The "Rotary Citation" recognizes Rotary clubs that support Rotary's strategic priorities by completing certain activities during the year. The Rotary Club of Ankeny has received this award for the 2023-2024 Rotary year. This marks the ninth consecutive year that Ankeny has received this honor. Only thirteen of the 66 clubs in District 6000 received this award for the 2023-2024 year.
In RI President Gordon McInally's email to Steve SchraderBachar forwarding the citation, he stated:
Dear 2023-2024 Club President,
Congratulations! Your club has earned the Rotary Citation, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve, for 2023-24. This past year, your club demonstrated a commitment to achieve its goals, which ultimately helps strengthen Rotary and shape our future. I encourage you to display it proudly to celebrate your club’s achievement. Once again, congratulations on a successful year as club president!
Thank you to Steve for his leadership during the past year, and congratulations to all members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny on receiving the Presidential Citation again!!