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DISTRICT DATES & EVENTS
CURRENT EVENTS 2007-2008
UPCOMING: MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR
What: Districts 5750 and 5770 Half Day Membership Seminar
When: Saturday morning, June 7, 2008
- 9:00 am registration, coffee, rolls
- 9:30 am membership seminar begins, RI Zone Membership Coordinator, PDG Pete Snider provides keynote speech and RI Perspective.
- 10:15 am PDG Pete Snider and Dist. 5750 Membership Chair, Will Beckman leads attendees in membership training
- 1200 noon Lunch, further discussion
- 1:00 pm Thank you for attending, go home
Where: McMurrain Center, 10600 N. May, OKC. Just S of the SE corner of N May & W. Hefner Rd.
Who: Districts 5750 and 5770 Joint Training for President-Elects, Membership Chairs and any other
Rotarians who wish to push us over the 10% growth goal for us.
Costs: $20 each, to cover coffee, rolls, and lunch PAY at Door
Registration: For 5750, it’s Courtney Lynch, courtneyhome@cox.net or pete7374@aol.com
For 5770, its whoever DG Bill Edwards assigns.
Respectfully submitted, B. Bowden, cell 405 659 0614 or 405 722 6279 or wpbowden@earthlink.net
PAST EVENTS - Highlights:
ROTARY DISTRICT 5750
COMPLETE CALENDAR OF EVENTS: 2007-2008
PAST EVENT: RI Regional Membership Conference
August 3 - 4, 2007, Sheraton Four Points Hotel, 6363 E. Hampden Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80222
What is it: This is a regional meeting promoted by RI President Elect Wilf Wilkinson to empower Rotary clubs to take up their own membership initiatives that will help Rotary stay vital and growing in the years to come. Participants will learn about and discuss practical ways to identify and recruit new members, retain existing members, and extend Rotary through new clubs. Participants will also discuss how clubs and districts can effectively manage change. Who should attend: District Governors, District Governors Elect, District Membership Chairs, Club Membership Chairs and all interested Rotarians. Cost: To be determined.
PAST EVENT: District Foundation Seminar 2007
Saturday, August 11, 2007; Rose State College; 6191 Tinker Diagonal; Midwest City, Oklahoma 73110
What is it: This annual event is designed to provide information on the programs of The Rotary Foundation and to share our District’s goals for the upcoming year. It is also an opportunity hear of the successes of The Rotary Foundation in our District.Who should attend: Presidents, Presidents-Elect, Club Foundation Chairs, and all Rotarians interested in The Rotary Foundation.
Cost: $15.00 per person (includes meal) CLICK FOR INFORMATION
PAST EVENT: Zones 25 - 26 2007 Zone Institute
September 24 - 30, 2007, Doubletree Hotel, 6505 I-35 North, Austin, Texas 78752
What is it: This is the Governors Elect Training Seminar (“GETS”) as well as training and information presented to 27 Rotary Districts. Although the first two days are specifically for the training of the incoming Governors, the remaining days are open to all Rotarians to learn about the Foundation, Membership and other Rotary programs, and also includes an exposition of Rotary programs and products available for use to all clubs. Who should attend: Governors-Elect, Governors-Nominee, District Foundation Chairs, District Membership Chairs, and all interested Rotarians. Cost: To be determined
PAST EVENT: RI International Assembly
January 13 - 20, 2008, Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, One Market Place, San Diego, California 92101
What is it: This is the final formal training for all incoming District Governors. Rotary brings in all 529 Governors Elect from around the world for this intensive training.Who should attend: Governors-Elect - Cost: Paid by RI
(Past Event) Districts 5750 & 5770
Bi-District Foundation Banquet
- Saturday, March 1, 2008
- National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
- 1700 N.E. 63rd Street
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
What is it: This is the annual banquet held to recognize contributions made to The Rotary Foundation and is a joint effort between our District and District 5770, which comprises most of southwest Oklahoma. The speaker will be RI President Wilf Wilkinson.
Who should attend: The event is open to all Rotarians and their guests
Cost: Usually a $100 donation to The Rotary Foundation, and the cost of the meal (around $40).
(past event) PETS 2008
- March 7 - 8, 2008
- Oklahoma State University Student Union
- Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078
What is it: This is the Presidents Elect Training Seminar (“PETS”) in which all incoming club presidents attend to learn how to conduct their office.
Who should attend: All incoming club presidents are required to attend this event.
- Others, such as the following year’s president-elect and other club
- officers can attend as well.
Cost: The cost of the president-elect is paid by the district, other than travel and lodging.
(past event) Club Officer Training 2008
(replaces District Assembly)
Registration form Map Agenda
- Saturday, April 5, 2008 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (includes lunch)
- Springlake MetroTech Campus
- 1900 Springlake Drive
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
- Cost: $15 per person
- Deadline to enlist: March 28.
