Changemaker Award to recognize clubs that make an impact

By Joseph Derr
Rotary International News – 21 January 2011

RI President-elect Kalyan Banerjee will introduce a new recognition, the Changemaker Award, to accompany the Presidential Citation during the 2011-12 Rotary year.

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RI President-elect Kalyan Banerjee will introduce a new recognition, the Changemaker Award, to accompany the Presidential Citation during the 2011-12 Rotary year.

Banerjee, who said he will encourage Rotarians to focus on change, explained that the Changemaker Award will recognize Rotary clubs that make an extraordinary impact through their work in the Avenues of Service.

“In 2011-12, we shall recognize leaders and clubs and districts who carry the service of Rotary forward through all stages of [the Presidential] Citation and Changemaker awards,” said Banerjee.

To qualify for a Changemaker Award, clubs will choose from a menu of activities and complete a minimum number for each avenue. All activities must be undertaken and completed between 1 July 2011 and 1 March 2012. District governors will select three clubs in the district -- the top-performing small, medium, and large clubs -- to be entered into a zone and international competition, culminating in the opportunity to be recognized onstage at the 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok, Thailand.

Activities include demonstrating a net gain in membership over three straight years (2009-12) for Club Service and conducting a career counseling or vocational training program in the community for Vocational Service.

The 2011-12 Presidential Citation will recognize achievements related to membership development and contributing to The Rotary Foundation, and will feature club and district recognition categories. The top 15 districts and 15 clubs certified by governors and validated by RI will be recognized onstage at the 2012 convention.

Clubs will select from criteria such as increasing the number of younger professionals in the club by 2 percent and inducting RI or Rotary Foundation program alumni. Districts will choose from a variety of goals, including 100 percent participation in the Annual Programs Fund.

For Banerjee, the Changemaker Award and Presidential Citation reinforce the work of each Rotarian throughout the year to make the world a better place through service.

“2011-12 will be the year of the individual Rotarian, the year when we recognize and applaud all that they do for Rotary and for the lives of others whom they do not know and have not met,” said Banerjee during the farewell dinner banquet at the 2011 International Assembly.

34 Comments:

At 2:52PM on 5 March 2012, Rtn Mahendra Khandagale wrote: "Changemaker Award" will work as booster dose. it really helps to improve membership strength. Thnak you sir. Gr8 ideal motivation. ROTARY CLUB AHMEDPUR. DIST 3132

At 10:00AM on 6 February 2012, Rtn.G.Krishnan Nair,President,Rotary Club of Quilon,RID 3211 wrote: This Award makes us Presidents focus on what Rotary expects us to do this Rotary year. The incorporated 'change' element is challenging but welcome. Each activity also gives a lot of leverage to the individual Clubs to tailor the Projects in accordance with the surroundings. Hats off to the RI team for conceiving this scheme.

At 10:57AM on 14 November 2011, Asaph Muhanguzi wrote: The change maker inspires every rotarian and Rotary leader to strive to think outside the box for greater impact and sustainablity in delivering service to communities

At 10:44AM on 15 July 2011, Md Yunus Ali wrote: Changemaker program is a good tool to measure the pulse of Rotary activity, I wish all success. Md Yunus Ali, President Elect, RC Dhaka Midcity District 3280

At 12:03PM on 7 July 2011, Antonio Semidei wrote: Congratulations! Seems like a great way to encourage the work we do in our respective districts (7000) and our Club (4530) ... past president of the club I had a beautiful historic feat for the same and showed full support for RI, in our D7000 (PG John Richardson) and our club.

At 12:17PM on 6 July 2011, Mary Fae Kamm wrote: Changemaker will put the heart beat of Rotary into each of us as we accept the challenges of Pres. Banerjee for 2011-2012. It's an exciting opportunity to reach within ourselves to share peace at home and around the world

At 10:12AM on 6 July 2011, Rtn. Sarah Achieng, RC Bukoto District9200, Uganda wrote: The Change Maker award will inspire clubs to perform. The clubs will aim at achieving the awards and in this way, will reach reach out to serve humanity. RI President, Thank you for this innovative idea.

At 10:35AM on 5 July 2011, pp John Turner wrote: The Rotary Club of Northcliff Dist 9400 embraces the challenge, and we expect other clubs in our district to reach beyond themselves.

At 9:27AM on 30 June 2011, PP Danny K. Villena wrote: Changemaker Award is indeed very appropriate for high impact Rotary Club projects. It's a great innovation and will definitley move Rotarians' imagination and creativity towards more relevant and responsive .service projects of high communiyt impact. Thank you RIPE Banajee, I personally salute you! Good luck!

At 9:14AM on 25 April 2011, PP Bob Urquhart RC og Geraldton Western Australia D9455 wrote: Changemaker should be on the agenda for all District Assemblies leading into the new Rotary Year.

At 12:04PM on 12 April 2011, PE Liza Elorde RC Manila 101 D3810 Phils. wrote: There is nothing more endearing than hearing our RIPE Banarjee talk about priorities on family, continuity and change. Our RC Manila 101 club salutes you for this ! With or without the changemaker award, I am sure my fellow PEs will work hard to carry on the challenge in support of our RIPE Banarjee's clamor for change coupled with service befitting a true rotarian. Hail to the Changemaker Teams around the world !

