FAQs on What Motivates Rotarians Q: Why is motivation important for an effective Club?
A: Motivated members are active members. Motivated members work together to make a Club successful in all its aspects. Motivated members inspire others. Q: What motivates people to be active members of Rotary?
A: Networking, social interaction, self-benefit, doing good – the opportunities to put something back into the community. Q: How can I use the motivating factors (listed above) to maintain enthusiasm for the ideal of Rotary and encourage members’ active participation in Club activities?
A: Identify what motivates the members of your Club. Seek opportunities to use these motivating factors in Club activities. Q: What are some activities that can inspire friendship (or a sense of belonging) among Club members?
A: Collaboration on a hands-on service project. Club outings or organised events. Q: How can participation in local or global community service projects motivate Club members?
A: Encourages stimulating discussions about important issues facing the community and the world. Instills a sense of ownership in Club activities. Demonstrates that individuals, through cooperation, can improve their communities and the world. Q: How can networking motivate Club members?
A: Provides opportunities for members to make contact with other civic minded individuals and share expertise and advice unique to their own professions. Club activities that combine motivating factors can be particularly effective. Q: Why is recognition important?
A: Encourages Rotarians to continue contributing and serving. Is a way of saying, “Thank you”. Motivates others to serve and contribute. Is a sign of appreciation for commitment to a cause greater than personal gain. Provides positive feedback to Rotarians who serve their communities and communities around the world. Q: How does our Club recognise the outstanding work or participation of its members and what effect does this have on our members?
A: The use of a service award and contribution recognition programmes can be an outstanding way to motivate Rotarians in your Club. There are two types of recognition available to Rotarians – service awards and recognition of contributions or commitments to the Rotary Foundation. Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation have a wide variety of programmes designed to recognise service and contributions. Recognition of excellence is done at the individual, Club, District and RI levels. Q: What are some of the service awards available to individual Rotarians?
A: Four Avenues of Service Citation, District Service Awards, Citation for Meritorious Service, Distinguished Service Award. Q: What are some of the service awards available to Clubs?
A: Four Avenues of Service Citation, District Service Awards, Citation for Meritorious Service, Distinguished Service Award. Q: What is the Presidential Citation? Why is it important?
A: The Presidential Citation programme is designed to increase Rotary Club involvement in all aspects of Rotary while encouraging Rotarians’ personal involvement in serving others and promoting a high standard of Rotary service in the community. To qualify for the citation a Club must accomplish a certain number of activities within several categories, specified by the RI President at the beginning of each year. Q: What is my role in service award programmes?
A: To promote the award programme among members. To inform members of various award programmes for which they or the Club might be eligible. To communicate with District leadership regarding possible nominees in your Club as soon as possible. Q: How can I promote service recognition?
A: Discuss award and recognition programmes at Club assemblies and weekly meetings. Incorporate appropriate recognition of members who serve in an outstanding manner. Work with District leadership to identify individual Rotarians in your Club who have served in an outstanding manner. Develop Club level awards that recognise excellence in all aspects of community and international service. Q: How can Club award programmes be beneficial to our Club?
A: They raise the profile of Rotary in the community. They can be a source of new members by illustrating the Club’s commitment to helping the community and the world. Q: What is contribution recognition?
A: Contribution recognition represents a gift from the Rotary Foundation Trustees in appreciation of a financial contribution to The Rotary Foundation. The Trustees do not consider it an award, but rather an expression of gratitude. Q: What are some types of contribution recognition?
A: - Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member
- Paul Harris Fellow (including Multiple PHF)
- Benefactor Recognition
- Major Donor Recognition
- The Rotary Foundation Bequest Society
- Annual Programmes Fund Recognition Banners
- 100% Paul Harris Fellows Club Banner
- Certificate of Appreciation – to recognise contributions from businesses and community organisations.
Q: How can I promote contribution recognition?
A: Lead by example. Recognise members who become new Paul Harris Fellows, Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members and Bequest Society Members at Club meetings, and in the Club bulletin. Q: Where can I find out more specific information about awards and recognition?
A: The Rotary Foundation website: www.rotary.org/foundation
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