2022 Zone Conference
PATHWAYS to our FUTURE 2.0
Chattanooga, Tennessee!
Governor line training is on September 27-29, 2022
Conference dates are September 29 – October 2, 2022
DETAILS | PROGRAM | HOTEL | REGISTRATION
We’re Saving a Seat for You in Rotary’s Future
Get ready for a Rotary homecoming with current and future district and club leaders from 13 States and 31 Districts!
Reconnect with old friends and meet new people – the friends of your future.
Generate new ideas in new ways, in an environment that encourages open-minded-thinking!
Why you’ll love the HUB:
- High energy idea sharing about ways we can serve our Clubs, Districts and Zones.
- Continue conference conversations and build deeper connections with other participants
- Use as a meeting spot to catch up with friends and share a drink
- The Hub is everything you know and love about the House of Friendship, in an innovating and collaborative new format.
Get ready for innovation and fun!
We’ll explore the future of Rotary in interactive sessions that encourage open-minded thinking and new ways to experience the Rotary we know and love.
Join us for conversations that matter with people like you that are making a difference!
Holger Knaack
Past President, Rotary International
Elizabeth Usovicz
Director, Rotary International Zones 30-31
Gordon McInally
President Elect, Rotary International
William Kamkwamba
"The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind"
Kiran Singh Sirah
Rotary Peace Fellow and President of the International Storytelling Center
Stephanie Sinclair
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist
Program Overview
tentative 8-24-2022
TUES.
SEPT. 27
| 1:00 PM | DGE-DGN Training Begins |
| 5:30 PM | Reception – cash bar |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner |
WED.
SEPT. 28
| 8:30 AM | DGE-DGN Training |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | DGE-DGN Training |
| 6:00 PM | DG, DGE & DGN Offsite Event & Dinner |
THUR.
SEPT. 29
| 8:30 AM | DG-DGE-DGN Training Begins |
| 12:00 PM | DG-DGE-DGN Lunch |
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| 1:00 PM | Pre-Conference Workshops (3 Hrs.). Optional – requires separate registration. Topics; Pathways to Understanding and Pathways to Peace |
| 4:00 PM | Free Time – Cash Bar Open in the HUB |
| 5:00 PM | Opening and Keynote in the Round: Harnessing the Wind William Kamkwamba, Malawi-born best-selling author, innovator and TIME magazine’s 30 People Under 30 Changing The World |
| 6:30 PM | Rotary Reunion Block Party Coker Museum, home of vintage cars. And there will be free time to stroll on the 13-mile Riverwalk and explore “Gig City.” |
| 8:00 PM | Hospitality Suites Open |
FRI.
SEPT. 30
| 8:30 AM | Program in the Round: Leaders on Leadership Join Senior Rotary Leaders for an “Ask Me Anything” moderated session on their leadership journeys and insights along the way |
| 8:30 AM | Emerging Rotary Leaders (ERL) Program (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM) |
| 10:30 AM | Program in the Round: Deep Dive on Membership Four interviews and Data-based Scenarios Conversations That Matter – Deep Dive on Membership Breakout Sessions – Choose one of the four interview and scenarios to discuss in depth |
| 12:30 PM | All Club Lunch and Keynote Gordon McInally, Rotary International President Elect |
| 2:00 PM | Free Time in Chattanooga |
| 4:30 PM | Reception for Major Donors (by invitation) |
| 8:00 PM | Hospitality Suites Open |
SAT.
Oct. 1
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast and Keynote: Pathways to Positive Change Purple Pinky Donuts and Foundation Update PRIP Holger Knaack, Rotary Foundation Trustee Foundation Recognition Breakfast Served 7:30-7:50 |
| 9:30 AM | Program in the Round: Peace Projects Incubator 3 ideas for a club and district project, presented by 3 Peace Fellows Conversations that Matter – Up Close and Personal with a Peace Fellow and a Peace Project Breakouts 1, 2 and 3 |
| 11:00 AM | Rapid Brainstorming Session: Empowering Girls |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch and Keynote Empowering Girls and Human Rights: Child Marriage Stephanie Sinclair, Pulitzer prize-winning photojournalist, documentary filmmaker and founder of Too Young to Wed |
| 2:15 PM | Conversations That Matter – World Cafe |
| 5:30 PM | Director’s Reception – cash bar |
| 6:30 PM | Director’s Dinner and Keynote: Peace is Action Rotary Peace Fellow Kiran Singh Sirah is a People of Action: Champions of Peace honoree. President of the International Storytelling Center |
| 8:00 PM | Hospitality Suites Open |
SUN.