At 9:54AM on 28 March 2011, Rtn Ben Upaka,Secretary-Elect Rotary Club of Ovwian,District 9140 wrote: I do share in this large dream of the Game Changer Theme which will no doubt move rotarians in varous clubs whether small,medium or large to the next level of recognized service for humanity.I have a firm belief of our club contributing to this great Ideal.We are excited about it.

At 9:53AM on 28 March 2011, Rtn. Uche Okugo. Club trainer, RC Asaba D9140. wrote: In the words of my DGE; "strive to beat your historiical best". This is a "first" in Rotary where the focus is on Rotarians/Clubs without diminishing the core principle of Rotary. The effect on our communities will be awesome! Dear RIPE, good thinking, percieved good product!

At 12:27PM on 21 March 2011, Charter Pdt A.Thennappan R.C KARAIKUDI HERITAGE wrote: its really needy thing to be done .this type of encouragement for the rotarians is needed

At 9:24AM on 17 March 2011, Hal Shipley wrote: The requirement of a net gain over 3 straight years is a disincentive for an incoming president of a club with a net lost for the past 2 years. He can not possibly qualify for the Changemaker Award. I do not think this is a fair requirement.

At 2:41PM on 11 February 2011, Aliyoo Kadoon wrote: there is need that we extend our hand of service and fellowship to the interior rural areas. Rc U.A.M district 9125, Benue State, Nigeria.

At 2:41PM on 11 February 2011, Aliyoo Kadoon wrote: its nice being a member of the rotary family as we build communities and bridge continents.

At 9:01AM on 8 February 2011, rtn. PP ramesh more wrote: this award is an exhemplary tool to grow rotary thus to serve the humanity , participation for this award by every club must be emphasised by the officers at the district level.

At 10:09AM on 3 February 2011, DHIRENDRA N.PADHI wrote: An excellent and novel incentive for the change agents

At 10:08AM on 3 February 2011, AG FARID NEWTON (aarongdhaka) 3280 wrote: ITS GREAT

At 10:12AM on 31 January 2011, RTN danilo fernandez wrote: Congratulations and More Power to you Mr. President Banerjee. Great idea put into action will surely produce excellent result. Metro Club of Iligan district 3870 will be supportive always.

At 3:57PM on 27 January 2011, PP Chiedozie Mba wrote: Good thinking. Am sure we are in for a great year of service come 2011/2012. RC Ogba, 9110

At 10:18AM on 27 January 2011, Rtn. past president Nitin Ruparelia wrote: Thanks Its new idea of change maker Award, Rotarian become active and proud to get it.

At 10:14AM on 27 January 2011, Rtn Lamidi A. Olanrewaju, President, Rotary Club of Jalingo City, District 9125 wrote: What a better change that will bring change in the way the Clubs and Districts are being run. 2011/2012 rotary year will in no small measure be a new milestone in the history of Rotary. Good forecast!

At 10:42AM on 26 January 2011, Rtn Udeme Akpabio, President-elect,District 9140-Nigeria wrote: What an amazing way of reinforcing the 2011-2012 RI theme,and indeed this is cotaminous with DGE District 9140's dream as encapsulated in his GAMECHANGING philosophy.I must say,that this will surely keep Presidents-elect running. The changmaker award and the presidential citation will compel all rotarians to reach within and bring their all in service to humanity.Why won't the game change?

At 8:46AM on 25 January 2011, Rtn.N.M.Abdul Jabbar,RI District 3230 wrote: Changemaker Award Policy will bring every Club President to Reach Within to Embrace Humanity.

At 10:41AM on 24 January 2011, Rtn. Ijeoma Pearl Okoro, Assistant Governor, Zone 4, District 9140, Nigeria wrote: Waooooooooooh, this a pleasant coincidence as our incoming District Governor tagged his team, ''GAMECHANGERS'' and is already introducing a lot of change in the way things are going to be done. Well, the only permanent thing in life is change so let us get set to do permanent things!

At 10:40AM on 24 January 2011, Bunea Gheorghe wrote: Rotary Club Samvus Cluj-Napoca District 2241 Romania

At 10:24AM on 24 January 2011, rtn pramod tandon wrote: yes this was needed to give energy to rotarian as well as to club to perform better with different projects

At 10:23AM on 24 January 2011, asok wrote: Excellent award sir, our rotary club of Salem junction Will try to win that award in the Bangkok convention by rtn asok sec rc salem junction

At 10:08AM on 24 January 2011, sadhu charan panda,president-elect,r.c.Burla wrote: Changemaker wawrd will bring a significant change in the attitude among rotarians and a longing to serve the needy with greater momentum.Great idea!

At 10:08AM on 24 January 2011, SP. Manikandan, Charter Secretary, RC of Karaikudi Heritage wrote: This is very good award for the Rotarians and clubs. Thanks to Rtn. Kalyan Bannerjee for introducing such kind of award. Definitely, the Changemaker Award and Presidential Citation reinforce the work of each Rotarian throughout the year to make the world a better place through service.

At 10:05AM on 24 January 2011, Rotn. Abdulazeez Elamah, President Elect, RC of Auchi Metropolitan, District 9140, Nigeria wrote: What a good way of putting the PEs and the DGEs in action. Rotary Year 2011 - 2012 will be the Game Changing Year. Thank you Banerjee. The game will sure change for the better.

At 10:04AM on 24 January 2011, Rtn.N.M.Abdul Jabbar wrote: Changemaker Award Policy will bring every Club President to Reach within to Embrace Humanity.

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