ideas as opportunities and branch out into something larger and beyond than yourself. Currently featuring Rotarians who have headed high tech start ups, banking/financing firms, photography firms, contract research, economic/management consulting, and manufacturing!
Questions? Please email Kimberly at kte@calrotaract.org!
IV. **NEW** Rotary-Rotaract Mentorship Program
Apply now for a Rotarian mentor! You will get the chance for one on one mentoring, career planning, life wisdom, and other professional development opportunities per your own individual interests! Applicants will receive more information accordingly. Fill out the attached application and turn it in to any of the Rotaract officers or to the Rotaract Table on Sproul Mon-Thurs from 10AM – 1PM. If you have a specific field you are interested in, please let us know and we will do our to match you to an appropriate mentor!
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Sunday, October 23rd, 2011
Questions/Concerns? Contact Kimberly Te at kte@calrotaract.org.
VI. Joining the Club/Club Fees
Our membership fees are:
– $25 for a year (T-shirt included!)
– $15 for a semester (T-shirt NOT included)
Please fill out a new membership application which will also be available at our table on Sproul Plaza. Please turn it in to us either at our general meetings or at our table (Mon-Wed, 10AM – 2PM; Thurs 10AM – 1PM) with your dues.
**For those of you who have paid dues, our NEW T-shirts will be available for pickup at the Family Tournament & Spaghetti Feed this Sunday, as well as our Next General Meeting!**
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@calrotaract.org.
And if you have not done so already, please join the Cal Rotaract group on Facebook! This will allow you to receive invites to all the Rotaract Facebook events!
Yours in service,
Cal Rotaract Board of Officers
info@calrotaract.org | http://www.calrotaract.org
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/calrotaract
Facebook: http://bit.ly/LUWQ7
Rotaract Newsletter #1 Fall 2011
Hello Rotaractors!
A big thank you to everyone who came out to our First General Meeting! It was great seeing so many new faces, as well as returning members! For those of you who couldn’t make it, here is the SLIDESHOW (http://www.slideshare.net/CalRotaract/fall-2011-1st-general-meeting) from the meeting. Our next general meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 4th, so please mark your calendars!
Quick Glance
I. WHY JOIN ROTARACT?
II.How to Sign Up for Events/Meetings
III. How to Join a Committee
IV. Upcoming Events
V. Joining the Club/ Club Fees
I. WHY JOIN ROTARACT?
Rotaract is an international service club for individuals between the ages of 18-30. As one of Rotary International’s official youth programs, members of Rotaract clubs (known as Rotaractors), are part of the world’s largest service organization. Rotaractors perform service both locally and internationally, changing the world one person at a time!
For those of you who are still unsure about joining Cal Rotaract, here are some key points to remember as to why we’re different from every other community service club out there!
Strong repertoire of international service!
Rotarian support and professional development through networking, event planning, and more!
Direct participation through our committees.
Member rewards and online service hour tracking!
II. How to Sign Up for Events/Meetings
At each general meeting we will hand out sign-up sheets where you can indicate your interest in events. Please turn them into an officer by the end of the meeting so we can know to email you more information!
If you are not able to come to our general meetings, you can still sign up online! When you read the upcoming events (below), you will see the details for an event as well as the contact information and a link to our event page, which is where you’ll sign up.
1. Click on the event link under event description. Once you reach the event page, you should see “Signups for [Event, Date].”
2. Look for your name on the Dropdown menu. If your name is not on the list, click “[Not on List] and enter your first and last name, email, and phone number. Click on “Add to List” to sign-up for the event or “Remove from List” to remove yourself from the sign-up list.
Pretty easy, right? If you have any questions, please contact Jahlela (jhasle@calrotaract.org) or Jessica (jchou@calrotaract.org).
** We are currently in the process of updating the look & feel of our website, so not all the event sign-ups will be up. Thank you for bearing with us during this transition! **
III. How to Join a Committee
If you missed Committee Night, don’t worry, you can still sign up to participate in a committee! Just fill out THIS FORM (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGlZMlp6NDk2dHI0TjV2c05Zbkg1WlE6MA#gid=0)!
**Each committee’s first meeting will be be taking place next week!**
Local – Chairs: Tuhina Das and Marina Liang
Are you interested in helping out your local community through a variety of fun and interesting projects? Do you want to help create some awesome service events focused on our very own Berkeley/NorCal home? Then come check out Local Committee’s first meeting this upcoming Monday – we’ll have food, fun, and a great time talking about the events we can do together this semester!
Please contact Tuhina (tuhina22.d@gmail.com) or Marina (marinaJIN@yahoo.com) if you have any questions!
Meetings: 7-8PM, 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. [First meeting: Monday Sept 12th, in 183 Dwinelle]
National – Chairs: Erin Gunter and Barbara Chu
Are you interested in national service projects such as Bone Marrow and Blood Drives? Join National Committee to help plan fundraisers and raise awareness for national causes! Come share your ideas and create your own projects, anything that is a national project can be proposed!
Please contact Erin (egunter@calrotaract.org) or Barbara (bchu@calrotaract.org) if you have any questions!
Meetings: 7-8PM, 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. [First meeting: Thursday Sept 15th, 7PM 115 Barrows]
International – Chairs: Amy Edmonds and Katherine Zhang
Interested in changing the world? Join International Committee! Gain leadership experience, create friendships, and coordinate events which help people on a global level. Projects include building WAPIs (Water Pasteurization Indicators), LN-4 Prosthetic Hand Project, Vitamin Angels, Polio Plus, Third World Filmfest, and International Service Forum.
Please contact Amy (aedmonds@calrotaract.org) or Katherine (kzhang@calrotaract.org) if you have any questions!
Meetings: 7-8PM, 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. [First meeting: Thursday Sept 15th, 8PM Location TBA]
IV. Upcoming Events
BOSS Playground Building Day #1
Sat. Sept 10 | 7:30AM – 5PM | 711 Harrison St
We hope you’re all looking forward to Rotaract’s first service project of the semester!
This event is going to be an amazing, weekend-long beautification project in which we’ll clean up an old property and build a children’s playground on top, from start to finish! Dress in comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. All shifts will receive free lunch!