Oct. 2
| 8:00 AM | A Celebration and Remembrance of Lives Well Lived |
| 8:15 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:45 AM | Sunday Breakfast & Closing Session Coffee Talk! Up Close and Personal with Stephanie Sinclair and Kiran Singh Sirah – You’ve never had Sunday breakfast like this! No speeches, no podium. It’s authentic, honest conversation with Stephanie and Kiran and you, talking about our own journeys as peacebuilders, storytellers, and changemakers. Breakfast Served 8:15-8:45 |
| 10:15 AM | Adjournment |
The Venue & Accommodations
Chattanooga Marriott Downtown
Two Carter Plaza | Chattanooga, TN 37402 | 423-756-0002
website Must book by September 5, 2022
Rate: $149+tax (17.25%) BOOK ON-LINE
Staybridge Suites
1300 Carter Street | Chattanooga, TN 37402 | 423-267-0900
website Use Code: RZ2
Rate: Studio: $173+tax Suite: $185+tax BOOK ON-LINE
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham
901 Carter Street | Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 | 423-208-9227
website
Rate: Double Queen $125+tax BOOK ON-LINE
- Please note that the convention center is located between these two hotels. see map below
- Self-parking in adjoining garage; $17+tax/night, valet $20/night
- The Chattanooga airport CHA is 13 miles from the venue. Use form below to arrange for pick-up at airport.
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REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPT 15
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For District Governor Elect or District Governor Nominee
DGE or DGN Package includes:
(6 Days T-W-T-F-S-S)
DGE/DGN Training TUE-WED-THUR
Tuesday Offsite Leadership Experience
Tuesday Welcome Dinner
Wednesday Lunch
Wednesday Evening Offsite Event & Dinner
Thursday Lunch
Conference Sessions: THURS Opening Session-FRI-SAT-SUN
Thursday Rotary Reunion Block Party
Friday Lunch
Saturday Foundation Breakfast
Saturday Lunch
Saturday Director’s Dinner
Sunday Breakfast
$1210
Spouse/Partner $760
Please note that all attendees will need to attest to the following.
Conditions for Participation in the 2022 Zones 30-31 Conference:
Section 1: Waiver & Assumption of Risk
I acknowledge and agree that my participation at the in-person Zones 30-31 Rotary Conference (“Rotary Conference”) is voluntary and there is an inherent risk that the COVID-19 virus could be transmitted by or among any of the persons at or staffing Rotary Conference and any of the guests and staff of the Chattanooga Downtown Marriott and Chattanooga Convention Center.
I understand that even if I follow all policies, procedures, and processes set forth by Rotary Conference and all local, state, and federal COVID-19 laws, rules, and regulations I still may acquire COVID-19 through my participation at Rotary Conference.
I hereby assume the risk of bodily injury, illness, and death resulting from traveling to and from and participating at Rotary Conference and my activities directly and indirectly related to Rotary Conference even if resulting from the negligence of Rotary Zones 30 & 31, Inc., Rotary International, or their directors, trustees, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, consultants, contractors, and advisers. I have taken such factors into consideration and discussed any concerns with my physician(s) prior to traveling to and from and participating in Rotary Conference.
For District Governors
DG Package includes:
(5 Days W-T-F-S-S)
Wednesday Evening Offsite Event & Dinner
DG Training THUR
Thursday Lunch
Conference Sessions: THUR Opening Session-FRI-SAT-SUN
Thursday Rotary Reunion Block Party
Friday Lunch
Saturday Foundation Breakfast
Saturday Lunch
Saturday Director’s Dinner
Sunday Breakfast
$830
Spouse/Partner $605
Please note that all attendees will need to attest to the following.
