Rotary International recognizes 100 Rotarians every year for their commitment to Vocational Service.  District 5490 is honored to have a 2014-2015 winner!!!  
 
Congratulations to Larry Cervarich!  Larry is a member of the Rotary Club of Goodyear White Tanks and founder of Homeless Youth Connection.
 
DG Chuck with Larry.
 
Larry is the 2014-2015 recipient of the Rotary International Vocational Service Leadership Award which recognizes Rotarians who have made a significant impact in advancing vocational service.   Award winners must have exhibited significant support of vocational service by fulfilling each of the following criteria:
  • Exemplifying integrity and high ethical standards in their vocation and in Rotary
  • Using their vocational talents to serve the community
  • Personally undertaking at least one of the following:
    • Mentoring a young person to help that person succeed in vocational pursuits
    • Organizing a vocational service discussion or group workshop to inspire others to take action
    • Teaching other club members about their vocation by participating in a classification talk
    • Participating in a business networking event that introduces non-Rotarians to the principles of vocational service
    • Implementing an activity to celebrate Vocational Service Month in October
    • Participating in another vocational service project that meets local needs