What is it: This is the event at which all club officers and directors receive training for their roles in the club. It is a fun, fact-filled training session guaranteed to bring you success during your year as a Rotary officer.
Who should attend: All incoming club officers and directors, as well as all new members wanting to learn more about the function of a Rotary Club
(past event) District Conference 2008
- April 18 - 19, 2008
- Cox Business Services Center
- 1 Myriad Gardens
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
What is it: This is our District’s celebration of Rotary and usually involves presentations by the visiting Group Study Exchange team, as well as presentations on other Rotary and Rotary Foundation programs in which we are participating. It also includes an Awards Banquet and the presentation of District and RI awards.
Who should attend: All Rotarians and their guest.
Cost: To be determined.
District Leadership Seminar 2008
- Saturday, April 19, 2008, Cox Business Services Center
- 1 Myriad Gardens, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
What is it: This is an event designed to provide information on all aspects of club and district leadership.Who should attend: All incoming club and district officers, as well as all Rotarians interested in learning about leadership in Rotary. Cost: Free!
UPCOMING EVENTS
District Membership Seminar 2008
- Saturday, June 7, 2008
- McMurrain Center
- 10600 N. May Avenue
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73120
What is it: This district meeting is intended to help clubs increase and retain their membership and will include presentations designed for that purpose.
Who should attend: Presidents, Presidents-Elect, Club Membership Chairs, and all Rotarians enthused about growing and sustaining Rotary membership.
Cost: To be determined
District Foundation Seminar 2008
- Saturday, August 16, 2008
- Rose State College
- 6191 Tinker Diagonal
- Midwest City, Oklahoma 73110
What is it: This annual event is designed to provide information on the programs of The Rotary Foundation and to share our District’s goals for the upcoming year. It is also an opportunity hear of the successes of The Rotary Foundation in our District.
Who should attend: Presidents, Presidents-Elect, Club Foundation Chairs, and all Rotarians interested in The Rotary Foundation.
Cost: $20.00 per person (includes meal)
RI International Convention
- June 15 - 18, 2008
- Los Angeles, California
What is it: This is the annual celebration of Rotary and is usually attended by Rotarians and guests from around the world. As many as 40,000 Rotarians have attended some conventions and this one in Los Angeles should be a great event!
Who should attend: All Rotarians and guests
Cost: To be determined
Zones 25 - 26 2008 Zone Institute
- September 29- October 5, 2008
- Doubletree Hotel Boise Riverside
- 2900 Chinden Blvd.
- Boise, Idaho 83714
What is it: This is the Governors Elect Training Seminar (“GETS”) as well as training and information presented to 27 Rotary Districts. Although the first two days are specifically for the training of the incoming Governors, the remaining days are open to all Rotarians to learn about the Foundation, Membership and other Rotary programs, and also includes an exposition of Rotary programs and products available for use to all clubs.
Who should attend: Governors-Elect, Governors-Nominee, District Foundation Chairs, District Membership Chairs, and all interested Rotarians.
Cost: To be determined
ALSO KEEP IN MIND.....
Zones 25 - 26 2009 Zone Institute
- September 28- October 4, 2009
- Sheraton Oklahoma City Hotel
- One North Broadway
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
What is it: This is the Governors Elect Training Seminar (“GETS”) as well as training and information presented to 27 Rotary Districts that our District will be hosting for the first time since 1992! Although the first two days are specifically for the training of the incoming Governors, the remaining days are open to all Rotarians to learn about the Foundation, Membership and other Rotary programs, and also includes an exposition of Rotary programs and products available for use to all clubs, and will also include an all-city luncheon on Friday which will be presided over by the RI President Elect.
Who should attend: Governors-Elect, Governors-Nominee, District Foundation Chairs, District Membership Chairs, and all interested Rotarians.
Cost: To be determined CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.
PROJECT EMPHASIS MONTHS
July: Literacy Month
August: Membership & Extensions Month
September: New Generations Month
October: Vocational Service Month
November: Rotary Foundation Month
January: Rotary Awareness
February: World Understanding
March: Promote Attendance at District Conference
April: District Conference Month
May: Promote International Convention Month
June: Rotary Fellowship
Rotary Institute 2009
28 September to 4 October 2009
Billy Settles (General Chairman)
RI Director Phil Silvers (Convener)
The site-selection committee for Zone 25/26 Institute 2009 has overwhelmingly selected Oklahoma City, OK, as the host city for the Rotary Institute, 28 September to 4 October 2009. The Institute will be held at the Sheraton Oklahoma City, a first-class venue in the heart of the vibrant downtown, adjacent to historic Bricktown, shopping, and the lovely canal walking path. Step into Sheraton Oklahoma City Hotel and you’ll immediately feel the excitement. In a rapidly growing area, our downtown Oklahoma City hotel is a source of familiar comfort and calm. http://www.zones25-26.org/
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