Hello, my name is Charmaine Bonifacio. I’m a currently working on my Master’s degree in Geography at the University of Lethbridge.

After becoming actively involved in my role as President of the University of Lethbridge Geography Club (2012-2013) as well as many other organizations, I decided to become a part of the Rotaract Club to try something new. Marc LeBlanc has been a valuable leader and inspired me to have a supporting role within the Rotaract club. This is how I became the Director of Membership (2013-2015) for the University of Lethbridge Rotaract Club.

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It was Club Rush Week in my first semester, I was walking swiftly to class (late as usual), when I noticed Jennifer, a classmate from high school, out of the corner of my eye. I was quite surprised to find someone I knew at the U of L. We talked for a few minutes, caught up on life, then she invited me to join Rotaract. I had never heard of it before, so I was half-interested to hear more about it. She told me, “There are lots of pretty girls in it!” I guess she was right because I met my wife in Rotaract. She also told me about the volunteer work, social events, and the professional development they do. I thought to myself, “Hey, why not try it once?”

Best decision ever!

I’m so glad I decided to try it, just once, I’ve grown so much as a person because of it. I’ve found my voice, I’m less afraid of public speaking, I’ve developed new people skills, I’ve learned what matters most to me is respect for human rights, and I’ve found new ways of using my passions to make a positive impact on the world.

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