Summary

The purpose of the Presidential Citation is to increase Rotary club involvement in service activities, while at the same time encouraging Rotarians' personal involvement in serving others and promoting a high standard of Rotary service in the community. The award is revised on an annual basis by the RI president and traditionally highlights the president's theme.

Eligible nominees

Rotary clubs in good standing are eligible to receive the award. Eligibility requirements are revised on an annual basis, but are generally based on service activities within the Four Avenues of Service.

Selection process

District governors must endorse and submit nomination forms to RI World Headquarters.

Deadline: 15 April

REQUIREMENTS

1. Membership Goal (required)

Develop and implement a membership recruitment plan to achieve a net increase of one or more members by 1 April 2006.

2. Public Image

Participate in one activity recommended by the 2005-06 Public Image Task Force as indicated on the RI Web site.

Conduct a club assembly/meeting and implement a plan to promote Rotary within the community.

Receive significant media coverage of Rotary club events on at least two occasions.

Place Rotary public service announcements in the newspaper, on the radio, and/or on television.

Submit nominations to your district governor for consideration for the RI Public Relations Award.

3. Club Service

Ensure that every Rotarian in your club is personally invited to actively participate in club activities this year, whether it be serving on a project committee or taking responsibility for
some aspect of club service.

Recognize a Rotarian in your club who actively participates in the full range of club projects and programs with the Four Avenues of Service Citation for Individual Rotarians.

Convene a meeting of the club leadership, including incoming officers, to discuss strategic goals for the next three to five years.

Develop and initiate a new project in support of club service.

4. Vocational Service

Ask each member of your club to share information on Rotary International and on the club’s activities with their places of business and/or their professional associations.

Dedicate at least two club meetings to discussing the enormous potential vocational service can offer for raising the quality of life and upholding the strong ethics and integrity exhibited by Rotarians.

Conduct a literacy or education project internationally or in your community.

Develop and initiate a new project in support of vocational service.

5. Community Service

Join together with another local organization to conduct a joint project in which club members contribute to planning and hands-on efforts.

Conduct a water project in your community.

Contact local media to publicize Rotary’s role in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.

Develop and initiate a new project in support of community service that will be carried out by at least half your members.

6. International Service

Increase contributions to The Rotary Foundation Annual Programs Fund, with the goal of meeting or exceeding US$100 per capita.

Help the members of your club understand the internationality of Rotary by participating in an international exchange program such as Group Study Exchange, Rotary Friendship Exchange, or Youth Exchange.

Conduct an international service project in support of water management and sanitation.

Develop and initiate a new project in support of international service that will be carried out by at least half your members.