The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club received several awards at Rotary’s District 6860 conference held in Huntsville May 2-5. On hand to receive the awards was club president Dr. Kristi Bradford.

The club received recognition for its support of the collegiate-themed, district-wide Boiling ‘n’ Bragging event which provides financial support to the Children’s Hospital Critical Care Transport Unit. The club was also recognized for sending six students to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville in February. The club also received a “Vibrant Club” award. To qualify, a club must have completed items in at least six of the following eight sections: community service, international service, club service, youth service, vocational service, public image, membership and Rotary Foundation, with multiple requirements within each section.

The club received a second-place award in the small club category for community service. Hands on projects such as clean-up days, providing supplies, food and clothing to local shelters and events such as Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity and Leap of Kindness Day in Leeds, to name a few, led to the recognition.

First-place recognition was awarded for club service. Criteria included: club leadership structure and election procedures appropriate for the size of the club; committees in place to manage club functions; membership development programs and activities; programs and activities that encourage member engagement and fellowship; and public relations activities including use of print, electronic and social media.

A second-place Vocational Service Award was received based on the following criteria: sponsorship of scholarships to colleges/universities and technical/vocational schools; programs supporting local schools and educational opportunities; club programs to learn about businesses/professions in the community; promotion of The Rotary Four-Way Test; financial support for projects and programs that serve the community such as scout troops, libraries, schools, etc.; and support of community non-nonprofits.

The club also received first-place for “Best Use of Social Media.” Criteria for this award included types of social media used by the club; information up to date; frequency of posts; appropriate use of photos and graphics; use of Rotary branding materials; and number of followers.

The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club meets at First Baptist Church Trussville on Wednesday mornings at 7 a.m. For more information on the club, or to help with a club project, ‘like’ them on Facebook (Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club) or email Diane Poole at dlpoole1225@gmail.com.