What is Rotaract? Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs are either community or university based, and they’re sponsored by a local Rotary club. This makes them true "partners in service" and key members of the family of Rotary. As one of Rotary’s most significant and fastest-growing service programs, with more than 7,000 clubs in about 163 countries and geographical areas, Rotaract has become a worldwide phenomenon. All Rotaract efforts begin at the local, grassroots level, with members addressing their communities’ physical and social needs while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service.

NMSU Rotaract Mission The purpose of NMSU Rotaract Blue is to provide an opportunity for young men and women attending NMSU to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities, to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service and to encourage fun activities to develop group cohesion and camaraderie.

The Four-Way test For Rotary, The Four-Way Test is the cornerstone of all action. It has been for years, and it will be in the future. Of the things we think, say or do 1) Is it the truth? 2) Is it fair to all concerned? 3) Will it build good will and better friendship? 4) Will it be beneficial to all concerned? The test is one of the hallmarks of Rotary. Since it was developed in 1932 by Herbert J. Taylor, who later became RI president, it has never ceased to be relevant. Its four brief questions are not based on culture or religion. Instead, they are a simple checklist for ethical behavior. They transcend generations and national borders. As Rotaractors, we should have The Four-Way Test in mind in every decision we make, all day long. Our utmost responsibility is to speak the truth, to be fair, to build goodwill and better friendships, and to do our very best in all situations.

Meetings Meetings are held every other Wednesday in the Garcia Annex in the Faculty Senate Chambers on the first floor. Gathering and refreshments begin at 5:30 pm, meetings begin at 5:45 pm.  Everyone is invited to come! Fall 2009 Semester Meeting Dates: August 26, 2009 (first meeting of the academic  year!)                                            September 9, 2009  September 23, 2009  October 7, 2009  October 21, 2009  November 4, 2009  November 18, 2009  December 2, 2009 (last meeting of the semester, International pot-luck, fun, games, awards and more!)