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Tuesday, September 17
 

2:00pm EDT

District Governor Elect Partner Session
Tuesday September 17, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
2pm DGEs & Partners Opening Session with Director Chris Etienne and Director Partner Dennis Lindeman
3pm Role of District Governor & Partner Journey
4:30pm Preparing for International Assembly with RIPE Mario and RID Chris with DGEs

Speakers
avatar for Marlene Doherty

Marlene Doherty

GELS Partners
avatar for Tom Kolepp

Tom Kolepp

GELS Partners
Tuesday September 17, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Windsor Room

2:00pm EDT

District Governor Elect Session
Tuesday September 17, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
2:00pm Welcome, featuring Rotary International Chris Etienne and Dennis Lindeman
3:00pm Motivating your District
4:30pm Preparing for International Assembly, featuring R.I.D. Chris and R.I.P.E. Mario
Speakers
avatar for Janet Kolepp

Janet Kolepp

GELS Facilitators
avatar for Dan Doherty

Dan Doherty

GELS Facilitators
Tuesday September 17, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Toronto A/B

3:00pm EDT

Registration
Tuesday September 17, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Bishop

Lisa Bishop

Registrar
If you need assistance outside of registration hours, please contact registrar Lisa Bishop, (226) 937-1787
Tuesday September 17, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Plaza Foyer (2nd floor)

6:30pm EDT

DGE Dinner with President Elect By Invitation only!
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
DGE dinner with 25-26 Rotary International President Mário César Martins de Camargo.
Speakers
avatar for Mário César Martins de Camargo

Mário César Martins de Camargo

President Elect, Rotary International
25-26 Rotary International President
Tuesday September 17, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Terrace Room
 
Wednesday, September 18
 

7:30am EDT

Breakfast
Wednesday September 18, 2024 7:30am - 8:45am EDT
Wednesday September 18, 2024 7:30am - 8:45am EDT
Plaza C

7:30am EDT

Registration
Wednesday September 18, 2024 7:30am - 5:00pm EDT
If you need assistance outside of registration hours, please contact registrar Lisa Bishop, (226) 931-1787
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Bishop

Lisa Bishop

Registrar
If you need assistance outside of registration hours, please contact registrar Lisa Bishop, (226) 937-1787
Wednesday September 18, 2024 7:30am - 5:00pm EDT
Plaza Foyer (2nd floor)

8:30am EDT

District Governor Nominee Session
Wednesday September 18, 2024 8:30am - 12:00pm EDT
9:00am  Opening
9:30am Prepare to Lead
11:00am Rotary Priorities
Speakers
avatar for Marjorlein Lloyd

Marjorlein Lloyd

DGN Facilitators
avatar for Tracey Vavrek

Tracey Vavrek

DGN Facilitator
Wednesday September 18, 2024 8:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Montreal A/B Room

8:45am EDT

District Governor Elect Session
Wednesday September 18, 2024 8:45am - 12:00pm EDT
9am Engaging with Clubs
10:30am Foundation with Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinators Ingrid Neitsch & Joanne Ventura
Speakers
avatar for Janet Kolepp

Janet Kolepp

GELS Facilitators
avatar for Dan Doherty

Dan Doherty

GELS Facilitators
Wednesday September 18, 2024 8:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Toronto A/B

9:00am EDT

District Governor Elect Partner Session
Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
9am  Rotary Public Image and Partner Communication
10:30am Rotary Action Plan


Speakers
avatar for Tom Kolepp

Tom Kolepp

GELS Partners
avatar for Marlene Doherty

Marlene Doherty

GELS Partners
Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Windsor Room

9:00am EDT

District International Service Chairs Session
Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
9:00am  Welcome & introductions 
10:00am   Defining International Service, Role of the DISC, The District Resource Network
Speakers
avatar for Elva Heyge

Elva Heyge

DISC Facilitator
avatar for Bill Gormont

Bill Gormont

DISC Facilitator
Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Ottawa Room

12:00pm EDT

Lunch
Wednesday September 18, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Wednesday September 18, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Plaza A & B

1:30pm EDT

District Governor Elect Partner Session
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
1:30pm  Growing Rotary

3pm Rotary Service & Engagement Opportunities
Speakers
avatar for Marlene Doherty

Marlene Doherty

GELS Partners
avatar for Tom Kolepp

Tom Kolepp

GELS Partners
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Windsor Room

1:30pm EDT

District Governor Nominee Session
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
2pm Understanding your District          
3:30pm Planning your events
4:15pm  Working with Young leaders
Speakers
avatar for Marjorlein Lloyd

