rotary district 6930
4:00
Next Generation of Rotary - Panel Discussion Atlantic Ballroom
Sustainability has become the new buzz word in Rotary - and it means the most to the longevity of the organization. Current generations of Rotarians have no idea of the impact of Polio, and as the organization continues its work to transition to the six areas of focus - how do we as a district make Rotary relevant for the next generation.
12:00 - 1:30
Lunch
Featuring Youth Programs
Conference attendees will be seated in a reserved section of the main dining room, where they will be treated to introductions to our Youth Exchange members and other students in a roving discussion/presentation of Rotary's impact on young people.
1:30 - 3:30
STOP HUNGER NOW Food Packing Florida Ballroom
The Merritt Island Rotary Club has sponsored the supplies to allow us to pack 1
0,000 meals for families in Haiti at this year's conference. 50 volunteers can pack
10,000 meals in two hours - sign up NOW to participate!
(If we have more than 50 willing volunteers, we will rotate a second shift in at 2:30.)
1:30
Inbound Youth Exchange Host Family Orientation St. Lucie Suite
7:00 - 9:00
50's/60's Sock Hop Awards Celebration Florida Ballroom
Grab your poodle skirt, slick back your hair and join us for a retro cocktail party, where we will celebrate the successes of the past year!
12:00
Lunch
For those that want to continue to enjoy the resort amenities, we invite you to lunch again with your fellow Rotarians from the district. In this session, we encourage Rotarians to seat themselves according to their area within the district to continue the relationship building among clubs that are located near one another, discussing possibile collaboration opportunities on fundraisers and/or service projects.
1:00
Optional Golf or Tennis Outing
Depending on the level of interest, we will schedule a golf and tennis outing for immediately following lunch. Sign ups will be available at registration. There is no additional cost for tennis and they have rackets and balls at the courts, however there is a fee for golf. $25 is for golf between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and includes cart. Let us know you are interested by signing up below!
​11:00 - 12:00
Breakout Sessions
Membership Development Atlantic Ballroom
Join in the discussion about membership recruitment and retention and hear from some of our clubs that are finding ways to build Rotary in their community.
Fundraising Martin Suite
Raising money, whether for The Rotary Foundation, or local projects, is a priority of all Rotary Clubs. Hear about three successful fundraisers within our district from the Rotarians that make them happen. Find out their timeline, committee structure, and what it takes to organize a succcessful fundraiser.
Public Relations St. Lucie Suite
Rotary does great work all over the world, but are we being effective in spreading the message in our own communities? Good public relations strategies can help our fundraising and membership recruitment goals. In this discussion, share ways that your club has been successful and hear how Rotary International might be able to help you achieve your goals in public relations.
FRIDAY, MAY 16
​1:00 - 2:45
Opening Plenary Session Atlantic Ballroom
Featuring the Air Force ROTC from Treasure Coast High School,
remarks from RI President's Rep Ravishankar Bhooplapur, PRID Robert Menconi,
Club Vocational Service Awards and Club Literacy Awards
SATURDAY, MARCH 17
​9:00 - 10:45
Plenary Session 2 Atlantic Ballroom
Featuring District Business Meeting, Keynote Speaker Ed Futa, Josh the Otter, Public Image Awards, and Peace Initiative Awards
​3:00 - 4:00
Committee Meetings
Youth Services St. Lucie Suite
Council on Legislation Selection Committee Martin Suite
4:00 - 5:00
Committee Meetings
Finance Committee Board Room
5:00 - 6:00
Committee Meetings
College of Governors St. Lucie Suite
Council on Legislation Representative Selection Interviews Martin Suite
​6:00
Major Donors Reception (Invitation Only) Gazebo
10:00 - 12:00
Closing Plenary Session Atlantic Ballroom
Various presentations including message from RI President's Representative Ravishankar Bhooplapur, Rotary Has Heart, Presidential Citation Awards and Foundation Awards.
​9:00-10:00
Remembrance Ceremony
Join us on the grounds of Club Med as we plant a tree in honor of the Rotarians that we lost over the past year....a permanent reminder of the impact of their service.