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2009-10 Information supplied by Awards Chair, Marsha Hyer

                               ROTARY DISTRICT 6920 AWARDS

                                                 2009-2010  

District awards provide an opportunity for each club to share its accomplishments with other clubs and to encourage and inspire best practices in the district.  All clubs are encouraged to participate.  Awards will be announced at the District 6920 Conference in Jekyll Island on April 23-25, 2010.  Most awards will be presented to the best club and runner-up in each size category. 

Clubs will compete in one of three size categories:

Small clubs                -  number of members equals 34 or under
Mid-size clubs           -  number of members equals 35-80
Large clubs                -  number of members equals 81 or over  

Participation is easy. 

Individual clubs simply:

1.      submit entries for consideration of District Awards that are applicable to its club. District Award entry forms are due to the District Awards Chair by March 31, 2010.

2.      provide a club display and scrapbook at the 2010 District 6920 Conference.

3.      apply for a Presidential Citation.  All club presidents are expected to apply for the Presidential Citation, which is awarded by the Rotary International President.  Presidential citation certification forms are due to the District Governor by March 31, 2010. 

District 6920 Governor                                                  District Awards Chair

Clyde A. Taylor                                                              Marsha Hyer
262 Saint James Avenue                                                 841 Saint Andrews Drive
St. Simons Island, Georgia  31522                                   Macon, Georgia  31210
email:  catswt@mindspring.com                                      email:  mhyer@cox.net  

              OVERVIEW OF DISTRICT AWARDS                    

Entry forms for the following District Awards indicate the criteria and significance of each component being considered for outstanding recognition. 

Entry forms are due to the District Awards Chair by March 31, 2010. 

Service Awards
Clubs submit a separate entry form for best projects representing each of the Rotary Avenues of Service:

• Club Service
• Community Service
• Vocational Service
• International Service

Best Club Bulletin
Clubs submit an entry form for best bulletin, either print or online versions. 

Best Club Website
Clubs submit an entry form for best website. 

Rookie of the Year
This award is presented to the first year (2009-2010 initial membership) Rotarian who best exhibits the ideals of Rotary service, lives by the 4-Way Test, and has demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to his/her local club, community, and Rotary International.  Clubs submit an entry form to the District Awards Chair for each candidate.  Final selection is determined by District 6920 College of Governors. 

Club of the Year Award
Clubs submit a District Award entry form to be considered for this award.  The winner and runner-up in each size category will be selected based on the highest number of points received overall. 

Interact Award
Interact Clubs submit a separate entry form for best projects representing each of the Rotary Avenues of Service:

• Club Service
• Community Service
• Vocational Service
• International Service

Governor’s Award of Excellence
Clubs submit District Award entry form.  All clubs that meet criteria receive an award. 

               OVERVIEW OF DISTRICT AWARDS

The following District Awards do not require an entry form submission. 
Criteria for consideration of an award are explained for each award below. 
 

Best Club Scrapbook
Clubs display scrapbook at the 2010 District 6920 Conference. 
Consideration is given to the following:

60%    Communication of Rotary fellowship, club history and activities focusing on 2009-2010 RI theme and Rotary Avenues of Service

20%    Overall Appearance

20%    Format and Creativity           

Best Club Display
Clubs set up display at the 2010 District 6920 Conference. 

Display size will be limited to a height of six feet,
width of eight feet and depth of three feet.
Maximum display size:  6’ high x 8’ wide x 3’ deep   

Consideration is given to the following:

60%    Communication of Rotary fellowship, club history and activities focusing on 2009-2010 RI theme and Rotary Avenues of Service

20%    Overall Appearance

20%    Format and Creativity 

Club Attendance Award
This award is given to the one club in each size category with the highest percentage of attendance at regularly scheduled meetings of the club as reported to the District Secretary for the period of March 2009 to February 2010.   

Citation for Attendance at District Conference 
All clubs that register at least ten percent of their club membership at the 2010 District 6920 Conference are given a citation.   

Best Percentage of Attendance at District Conference 
This award is given to the one club in each size category with the highest percentage of its members registered at the 2010 District 6920 Conference.