Marjorlein Lloyd

DGN Facilitators
avatar for Tracey Vavrek

Tracey Vavrek

DGN Facilitator
Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Montreal A/B Room

2:00pm EDT

District International Service Chairs Session
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
2pm RIPE Mario & RID Chris 
2:30pm Building the District Resource Network Panel Discussion – Resources for your DRN 

Speakers
avatar for Elva Heyge

Elva Heyge

DISC Facilitator
avatar for Bill Gormont

Bill Gormont

DISC Facilitator
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ottawa Room

2:00pm EDT

District Governor Elect Session
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
1:30pm- Promoting/ Branding   guests:  RPIC's MaryLou & Laura          
3:00pm-Supporting & Developing Clubs Rotary Coordinators: Cindie & Louisa
4:15pm An Array of Topics including: End Polio Now and DISC's
Speakers
avatar for Janet Kolepp

Janet Kolepp

GELS Facilitators
avatar for Dan Doherty

Dan Doherty

GELS Facilitators
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Toronto A/B

2:00pm EDT

District Governor Nominee Partner Session
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:00pm - Thursday September 19, 2024 5:00pm EDT
Welcome and Ice Breaker  
Let's get to know one another!
Why People Volunteer
How Do you Feel about being a partner of a DGN/Future Governor?
Speakers
avatar for Peggy Pollen

Peggy Pollen

DGN Partners
avatar for Nathan Quilan

Nathan Quilan

DGN Partners
Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:00pm - Thursday September 19, 2024 5:00pm EDT
Hamilton Room

6:30pm EDT

Dinner
Wednesday September 18, 2024 6:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Wednesday September 18, 2024 6:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Plaza A & B

8:00pm EDT

Talent Show
Wednesday September 18, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Wednesday September 18, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Plaza A & B

9:30pm EDT

Hospitality - Hosted by Regional Leaders
Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm EDT
Hosted by Regional Leaders
Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm EDT
Lotus Room 1st Floor
 
Thursday, September 19
 

7:30am EDT

Breakfast
Thursday September 19, 2024 7:30am - 8:45am EDT
Thursday September 19, 2024 7:30am - 8:45am EDT
Plaza A & B

7:30am EDT

Registration
Thursday September 19, 2024 7:30am - 5:00pm EDT
If you need assistance outside of registration hours, please contact registrar Lisa Bishop, (226) 931-1787
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Bishop

Lisa Bishop

Registrar
If you need assistance outside of registration hours, please contact registrar Lisa Bishop, (226) 937-1787
Thursday September 19, 2024 7:30am - 5:00pm EDT
Plaza Foyer (2nd floor)

8:45am EDT

District Governor Elect Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:45am - 12:00pm EDT
9-9:30 Rotary Foundation Trustees Marty Peak Helman & Holger Knaack
9:30 Communicating for Success
11:00 Managing Your District
Speakers
avatar for Janet Kolepp

Janet Kolepp

GELS Facilitators
avatar for Dan Doherty

Dan Doherty

GELS Facilitators
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Toronto A/B

9:00am EDT

District Governor Partners
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
9am
Opening Session Sharing your experience to date
BUG Report (Bad,Ugly,Good)
Address Challenges and Support for rest of year

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Paris Room

9:00am EDT

District Governor Nominee Partner Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
9:00am  RID Chris & RIPE Mario
9:30am Rotary Acronyms and Roundtable Conversations


Speakers
avatar for Peggy Pollen

Peggy Pollen

DGN Partners
avatar for Nathan Quilan

Nathan Quilan

DGN Partners
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
Hamilton Room

9:00am EDT

District Education Chairs (District Trainers)
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
9am Welcome  
Why are you a District Education Chair?
Why is the role of the District Education Chair so critical to the success of the district, its members and leadership?
10:00am What and How District Education Chair overview, best practices for adult learning, promoting learning opportunities, RI Learning Center modules, sharing successes.
Speakers
avatar for Traci Sincock

Traci Sincock

District Education Chair Facilitator
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Peel Room

9:00am EDT

District Governor Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
9am-9:45am Intro and your most memorable experience so far
10:15am CDS
10:45am Rotary Foundation Trustees: Holger Knaack and Marty Helman
11:30am Rotary International  Director Chris and RIPE Mario
Speakers
avatar for Melanie McCoy

Melanie McCoy

District Governor
avatar for Steve Puderbaugh

Steve Puderbaugh

District Governor
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Terrace Room

