Rotaract is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that engages in voluntary youth association, starting from the age of 18, to enhance leadership skills through the management of humanitarian projects.
In Brazil, we have nearly 7 thousand members in over 500 clubs across all regions of the country. The volunteer groups create and conceptualize sustainable social projects, taking into consideration the reality of the community they are a part of, alongside an international understanding and a lot of fun along the way.
Get ready, the Multidistrict Conference of Rotaract Clubs of Brazil is approaching, one of the most traditional Rotaract events in the world! Our meeting is scheduled from January 25 to 28 in Blumenau-SC, the 50th CONARC, We Are Expression!
Annually, we gather hundreds of young adults; each edition marks the best of Rotaract from recent times, with inspiring speeches, standout projects, and a lot of camaraderie. We invite you to be the expression of transformation, to be Rotaract.
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Check-in | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 4:00 PM | Reception | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 4:30 PM | Cultural Presentation | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 5:00 PM | Opening Ceremony | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 6:00 PM | Lecture | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 6:30 PM | Free Time (shower and get ready for the party) | City |
| 8:30 PM | Dinner | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 10:00 PM | Oktoberfest Party | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 2:00 AM | Curfew | City |
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Reception | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 9:00 AM | Raffle of Prizes | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 9:15 AM | General Protocol | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 9:50 AM | Main Lecture | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 11:00 AM | Rotaract Talks | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 1:30 PM | Raffle of Prizes / Rotaract Brazil Assembly | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 1:45 PM | ESG Panel / Rotaract Brazil Assembly | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 2:30 PM | Workshop / Rotaract Brazil Assembly | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 3:45 PM | Coffee Break | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 4:20 PM | National Project Contest - Qualifying Round | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 4:45 PM | National Oratory Contest - Qualifying Round | Family Secretary |
| 6:30 PM | Free Time (shower and get ready for the party) | City |
| 8:30 PM | Dinner | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 10:30 PM | Color Party | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 2:30 AM | Curfew | City |
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Reception | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 9:00 AM | Raffle of Prizes | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 9:15 AM | General Protocol | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 9:30 AM | National Oratory Contest - Semifinal | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 11:00 AM | National Project Contest - Semifinal Block 1 | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 1:30 PM | National Project Contest - Semifinal Block 2 | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 2:30 PM | Lecture | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 3:30 PM | National Project Contest - Semifinal Block 3 | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 4:20 PM | Coffee Break / Little Store | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 5:00 PM | Free Time (shower and get ready for the party) | City |
| 6:45 PM | Raffle of Prizes | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 7:00 PM | National Oratory Contest - Final | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 8:10 PM | Rotaract Brazil - Plenary, Awards, and Honors | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 9:30 PM | Dinner | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 11:00 PM | Gala Party | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 3:45 AM | Curfew | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Reception | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 9:00 AM | Raffle of Prizes | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 9:15 AM | General Protocol | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 9:35 AM | Round Table: Andra Monteiro and Lucas de Assis | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 9:55 AM | Presentation of the Census | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 10:15 AM | World Rotaract Week | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 10:35 AM | Moment 24-25: Jéssica Inez | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 10:50 AM | Guest Day | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 11:00 AM | Awards and Closing | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch | Vila Germânica - Pavilion 3 |
Talita Balielo de Carvalho - Rotaract Club of Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo - 4621 - How to implement practices to sensitize Rotaract members regarding environmental sustainability?
Gabriel Gomes Mendes - Rotaract Club of Jaboticabal - 4540 - How to build success stories in environmental projects?
Andra Cristina Silva Monteiro Gugel - Rotaract Club of Gaspar - 4652 and Emanuelle Carla dos Santos Dias - Rotaract Club of São João Del Rei - 4521 - How to apply the knowledge of indigenous peoples in environmental projects?
André Vaz - Rotaract Club of Mariana - 4521 - Beyond the voices in our heads: How to understand the environmental urgencies of each community?
Isadora Amaral Oliveira Silva - Rotaract Club Lençóis Paulista Cidade do Livro - 4621 - How can Rotaract facilitate environmental education in schools?
Murilo Araujo - Rotaract Club of Pacaembu - 4510 - How to make events more inclusive?
Mayra Carmo and Alisson Caroci Cavallari - Rotaract Club of Pirapozinho - 4510 - Partnerships and sponsorships: How to relate the focus areas of our projects to the values of large companies?
Vitor Aguiar Rotaract Club of Pirapora Praia/Rotary Club of Pirapora Praia - 4760 and Frederico Marques - Rotary Club of Belo Horizonte - 4521 - How to effectively reflect diversity and inclusion in our associate memberships?
Igor de Paulo Pereira - Rotaract Club of São Joaquim da Barra - 4540 - How to structure and implement impactful projects based on the focus areas of Rotary International?
Giovana Rapetti Cerignoni - Rotaract Club Luiz de Queiroz - 4621 - A look at the community: How to work on the development of female leadership beyond Rotaract positions?
Paulo Mendes and Gabriel Schmitt - Rotaract Club of Blumenau - 4652 - How to build a successful financial project?
Renan Libardi - Rotaract Club of Rio das Pedras - 4621 - The importance of feedback for leader relationships: How to create a culture beyond feedback?
