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For D7680 and guest conference registrations, please contact Wally Olson by
email: [email protected] or call: 240-446-8411
Why should you attend the conference?
There’s a large world of Rotary beyond the club, and this is the perfect way to learn about some of it and meet some fascinating people. This year, attendance will be easy for many, since it will be at The Le Meridian in Uptown Charlotte. Even better, it will be a JOINT District Conference, with District 7690 that includes Winston-Salem, Greensboro and much more. We expect well over 500 Rotary, Rotaract, Interact members and guests to attend.
What will you do at the conference?
Conference registration of $275 gives you access to: 3 days of speakers and sessions where you will learn a lot, 2 banquets, 2 full breakfasts, 3 entertainment events, excursion opportunities on Saturday afternoon, house of friendship, 4 service opportunities, as well as lots of opportunities for making new friends and catching up with old ones. You will leave inspired having heard new ideas and best practices you can take back to your club AND your community!
What is club attendance competition?
The top 3 District 7680 clubs by most members Registering for the Full Conference, and by the highest % of members doing so, will win prize money from the District: The #1 club in each category will receive $25 per Full Conference Registration (FCR), the #2 club $10 per FCR, and the #3 club $5 per FCR. Winners will be announced at the Conference. Club leaders should decide how to encourage the most attendance.
Agenda (Subject to change)
Thursday – May 4th – Pre-conference
| Time | Event |
| Attire: Casual |
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| 8:30 am – 3:30 pm | Rotary Leadership Institute (Pre-Registration Required). Register at https://midatlanticrli.org/ |
| 6:30pm – 9:00 pm | Council of Governors’ Dinner (Invitation; Registration in Advance) |
Friday – May 5th – Conference begins
| Time | Event |
| Attire: Casual |
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| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Registration Desk Open |
| 8:00 am – 10:00 am | Rotary Up and Comers
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| 8:00 am – Noon | Rotary Service Opportunity #1 – “Literacy/Art/Community” |
| 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | House of Friendship/Exhibitors Open |
| 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Rotary Service Opportunity #2 – Food and Fund Drive. Benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank
(Contest between 7680 and 7690 for Most Meals Provided) |
| 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm | PLENARY SESSION #1
Ring in the Conference Flag Ceremony Procession of Dignitaries (PDG Chain and DG with spouses) Recognition of District Leadership Sponsorships Conference Overview Conference Committees Pillars of Rotary C.A.R.T. program Polio Plus Global Grants Peace Scholars Drawings and Door Prizes! |
| D7680 Attire: International Culture and D7690 Attire: Cinco De Mayo | |
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Reception for AKS members, 2022-23 Major Donors/Million Dollar Challenge (Invitation; Registration in Advance) |
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Reception with Cash Bar |
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | D7680 dress code: International Culture Theme
D7690 dress code: Cinco De Mayo Theme Banquet, Celebration and Awards night
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| 9:15 pm – 10:00 pm | Magic Show
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Saturday – May 6th
| Time | Event |
| Attire: Casual | |
| 7:30 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast Buffet Open |
| 7:30 am – 2:00 pm | House of Friendship/Exhibitors Open |
| 7:30 am – Noon | Noon Registration Desk Open |
| 8:30 am – 10:15 am |
PLENARY SESSION #2 Drawings and Door Prizes Special Recognitions Welcome from Charlotte Ambassador Projects/Service Showcases 4-Way Test Award Interact The State of Rotary Rotary in Motion – Focus on our Youth |
| 10:30 am – 11:10 am |
**BREAKOUT SESSIONS – CHOOSE ONE TOPIC FROM EACH SESSION** Breakout Session #1
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| 11:20 am – 12:00 pm |
**BREAKOUT SESSIONS – CHOOSE ONE TOPIC FROM EACH SESSION** Breakout Session #2
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1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Choose from one of these fun EXCURSIONS we have organized for you (cost not included in registration; must sign up or pay in advance) EXCURSION #1 – Nascar Hall of Fame EXCURSION #2 – Mint Museum EXCURSION #3 – Queen City Rides. Sign up EXCURSION #4 – Spend an afternoon exploring the Queen City on your own. Check out the link for ideas! https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/ |
| 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Choose to participate in one of these COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS we have organized on-site at the hotel (no cost – just donate a couple hours of your time; please sign up in advance) SERVICE PROJECT #1 – Feeding Charlotte (Food Packing) SERVICE PROJECT #2 – Diaper Bank (Sorting and Packing) |
| Attire: Kentucky Derby Theme. Wear Derby Hat and Bow Tie | |
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Reception for D7680 Distinguished Rotary Members (Invitation; Registration in Advance) |
| 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Dress code: Kentucky Derby Theme. Prizes for Best Derby Hat and Best Bow Tie
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| 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
Entertainment and Talent Show. Sign up and win prizes.
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Sunday – May 7th
| Time | Event |
| Attire: Dress to show respect for the person whose life you are remembering | |
| 7:30 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast Buffet Open |
| 8:30 am – 9:30 am | Interfaith Service/In Memoriam |
| 7:30 am – Noon | Noon Registration Desk Open |
| 9:40 am – 10:30 am |
PLENARY SESSION #3 Announcements Closing Remarks Drawings and Door Prizes Grand Prize Drawing for 1 night at Le Meridien One Voice Memories Closing Thanks and Recognitions Closing Bell Ceremony |
| 10:30 am | Adjourn |
| 11:00 am | Hotel Check Out (Late checkouts may be available upon request) |
Speakers
Anniela “Anni” Carracedo is a 21-year-old Venezuelan Student based in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. She’s an alumna of Interact, RYLA, and Rotary Youth Exchange. She serves as Co-chair of the inaugural Rotary International Youth Advisory Council and as a Alumni Advisor of the Interact Advisory Council of Rotary International. In addition, Anni is a member of the Rotary Club of Bay St Louis and serves as Rotary District 6840 Rotaract Chair for 23-24. She also serves on other committees at the District and Zone levels regarding youth programs, peace, and DEI. Anni and her friends started Rotary Interactive Quarantine during the pandemic, a group of 900 students that evolved into the Rotary Youth Network (RYN), a platform to connect and empower Rotary youth worldwide. She was honored to be the speaker of the General Session at the 2023 Rotary International Assembly with a live audience of 2,000. She is planning to major in International Development and public policy.
John Hannes is the Global Initiatives Supervisor for Club and District Support (CDS), a role that helps to manage the strategic initiatives of CDS on an international scale, including: the team’s presence at events, adult harassment prevention and policy; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. More immediately, he is leading the change management efforts among the team to ensure that Rotaract clubs and Rotaractors are offered the same level of quality service and support as experienced by their fellow Rotary members.
John graduated from Dominican University (River Forest, IL) with a BA in Theatre Arts and lives in Evanston, IL. He has been on staff with Rotary since November 2010, is a Paul Harris Fellow +8, and a member of the Paul Harris Society. He is a charter member and current president of the Rotary Club of Evanston Nouveau, Illinois, USA.