9:00am EDT

District Membership Chairs Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
9:00am Welcome
9:30am RIPE Mario and RID Chris
10:00am  Ingredients for Success
Speakers
avatar for Cindie Kish

Cindie Kish

Rotary Coordinator
avatar for Lousia Horne

Lousia Horne

Rotary Coordinator
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Mississauga B Room

9:00am EDT

Past District Governor Program
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
9:00am So You're a PDG... Now What?
10:30am Topics related to Zones 28 & 32
Panel discussion with RID Chris Etienne
11:45am Morning Recap, open discussion
Speakers
avatar for Bruce Goldsen

Bruce Goldsen

PDG Facilitator
avatar for Evan Kurtz

Evan Kurtz

PDG Facilitator
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
New York

9:00am EDT

Assistant Governors Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
9:00am  Meet & Greet/ Leadership Lessons and an Overview of My AG Rotary World / Leading the Way: Responsibilities, Attributes and Expectations of AGs
10:30am Break 1
10:45am Taking action to create welcoming, inclusive, and irresistible clubs
11:30am Charting the Course: The Action Plan. What is it? Charting the Course into Practice: Breakout

Speakers
avatar for Kathy Gallagher

Kathy Gallagher

Assistant Governors
avatar for Hector Ortiz

Hector Ortiz

Assistant Governors
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Mississauga A Room

9:00am EDT

District Governor Elect Partner Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
9am  Rotary Foundation
9:30am Polio Eradication and Programs of Scale
10:45am Leading Change & Managing Conflict


Speakers
avatar for Marlene Doherty

Marlene Doherty

GELS Partners
avatar for Tom Kolepp

Tom Kolepp

GELS Partners
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Windsor Room

9:00am EDT

District Governor Nominee Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
8:30am RID Chris Etienne and RIPE Mario
9:00am Sophie Dangerfield, Club & District Support and Edina Mehovic Rotary Foundation
9:30am Addressing Challenges
11:00am Managing Your District
Speakers
avatar for Marjorlein Lloyd

Marjorlein Lloyd

DGN Facilitators
avatar for Tracey Vavrek

Tracey Vavrek

DGN Facilitator
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Montreal A/B Room

9:00am EDT

District Public Image Chairs Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
9:00am Setting the Scene - Introductions & Challenges
9:30am - Lights, Camera, Action! Creating a Dynamic Public Image Committee
10:30am - Branding, Rotary Branding - Why it matters plus "Before & After" spotlights
Speakers
avatar for Mary Lou Harrison

Mary Lou Harrison

Rotary Public Image Coordinator
avatar for Laura Spear

Laura Spear

Rotary Public Image Coordinator
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Aurora Room

9:00am EDT

District Rotary Foundation Chairs Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
9:00am Ice Breaker  
9:15am- Increasing our Impact with Edina Mehovic
10:00am Foundation Trustee Panel: Marty Helman, Holger Knaack
10:45am RIPE Mario and RID Chris
11:00am Duncan Conrad /Eric Denu
11:30am EMGA - Carol Tichelman / Mary Shackleton
12:00pm District Profiles Edina Mehovic, Randy Ettema, Prasad Manon

Speakers
avatar for Ingrid Neitsch

Ingrid Neitsch

Rotary Foundation Coordinator
avatar for Joanne Ventura

Joanne Ventura

Rotary Foundation Coordinator
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Mississauga C Room

9:00am EDT

District International Service Chairs Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
9:00am  Working with District Leaders
9:45am DISCS invited to highlight their projects,
11:30am TRF Trustees Holger Knaack and Marty Peak Helman

Speakers
avatar for Elva Heyge

Elva Heyge

DISC Facilitator
avatar for Bill Gormont

Bill Gormont

DISC Facilitator
Thursday September 19, 2024 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Ottawa Room

12:30pm EDT

Lunch
Thursday September 19, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Thursday September 19, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Plaza A & B

2:00pm EDT

District Governor Nominee Partner Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
2:00pm  Hints for Introverts
3:00pm Taking Pictures - Making Your DG Look Good
Speakers
avatar for Peggy Pollen

Peggy Pollen

DGN Partners
avatar for Nathan Quilan

Nathan Quilan

DGN Partners
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hamilton Room

2:00pm EDT

Assistant Governors Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Afternoon Session Track 1 (1–2-year AGs)
2:00pm Learning from the Learning Center - A World of Resources
2:30pm Past District Governors: The Role of Assistant Governors
3:00pm Effective Communication/Building Trustful Relationships