Morning Shift: 7:30AM – 12:30PM (Meet in front of MLK student union)
Afternoon Shift: 12:30PM – 5PM (Meet in front of MLK student union)
Questions? Please email Tuhina at tdas@calrotaract.org!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=236905549689378
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=4077
BOSS Playground Building Day #2
Sun. Sept 11 | 7:30AM – 2PM | 711 Harrison St (Meet in front of MLK student union)
We hope you’re all looking forward to Rotaract’s first service project of the semester!
This event is going to be an amazing, weekend-long beautification project in which we’ll clean up an old property and build a children’s playground on top, from start to finish! Dress in comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Volunteers will receive free lunch!
Questions? Please email Tuhina at tdas@calrotaract.org)!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154486651306403
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=4088
Rebuilding Together
Sat. Sept 17 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM | Belvedere Ave
Do you like to paint and build things? Come out and help renovate the house of an elderly woman who is a widow of a veteran! There will be 2 shifts, and we will be meeting up at the bus stop at Bancroft & Telegraph to head over together.
Morning Shift: 8AM – 12:00PM
Afternoon Shift: 12:00PM – 4PM
Questions? Please email Stephanie (schan@calrotaract.org) or Vivian (vnguyen@calrotaract.org)!
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=4095
Family Night
Tues. Sept 20 | 7:00PM – 8:30PM | Location TBA
Come out to join a family within our Fellowship Program! Families are a great way to meet people who share your passion for service, and to bond through friendly competitions. Tournaments in the past have included basketball, volleyball, and even LAN. By joining a family, you will have the opportunity to meet fellow members at a closer, more intimate level. The six families are: The Axels, the Freds, the Gustaves, the Hirams, the Pauls, and the Silvesters. During Family Night, you will get the chance to meet all of the family heads and decide which family is right for you! The Family program is a strong component of Cal Rotaract’s experience, and participation is strongly recommended.
Questions? Please email Kathy at klee@calrotaract.org!
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=4100
Rotarian Networking Night
Wed. Sept 21 | 7:00PM – 8:00PM | Location TBA
Who are Rotarians? Do you always hear of them but never have any face time to actually speak with them? Take advantage of this evening to get to know the wonderful entrepreneurs, professionals, PhD holders, philanthropists and many others who make up our professional Rotarian network! Ask them anything ranging from life experiences and goals to downfalls and successes. There will be an initial panel and opportunities to speak with all of them individually!
Questions? Please email Kimberly at kte@calrotaract.org!
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=4104
V. Joining the Club/Club Fees
Our membership fees are:
– $25 for a year (T-shirt included!)
– $15 for a semester (T-shirt NOT included)
Even if you have already paid for this semester, we ask that members please fill out a new membership application which will be available at our table on Sproul Plaza. Please turn it in to us either at our general meetings or at our table (Mon-Wed, 10AM – 2PM; Thurs 10AM – 1PM) with your dues.
We are all looking forward to meeting everyone, and we can’t wait to get to know you better during our upcoming events! Have a great rest of your week!
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@calrotaract.org.
And if you have not done so already, please join the Cal Rotaract group on Facebook! This will allow you to receive invites to all the Rotaract Facebook events!
Yours in service,
Cal Rotaract Board of Officers
info@calrotaract.org | http://www.calrotaract.org
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/calrotaract
Facebook: http://bit.ly/LUWQ7
Rotaract Newsletter #6 Spring 2011
Hello Rotaractors!
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Last General Meeting! We hope you found the Google presentation helpful!
There are no more general meetings this semester, but our Spring Banquet will be on Thursday, April 28th, and we hope to see you all there! Also, if you are interested in becoming an officer next semester, please apply by Sunday!
Quick Glance
I. Spring Banquet
II. Upcoming Events
III. Wristbands for Japan
IV. Register for Relay for Life
V. Fall 2011 Committee Chair & Historian Applications
I. Spring Banquet
Rotaract’s Annual Spring Banquet: A Night at the Oscars
When: Thursday, April 28th, 7-9PM
Where: East Pauley Ballroom, MLK Student Union
RSVP: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFR5aHU0NGUzcUdoOExpbDVQcEFHNVE6MQ
– $12 presale until April 17th
– $15 after April 18th
Come and join Cal Rotaract as we celebrate and look back at all the great service we’ve accomplished in this past year. Dine on scrumptious French-Vietnamese fusion cuisine while reminiscing the past semester’s events and memories with your friends and families! There will be live entertainment and recognition of all those who have outshown themselves through service this semester!
II. Upcoming Events
Dinner with an Entrepreneur
Thurs. April 14 | 6:00 – 8:00PM | Pasta Bene: 2565 Telegraph Ave
Do you guys have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Do you know what it means to be your own boss? Or have you ever thought of starting your own business from the ground up? Come speak to one of Berkeley Rotary’s Past Presidents Mr. John Ferguson to learn about taking control of your own career regardless of major. Oh, he’s also a National Award Winning Designer so you don’t want to miss out on learning from him over a delicious dinner! Dinners will be subsidized $3/person up to the first 20 people so confirm fast!
Questions? Please email Vivian (vnguyen@calrotaract.org) or Kimberly (kte@calrotaract.org).
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201512033216832
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3924
International Committee Service Party
Thurs. April 14th | 7:00 – 8:00PM | 80 Barrows
Come out and support three great causes: Create WAPIs, Water Pasteurization Indicators, which save the lives of people all over the world by showing them if their water is safe to drink! Get creative and sew stuffed animals for children in Haiti! Support the people devastated by the earthquake in Japan by sending letters of hope through Hope Letters for Japan. Your messages will be translated into Japanese and you will provide encouraging messages to people in this time of need! EVERYONE is welcome!
Questions? Please email Amy (aedmonds@calrotaract.org) or Erin (egunter@calrotaract.org
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=202721259758377
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3946
Local Committee’s Game/Improv Night
Fri. April 15th | 7:00 – 9:00PM | Location TBA
Looking for a fun way to spend Friday night (or at least, the beginning of it)? Come out to Local Comm’s first ever game/improv night, where you can compete in a ton of hilarious games and contests! We’ll be setting up (along with help from the Fellowship directors!) some great improv activities a la “Who’s Line”, and there will be a ton of awesome prizes that you can win! This event is benefitting the Berkeley Food and Housing Project, so we are requesting a donation of one of the wish list items on the website, which you can find here: http://bfhp.org/donate/wish-list. We’ll have music, food, and a good time – what more do you need? Please come out to support us!
