Feel the Beat Memphis, TN
DGE & DGN Training Sept 19-21
DG Training Sept 20-21
District Chair Training Sept 21
ERL Training Sept 22
Institute September 21-24
Its friendliness, compactness and offerings make it the perfect palce to explore
EXPERIENCE THE ARTS AND SOUND
Learn about the city’s role in music history and enchanting nightlife
Discover new opportunities for your clubs
Captivating Conversations
Join us for conversations that matter with people like you that are making a difference!
Gordon McInally
President Elect, Rotary International
Barry Rassin
Trustee, Rotary International
Beth Stubbs
Director-elect, Rotary International Zones 30-31
Rudy Ruettiger
Emmy Award-Winning Motivational Speaker
Program Overview
tentative 3-1-2023
TUES. SEPT 26
TUES.
SEPT. 26
| 1:00 PM | DGE-DGN Training Begins |
| 5:30 PM | Reception – cash bar |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner |
WED. SEPT 27
WED.
SEPT. 27
| 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 28
THUR.
SEPT. 28
| 8:30 AM | DG-DGE-DGN Training |
| 11:00 AM | DG-DGE-DGN Lunch District Chairs, DMC, DRFC, DPIC, District & Club Admins, and District Learning Chairs will also be attending this joint lunch session. |
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| 12:00 PM | Pre-Conference Learning Seminars for District Chairs, DMC, DRFC, DPIC, District & Club Admins, and District Learning Chairs, Topics; Building Strong Support Teams and Sustainability plus Effective Leadership for Your Position |
| 5:00 PM | Free Time |
| 5:30 PM | Opening and Keynote: “Transfer Portal” Building Teams Quickly University of TN Coach Rick Barnes (tentative) |
| 6:30 PM | Rotary Reunion Tailgate Party “Feel The Beat in the Heart of America” Informal Evening of Food Stations and Street Party Fun with band. Wear your favorite sports themed attire. |
| 8:00 PM | Hospitality Lounge Open in hotel |
FRI. SEPT 29
FRI.
SEPT. 20
| 8:00 AM | Registration and The Hub Open |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast Buffet |
| 8:30 AM | Emerging Rotary Leaders (ERL) Program (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM) |
| 8:30 AM | General Session Mental Health: Dr. Altha Stewart |
| 10:00 AM | Break/Activity in the Hub |
| 10:30 AM | General Session in the Round: Mental Health Adverse Childhood Experiences Project |
| 11:00 AM | 1. ACEs in your area 2. Human Trafficking: Shawnee Cooper 3. Mental Health RAG: How to Spark a Mental Health Initiative (Bob Anthony, Chair Mental Health Initiative RAG 4. Girls Leading Others Wisely (GLOW) or Girls Up |
| 12:00 PM | Break/Activity in the Hub |
| 12:30 PM | All Club Lunch and Keynote Gordon McInally, Rotary International President |
| 2:00 PM | Free Time to Explore and Enjoy Memphis ACEs Training (optional) Senior Leader Update (optional) |
| 4:30 PM | Reception for Major Donors (by invitation) |
| 8:00 PM | Hospitality Lounge Open in hotel |
SAT. SEPT 30
SAT.
Sept. 30
| 8:00 AM | Registration and the Hub Open |
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast and Keynote: Disaster Preparedness we must Think Big PRIP Barry Rassin, Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Breakfast Buffet Opens 7:30 |
| 9:15 AM | Break/Activity in the Hub |
| 9:30 AM | General Session A in the Round: TBD Transition to breakouts: choose one to attend |
| 9:30 AM | General Session B: Disaster Preparedness and Funding through RI and Zone Grants with breakouts:
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| 10:45 AM | Rapid Brainstorming Session: Empowering Girls |
| 11:00 AM | TRF/Global Grant Showcase
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| 12:15 PM | Transition to Lunch |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch and Keynote TBD |
| 2:00 PM | Break/Activity in the Hub |
| 2:15 PM | Leadership Or choose World Café |
| 5:30 PM | Director’s Reception – cash bar |
| 6:30 PM | Director’s Dinner and Keynote: Choir: Entertainment Director’s Dinner and Keynote: Rudy Ruettiger |
| 8:00 PM | Hospitality Lounge open in hotel |
SUN. OCT 1
SUN.
Oct. 1
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast A Celebration and Remembrance of Lives Well Lived |
| 8:30 AM | Sunday Breakfast & Closing Session Panel for Closing Remarks by RIP Gordon McInally & PRIP Barry Rassin interviewed by RID Beth Stubbs |
| 10:15 AM | Adjournment |
The Venue & Accommodations
Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
250 North Main Street | Memphis, Tennessee 38103
901-527-7300
website Must book by September 25, 2023
Rate: $149+tax (24.59%) BOOK ON-LINE NOW
- The convention center is connected to the hotel via a skybridge. see map below
- On-site parking is Valet only – Valet parking fee: 29 USD daily
- The Memphis airport MEM is 12 miles from the venue.
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REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1
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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 Tail Gate Party
Friday Lunch
Saturday Foundation Breakfast
Saturday Lunch
Saturday Director’s Dinner
Sunday Breakfast
$TBD
Spouse/Partner $TBD
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 Tail Gate Party
Friday Lunch
Saturday Foundation Breakfast
Saturday Lunch
Saturday Director’s Dinner
Sunday Breakfast
$TBD
Spouse/Partner $TBD
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 Tail Gate Party
Friday Lunch
Saturday Foundation Breakfast
Saturday Lunch
Saturday Director’s Dinner
Sunday Breakfast
$TBD
spouse/partner $TBD
ERL Package:
(Friday Only)
Emerging Rotary Leader (8:00am – 4:00pm)
includes Friday Lunch
$100
Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
Memphis Convention Center
Zone Institute Contacts
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Jill Pietrusinski
General Chair
Deb Cheney
Registration Chair
Laura Carie and Craig Maxey
Arrangements Co-Leads