Afternoon Session Track 2 (3+ years AGs)
2:00 PM Lessons on Strategic Leadership in Serving Clubs and Districts
2:40 PM Crucial Conversations and Conflict Resolutions

everyone:
3:30 PM Living into the Action Plan (Joint meeting/DGE/DGN/AGs) move to Plaza C
4:40 PM  Future Directions: AG Quarterly Forums, Past and Future, and Wrap Up, move to Mississauga A
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Gallagher

Kathy Gallagher

Assistant Governors
avatar for Hector Ortiz

Hector Ortiz

Assistant Governors
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Mississauga A Room

2:00pm EDT

District Education Chairs (District Trainers)
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
2:00pm   District Education Team set up Review of Club Leader, Club Member, District Leader trainings
3:30pm Helpful Resources RI Action Plans Open Dialogue Effective Evaluation
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

Speakers
avatar for Traci Sincock

Traci Sincock

District Education Chair Facilitator
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Peel Room

2:00pm EDT

District Governor Partners
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Join your "DG" in their session or enjoy free time!


Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

2:00pm EDT

District Governor Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
2:00 pm   Small group: Greatest challenge

3:30pm Living the Action Plan Herb Klotz and Doug Logan- move to Plaza C

4:30 Wrap up (move to Terrace)
Speakers
avatar for Melanie McCoy

Melanie McCoy

District Governor
avatar for Steve Puderbaugh

Steve Puderbaugh

District Governor
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Terrace Room

2:00pm EDT

District International Service Chairs Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
1:30pm Activating the District Resource Network  Problem solving scenarios 1&2
2:30pm Increasing our “impact” through measurement
3:30pm Building blocks to “impact”meet with DRFC's, Goal setting and action planning
4:00pm Evaluation
Speakers
avatar for Elva Heyge

Elva Heyge

DISC Facilitator
avatar for Bill Gormont

Bill Gormont

DISC Facilitator
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ottawa Room

2:00pm EDT

District Membership Chairs Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
2:00pm   Welcoming New Rotary and Rotaract Clubs to our Table
3:30pm  Extending the Hospitality – Growing Existing Rotary and Rotaract Clubs
Speakers
avatar for Cindie Kish

Cindie Kish

Rotary Coordinator
avatar for Lousia Horne

Lousia Horne

Rotary Coordinator
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Mississauga B Room

2:00pm EDT

District Public Image Chairs Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
2:00pm Supporting Roles - People & Resources to help you shine, including AI and working with the media!
3:30pm The Public Image Top 10 Ten - You Asked, We'll Answer
4:15pm - Final Scenes - Revisiting Challenges plus open Q&A
Speakers
avatar for Mary Lou Harrison

Mary Lou Harrison

Rotary Public Image Coordinator
avatar for Laura Spear

Laura Spear

Rotary Public Image Coordinator
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Aurora Room

2:00pm EDT

District Rotary Foundation Chairs Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
2:00pm  Planning the Year Ahead  Eileen Rau and Edina Mehovic
3:15pm Break
3:30pm meet with DISC
4:00pm Collaboration with DRFC/ ARRFC
4:45pm  Closing Comments
Speakers
avatar for Ingrid Neitsch

Ingrid Neitsch

Rotary Foundation Coordinator
avatar for Joanne Ventura

Joanne Ventura

Rotary Foundation Coordinator
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Mississauga C Room

2:00pm EDT

Past District Governor Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
2:00pm Membership & Rotary Foundation with TRF Trustees Holger Knaack and Marty Peak Helman
3:30pm RIPE Mario and the Future Outlook for Rotary International
Speakers
avatar for Bruce Goldsen

Bruce Goldsen

PDG Facilitator
avatar for Evan Kurtz

Evan Kurtz

PDG Facilitator
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
New York

2:00pm EDT

District Governor Elect Partner Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
2pm   Understanding DEI
3:30pm Creating DG-Partner Balance & Partner Stories
4:45 pm Wrap up, Unanswered Questions, & Reflection


Speakers
avatar for Marlene Doherty

Marlene Doherty

GELS Partners
avatar for Tom Kolepp

Tom Kolepp

GELS Partners
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
Windsor Room

2:00pm EDT

District Governor Elect Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
2-3:00 Sophie Dangerfield Club & District Support
3:30 Living the Action Plan joint session, move to Plaza C
4:45 Closing Joint Session with DGNs - move to Toronto A/B
Speakers
avatar for Janet Kolepp

