Register Now for District Conference!
Want to learn more about all the programs Rotary has to offer? Want to meet our youth exchange students, a Rotary Fellowship magician, or see how you can get involved in an international grant project? Looking for ways to strengthen your club in terms of membership, fundraising and service? Want a hands on, fun experience with fellow Rotarians? Then we have the event for you! The 2015 Rotary District 5970 Conference will be a casual (yes, jeans are acceptable) and welcoming experience for you and your fellow Rotarians to interact with other clubs to gain valuable tools, energy and ideas that you can take back to your own club. Register Today!
2015 District 5970 "Light Up Rotary" District Conference | April 17 - 18, 2015 | Arrowwood Resort, Okoboji, IA
Here is the schedule of events:
Friday, April 17th - 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Light Up Rotary Fair!
In a casual fair-like setting, learn all about the programs Rotary has to offer. Meet our youth exchange students. Talk to successful Rotaract and Interact clubs. Explore what Rotary Fellowships are about with a magician member. Meet next year's (and the next year and the year after that) District Governors. Learn about some opportunities for club involvement in some international service projects. Meet some of our RYLA students and hear about their experiences. Enjoy heavy appetizers, a drink and fellowship with other Rotarians while enjoying music by a local Rotarian. If you've always wanted to learn more about specific Rotary programs and to see what is going on, make sure to attend. This is your chance for one-on-one interaction and information. Plus, who knows, you could win some great prizes for attending the fair!
Saturday, April 18th: The Tools and Energy to Strengthening Clubs
All day Saturday is dedicated to providing opportunities for you to gain valuable tools and ideas to strengthen your local Rotary club. From membership ideas, to fundraising and service project ideas, Saturday sessions will be hands-on and will not disappoint. Rotarians from across the U.S. who were selected to attend the inaugural Rotary Young Professionals Summit last fall in Chicago will provide energy and will facilitate these sessions. A graphic recorder will also be on hand to visually capture ideas for you can take home and share with those in your club not able to attend. Lunch will feature an inspirational presentation from a district Rotarian and words of inspiration from our Rotary International President's Representative. The final session of the day will offer Youth Exchange Officer training, Grant Management training, Club Administration training and an additional opportunity for clubs to get together to form action plans moving forward.
Saturday Evening (6:30 - 830 pm) - Celebrate what the Rotary Foundation does by joining us for our annual District Foundation dinner Saturday evening which will include a silent auction, message from grateful recipients of Foundation funds, fellowship and music. Dinner ticket is included with your Saturday registration.
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Register today to attend - prices go up $15 after March 18th so please don't wait!
Hotel Information
Arrowwood Resort is also offering a discounted room rate of $110 across the board for rooms at either Arrowwood Resort or Bridges Bay (has an indoor waterpark) during the conference weekend for Rotarians if you reserve by March 18. Just mention Rotary when you call to reserve your room. Visit www.arrowwood-okoboji.com or call (712) 332-2161 for accommodations.
We hope to see you in the Iowa Great Lakes to Light Up Rotary!