Family of Rotary Award

The idea behind The Family of Rotary is to motivate clubs to care for Rotarians and members of Rotary’s extended family (spouses and children) and remember spouses of deceased Rotarians. Just as the strength of an individual family allows each member to reach out more fully in community and life, the strengthening of the Rotary family will allow each Rotarian to participate more completely. In addition, the Family of Rotary concept builds stronger clubs that attract and retain quality members. When family members become involved in Rotary service and social activities, they will understand why Rotarians make time when it conflicts with other demands. We need to find ways to include all Rotarians and families of Rotarians.

Suggested Activities

• Visit sick Rotarians in their homes and ensure any needs are met.
• Enquire after those who have missed meetings or allowed their membership to lapse.
• Promote membership retention.
• Promote diversity of membership in clubs
• Encourage newer Rotarians to serve on a committee or spearhead a club project.
• Encourage spouses and children of Rotarians to participate in service projects.
• Encourage spouses and adult children of Rotarians to join Rotary
• Support the families of deceased Rotarians in their times of need.
• Maintain relationships with the families of deceased Rotarians and spouses and encourage them to continue their involvement with Rotary.
• Produce and distribute a quarterly newsletter to honorary members, supporters, Rotary widows & widowers, former Youth Exchange students, GSE team members and other non-Rotarians involved in our activities.

Award Criteria

Clubs are required to:

• Appoint a Family of Rotary Chair
• Demonstrate, where applicable, how the suggested activities have been accomplished; and
• Include details of any additional initiatives undertaken to expand the scope of this Family of Rotary Concept.