Janet Kolepp

GELS Facilitators
avatar for Dan Doherty

Dan Doherty

GELS Facilitators
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
Toronto A/B

2:00pm EDT

District Governor Nominee Session
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
2:00pm Communicating for Success
3:00pm DGN Next Steps
3:30pm Action Plan joint session - move to Plaza C
4:45pm Closing joint session with DGE (Toronto A/B)
Speakers
avatar for Marjorlein Lloyd

Marjorlein Lloyd

DGN Facilitators
avatar for Tracey Vavrek

Tracey Vavrek

DGN Facilitator
Thursday September 19, 2024 2:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
Montreal A/B Room

6:00pm EDT

Class Dinners / Special Night Out
Thursday September 19, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Not a PDG or on the DG track?  Join us for pizza & game night. Plaza C, just $25 pp CAD https://bit.ly/actionzonepizza

  • DGEs & DGNs will dine at the hotel - Plaza A&B - 6pm
  • 1993 - 2011: Bruce Goldsen, bruce@goldsen.com; The Keg 6:15pm
  • 2011 - 2015: Bob Wallace, rwallace7070@gmail.com; Jack Astors 6 pm
  • 2015 - 2018: Eric Denu, edenu13@gmail.com, The Keg 6 pm
  • 2018-2919: Mary Lou Harrison, rotarianmarylou@gmail.com; Barrel House Korchma at 6:30 p.m 2385 Lake Shore                     Blvd W  Toronto, ON M8V 1B7
  • 2019-2020: Peter Schultz, peter.rotary5060@gmail.com;Milestones 7pm
  • 2020-2022: Carol Tichelman, carol@tichelman.com; Milestone 6pm
  • 2022-2023: Denise Dinito, denisemdinoto@gmail.com; Olio cade 6 pm
  • 2023-2024: Juanita Hodgson, juanita.hodgson@rotary7010.org; Scaddabush 6pm
  • 2024-2025: Lizzy Martin, rotarylizzy@gmail.com; Turtle Jacks Etobocoke 6pm
Thursday September 19, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

8:00pm EDT

Hospitality Suite hosted by the DGE Class 2025-2026
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
Thursday September 19, 2024 8:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
Lotus Room 1st Floor
 
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
avatar for Lisa Bishop

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
avatar for Joe Dittmar

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
avatar for Chris Etienne

Chris Etienne

24-26 Rotary International Director
avatar for Melissa Ward-Rathbun

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
avatar for Ryan Rowe

Ryan Rowe

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

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
avatar for Ramesh Ferris

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
avatar for Chris Etienne

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
avatar for Melissa Ward-Rathbun

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
 
Saturday, September 21
 

7:00am EDT

Breakfast
Saturday September 21, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Saturday September 21, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Plaza A & B

7:00am EDT

Registration
Saturday September 21, 2024 7:00am - 12:00pm EDT
If you need assistance outside of registration hours, please contact registrar Lisa Bishop, (226) 937-1787
Speakers
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Lisa Bishop

Registrar
If you need assistance outside of registration hours, please contact registrar Lisa Bishop, (226) 937-1787
Saturday September 21, 2024 7:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Plaza Foyer (2nd floor)

8:00am EDT

Summit Plenary #3
Saturday September 21, 2024 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
  • Choir performs
  • MC PDG Mike Pollen
  • DGE Personal Expressions
  • Alan Mallory "Reaching New Heights"
  • Panel of Past R.I. Directors, "Life After Leadership." Moderator Mary Beth Growney Selene, Panelists Jennifer Jones, Valarie Wafer, Drew Kessler, Mike McGovern, Dean Rohrs, Bryn Styles.
  • ClubRunner, Enterprise Sponsor
Speakers
avatar for Mary Beth Growney-Selene

Mary Beth Growney-Selene

RI-USAID Partnership in Uganda
Mary Beth Growney-SeleneRI-USAID Partnership in Uganda
avatar for Alan Mallory

Alan Mallory

Climbing Mt. Everest, Reaching new Heights
Alan MalloryClimbing Mt. Everest
Saturday September 21, 2024 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Plaza A & B

9:00am EDT

Future Leaders
Saturday September 21, 2024 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
  • Facilitator intros and Icebreaker
  • Why Rotary, Why Invest your time and resources?
  • Rotary I.Q. and Rotary Resources
  • Conflict Management
Speakers
avatar for Chenai Kadungure

