About Our Club
Mission: To inspire and empower young leaders through community service, leadership, and global fellowship.
Vision: A world where students lead with compassion, impact, and purpose.
Core Values: Leadership • Integrity • Service • Fellowship • Growth
Goal of the Club: Fanshawe Rotaract Club connects individuals to share ideas with community leaders, enhance leadership skills, career development, and engagement in meaningful service. Members strive to uphold integrity, foster goodwill, and encourage peace by promoting global understanding through teamwork and collaborative service initiatives with professionals, businesses, and community leaders.
Founded in 2023, the Fanshawe Rotaract Club is a student-run organization affiliated with Rotary International. We strive to make a difference on campus, in our local community, and globally — one project at a time. Whether you're interested in volunteering, leadership, or lifelong friendships, our club is a place for you to belong and thrive.
Past Presidents & Secretaries
Abass Ayoni
Founder-President (2023–2024)
“Rotaract taught me the power of service and shaped my confidence to lead.”
Samuel King
Secretary (2023–2024)
“I grew personally and professionally while helping others grow too.”
Akindele Ogouniki
President (2024–2025)
“Leading Rotaract was a beautiful journey of learning and impact.”
Rosemary Bingi-Moro
Secretary (2024–2025)
“Organizing with heart, leading with humility — Rotaract gave me both.”
What is Rotary?
Rotary International is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who unite to take action and create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
- 🌍 Active in over 200 countries
- 📚 Focus on education, health, and peacebuilding
- 🤝 Promotes global collaboration through community projects
- 🕊️ Committed to peace, goodwill, and ending polio worldwide
History of Rotary
1905
Rotary founded by Paul P. Harris in Chicago — the first service club.
1912
Rotary becomes international with clubs in Canada & the UK.
1917
The Rotary Foundation is created to support global humanitarian efforts.
1945
Rotary helps draft the UN Charter at its founding conference.
1968
The first Rotaract Club is founded in North Carolina.
1985
Launch of PolioPlus — Rotary’s mission to eradicate polio worldwide.
2019
Rotaract becomes an official part of Rotary International membership.
Meet the Executive Team
Chary Anne Vales
President
Leads the club, sets goals, and oversees all activities and meetings.
Francis Unegbu
Vice President
Supports the president, coordinates events, and steps in when needed.
Benazir Ahamed
Secretary
Records meetings, handles communication, and keeps documentation.
Khlaire Alexis Olegario
Marketing Lead
Manages club branding, promotions, and social media content.
David Chenebuah
Financial Officer
Manages the club’s budget, funding requests, and financial records.
Kent Clynton Inson
Program Coordinator
Oversees planning, coordination, and execution of club programs and events.
Our Partners & Supporters
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Membership is free! We welcome all interested students who want to serve and grow.
Absolutely! Our activities are flexible and designed to support your academic schedule.
You gain leadership skills, real volunteer experience, networking opportunities, and lifelong friendships.
We host service projects, social mixers, fundraisers, leadership workshops, and guest speaker events.
The club is open to all Fanshawe students from any program or background. We welcome anyone passionate about leadership, service, and making a positive impact.