Questions? Please email Tuhina (tdas@calrotaract.org) or Steven (swong@calrotaract.org).
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=140934655974614
Rotary Peace Symposium Volunteer [TIME SENSITIVE]
Sun. March 17th | 10:00AM – 4:00PM | Berkeley City Club: 2315 Durant Ave
Attend the last ever symposium of the Rotary-UC Berkeley Peace Fellows—after this year, the UC Berkeley Peace Center closes in July. Help with setup and event logistics, and receive FREE entry into the event and lunch, worth $30! Listen to speakers from all over the world share their experiences. (It’s also possible to leave early if you would like to participate in the Dodgeball Tournament as well)
Email Brian at bma@calrotaract.org ASAP if you would like to volunteer!
Family Dodgeball Tournament
Sun. March 17th | 1:00 – 4:00PM | 237 Hearst Gym
After loading up on free stuff at Cal Day, come rep your family in the second family tournament of the semester! This will be tournament style – and one family will end up as the Dodgeball champs! Each team will be limited to 6-8 players, so be sure to RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE!
Questions? Please email Kathy at klee@calrotaract.org!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200619403295649
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3858
Secure Your Dreams Financially and Mentally
Wed. April 20 | 6:00 – 8:00PM | Location TBA
Dreamin’ big? Do you have elaborate ideas of what you want to do in the future but no idea how to get there? Or are you stuck without any idea of what to do? Come out to this inspiring event featuring speakers from DeYoe Wealth Management who will teach you all about managing your finances, how to save for and grasp your dreams! You will learn how to prepare for the rest of your lives as well how your important your behavioral choices are!
Questions? Please email Vivian (vnguyen@calrotaract.org) or Kimberly (kte@calrotaract.org).
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3925
District 5160 Retreat: Rotaract into Space!
Fri. April 22nd | 6:00 – 10:00PM | UC Berkeley, Campanile Esplanade
This 4-hour, mini-retreat is an opportunity to network, meeting Rotaractors and Rotarians in 5160 and learn what this year’s theme, Building Communities, Bridging Continents really means. Dinner will be served and we’ll end the evening with an “Amazing-Race” style scavenger hunt! $5 cost to be paid at the door!
Questions? Please email district@rotaract5160.org.
REGISTER HERE: http://www.rotaract5160.org/?p=324
Rebuilding Together Prep Day
Sat. April 23rd | 8:00AM – 4:00PM | 2325 Valley St, Berkeley
Rebuiding Together is a Non-profit organization that provides free rehabilitation and critical repairs for low-income homes. This project is sponsored by Sears/Heroes at Home and is a fairly major project including interior painting prep, painting, wrapping hot water heater, and safety improvements. If you are planning on volunteering, please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes (including shoes) that you won’t mind getting dirty and/or paint-spattered!
Questions? Please email Stephanie (schan@calrotaract.org) or Ingrid (iwong@calrotaract.org)!
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3980
‘Clash of the Talents’ Spring Showcase
Sat. April 23rd | 7:00 – 9:00PM | 10 Evans
Come see the best of the best from our very own talented Cal Rotaractors! Enjoy an awe-inspiring night of sentimental serenades, stunning solos, sizzling dance moves, and much more! All donations benefit Relay for Life.
Questions? Please email Vicky (vlai@calrotaract.org) or Julie (jhuynh@calrotaract.org)!
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3982
National Rebuilding Together Day
Sat. April 30th | 8:00AM – 4:00PM | Cragmont Elementary School: 830 Regal Road
Enjoy a day of service dedicated to bringing new life to one of Berkeley’s local elementary schools in partnership with Rebuilding Together. Full-day volunteers receive a free t-shirt and lunch! If you are planning on volunteering, please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes (including shoes) that you won’t mind getting dirty and/or paint-spattered!
Questions? Please email Stephanie (schan@calrotaract.org) or Ingrid (iwong@calrotaract.org)!
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3981
**Additional Opportunity: Berkeley High School Athlete Tutoring Program
An opportunity for Cal students who are/were student-athletes to tutor current high school football players at Berkeley High. Gain 1 credit under ED 98/198. Time Commitment: 3 hrs/week over the course of Fall ‘11 semester.
Interested? Apply Here: http://tiny.cc/aza6m
III. Wristbands for Japan!
All this week and next, we are selling Red Japan Relief Effort wristbands for a $2-3 donation! All proceeds will go toward the Rotary Japan and Pacific Island Disaster Relief Fund. Stop by our table on Sproul to buy one for yourself and your family and friends! We table Mon-Thurs, from 10AM – 2PM!
For more information: http://www.rotary.org/en/mediaandnews/news/pages/110315_news_japan.aspx
IV. Register for Relay for Life!
Sign up for Cal Rotaract’s Relay for Life team and join us in the fight against cancer! Relay for Life is a 24-hour event that fundraises money for cancer research, treatment, and advocacy. It will be on Saturday, April 30 @ 10 am – Sunday, May 1 @ 10 am at Memorial Glade!
Help us reach our goals of fundraising $5000 and being the LARGEST team on campus! Registration is only $10! Click “Join Team” at: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=28932&team_id=899017
For more information, contact Vicky Lai (vklai13@berkeley.edu) or Julie Huynh at (jhuynh@calrotaract.org).
V. Fall 2011 Committee Chair & Historian Applications
Interested in becoming more involved in Rotaract? Then apply to be an Officer for the Fall 2011 semester!
SIGN UP HERE: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEF0dlR6RG50XzVub2t6R1lPeURNUUE6MQ
If you are at all interested in becoming an officer, regardless of how long you have been in the club, we highly encourage you to apply! The new officers will be announced at Spring Banquet.
Applications Due: Sunday, April 17
Interviews: Friday, April 22 – Sunday, April 24
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@calrotaract.org.
Yours in service,
Cal Rotaract Board of Officers
info@calrotaract.org | http://www.calrotaract.org
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/calrotaract
Facebook: http://bit.ly/LUWQ7
Rotaract Newsletter #5 Spring 2011
Hello Rotaractors!
