Rotaract Wayne State

Detroit Winter Blast

rotaractwaynestate — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:15:47 +0000

Rotaract was present at the Detroit Winter Blast with the Rotary Club of Detroit A.M.

Donations of Books, Clothing and Food were accepted for Matrix Human Services, in conjunction with the 3 Million Pound Challenge that has been undertaken by many Rotary Clubs in District 6400.

To date the Challenge has collected:
Clothing: 10,538 pounds
Books: 2,683 pounds
Food: 32,320 pounds

TOTAL 45,541 pounds (http://www.grossepointerotary.org)

Rotaractor Hannah Kelley with Detroit A.M. Rotarian Chad Van Geenhoven

Moving into the Winter 2010 Semester

rotaractwaynestate — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:06:30 +0000

First, the Rotaract Club would like to thank everyone who participated in the Winter Benefit last month. This would not have been possible without the talent of Chris Bathgate, Alan Scheurman and The Mourning Voices, or the support of Jerry Belanger at the Park Bar. Thanks also to Chris Koltay for running sound. It was a definite success, despite the miserable weather. We raised over $500 at the show and received personal donations as well, for a total of over $700 at the end of the day.

As a result, 50 childrens’ coats are en route to the Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) of Detroit and will be received by the end of this month to help their clothing distribution efforts. The coats were purchased from the nonprofit Operation Warm, an organization dedicated to providing new winter coats to children in need.

Rotaract is now looking forward to the Winter 2010 Semester, and we have a couple of items on the agenda.

1) Showing a screening at Wayne State of the documentary “The Final Inch” , an Academy Award nominated documentary that looks at the Uttar Pradesh region of India that is the final battleground against polio in the country. Polio is a largely forgotten disease that continues to ravage the world’s poorest areas.

“The reality is staggering. Polio, a disease widely considered obsolete in the industrialized world, still poses a threat to children living in areas with poor sanitation. Last year, more than 1,600 cases were reported worldwide, according to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, a collaborative effort led by Rotary, the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and UNICEF.
Taylor Brodsky’s film chronicles the world’s largest non-military army — some 4 million in India alone — who continue to wage the battle to eradicate the disease. The camera follows people like Ashfaq Bhat, a doctor and Kashmir native, who travels to remote areas to give the coveted vaccine to children. We also meet Munzareen Fatima, a UNICEF volunteer who tries to sway skeptical families to get their children immunized in Uttar Pradesh — India’s ground zero of the disease.” – CBS

2) Volunteering at the Detroit Winter Blast

The Rotary Club of Detroit AM has asked the Rotaract Club to volunteer at the Detroit Winter Blast at Campus Martius at the tent for a nonprofit they are currently working with. More details soon!

3) Speaker Mary Robinson to come to Wayne State

UPDATE: Unfortunately this event did not receive funding, and Ms. Robinson will not be coming to the WSU campus.

Rotaract is currently in the process of requesting funds from student council to bring in Human Rights Activist Mary Robinson. Rotaract is proud to collaborate with the WSU Center for Peace and Conflict Studies in organizing this year’s Max Mark-Cranbrook Peace Lecture, the afternoon of April 22. The lecture will feature Hon. Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and will be heavily promoted through Banners, Internet, Fliers, Newspapers, Posters and the UGL. Promotion will begin well in advance, with banners, posters and fliers being readied as soon as funding for the event is approved. Rotaract will also reach out to other student groups, faculty and students to promote the event and will place notices in local newspapers and websites like Facebook, the Metro Times etc.

We are excited about this opportunity to bring such an acclaimed figure to campus. If you’re interested in helping with this or other activities, contact us at rotaractwsu@gmail.com

Winter Benefit Show!

rotaractwaynestate — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:38:28 +0000

With a harsh winter right around the corner, we’re teaming up with other movers and shakers in Detroit to bring 200 coats to kids in need.

Saturday, December 19, 8pm at the Park Bar (2040 Park Ave.)

Chris Bathgate, The Mourning Voices, and Al Scheurman

Can’t make it, but still want to help? You can make a pledge for one coat, or two, or three! Coats are $18 each and donations are tax deductible! Please send an email to rotaractwsu@gmail.com or call (313) 310-0115 if you are interested in making a donation.

Ten Reasons for joining Rotaract

rotaractwaynestate — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:16:54 +0000

If you want a…
1. Great way to meet new people
2. Chance to learn about foreign countries
3. Exciting ways to serve your community
4. Opportunities to meet the people of Rotary International
5. Dynamic addition to your résumé
6. Friendship and service
7. Leadership skills looked for by employers
8. To promote peace
9. Scholarship connections
10. To be a part of a world-wide phenomenon…

Then you should join Rotaract! Contact us at rotaractwsu@gmail.com for more information on how to join.

Meetings for Fall 09

rotaractwaynestate — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:59:55 +0000

The first general meeting for the FALL 09 Semester is Tuesday, September 29th from 6PM-8PM in Room 277 of the Student Center! Come one come all interested & future Rotaracters!