We are thrilled to announce that on April 5, we are holding an exciting one-day District Conference to celebrate you and Rotary. Our entire programming is based on your feedback and suggestions. Thank you for your input! This compact and action-filled day promises to add value to your Rotary experience and help your club succeed.
We will offer participants stimulating messages, networking and dynamic conversations, learning opportunities, sumptuous international cuisine and lots of fun together. We will also offer clubs social and project ideas, collaboration opportunities, and valuable tools and resources.
We have arranged for local experts to help us discover readily available, hands-on projects to protect the environment, Rotary’s newest area of focus. In addition, we will have interactive discussions on membership and facilitate conversations on shaping the future of Rotary.
With your participation, this memorable conference will undoubtedly elevate our knowledge and enthusiasm to increase our impact and expand our reach in our communities.
Join us! Sign-up now to take advantage of the early registration discounted rate. Family, friends and prospective members are welcome. Please contact DG Jeannie if you have any questions.
We look forward to enjoying and celebrating the day with you!
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2025 District Conference Program (draft 2/9/2025)
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9:00-10:00
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Registration
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10:00
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Opening and Welcome – DG Jeannie and DGN Joe
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10:10-10:50
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Keynote – Radia Carr, Dale Carnegie
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11:00-11:50
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Concurrent morning breakouts
(Participants choose one)
A) Building Connections in the Community – Lina Llona
B) Shaping Rotary’s Future – DG Jeannie, DGE Bob and DGN Joe
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12:00
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Lunch
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1:00-1:15
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Isabel DeVito – Rotary Global Scholar Focusing on Environment
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1:15-1:30
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Caroline Dewitt, ESRAG
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1:30
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Break and transition to breakout sessions
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1:45-3:00
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Concurrent afternoon breakouts
A) Land
B) Surface water
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3:00-3:15
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Break
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3:15-4:45
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Second concurrent afternoon breakouts
A) Land
B) Surface water
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4:45-5:00
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Break
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5:00-5:50
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Third breakout sessions
A) Membership Attraction Meet-Up
B) Membership Retention Meet-Up
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6:00
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Celebration Dinner
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Evening program – DG Jeannie
RID Chris Etienne
Recognitions and Awards*
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8:00
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Adjourn
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*2025 Club Service Project Award
This award recognizes a service project in the district that has made the greatest positive impact in our community. The winning club will receive $500 for a future service project after completion. Each club may submit multiple applications before March 28 for any projects started after July 1, 2023. The award will be presented at the District Conference. All qualified applications will be included in our new online district project library.
Click HERE to apply.
2025 People of Action Photo Contest
This contest is a district competition that highlights Rotarians taking action in their communities. The contest promotes Rotary's mission, impact and public image, and will inspire fellow district members to build better narratives in telling our Rotary stories.
In addition to bragging rights, the top winning club will receive a $500 district reimbursement for the club’s next Public Image initiative. Each club may submit up to five photos before March 28. The award will be presented at the District Conference. All qualified entries will be highlighted at the District Conference and included in our new online district People of Action photo library.
Contest rules:
- Digital color photos taken after July 1, 2024 by your club that show Rotarians doing good in the community
- Action-oriented photos should demonstrate a sense of motion
- Photos should not be digitally modified
- Photos should represent the diversity of your club and community
- Judges will consider how well each photo tells a Rotary story.
Click HERE to submit your photos.