Conditions for Participation in the 2022 Zones 30-31 Conference:
Section 1: Waiver & Assumption of Risk
I acknowledge and agree that my participation at the in-person Zones 30-31 Rotary Conference (“Rotary Conference”) is voluntary and there is an inherent risk that the COVID-19 virus could be transmitted by or among any of the persons at or staffing Rotary Conference and any of the guests and staff of the Chattanooga Downtown Marriott and Chattanooga Convention Center.
I understand that even if I follow all policies, procedures, and processes set forth by Rotary Conference and all local, state, and federal COVID-19 laws, rules, and regulations I still may acquire COVID-19 through my participation at Rotary Conference.
I hereby assume the risk of bodily injury, illness, and death resulting from traveling to and from and participating at Rotary Conference and my activities directly and indirectly related to Rotary Conference even if resulting from the negligence of Rotary Zones 30 & 31, Inc., Rotary International, or their directors, trustees, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, consultants, contractors, and advisers. I have taken such factors into consideration and discussed any concerns with my physician(s) prior to traveling to and from and participating in Rotary Conference.
For Past District Governors and any attendee wanting to experience the full Summit
Summit 4 Package includes:
(4 Days T-F-S-S)
Conference Sessions: THUR Opening Session-FRI-SAT-SUN
Thursday Rotary Reunion Block Party
Friday Lunch
Saturday Foundation Breakfast
Saturday Lunch
Saturday Director’s Dinner
Sunday Breakfast
$425
spouse/partner $425
Please note that all attendees will need to attest to the following.
Conditions for Participation in the 2022 Zones 30-31 Conference:
Section 1: Waiver & Assumption of Risk
I acknowledge and agree that my participation at the in-person Zones 30-31 Rotary Conference (“Rotary Conference”) is voluntary and there is an inherent risk that the COVID-19 virus could be transmitted by or among any of the persons at or staffing Rotary Conference and any of the guests and staff of the Chattanooga Downtown Marriott and Chattanooga Convention Center.
I understand that even if I follow all policies, procedures, and processes set forth by Rotary Conference and all local, state, and federal COVID-19 laws, rules, and regulations I still may acquire COVID-19 through my participation at Rotary Conference.
I hereby assume the risk of bodily injury, illness, and death resulting from traveling to and from and participating at Rotary Conference and my activities directly and indirectly related to Rotary Conference even if resulting from the negligence of Rotary Zones 30 & 31, Inc., Rotary International, or their directors, trustees, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, consultants, contractors, and advisers. I have taken such factors into consideration and discussed any concerns with my physician(s) prior to traveling to and from and participating in Rotary Conference.
Lunch Package for Local Rotarians includes:
(Friday)
Deep Dive on Membership (10:30am – 12:00pm)
Friday Lunch
$35
Please note that all attendees will need to attest to the following.
Conditions for Participation in the 2022 Zones 30-31 Conference:
Section 1: Waiver & Assumption of Risk
I acknowledge and agree that my participation at the in-person Zones 30-31 Rotary Conference (“Rotary Conference”) is voluntary and there is an inherent risk that the COVID-19 virus could be transmitted by or among any of the persons at or staffing Rotary Conference and any of the guests and staff of the Chattanooga Downtown Marriott and Chattanooga Convention Center.
I understand that even if I follow all policies, procedures, and processes set forth by Rotary Conference and all local, state, and federal COVID-19 laws, rules, and regulations I still may acquire COVID-19 through my participation at Rotary Conference.
I hereby assume the risk of bodily injury, illness, and death resulting from traveling to and from and participating at Rotary Conference and my activities directly and indirectly related to Rotary Conference even if resulting from the negligence of Rotary Zones 30 & 31, Inc., Rotary International, or their directors, trustees, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, consultants, contractors, and advisers. I have taken such factors into consideration and discussed any concerns with my physician(s) prior to traveling to and from and participating in Rotary Conference.
Marriott Downtown
Staybridge Suites
Hotel Bo
901 Carter Street | Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 | 423-208-9227
Conference Contacts
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Mike Nowobilski
General Chair
Jill Pietrusinski
Registration Chair
Bobby Davis
Arrangements Lead