Thank you everyone who came out to our Committee Spotlight 5th General Meeting, and helped make stuffed animals for children in Haiti!
Please mark your calendars for our next meeting on Tuesday, April 12th, which will feature a presentation from Google Ambassadors about the latest Google products and how to use them!
Quick Glance
I. Joining the Club/Club Fees
II. Upcoming Events
III. Wristbands for Japan
IV. Register for Relay for Life
V. Membership Cards!
I. Joining the Club/Club Fees
Our membership fees are:
– $22 for a year (T-shirt included!)
– $14 for a semester (T-shirt NOT included)
Even if you have already paid for this semester, we ask that members please fill out a new membership application (attached!) which will also be available at our table on Sproul Plaza. Please turn it in to us either at our general meetings or at our table (Mon-Thurs, 10AM – 2PM) with your dues.
Remember, you must be a PAID member to participate in Family Tournaments and Rotaract Socials! Thanks!
II. Upcoming Events
International Committee Crane Folding Event
Thurs. March 31st | 7:00 – 8:00PM | 80 Barrows
Come out to learn how to fold cranes, and help raise money for rebuilding Japan! Students Rebuild, an initiative of the Bezos Family Foundation, is donating $2 for every paper crane we mail in! Their goal is 100,000 cranes and $200,000 toward Architecture for Humanity’s support of Japanese rebuilding efforts.
Questions? Please email Amy (aedmonds@calrotaract.org) or Erin (egunter@calrotaract.org)!
Local Committee Meeting
Thurs. March 31st | 8:00 – 9:00PM | 80 Barrows
Taking place right after International’s Committee Meeting, come sign up to help coordinate the upcoming projects we have planned: Game Show/Improv Night, Youth Empowerment Forum, Empty Bowls – Soup for Food Bank, and Cal Dining Food for Homeless!
Questions? Please email Tuhina (tdas@calrotaract.org) or Steven (swong@calrotaract.org)!
Dance Marathon!
Fri. April 1st | 8:00PM – 8:00AM | Pauley Ballroom (MLK Student Union)
For those of you who have registered, don’t forget to come out to Dance Marathon! Get ready for 12 hours of dancing, entertainment, food, and prizes! It’s going to be a blast! Your registration fee includes free snacks, but raising $15 will get you free meals throughout the night, including Yogurtland, quesadillas, Cheeseboard, and more! And once you raise $50 you will receive raffle tickets for over 30 amazing prizes/prize packages! DOORS CLOSE AT 11PM, and there is NO RE-ENTRY!
Questions? Please email Audrey (aguo@calrotaract.org) or Kyle (kwang@calrotaract.org)!
National Committee Meeting
Mon. April 4th | 7:00 – 8:00PM | Meet Outside Dwinelle
Come out to learn more about Relay for Life, and help plan our Talent Show and Flash Mob! We will be teaching the choreography for a FLASH MOB on Sproul to raise awareness for Relay for Life/Cancer, and will also be making friendship bracelets to raise money for our Relay team!
Questions? Please email Vicky (vlai@calrotaract.org) or Julie (jhuynh@calrotaract.org)!
“Clash of the Talents” Talent Showcase Auditions
Fri. April 8th | 1:00 – 3:00PM | Location TBA
Got a hidden superstar talent that’s bursting to be in the spotlight? Come show us what you’ve got! All types of acts are welcome. ALL proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. SIGN UP HERE! (The Talent Show will take place on Sat. April 23rd, from 7-9PM.)
Questions? Please email Vicky (vlai@calrotaract.org) or Julie (jhuynh@calrotaract.org)!
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3878
Dinner with an Entrepreneur
Thurs. April 14 | 6:00 – 8:00PM | Pasta Bene: 2565 Telegraph Ave
Do you guys have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Do you know what it means to be your own boss? Or have you ever thought of starting your own business from the ground up? Come speak to one of Berkeley Rotary’s Past Presidents Mr. John Ferguson to learn about taking control of your own career regardless of major. Oh, he’s also a National Award Winning Designer so you don’t want to miss out on learning from him over a delicious dinner! Dinners may be subsidized $3 per person up to the first 20 people so confirm fast!
Questions? Please email Vivian (vnguyen@calrotaract.org) or Kimberly (kte@calrotaract.org).
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3924
Family Dodgeball Tournament
Sat. April 16 | 1:00 – 4:00PM | Hearst Gym
After loading up on free stuff at Cal Day, come rep your family in the second family tournament of the semester! This will be tournament style – and one family will end up as the Dodgeball champs! This will be a Members Only event, so make sure you’ve paid your dues!
Questions? Please email Kathy at klee@calrotaract.org!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200619403295649
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3858
Secure Your Dreams Financially and Mentally
Wed. April 20 | 6:00 – 8:00PM | Location TBA
Dreamin’ big? Do you have elaborate ideas of what you want to do in the future but no idea how to get there? Or are you stuck without any idea of what to do? Come out to this inspiring event featuring speakers from DeYoe Wealth Management who will teach you all about managing your finances, how to save for and grasp your dreams! You will learn how to prepare for the rest of your lives as well how your important your behavioral choices are!
Questions? Please email Kathy at klee@calrotaract.org!
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3925
**SAVE THE DATE: Rotaract’s Spring Banquet will be on Thursday, April 28th! **
III. Wristbands for Japan!
All this week and next, we are selling Red Japan Relief Effort wristbands for a $2-3 donation! All proceeds will go toward the Rotary Japan and Pacific Island Disaster Relief Fund. Stop by our table on Sproul to buy one for yourself and your family and friends! We table Mon-Thurs, from 10AM – 2PM!
For more information: http://www.rotary.org/en/mediaandnews/news/pages/110315_news_japan.aspx
IV. Register for Relay for Life!
Sign up for Cal Rotaract’s Relay for Life team and join us in the fight against cancer! Relay for Life is a 24-hour event that fundraises money for cancer research, treatment, and advocacy. It will be on Saturday, April 30 @ 10 am – Sunday, May 1 @ 10 am at Memorial Glade!
Help us reach our goals of fundraising $5000 and being the LARGEST team on campus! Registration is only $10! Click “Join Team” at: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=28932&team_id=899017
For more information, contact Vicky Lai (vklai13@berkeley.edu) or Julie Huynh at (jhuynh@calrotaract.org).
