Greetings to all readers. It is my pleasure to post the 2017 - 2018 Presidential Citation, of which I encourage all members (and visitors) to read. Also, the comment section has been enabled for anyone interested. Thank you and enjoy!
 
 
 
SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN CLUBS
Set at least 10 goals in Rotary Club Central.
 
Achieve a net gain in membership. Clubs with up to 50 members must have at least one more member listed in Rotary’s records on 1 July 2018 than they did on 1 July 2017; clubs with 51 or more members must have at least two more members listed in Rotary’s records.
 
Achieve a net gain in female members. Clubs with up to 50 members must have at least one female member; clubs with 51 or more members must have at least two female members.
 
Achieve e net gain in members under age 40. Members who were born after 1 July 1977 and join between 1 July 2017 and 1July 2018 count. Clubs with up to 50 members must gain at least one member under age 40; clubs with 51 or more members must gain at least two members under age 40.
 
 
FOCUS AND INCREASE HUMANITARIAN SERVICE
Sponsor, or have club members participate in, a polio-related or fundraising event.
 
Carry out at least one project focused on the environment.
 
Make a bigger difference by working together. Collaborate with other Rotary clubs in your region to increase a project’s scope and visibility.
 
Include the family of Rotary in sustainable projects. Involve Rotaractors, Interactors, Rotary Community Corps members, or Rotary alumni in club projects and events.
 
 
ENHANCE ROTARY’S PUBLIC IMAGE AND AWARENESS
Use Rotary’s brand guidelines, templates and other resources in all your communications to strengthen Rotary’s image.
 
Regularly update your club website and social media accounts to showcase club activities and illustrate Rotary’s impact both locally and throughout the world.
 
Establish or Continue a partnership with one or more corporate or government entities or nongovernmental organizations and work on a project together.
 
Have local media cover a club project, event or fundraiser.