The Dick Hedke Awardis given to the clubs with the best overall balance of service in all four avenues.. The Essex Rotary Club was the 2009-10 winner was the Essex Rotary Club.
The Hugh Archer Awardis given to the club with the best new service project each year. The Grosse Pointe Rotary Club was the 2009-10 winner.
The wining clubs were recognized at the District Conference
The Frank Devlyn Awardis given to the club with the most exemplary on-going public relations effort in the district. The Dearborn Rotary Club was the 2009-10 winner.
The H. William Ives Lifetime Achievement Award A legacy award that honours Bill's extraordinary contribution to Rotary - particularly in the area of Polio Eradication/Polio Plus. It is intended to recognize a single Rotarian for his or her exemplary service over an extended period of time.
Criteria for selection 1. Award open to all Rotarians of District 6400.
2. Award cannot be received more than one time.
3. Award to be determined by the Nominating Committee. No member of the Nominating Committee may receive the award.
4. Recipient must have at least 25 years of service to Rotary.
5. No more than one recipient per year.
PRID Frank Sladen received this award in 2005 - PDG Neal Ballheim received this award in 2008
We will be presenting awards to individual clubs in several areas of Club Service.
If you wish to apply for one or more of these awards for your club send a letter stating that you wish to apply for thethat district club service award, signed by your club president and secretary.Along with the letter send documentation and descriptions of why you feel your club deserves this award.Send a separate documentation for each award you wish your club to apply for.No club will receive more than one award so that we may have as many recipients as possible.Awards will be presented at the District Conference at Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI
Attendance – The club receiving the highest percentage of attendance this year.
Membership – the club with the greatest net gain in membership and the club with the greatest percentage increase in membership.
Rotary Information for Prospective Members – Club with the most effective Rotary Information program for prospective members.
Rotary Information for New Members – Club with the most effective Rotary Information program for new members.
On-Going Rotary Information for Club Members – Club with the most effective program of Rotary Information throughout the year, such as: “Rotary Minute”, “Rotary Trivia” and other ideas.
Bulletin – The club with the best bulletin relating to content, graphics, etc.
Website – The club with the best and most informative website.
Fund Raiser – The club with the most creative method of raising funds.
Social Event – The club with the most innovative club social event.
Again this year the Governor will be presenting the COG Awards to outstanding Rotarians in your District 6400. These are available for anyone who has not won this award in a previous year (the list is in the district directory). The only other people not eligible are past, present, and future (nominated) District Governors. Clubs may submit names and reasons you feel the Rotarian deserves the award directly to Governor Bruce Goldsen. They must be received no later than April 15, 2009. The awards will be presented at the District Conference at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO APPLY FOR AS MANY OF THESE AWARDS AS YOU FEEL YOUR CLUB AND MEMBERS DESERVE.THIS IS YOUR ONE CHANCE TO RECOGNIZE YOUR CLUB AND THE MEMBERS IN IT FOR THE FINE JOB THEY DO IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND IN THE WORLD OF ROTARY.
Rotary International Membership Development & Extension AwardRealizing that the continued growth and revitalization of Rotary's membership is essential to the future of the organization, the RI Board of Directors established this annual recognition program for membership development and extension.The program recognizes clubs for three fundamental aspects of membership: membership growth in existing clubs, retention of current club members, and the organization of new clubs. Districts that meet or exceed their membership goal also receive recognition.This is a district level award program in which clubs compete within their own district for the award. Competition is equalized since clubs within a district share the same economic and social conditions impacting membership.
RI Recognition of Membership Development InitiativesThe success of Rotary depends heavily on the ability to develop and retain qualified members. Fostering and encouraging an environment which promotes membership ensures the long-term health of the association. The advancement of our organization corresponds to the creation of new, effective Rotary clubs and their internal membership growth and development. Continued support of various aspects of membership requires innovative and strategic efforts from clubs and districts. To acknowledge clubs who have developed and implemented creative strategies to positively impact membership in their area, one club from each district will be recognized for their efforts based on their fulfillment of one of the 3 primary foundations of membership growth and development,:
Four Avenues of Service Citation for Individual Rotarians. 2009-2010 Club Presidents may only apply for the award. You are allowed to apply for one person in your club who has consistently demonstrated support of the Object of Rotary through participation in service activities in each of the Four Avenues. The application is available on both the district and RI Websites. Don't miss this opportunity to recognize someone in your club who is "always there" when needed.
Rotary International Significant Achievement AwardThis award is presented by RI for the best club projects in the world.Only one application may be submitted by each Rotary District.The application is available on the RI and District websites.