V. Membership Cards!
If you are a paid member, you can pick up a personalized membership card at the Rotaract table! We table on Sproul from 10AM – 2PM Mon-Thurs, so just drop by the table and we’ll hook you up with a snazzy membership card to show off your Rotaract pride!
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@calrotaract.org.
Rotaract Newsletter #4 Spring 2011
Hello Rotaractors!
Thank you everyone who came out to our 4th General Meeting, despite the rainy weather! You came up with some really creative Twin outfits! Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 29th, so please mark your calendars!
Quick Glance
I. Joining the Club/Club Fees
II. Upcoming Events
III. Register for Dance Marathon
IV. Register for Relay for Life
V. Membership Cards!
I. Joining the Club/Club Fees
Our membership fees are:
– $22 for a year (T-shirt included!)
– $14 for a semester (T-shirt NOT included)
Even if you have already paid for this semester, we ask that members please fill out a new membership application (attached!) which will also be available at our table on Sproul Plaza. Please turn it in to us either at our general meetings or at our table (Mon-Thurs, 10AM – 2PM) with your dues.
Remember, you must be a PAID member to participate in Family Tournaments and Rotaract Socials! Thanks!
II. Upcoming Events
Local Committee Game Show and Improv Night
Sat. April 2nd | Time & Location TBA
Come out and join your fellow Rotaractors for some entertaining games and improv shows and even participate yourself! Event will be held as a fundraiser. Bring your friends and help out a good cause while having loads of fun!
Questions? Please email Tuhina (tdas@calrotaract.org) or Steven (swong@calrotaract.org)!
“Clash of the Talents” Talent Showcase Auditions
Fri. April 8th | 1:00 – 3:00PM | Location TBA
Got a hidden superstar talent that’s bursting to be in the spotlight? Come show us what you’ve got! All types of acts are welcome. ALL proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Please limit acts to no more than 5 min. (The Talent Show will take place on Sat. April 23rd, from 7-9PM.)
Questions? Please email Vicky (vlai@calrotaract.org) or Julie (jhuynh@calrotaract.org).
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3878
Family Dodgeball Tournament
Sat. April 16 | 1:00 – 4:00PM | Hearst Gym
Join us for Rotaract’s second family tournament of the semester! Axels (Red) vs. Freds (Blue), Hirams (Green) vs. Pauls (Purple), and Gustaves (Yellow) vs. Silvesters (Black)! This will be a Members Only event, so make sure you’ve paid your dues!
Questions? Please email Kathy at klee@calrotaract.org!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200619403295649
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3858
**SAVE THE DATE: Rotaract’s Spring Banquet will be on Thursday, April 28th! **
III. Register for Dance Marathon!
Dance Marathon (DM) is is an annual campus-wide event that brings students and the community together for a fun-filled night in the fight against Pediatric AIDS. The overnight event includes 12 consecutive hours of dancing, live entertainment, educational activities and speakers, themed activities, free food and exciting contests and prizes! It’s gonna be a blast! The deadline to register is THIS FRIDAY, so don’t delay!
WHEN: Fri. April 1st to Sat. April 2nd, 8PM – 8AM
WHERE: Pauley Ballroom, MLK Student Union
THEME: Dr. Seuss!
WEBSITE: www.berkeleyDM.org
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=147185648676828
To Register, just click “Join Team”: http://support.pedaids.org/site/TR/BerkeleyGFC/General?team_id=2440&pg=team&fr_id=1070
Your $15 Registration fee is all it takes to treat a pregnant mother and prevent transmission of HIV to her child, so just by registering you are saving a child’s life! The deadline to register is THIS FRIDAY! Also, start sending out emails asking for donations from family/friends because if you raise $50, you’ll receive raffle tickets for some awesome raffle prizes such as a Nintendo Wii, Southwest plane tickets, entertainment packages, and MORE!
**When you register, you have the option to either register as a regular Dancer, or a DM VIP. The difference is that DM VIP’s pledge to raise at least $50 and stay the whole night. If you think you can do that, register as VIP so you can get exclusive benefits at the event!**
Questions? Please email Kyle (kwang@calrotaract.org) or Audrey (aguo@calrotaract.org)!
IV. Register for Relay for Life!
Sign up for Cal Rotaract’s Relay for Life team and join us in the fight against cancer! Relay for Life is a 24-hour event that fundraises money for cancer research, treatment, and advocacy.
Saturday, April 30 @ 10 am – Sunday, May 1 @ 10 am [Location TBA (in Berkeley)]
Help us reach our goals of fundraising $5000 and being the LARGEST team on campus! Even though early bird registration is over, you can STILL sign up for $10! Just visit our team page at: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=28932&team_id=899017
For more information, contact the National Committee co-chairs Vicky Lai (vklai13@berkeley.edu) or Julie Huynh at (jhuynh@calrotaract.org).
V. Membership Cards!
If you are a paid member, you can pick up a personalized membership card at the Rotaract table starting this week! We table on Sproul from 10AM – 2PM Mon-Thurs, so just drop by the table and we’ll hook you up with a snazzy membership card to show off your Rotaract pride!
Have a great Spring Break everyone!
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@calrotaract.org.
Rotaract Newsletter #3 Spring 2011
Hello Rotaractors!
Thank you everyone who came out to our 3rd General Meeting and helped fold Paper Cranes! With your help, we were able to make hundreds of cranes, and we will be donating them to the Oakland Children’s Hospital! Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 15th, so please mark your calendars!
Quick Glance
I. WHY JOIN ROTARACT?
II. Upcoming Events
III. Register for Relay for Life!
IV. Register for Dance Marathon!
V. Joining the Club/ Club Fees
I. WHY JOIN ROTARACT?
Rotaract is an international service club for individuals between the ages of 18-30. As one of Rotary International’s official youth programs, members of Rotaract clubs (known as Rotaractors), are part of the world’s largest service organization. Rotaractors perform service both locally and internationally, changing the world one person at a time!
For those of you who are still unsure about joining Cal Rotaract, here are some key points to remember as to why we’re different from every other community service club out there!
* Strong repertoire of international service!
* Rotarian support and professional development through resume building, interview practice, public speaking, event planning, and more!
* Direct participation through our committees.