Nicolas Pereira - Rotaract Club of São José dos Campos Sul - 4571 - Where did my money go? How to make the financial life of my club or district more transparent?
Lucas de Assis Rotaract Club of Ouro Preto/Rotary Club of Ouro Preto - 4521 and Victor Padoveze - Rotaract Club of Rio das Pedras - 4621 - Is there life after a leadership position?
Heloísa Depiné - Rotaract Club of Maringá Cidade Ecológica - 4630 and Rafaela Marchi - Rotaract Club of Rio do Sul - 4652 - How to manage conflicts in Rotaract?
Leonardo Ferrari - Rotaract Club of Araras-União - 4590 - Oratory for life: How can the development of this important skill influence our daily lives?
Amanda Rocha Ramos - Rotaract Club of João Monlevade - 4521 - Thinking about oneself: How have we taken care of those who serve with us?
Greuel is a cyclist who started racing in Blumenau and was part of the Caloi team, where he became the Brazilian champion. He won the Taça Brasil and was the runner-up at the Pan American Games in Argentina. He was the first person from Blumenau to represent Brazil in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He served as the president of the Municipal Sports Foundation of Blumenau for two terms, where he established the Athlete Scholarship in the municipality and created the Ramiro Ruediguer Park. In 2004, he organized, for the first time in history, the Santa Catarina Open Games in three cities (Indaial, Pomerode, and Timbó). He also coordinated the symbolic torch route of the Santa Catarina Open Games. Marcelo holds a degree in History from the Regional University of Blumenau (FURB) for the period 1998/2001; Sports Marketing and Sports Administration/Management from IWL (2008/2009); Sports Sponsorship from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 2016; Football Marketing from Sports Marketing, Activities, and Groups: football (Football Sponsorship, Football Event Management) in 2017; Management, Marketing, and Law in Sports and Sports Administration/Management from FIFA/CIES/Getúlio Vargas Foundation in 2013/2014. Today, Marcelo is the Secretary of Tourism and President of Parque Vila Germânica, responsible for Oktoberfest, Sommerfestival, Christmas, and Easter in Blumenau.
With over 15 years of experience in the technology and innovation field, I am an Advisory Board Member of Apequi, a private non-profit association that develops projects to address social issues. My main objective is to democratize access to higher education in Brazil through a tool that connects individuals interested in postgraduate education with information and mentors. I hold degrees in Technology and Marketing and have completed several MBAs in E-Commerce Management, Project Management, ESG Management, Social Aspects of ESG, Diversity and Inclusion, and People Management (in progress). Additionally, I have various certifications in digital tools such as Photoshop, HTML5, CSS3, and SEO. I am also a mentor and speaker on topics related to diversity and inclusion in technology, innovation with ESG, social aspects of ESG, structuring social impact projects, networking, LinkedIn, and personal branding. Among the notable projects I have managed are Microsoft's Black Women in Tech and WoMakersCode's Career Hacking, where I am currently an Ambassador
A standout professional, serving as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager for Latin America at Procter & Gamble. With over 8 years of experience in the financial market, he has excelled as a structurer of ethnic-racial projects. Ricardo is a member of the Black Professionals Network and founder of an Afro-ethnic-based foundation that connects Black individuals to the job market. Holding an MBA in Business Management from USP and certifications in Marketing from the University of Ohio, USA, along with an MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral, Ricardo is an inspiring leader in his field. He has experience in ESG process mapping with a multinational consultancy, where he specialized in Diversity Governance.
Ricardo Lavina. Owner Partner of Carbo Brasil Intelligent Waste Management. After more than 17 years in the IT field, Ricardo Lavina saw in waste management and valorization a new opportunity to venture, bringing an innovative process to the market. With a strong presence in the industry, Carbo Brasil's main goal is to transform residual waste into objects that can be reused by humans, either in the form of finished products or through parts and components that can be used by the industry itself.
Tássya Gabriela, Woman, Black, Clinical Psychologist, postgraduate in Sexual Psychology, with a background in Racialized Clinic and a student of ethnic-racial processes of the Black population in Brazil.
Lucas de Assis Sena Santos joined the Rotaract Club of Ouro Preto in 2009 and has been a Rotarian since 2016. President of Rotaract Brazil in 2020-21 and a member of the Rotaract International Committee in 2021-22, he has held various positions at the club, district, and Rotaract Brazil levels, including: president of the Ouro Preto club in 2012-13; District Representative of the former 4580 in 2016-17, and Project Director of Rotaract Brazil in 2017-18. Today, he is the president of the Rotary Club of Ouro Preto. Lucas works as a lawyer, having graduated from the Federal University of Ouro Preto, and holds a specialization in Civil Law and Philosophy of Law, both from PUC Minas. He is currently a philosophy master's student at Ufop. He has worked as a legal advisor and prosecutor for the municipality of Ouro Preto. Today, he is a partner at Carvalho de Assis & Sena - Law and Legal Consulting.
Does the world need to stop?
Option 1: What are we without violence?
Option 2: Does being Brazilian still have value?
Will be announced at the opening of the event on Thursday
To participate in the workshops, lectures, and other amazing activities that will take place at our CONARC, register now by clicking on the link below.
To access the photos of Conarc Somos Expressão, click on the link below.