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Friday, September 20
 

7:00am EDT

Breakfast
Friday September 20, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Friday September 20, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Plaza A & B

7:30am EDT

Registration
Friday September 20, 2024 7:30am - 3:00pm EDT
If you need assistance outside of registration hours, please contact registrar Lisa Bishop, (226) 931-1787
Speakers
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Lisa Bishop

Registrar
If you need assistance outside of registration hours, please contact registrar Lisa Bishop, (226) 937-1787
Friday September 20, 2024 7:30am - 3:00pm EDT
Plaza Foyer (2nd floor)

8:00am EDT

Summit Plenary #1
Friday September 20, 2024 8:00am - 10:30am EDT
  • Rotary Choir performs, led by PDG Terry Phillips
  • Land Acknowledgement
  • Flag Ceremony
  • National Anthems
  • Welcome from PDG Melissa Ward-Rathbun, Action Zone General Chair
  • Welcome from Rotary International Director Chris Etienne
  • Introduction of District Governors (2024-25)
  • Joe Dittmar "Lessons Learned from a Date with Destiny"
  • DGE Personal Expressions



Speakers
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Joe Dittmar

A Historic and Inspirational Eye Witness View of 9/11/01, Speaker
Joe DittmarA Historic and Inspirational Eye Witness View of 9/11/01
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Chris Etienne

24-26 Rotary International Director
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Melissa Ward-Rathbun

Council on Legislation, NewWard Development, LLC
Melissa Ward-RathbunManaging PartnerMelissa works with clients to help create a digital path to success. Lead designer and social media manager, Melissa acts as the marketing arm for your company.With a B.S. in Computer Science and an MBA with a minor in Marketing, Melissa understands... Read More →
Friday September 20, 2024 8:00am - 10:30am EDT
Plaza A & B

10:30am EDT

Summit Plenary - Break
Friday September 20, 2024 10:30am - 10:45am EDT
Break


Friday September 20, 2024 10:30am - 10:45am EDT

10:45am EDT

Summit Plenary -Session #1 Continues
Friday September 20, 2024 10:45am - 11:55am EDT
  • Past R.I. Director Mary Beth Growney Selene: "Rotary Members - the Lifeblood of Partnerships"
  • Ryan Rowe, Executive Director of HANWASH: "Where WASH meets Peace: HANWASH in Haiti"
  • DGE Personal Expressions

Speakers
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Ryan Rowe

Speaker, HANWASH
Ryan RowePeace Fellowship & HANWASH
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Mary Beth Growney-Selene

RI-USAID Partnership in Uganda
Mary Beth Growney-SeleneRI-USAID Partnership in Uganda
Friday September 20, 2024 10:45am - 11:55am EDT
Plaza A & B

12:00pm EDT

Luncheon with Speaker DGE Ramesh Ferris
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
  • Lunch Buffet
  • Bill Gates video
  • Action Zone Chair Melissa Ward-Rathbun - Learning to Lead 2025 announcement
  • Lunch Speaker: DGE Ramesh Ferris - "Polio Eradication, Education and Rehabilitation"


Speakers
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Ramesh Ferris

Speaker
Ramesh FerrisPolio Survivor
Friday September 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Plaza A & B

1:30pm EDT

Other Free time activities
Friday September 20, 2024 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Here are a couple of choices close by to check out if you are looking for something to do this afternoon other than the Peace Pole dedication.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan (10 minutes 9.7km) BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Toronto, 61 Claireville Dr, Toronto, ON M9W 5Z7

Wonderful work of Art, Architecture and Engineering all combined. Canada's first traditionally hand-carved Hindu place of worship. Visitors are welcome as long as you follow their rules. Proper attire required, you have to remove your shoes if you go inside. Free admission.
The Islington Mosaic Street Murals (12 minutes 9.5km) The Islington Mosaic (street murals), 4972 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON M9A 1B7

There are 28 murals on the long street here, reflecting real people, entertainment, dining and natural scenery in the town's history.
Friday September 20, 2024 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT

2:00pm EDT

Peace Pole Shuttles and Meet up
Friday September 20, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Friday September 20, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

2:45pm EDT

Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony
Friday September 20, 2024 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT

Ceremony begins at 2:45pm
Friday September 20, 2024 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Centennial Park

5:00pm EDT

Thank you Reception with RID Chris Etienne by Invitation only
Friday September 20, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
By invitation only
Speakers
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Chris Etienne

24-26 Rotary International Director
Friday September 20, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

5:45pm EDT

Plenary #2 Action Hero Dinner & Bounce and Roll Foundation Fundraiser
Friday September 20, 2024 5:45pm - 9:00pm EDT
  • Join us for a fun evening supporting the Rotary Foundation, come as your favorite action hero!
  • Cash Bar
  • Dinner served
  • Melissa Ward-Rathbun, MC
  • Rotary Foundation Trustee Holger Knaack: "Our Foundation- A Different View"
  • Past RI Director Drew Kessler, "Bounce & Roll For the Rotary Foundation: Action Hero Edition" Fundraiser. Wear your favorite action hero costume!
  • Immediately following, enjoy Hospitality Suites in the Lotus Room, 1st floor hosted by DG class of 2024-25
Speakers
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Melissa Ward-Rathbun

Council on Legislation, NewWard Development, LLC
Melissa Ward-RathbunManaging PartnerMelissa works with clients to help create a digital path to success. Lead designer and social media manager, Melissa acts as the marketing arm for your company.With a B.S. in Computer Science and an MBA with a minor in Marketing, Melissa understands... Read More →
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Holger Knaack

Trustee, Rotary International

Friday September 20, 2024 5:45pm - 9:00pm EDT
Plaza A & B

9:20pm EDT

Hospitality Suite open Hosted by DG Class 2024-2025
Friday September 20, 2024 9:20pm - 11:00pm EDT
Friday September 20, 2024 9:20pm - 11:00pm EDT
Lotus Room 1st Floor
 
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