Get Involved and Make an Impact: Join the Rotaract Club

Hey, Razorbacks! The fall semester is in full swing, and we're thrilled to be back on campus and ready to make a difference. Are you looking for a way to get involved, make new friends and give back to the Northwest Arkansas community? If so, Rotaract Club might just be the perfect fit for you!

Rotaract is a dynamic student organization with a mission to unite people and take meaningful action to create lasting change. As a chapter of Rotary International, we're all about making an impact both locally and globally. Whether you're passionate about community service, leadership development or making connections with professionals, Rotaract has something for you.

Come to Our First Meeting!
To learn more about who we are, what we do and how you can help shape our goals for this year, join our first meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, in Mullins Library room 453. Plus, we're excited to have our Assistant District Gov. Dick Schrad joining us to share insights about Rotary International. It's a great chance to hear first-hand about how Rotary and Rotaract work to make a difference!

Start Off with a Volunteer Opportunity
Don't miss out on our first big volunteer opportunity of the year with Potter's House Thrift Store for Make a Difference Day on Sept. 21! It's a fantastic way to dive right into the action, meet fellow students and give back to our community. Make sure to register for your time slot on GivePulse

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Join our GroupMe to receive updates on meeting times, volunteer opportunities and news about our club! We also post our events on Instagram and HogSync, so make sure to follow us on both sites, so you don't miss an update.

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