Important recognition announcement

August 17, 2022

Dear Leaders,

As you consider how to implement plans for your District or club this year, I’m excited to relay the recognition program updates that The Board just announced. The changes recognize the extraordinary level of dedication and hard work it has taken, and will continue to take, to overcome current obstacles.

To support Districts in building momentum toward future success, the District Recognition Program for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 program years will reflect the following changes, effective immediately:

	Distinguished	Select Distinguished	President’s Distinguished	Smedley Distinguished
Paid Clubs	No net club loss	Net +1 club	+3%	+5%
Membership	+1%	+3%	+5%	+8%
Distinguished Clubs	40%	45%	50%	55%

The Board also announced changes to the membership qualifying requirement for the Distinguished Club Program for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 program years. Effective immediately, the membership requirement is now having either 20 members or a net growth of at least three (3) new, dual, or reinstating members as of June 30.

We are thrilled to support Districts and clubs in this way as we work together to fully exit the pandemic.

Thank you for your continued service, resiliency, and dedication.

Sincerely,