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2011 COG Awardees
L-R: Front Row, Aruna Koushik, Tracy Sincock, DG Kim, Jo Ann Cutler, Diane Ives.
Second Row, Armando Sardanopli, Paul Sincock, Bill Swasey, Trey Greene, Wes Mator

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 Kim Towar .  They must be received no later than April 11, 2011.  The awards will be presented at the  District Conference at the Lombard Westin Hotel.

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 Award Realizing 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 Initiatives The 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,:

Avenues of Service Citation for Individual Rotarians. 2010-2011 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 Award This 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.