* Member rewards and online service hour tracking!
II. Upcoming Events
Local Committee Meeting
Thurs. March 3 | 7:00 – 8:00PM | 80 Barrows
It’s not too late to join Local Committee! During the meeting, we will be finalizing details for the Scavenger Hunt on Friday, as well as discussing some updates with future projects and opportunities, along with planning some preliminary steps for those as well.
Questions? Please email Tuhina (tdas@calrotaract.org) or Steven (swong@calrotaract.org)!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=134123993324727
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3800
Local Committee Scavenger Hunt
Fri. March 4 | 6:00 – 8:30PM | Sproul Fountain
Come out to compete in an awesome scavenger hunt in teams of 5-6, for the chance to win a set of GIFT CARDS to some great food spot near campus, and the ultimate glory of Scavenging Champion! We kindly request a $2 donation for your participation, which will be donated to the Berkeley YMCA! The Theme is HARRY POTTER!
Questions? Please email Tuhina (tdas@calrotaract.org) or Steven (swong@calrotaract.org)!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=134123993324727
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3800
Rotaract-Interact Stayover Outreach Program
Sat. March 5 to Sun. March 6 | Sat 1:00 – 5:00PM, and 7:00 – 11:00PM | UC Berkeley Campus
Come out to share your experiences with other prospective and admitted students, of the #1 Public University in the World! We will go through Tours, Q&A Panels, Activity time, and more! This is a great opportunity for those of you who LOVE Berkeley and would love to share your experience! Interactors (High school version of Rotaract) will be staying over and will hope to learn more about Berkeley in the duration of time that they’re here!
If you would like to volunteer, please EMAIL Kyle Wang with the times you are available! kwang@calrotaract.org
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3751
Meet the Rotarians Forum
Wed. March 9 | 6:00 – 8:00PM | Location TBA
Need career advice? Or are you just interested to know what Rotarians have done with their careers? Come hear a panel of Berkeley Rotarians talk about their careers, give you some tips and advice on your majors and careers, and answer any other questions you have!
Questions? Please email Kimberly (kte@calrotaract.org) or Vivian (vnguyen@calrotaract.org)!
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3813
International Committee Charity Movie Night + LN-4 Prosthetic Hands Service Event
Thurs. March 10 | 7:00 – 10:00PM | Unit APR (TBA)
We’ll kick the night off with a fun mini service event at 7PM, in partnership with the LN-4 Prosthetic Hands Project! And at 8pm, we will be showing The Town, which has a 94% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes! $3 suggested donation at the door, and FREE popcorn! All proceeds will go to non-profit Vitamin Angels to help combat malnutrition and improve the lives of children through vitamin supplementation.
Questions? Please email Amy at aedmonds@calrotaract.org!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=150375488357300
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3813
Glow in the Dark Social
Fri. March 11 | 7:00 – 9:00PM | Memorial Glade
What do you get when you mix Refreshments + Glow Sticks + Music/Games into one 2 hour event? Cal Rotaract’s first ever Glow in the Dark Social! Whether you just want to meet new people or unleash your inner athlete as we play some team sports in fluorescent glory, be sure you don’t miss this opportunity!
Questions? Please email Angelica at ateng@calrotaract.org!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=134627689937673
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3814
Water Writes: Mural Painting Party in Oakland!
Sat. March 12 | Two Shifts: 10:00AM – 1:00PM and 1:00 – 4:00PM | Broadway & 21st St (Meet at Bancroft & Telegraph)
Come out and join the Estria Foundation in painting a 3000 sq ft. mural dedicated to water! The mural reflects local and global water issues and inspires a message of collective work to protect and preserve this precious resource. There will be free food and T-shirts for volunteers, prizes, music and games for the community! Come out and get your hands dirty, build community & consciousness!
Questions? Please email Stephanie (schan@calrotaract.org) or Ingrid (iwong@calrotaract.org)!
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3820
Family Basketball Tournament
Sat. March 12 | 1:00 – 4:00PM | RSF Gold Gym (upstairs)
In our first family tournament of the year, come out and bond with your family and prove that your family will dominate in the new semester! Game schedule TBA
Questions? Please email Kathy at klee@calrotaract.org!
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3815
III. Register for Relay for Life!
Sign up for Cal Rotaract’s Relay for Life team and join us in the fight against cancer! Relay for Life is a 24-hour event that fundraises money for cancer research, treatment, and advocacy.
Saturday, April 30 @ 10 am – Sunday, May 1 @ 10 am [Location TBA (in Berkeley)]
Help us reach our goals of fundraising $5000 and being the LARGEST team on campus! Even though early bird registration is over, you can STILL sign up for $10! Just visit our team page at: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=28932&team_id=899017
For more information, contact the National Committee co-chairs Vicky Lai (vklai13@berkeley.edu) or Julie Huynh at (jhuynh@calrotaract.org).
IV. Register for Dance Marathon!
Dance Marathon (DM) is is an annual campus-wide event that brings students and the community together for a fun-filled night in the fight against Pediatric AIDS. The overnight event includes 12 consecutive hours of dancing, live entertainment, educational activities and speakers, themed activities, free food and exciting contests and prizes! It’s gonna be a blast!
WHEN: Fri. April 1st to Sat. April 2nd, 9PM – 9AM
WHERE: Pauley Ballroom, MLK Student Union
THEME: Dr. Seuss!
WEBSITE: www.berkeleyDM.org
To Register, just click “Join Team”: http://support.pedaids.org/site/TR/BerkeleyGFC/General?team_id=2440&pg=team&fr_id=1070
Your $15 Registration fee is all it takes to treat a pregnant mother and prevent transmission of HIV to her child, so just by registering you are saving a child’s life! The deadline to register is March 18th, but sign up ASAP to start raising money for some awesome raffle prizes!
**When you register, you have the option to either register as a regular Dancer, or a DM VIP. The difference is that DM VIP’s pledge to raise at least $50 and stay the whole night. If you think you can do that, register as VIP so you can get exclusive benefits at the event!**
V. Joining the Club/Club Fees
Our membership fees are:
– $22 for a year (T-shirt included!)
– $14 for a semester (T-shirt NOT included)
Even if you have already paid for this semester, we ask that members please fill out a new membership application (attached!) which will also be available at our table on Sproul Plaza. Please turn it in to us either at our general meetings or at our table (Mon-Thurs, 10AM – 2PM) with your dues.