Chenai Kadungure

Young Professionals
avatar for Kim Talbot

Kim Talbot

Young Professionals
avatar for Whitney Pangburn

Whitney Pangburn

Future Leaders
Saturday September 21, 2024 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Montreal A

11:05am EDT

Break
Saturday September 21, 2024 11:05am - 11:20am EDT
Saturday September 21, 2024 11:05am - 11:20am EDT

11:10am EDT

Summit Plenary #3 continues
Saturday September 21, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
  • Rotary Through Time video
  • Video Treasurer Beth Stubbs, 5-year forecast
  • DGE Personal Expressions
  • Regional Leaders Awards, Rotary Awards; Herb Klotz & Doug Logan; Ingrid Neitsch & Eileen Rau; Duncan Conrad, Eric Denu, Randy Wilson
Saturday September 21, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Plaza A & B

12:00pm EDT

Luncheon with PRIP Jennifer Jones
Saturday September 21, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
  • Rotary Foundation Trustee Jennifer Jones, "How to Recognize Peace"
  • Calgary Convention and Beyond Borders dinner promotion, Bryn Styles, Tracey Vavrek, Marilyn Bedell, Louisa Horne


Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones

Past President, Rotary International
Past RI President Jennifer Jones
Saturday September 21, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Plaza A & B

2:00pm EDT

Breakout Session 1: Communicating Across Generations
Saturday September 21, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Learn how to create communications plans for different generations for broader awareness, stronger participation, and greater benefit for what your district or club is trying to accomplish.
Communicating Across Generations will be presented by Barbara Webb, Devankar Mukhi
Speakers
avatar for Mary Lou Harrison

Mary Lou Harrison

Rotary Public Image Coordinator
avatar for Laura Spear

Laura Spear

Rotary Public Image Coordinator
Saturday September 21, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Montreal B

2:00pm EDT

Breakout Session 1: DEI Storytelling - Changing the Narrative to Humanity
Saturday September 21, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
At the heart of it, DEI is about people – making our members feel welcomed and that their voices are welcome. Storytelling is a power tool to connect us to humanity. This session will look at how story telling can help us to find common ground in the emotions and experiences that connect us, and how it can help bring positive change to our clubs. Resources will also be shared.
Saturday September 21, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Hamilton Room

2:00pm EDT

Breakout Session 1: Ignite the Change: Empowering Rotaract for a Better Tomorrow
Saturday September 21, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
  • How to form a new club and Build a Legacy
  • The Importance of Rotaract to help Bridge the Generations
  • How Rotaract Functions and how you can Empower Future Leaders
  • What's New for Rotaract in Rotary, working to Innovate Together
Speakers
Saturday September 21, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Windsor Room

2:00pm EDT

Breakout Session 1: The Rotary Foundation Up Close & Personal
Saturday September 21, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Tools for increasing the impact of the Rotary Foundation
Speakers
avatar for Chris Etienne

Chris Etienne

24-26 Rotary International Director
avatar for Holger Knaack

Holger Knaack

Trustee, Rotary International
avatar for Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones

Past President, Rotary International
Past RI President Jennifer Jones
avatar for Marty Helman

Marty Helman

Foundation Trustee
avatar for Ingrid Neitsch

Ingrid Neitsch

Rotary Foundation Coordinator
avatar for Joanne Ventura

Joanne Ventura

Rotary Foundation Coordinator
Saturday September 21, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Mississauga A/B

2:00pm EDT

Breakout Session 1: Using the Action Plan to strengthen your clubs (note revised description!)
Saturday September 21, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
  • An interactive look at how the Action Plan can highlight your clubs’ unique opportunities and challenges.
  • You will leave with a new club assessment tool you can use to help guide positive change.
Saturday September 21, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Toronto A

2:00pm EDT

Breakout Session 1: Wellness Warriors: Strengthening Mental Health Together
Saturday September 21, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
  • Organizing Mental Health First Aid training
  • Coordinating anti-stigma campaigns
  • Promoting the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline
  • Implementing the Yellow Tulip Project.

***These initiatives empower Rotarians to break the stigma around mental health, raise awareness, and identify those in need of assistance.
Saturday September 21, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Aurora Room

2:00pm EDT

Council on Legislation
Saturday September 21, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Dear COL 2025 Representative,Welcome to the Zone 28 and 32 COL Representative team!

We are excited to introduce ourselves as your COL 2025 Learning Leaders. We will beconducting the learning session in Toronto at the Action Zone Summit on Saturday,September 21 st at 2pm.

