Friday April 24, 2020
*Tentative Schedule - Subject to Change - Check Often for Updates
Pre-Conference Activities
8:00-10:00 AM - District 6440 PDG Breakfast with President Representative PDG Bev Reed
10:00 Registration Opens
10:00-10:30 AM - Break
10:30-11:30 AM - District 6440 Annual Meeting.
Voting Representatives Must Sign In.
Location: Sienna (downstairs)
11:30 AM-12 Noon - Break and House of Friendship opens
Conference Opens- Lunch
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Foundation Luncheon (Paul Harris)
*Ticket Required .
Location: Mahogany Ballroom
- Recognition of Major Donors, Paul Harris Society, Paul Harris Fellows
- Emcee: Jim Nelson, D6420
- Guest Speakers:
- Hannah Warren "Empowering Women to Transform Communities"
-Sheena Prevette: "How Rotary Changed My Life"
-Bev Reed - RI President's Representative
Breakout Sessions 2:30-3:30 PM
Choose One
- Session A: Jill Rivkin and panel "Gratitude Generation." Learn about a non-profit engaging families and children. Participate in a "Gratitude" activity.
Location: Mahogany I
- Session B: The Shedd Aquarium and Alliance for the Great Lakes on "Environmental Issues"
Location: Mahogany II
- Session C: Zuhal Sharp, Senior Specialist at RI for Service and Networking Programs with a Rotarian Panel on "Rotary Action Groups"
Location: Mahogany III
-Session D: Diane Kastiel, Professional Storyteller and Moth Winner for a two hour workshop on "Tell Your Rotary Story: Learn the Secrets of Storytelling" Nominal fee.
Ticket Required.
Location: Copper Room
-Session E: Linda Donner, Faith Mirza and Eric Lin on "Tai Chi, History, Health Benefits, and Demonstration." Wear loose clothes to participate in a short session.
Location: Sage Room
Breakout Sessions 3:45 to 4:45 PM
Choose One
- Session F: Bev Reed, RI President's Representative "Together We Share the Great Work of Rotary."
Location: Mohogany I
- Session G: Mark Gibson and Rotary Panel "Environmental Projects for Rotary Clubs"
Location: Mahogany II
-Session H: Lisa Cook, RI Specialist and Rotary Panel on "Rotary Fellowships."
Location: Mohogany III
-Session I (Continued): Diane Kastiel, "Storytelling Workshop" Continued 2 hour Workshop.
Ticket Required.
Location: Copper Room
4:45 pm to 5:30 pm - BREAK - Visit the House of Friendship
Dinner 5:30-9:00 PM
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Cocktail Reception - Cash Bar
Barefoot Hawaiian Music Entertainment
Location: Mahogany Foyer
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm - Casual Hawaiian Dinner
Wear Hawaiian clothes, if desired
*Ticket Required
Location: Mahogany Ballroom
-Emcee: Jim Nelson and Meg Skelly, D6420
-Guest Speaker: Randy Lewis, "Why I Hired a Workforce Others Overlooked."
- Music and Dance Show by Barefoot Hawaiian
Hospitality Suite
9:00 pm to 11:00 pm -
Location: Rooms 1321 and 2321.
Theme: Aloha and on to Hawaii -
Beer and House Wine Included.
Sponsored by Rotary District 6420
Optional Bourbon Tasting, Ticket Required
Saturday April 25, 2020
Early Morning
6:30-7:30 am - Exercise Class- bring yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes
Breakfast
7:00 am - Registration Open
7:30 am - 9:00 am - Breakfast Meetings: (3 separate rooms)
*Meal Selections on Registration Form *Ticket Required
- Current Club Presidents -with DG Gibson and DG Burke.
Conversation with Frederic Luskin.
Location: Slate Room
- Incoming Club Presidents - with DGE Staab and DGE Brooks.
Conversation with RI President Rep, Bev Reed
Location: Cyan Room
- Rotarians & Guests - Panel on Service Projects in Guatemala.
Location: Copper Room
9:15 am to 10:15 am -Plenary Session in Mahogany Ballroom.
Welcome from DG Suzanne Gibson and DG Bobbi Burke
Guest Speaker: Dr. Fred Luskin "Peace Begins With Me."
10:15-10:30 BREAK and Visit House of Friendship
Breakout Sessions 10:30-11:30 AM
Choose One
- Session J: Dee Krilich and Rotaract Panel. "First Year of Our Rotaract Club."
Location: Mahogany I
- Session K: Rev. Zina Jacques "Courageous Conversations."
Location: Mahogany II
- Session L: Dr. Fred Luskin "Nine Steps To Forgiveness."
Location: Mohogany III
- Session M: Edina Mehovic, Rachel Greenhoe and Cecelia Walter "Rotary Foundation Talk: Stories of Impact
- Session N: TBA
Lunch
11:30-12:30 Marimba Luna Maya,
Guatemalan Children's Band
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Saturday Luncheon "Celebrate Youth"
Location: Mahogany Ballroom
*Ticket Required
Emcee: Jeanne Hanson, Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club
Inspirational Thought: Rev. Zina Jacques
Flag Ceremony by Exchange Students
Guest Speaker: Mitty Chang "The Future of Rotary"
Afternoon District Sessions
2:00-2:15 BREAK
2:15-3:15 Awards and Recognition for each District.
- District 6420
Location: Sienna Rooms (downstairs)
- District 6440
Location: Mahogany Ballroom
District Leadership Academy Awards
Governor's Vibrant Awards
Location Mahogany Ballroom
Breakout Sessions 3:30-4:30 PM
Choose One
- Session O: "Experience A Toastmasters Meeting"
Location: Mahogany I
- Session P: James Wales and other Rotarians "International Service Project Panel."
Location: Mahogany II
- Session Q: Bev Reed, "The Key For a Successful Event."
Location: Mahogany III
- Session R: Karen Kring and Heather Leszczewicz "Get Your Social Media Stories Noticed."
Location: Sage Room
- Session S: Susie Whipple "Learn about Pairing Wine and Foods, with Wine Tasting"
Location: Copper Room
Ticket Required.
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm - BREAK
Dinner 5:30-9:00 PM
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Cocktail Reception - Cash Bar
Music by Walter Thomas, Jazz.
Location: Hotel Lobby
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm - Governor's END POLIO NOW Dinner.
Location: Mahogany Ballroom
*Meal Selections on Registration Form Ticket Required
Emcee: Jeanne Hanson, Barrington Breakfast Rotary
Inspirational Thought: Susanna Martinez, Lake Zurich Rotary
Patriotic Songs: Angela Walker, North Chicago Rotary
Celebrate Past District Governors
Recognize Assistant Governors
Mime Skit: Gary DeVar, Waukegan Rotary
Guest Speaker: Ramesh Ferris, Polio Survivor and Hand Cyclist across Canada
Raffle Drawings
Announcement of Showcase of Club Project Contest Winners
End of Conference Remarks: Bev Reed, RI President's Rep
Hospitality Suite
9:00 pm -11:00 pm
Location: Rooms 1321 and 2321
Theme: Rotary Superheroes
Beer and House Wine Included
Sponsored by District 6440.