Have a great rest of your week and good luck with midterms!
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@calrotaract.org.
Yours in service,
Cal Rotaract Board of Officers
info@calrotaract.org | http://www.calrotaract.org
Rotaract Newsletter #2 Spring 2011
Hello Rotaractors!
Thank you everyone who came out to our 2nd General Meeting and joined in the wackiness! A round of applause to everyone who starred in our family skits, they were very creative and we hope you all got a good laugh out of them! Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 1st, so please mark your calendars!
Quick Glance
I. WHY JOIN ROTARACT?
II. Joining a Family
III. Joining a Committee
IV. Upcoming Events
V. Joining the Club/ Club Fees
I. WHY JOIN ROTARACT?
Rotaract is an international service club for individuals between the ages of 18-30. As one of Rotary International’s official youth programs, members of Rotaract clubs (known as Rotaractors), are part of the world’s largest service organization. Rotaractors perform service both locally and internationally, changing the world one person at a time!
For those of you who are still unsure about joining Cal Rotaract, here are some key points to remember as to why we’re different from every other community service club out there!
* Strong repertoire of international service!
* Rotarian support and professional development through resume building, interview practice, public speaking, event planning, and more!
* Direct participation through our committees.
* Member rewards and online service hour tracking!
II. Joining a Family
The Family program is a strong component of Cal Rotaract’s experience, and participation is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. If you missed Family Night and would still like to participate in our family system, please contact Kathy at klee@calrotaract.org.
Make sure to include your:
1) Name
2) Email
3) Phone number
4) Top 3 Family Preferences
If you guys would like to be placed in a family with a friend, let us know and we will do our best!
**Spring 2011 Family Heads**
Axels – Kyle Wang, Audrey Guo, Amy Edmonds, Stephen Fong
Freds – Kimberkely Nguyen, Vicky Lai, Tuhina Das
Gustaves – Brian Ma, Molly Li, Erin Gunter, Vivian Nguyen
Hirams – Kathy Lee, William Mok, Angelica Teng, Ingrid Wong
Pauls – Steven Wong, Julie Huynh, Stephanie Chan, Kimberly Te
Silvesters – Eugenia Ho, Elodie Tong Lin, Jahlela Hasle, Spencer Lau
III. Joining a Committee
It’s not too late to join a committee! Fill out THIS FORM to receive emails for more information!
Local Committee Meeting
Thurs. Feb 17 | 7:00 – 8:00PM | 263 Dwinelle
Join to learn about different local issues and planning events! We will be working with the YMCA youth center and Berkeley Food and Housing Project, and our event ideas include Game/Improv Night, Scavenger Hunt, College Student Panel at Berkeley High, and Singing for Service – A Benefit Concert!
Questions? Please email Tuhina at tdas@calrotaract.org!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189175591102872
International Committee Meeting
Thurs. Feb 17 | 7:00 – 8:00PM | 80 Barrows
The International Service Committee is dedicated to enriching our global community–with a special focus on international health and education. We’ll be continuing our efforts with Polio Plus, WAPIs, LN-4, Vitamin Angels, Stuffed Animals etc., as well as taking on new projects from committee members! We’re excited about bringing in some new ideas (such as a charity dinner, bake sale) to raise awareness and funds for our awesome causes, as well as introducing some new DIY events.
Questions? Please email Amy at aedmonds@calrotaract.org!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=188524737844536
IV. Upcoming Events
**Family Dodgeball Tournament is CANCELLED!**
Sorry for the late notice, but due to the rain and lack of location the Family Dodgeball Tournament will need to be rescheduled!
Glow in the Dark Social
Fri. Feb 25 | 7:00 – 9:00PM | Memorial Glade
What do you get when you mix Refreshments + Glow Sticks + Music/Games into one 2 hour event? Cal Rotaract’s first ever Glow in the Dark Social! Whether you just want to meet new people or unleash your inner athlete as we play some team sports in fluorescent glory, be sure you don’t miss this opportunity!
Questions? Please email Angelica at ateng@calrotaract.org!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134627689937673
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3666
Day of Peace
Sat. Feb 26 | 8:00AM – 12:00PM | 2241 Russell Street
Do you like painting? Gardening? Renovating? If yes, then this event is for you! As a group, we will volunteer at LeConte Elementary School to complete various building and ground projects. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Be sure to wear work clothes and comfortable shoes! We will be meeting at the bus stop at Bancroft & Telegraph at 8AM.
Questions? Please email Stephanie (schan@calrotaract.org) or Ingrid (iwong@calrotaract.org)!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125518620852655
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3669
National Committee’s Kickoff Fundraiser: Sleepover Movie Night
Sat. Feb 26 | 7:00 – 9:00PM | Location TBA
Help raise money for American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life! Bring your pj’s, blankets, and pillows! Join us for a funny movie in a cozy atmosphere with hot cocoa and more! We will be showing Due Date with Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis. *Suggested $2 Donation*
Questions? Please email Julie at jhuynh@calrotaract.org!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131133826955187
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3761
Rotaract-Interact Stayover Outreach Program
Sat. March 5 to Sun. March 6 | UC Berkeley Campus
Come out to share your experiences with other prospective and admitted students, of the #1 Public University in the World! We will go through Tours, Q&A Panels, Activity time, and more! This is a great opportunity for those of you who LOVE Berkeley and would love to share your experience! Interactors (High school version of Rotaract) will be staying over and will hope to learn more about Berkeley in the duration of time that they’re here!
Questions? Please email Kyle at kwang@calrotaract.org!
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3751
**Register for Relay for Life!**
Sign up for Cal Rotaract’s Relay for Life team and join us in the fight against cancer! Relay for Life is a 24-hour event that fundraises money for cancer research, treatment, and advocacy.
Saturday, April 30 @ 10 am – Sunday, May 1 @ 10 am [Location TBA (in Berkeley)]
Help us reach our goals of fundraising $5000 and being the LARGEST team on campus! Early bird registration is currently $7 through February 28 and will then increase to $10, so sign up soon! Visit our team page at:http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11CA/681865004?pg=team&fr_id=28932&team_id=868050
For more information, contact the National Committee co-chairs Vicky Lai (vklai13@berkeley.edu) or Julie Huynh at (jhuynh@calrotaract.org).