The representative learning session about the COL is limited to representatives and alternates. This session will discuss the operation and procedures of the COL and practice proposing any legislation. This session is not intended to discuss the substance of proposals.

This session is mandatory for representatives to attend. Alternate representatives are strongly encouraged to attend, in case that a representative is unable to fulfill their role.  

Representatives who are unable to attend the representative learning session in Zone28/32 may attend the representative learning session in a different zone, but they must notify both Melissa and Valarie and Council Services (council_services@rotary.org), if they decide to do this.  Rotary International does not provide funding for representatives to attend the learning sessions. Representatives and alternate representatives may check with their governo rto find out if the district will reimburse them for any expenses.

PDG Melissa Ward-Rathbun and PRIVP Valarie Wafer
Speakers
avatar for Valarie Wafer

Valarie Wafer

Council on Legislation & DEI, Past RI Vice President
avatar for Melissa Ward-Rathbun

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 →
Saturday September 21, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Peel Room

2:00pm EDT

Future Leaders
Saturday September 21, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
  • Rotary Utopia - What Does it Look Like? Constructively, how do we get there?
  • Membership & Leadership Benefits, Network and Professional Development
  • Future Leaders Planning & Goal Setting - What Will You Do?
Speakers
avatar for Chenai Kadungure

Chenai Kadungure

Young Professionals
avatar for Kim Talbot

Kim Talbot

Young Professionals
avatar for Whitney Pangburn

Whitney Pangburn

Future Leaders
Saturday September 21, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Montreal A

3:30pm EDT

Breakout Session 2: Engaging Club Members in Public Image - Your Action Toolkit!
Saturday September 21, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Engaging Club Members in Public Image will be presented by Joe Solway & Hadi Mortada & Barb Webb
Speakers
avatar for Mary Lou Harrison

Mary Lou Harrison

Rotary Public Image Coordinator
avatar for Laura Spear

Laura Spear

Rotary Public Image Coordinator
Saturday September 21, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Montreal B

3:30pm EDT

Breakout Session 2: Indigenous Partnerships for Rotary!
Saturday September 21, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
-Learn about Rotary’s relationship with indigenous communities,
-Gain an understanding of their culture and perspectives, and
-Learn about specific actions to raise awareness among Rotarians.
You will leave the session with a mandate, a support system and sense of confidence for reaching out to indigenous communities in your areas.
Speakers
avatar for Danielle Harder

Danielle Harder

Danielle Harder is a volunteer with the Honouring Indigenous Peoples Youth to Youth Reconciliation Experience. She was privileged to be a Helper at last year's event in B.C. and will be attending this year's in Nova Scotia. Danielle is also currently president of the Rotary Club of... Read More →
avatar for Larry Frost

Larry Frost

Director, Honouring Indigenous Peoples
Larry Frost is from the Serpent River First Nation Reserve in Ontario. He is Ojibway and has been a member of the Aboriginal community in Toronto since 1967. Larry was the Executive Director of the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto for 17th years and is now retired. Larry Frost also... Read More →
avatar for Kahontakwas Diane Longboat

Kahontakwas Diane Longboat

Director, Honouring Indigenous Peoples
Kahontakwas Diane Longboat, B.A, B.Ed, M.Ed is a member of the Turtle Clan, Mohawk Nation at Six Nations Grand River Territory, Canada and a citizen of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Diane’s work is situated at the intersection of health, education and systems transformation based... Read More →
Saturday September 21, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Halton Room

3:30pm EDT

Breakout Session 2: Irresistible Club Culture: Adapting to change
Saturday September 21, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Irresistible Club Culture: Adapting to change... how to be creative chameleons
Speakers
avatar for Cindie Kish

Cindie Kish

Rotary Coordinator
avatar for Lousia Horne

Lousia Horne

Rotary Coordinator
Saturday September 21, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Toronto B

3:30pm EDT

Breakout Session 2: Let Peace Begin With Me
Saturday September 21, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
-Learn what each of us can do through Rotary to make the world a more peaceful place.
-Define Positive Peace and the Eight Pillars of Peace.
-Make Peace Poles more than a totem.
-Use Peace Projects to strengthen your club.
-Impact your community through Peace.
Speakers
avatar for Marty Helman

Marty Helman

Foundation Trustee
Saturday September 21, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Windsor Room

