Rotaract originally began as a Rotary International youth program in 1968[1] at Charlotte North Rotary Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, and has grown into a major organization of ~9,000 clubs and nearly 120,000 members in 189 countries and geographic areas.

Club members get together on designated days for service project work, social events, or professional/leadership development workshops.

To be eligible for membership, you must be 18 years of age and show that you are committed to Rotaract and of good standing in your community.

[4] Rotaract multidistrict information organizations (MDIOs) function as regional resource centers for Rotaractors.

Rotaract MDIOs are directly involved in preparing Rotaractors for leadership and are excellent coordinators for communicating program updates, local and international news, and event bulletins.