V. Joining the Club/Club Fees
Our membership fees are:
– $22 for a year (T-shirt included!)
– $14 for a semester (T-shirt NOT included)
Even if you have already paid for this semester, we ask that members please fill out a new membership application (attached!) which will also be available at our table on Sproul Plaza. Please turn it in to us either at our general meetings or at our table (Mon-Thurs, 10AM – 2PM) with your dues.
Have a great rest of your week and good luck with midterms!
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@calrotaract.org.
Rotaract Newsletter #1 Spring 2011
Hello Rotaractors!
A big thank you to everyone who came out to our First General Meeting! Please excuse us for the hectic start – the room was double-booked – but future meetings will run much smoother! It was great seeing so many new faces, as well as returning members, and we hope you enjoyed your chocolates! Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, Feb. 15, so please mark your calendars!
Quick Glance
I. WHY JOIN ROTARACT?
II.How to Sign Up for Events/Meetings
III. Upcoming Events
IV. Joining the Club/ Club Fees
I. WHY JOIN ROTARACT?
Rotaract is an international service club for individuals between the ages of 18-30. As one of Rotary International’s official youth programs, members of Rotaract clubs (known as Rotaractors), are part of the world’s largest service organization. Rotaractors perform service both locally and internationally, changing the world one person at a time!
For those of you who are still unsure about joining Cal Rotaract, here are some key points to remember as to why we’re different from every other community service club out there!
* Strong repertoire of international service!
* Rotarian support and professional development through resume building, interview practice, public speaking, event planning, and more!
* Direct participation through our committees.
* Member rewards and online service hour tracking!
II. How to Sign Up for Events/Meetings
At each general meeting we will hand out sign-up sheets where you can indicate your interest in events. Turn them in by the end of the meeting so we can know to email you more information!
If you are not able to come to our general meetings, you can still sign up online! When you read the upcoming events (below), you will see the details for an event as well as the contact information and a link to our event page, which is where you’ll sign up.
1. Click on the event link under event description. Once you reach the event page, you should see “Signups for [Event, Date].”
2. Look for your name on the Dropdown menu. If your name is not on the list, click “[Not on List] and enter your first and last name, email, and phone number. Click on “Add to List” to sign-up for the event or “Remove from List” to remove yourself from the sign-up list.
Pretty easy, right? If you have any questions, please contact Jahlela (jhasle@calrotaract.org) or Kimberley (knguyen@calrotaract.org).
III. Upcoming Events
Leadership Symposium
Sat. Feb 5 | 6:45AM – 3:30PM | Pauley Ballroom, MLK Jr. Student Union
Come out and volunteer at the Leadership Symposium! The Leadership Symposium Conference is held to empower students to become leaders in their community. The day is filled with guest speakers, interactive workshops, and performances. Volunteers will work either morning shift (6:45-11:30) to set up the event and prepare registration or afternoon shift (11:30 – 3:30) to facilitate workshops and clean up. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, along with a free T-shirt!
– Morning shift: 6:45-11:30AM
– Afternoon shift: 11:30AM – 3:30PM
**It is highly recommended for you to attend training either on Thursday at 7PM OR Friday at 5PM at 102 Sproul. This training will help you better understand how to facilitate the conference on Saturday.
Questions? Please email Stephanie (schan@calrotaract.org) or Ingrid (iwong@calrotaract.org)!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186854381334745
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3666
Family Night
Tues. Feb 8 | 7:00PM – 9:00PM | 170 Barrows
Come out to join a family within our Fellowship Program! Families are a great way to meet people who share your passion for service, and to bond through friendly competitions. Tournaments in the past have included basketball, volleyball, and even LAN. By joining a family, you will have the opportunity to meet fellow members at a closer, more intimate level. The six families are: The Axels, the Freds, the Gustaves, the Hirams, the Pauls, and the Silvesters. During Family Night, you will get the chance to meet all of the family heads and decide which family is right for you! Returning members will have the chance to rejoin the same family, or choose a new family. The Family program is a strong component of Cal Rotaract’s experience, and participation is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Questions? Please email Kathy at klee@calrotaract.org!
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=192430014102684
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3663
Committee Night
Wed. Feb 9 | 7:00PM – 9:00PM | Eshleman Library, 7th Floor Eshleman
Do you want to get more involved and choose your own projects? Through our three committees that will be introduced: Local, National, and International, you’ll get a chance to voice your opinions and shape service to your interest!
Questions? Please email Steven at swong@calrotaract.org!
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3669
February Outing at Chaparral House
Sat. Feb 12 | 10:00AM – 4:30PM | 1309 Allston Way
Chaparral House, a small skilled nursing facility in central Berkeley, is looking for outing volunteers to help escort some of the elder residents in wheelchairs for the February Outing. Volunteers will accompany seniors to the Oakland Asian Cultural Center: Lunar New Years Festival & Out to Lunch at the Legendary Palace Chinese Restaurant. The festival is free for everyone, but volunteers will have to pay for their own lunch at the restaurant.
**This event is capped! A max of 10 volunteers are needed, so if you would like to participate, sign up ASAP!
Questions? Please email Stephanie (schan@calrotaract.org) or Ingrid (iwong@calrotaract.org)!
Event Link: http://calrotaract.org/?p=3667
2nd General Meeting
Tues. Feb 15 | 7:00-8:00PM | 145 Dwinelle
Learn more about Rotaract and find out about our upcoming events at our second general meeting of the semester! Meet and get to know the other members in your family with family activities! Members who have paid their dues will also be able to pick up T-shirts!
IV. Joining the Club/Club Fees
Our membership fees are:
– $22 for a year (T-shirt included!)
– $14 for a semester (T-shirt NOT included)
Even if you have already paid for this semester, we ask that members please fill out a new membership application which will also be available at our table on Sproul Plaza. Please turn it in to us either at our general meetings or at our table (Mon-Thurs, 10AM – 2PM) with your dues.
We are all looking forward to meeting everyone, and we can’t wait to get to know you better during our upcoming events! Have a great rest of your week!
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@calrotaract.org.
Yours in service,
Cal Rotaract Board of Officers
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