3:30pm EDT

Breakout Session 2: Lighting the Way in 2025 and Beyond!
Saturday September 21, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Through support from generous Foundation donors, Rotary serves as a beacon of hope for people in need – in our local communities and across the world. Ensuring Rotarians bring such light to even the darkest of times and the greatest of challenges requires planning and a concerted effort to move forward with confidence. Rotary’s Endowment is already propelling our impact today and it has the potential to fundamentally change how we address the needs of future undefined. Building upon the learning objectives of other offerings at the Action Zone, this interactive session will use games, personal reflections, and multimedia storytelling to demystify the Endowment, empower you to share its impact with others, and allow you to flex your stewardship skills in thanking those whose Foundation support inspires your own Rotary journey.
Speakers
avatar for Ingrid Neitsch

Ingrid Neitsch

Rotary Foundation Coordinator
avatar for Joanne Ventura

Joanne Ventura

Rotary Foundation Coordinator
avatar for Celeste Herbert

Celeste Herbert

Major Gifts Officer, The Rotary Foundation
Saturday September 21, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Mississauga A/B

3:30pm EDT

Breakout Session 2: Polio: Rotary’s Number 1 Humanitarian Project.
Saturday September 21, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
-Until we end polio every child is at risk!
-Strategies to keep clubs engaged in polio eradication efforts
-Outreach to the community promoting End Polio Now
Speakers
avatar for Mike McGovern

Mike McGovern

Polio Chair
avatar for Duncan Conroad

Duncan Conroad

End Polio Now Coordinator
avatar for Eric Denu

Eric Denu

End Polio Now Coordinator
avatar for Jacqueline Hobal

Jacqueline Hobal

End Polio Now Coordinator
Saturday September 21, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Aurora Room

3:30pm EDT

Breakout Session 2: Rotary Leadership: Tools to Empower Women and Girls
Saturday September 21, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
-Vibrant Service Projects
-Keys to building better Clubs through inclusion of engagement of women & girls
-“Blueprint for Success” for starting and supporting new Clubs
Speakers
Saturday September 21, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Hamilton Room

5:00pm EDT

Thank you Event for Action Zone Summit Team By invitation only
Saturday September 21, 2024 5:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Saturday September 21, 2024 5:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

5:45pm EDT

Major Donor Reception by Invitation
Saturday September 21, 2024 5:45pm - 6:30pm EDT
Saturday September 21, 2024 5:45pm - 6:30pm EDT

6:30pm EDT

Dinner & Graduation Plenary #4
Saturday September 21, 2024 6:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
  • Welcome, MC PDG Mike Pollen
  • Dinner Served
  • Past R.I. Treasurer Drew Kessler introduces keynote speaker, RIPE Mário César Martins de Camargo  "Rotary and the Need for Change"
  • DGE Graduation Ceremony: PDG Dan Doherty & PDG Janet Kolepp
  • Adjourn to Hospitality by DGN's in Lotus Room
Speakers
avatar for Mário César Martins de Camargo

Mário César Martins de Camargo

President Elect, Rotary International
25-26 Rotary International President
Saturday September 21, 2024 6:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Plaza A & B

9:00pm EDT

Hospitality Hosted by the DGN's 2026-2027
Saturday September 21, 2024 9:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Saturday September 21, 2024 9:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Lotus Room 1st Floor
 
Sunday, September 22
 

7:30am EDT

Brunch, Plenary #5
Sunday September 22, 2024 7:30am - 11:50am EDT
  • Coffee and Juice opens    
  • MC PDG Bala Murthy
  • Memorial ceremony, PDG Mike and PDG Peggy Pollen
  • Choir
  • Breakfast Buffet
  • Past R.I. Vice-President Valarie Wafer "DEI"
  • DGE Personal Expressions
  • "Be the Change" video
  • Council on Legislation Update
  • Action Plan Champions PDG Herb Klotz and PDG Doug Logan "Setting Goals for Action, Impact and Growth"
  • Activity - Kahoot, PDG Marion Cheney & PDG Christine Burns       Each table of 8 will have a team captain.  The team captain will log in at Kahoot.com to setup a free account.
    Captains will have access to the questions and multiple choice answers.
    There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes.
  • "It's a Wrap" Thank you's, promote 2025 Winnipeg Institute, R.I. Director Chris Etienne and Action Zone Chair Melissa Ward-Rathbun
Speakers
avatar for Chris Etienne

Chris Etienne

24-26 Rotary International Director
avatar for Valarie Wafer

Valarie Wafer

Council on Legislation & DEI, Past RI Vice President
Sunday September 22, 2024 7:30am - 11:50am EDT
Plaza A & B
 
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