Rotary International 7370 District Conference A Time to Remember Holiday Inn Harrisburg-Hershey Grantville, PA April 27, 28 and 29, 2012 Alice M. Kissinger District Governor 2011-2012
Rotary International District 7370 Conference Program Welcome to Your Conference! District 7370 has had a tradition of holding Conference in the Spring of the year, usually April. By then we have most of our plans and objectives carefully underway or completed. We re more comfortable in the positions we hold. Rotary is unique when you consider the leadership changes that take place at the beginning of each year. In a regular business chaos might ensue under those circumstances, but Rotary thrives on change. And we must keep up with change or the world will leave us behind. This 7370 District Conference is being hosted by the but it is for each member of this district. It is an important event to share for a number of reasons and the first is having the opportunity of seeing each other again. Getting to know new people reminds us that we are not alone in our quest for a better tomorrow. Don t be shy. Spend time with people you haven t met before. Sit with people from different clubs and you ll see we have so much in common SERVICE!
Important General Conference Information NAME BADGES Please wear at all times to gain admission to sessions and Hospitality rooms. NOTE: CHANGE IN PROCEDURE LANYARD & BADGE IS TO BE RETURNED WHEN YOU LEAVE CONFERENCE. CONFERENCE ATTIRE Please wear *business casual* with the exception of Friday and Saturday evening dinner. Saturday evening dinner is black tie optional. MEALS All meals will be served in the Winner s Circle Saloon, the Majestic Ballroom and Royale II & III. Meal tickets must be presented to the Sergeants-at-Arms to gain entry. If it is necessary to leave the room, the Sergeants-at-Arms will provide you with a ticket to return. DÉCOR As you know, things are changing and we need to adapt to change, we are not in the past. And, as a result, we are requesting no table décor or other decorations be taken or removed by anyone as has happened in the past. Several members have graciously shared personal décor items and these items need to be returned to them. Thank you! MEAL TICKETS All meal tickets are in your Name Badge pocket and are required for all meals. CELL PHONES Please respect others and place your cell phone on vibrate or silence it completely during all sessions. SERGEANTS-AT-ARMS Plenary session timekeepers. SILENT AUCTION Benefitting the Youth Exchange Program, the Auction items are located in Grande II, III & IV. Bidding closes at 3:45pm on Saturday. PR CONTESTS All items/displays will be in Grande II, III & IV. Winners announced at Sunday s Farewell Luncheon. SPOUSES/SIGNIFICANT OTHERS All are welcome and encouraged to attend all sessions. HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP (CONGRESSIONAL SUITE) Friday 5p - 6pm Saturday 8:30a 11a & 1:15p 5p Sunday 8a 10:30a
Friday, April 27, 2012 Plenary Session #1 Welcome to District 7370 s A Time to Remember District Conference Grande II Ballroom Entrance - 2:00 p PDG Roy Kissinger Pledge of Allegiance Bruce Miller, President Invocation Russell Wagner, Sergeant-At-Arms Introduction of District 7370 District Governor Alice M. Kissinger Introduction of Aides to RI President s Representative Rick Coup and wife, Judy Coup Rotary Club of Milton Introduction of RI President s Representative PDG Raju Paul and wife, Asha Paul Rotary Club of Calgary Heritage Park Welcome to District 7390 Hector Ortiz. DGN District Assembly 19 May 2012 Introduction of Rotary Officials District 7350 Governor Melinda Golden District 7360 DGE Jim Eberly District 7360 DGN Sharon Benner District 7390 DGN Hector Ortiz District 7370 Past District Governors District 7350 Past District Governors District 7370 Assistant Governors Janet Newcomer, The Rotary Foundation
Friday, April 27, 2012 (Continued) High Tea Hosted by Congressional Suite - 3:00p BREAK 4:00p 6:00p Plenary Session #2 A Time to Remember Reception and Dinner Majestic II Ballroom Entrance Reception* 6:00p 6:30p Dinner - 6:30p 9:30p AG Frank Peron Rotary Club of Pottsville Pledge of Allegiance Charles Fultz Songs PDG Richard Drukker III Rotary Club of Ringtown Invocation PDG Karen H. Teichman Rotary Club of Lewisburg Sunset Dinner Entertainment A Step Back in Time with Benjamin Franklin by Bob Harrison Hospitality Suites - Opening 9:30p Rotary Club of Sunbury Regency Suite Royale I *Cash Bar Open 6:00p 9:00p
Saturday, April 28, 2012 Plenary Session #3 Foundation Breakfast (Please wear Foundation Pins Paul Harris Paul Harris Society, Major Donor, etc.) Winner s Circle Saloon 7:30a AG David Ford Rotary Club of Bloomsburg Pledge of Allegiance Sherri Shebelsky, President Rotary Club of Shamokin Invocation District 7350 District Governor Melinda Golden Rotary Club of Hancock Presenting RI Foundation Janet Newcomer Regional Major Gifts Officer, Zone 29 Rotary Foundation Update & Awards Paul Harris Fellows & Paul Harris Society PDG W. Michael Nailor Rotary Club of Sunbury Rotary Pedals Out Polio PDG R. Jeffrey Coup Rotary Club of Milton Brief Comment by District 7370 District Governor Alice M. Kissinger BREAK - 9:05a 9:10a
Saturday, April 28, 2012 (Continued) Plenary Session #4 World Community Grande II Ballroom Entrance 9:10a 11:30p AG Pam Yeager Rotary Club of Elysburg Presenting Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Gary Miller, Chairman - RYLA Rotary Club of State College Sunrise Student Exchange Presentation Patti Cross, Chair Inbound Youth Exchange Rotary Club of Milton Fred Teichman, Chair Outbound Youth Exchange Rotary Club of Lewisburg Sunrise BREAK 10:05a 10:20a GSE Presentation John Kador Rotary Club of Lewisburg Sunset Presentation Experiences RI Representative Raju Paul Rotary Club of Calgary Heritage Park NID Presentation Kelly Wike Rotary Club of Altoona Sunrise Linda Nagle Rotary Club of Berwick BREAK - 11:30a 11:45a
Saturday, April 28, 2012 (Continued) Plenary Session #5 Will It Be Fun? Luncheon Royale II Ballroom Entrance 11:50a 1:00p PDG Noreen O Boyle Rotary Club of Frackville Pledge of Allegiance Gary Smeltz Invocation AG Tammy Hunsinger Rotary Club of Hughesville Lunch BREAK 1:00p 1:15p Plenary Session #6 Business Meeting Grande II Ballroom Entrance 1:15p 1:45p Susie Drukker Rotary Club of Ringtown Club Roll Patricia Pinkowski, President Rotary Club of Selinsgrove Governor s Remarks & Q&A District 7370 District Governor Alice M. Kissinger
Saturday, April 28, 2012 (Continued) Plenary Session #6 (Continued) Treasurers Reports District 7370 Richard Berger Rotary Club of Ashland Area District 7350 Ronald Keyser Rotary Club of Hagerstown BREAK - 1:45p 2:00p Plenary Session #7 Rotary Projects Grande II Ballroom Entrance 2:00p 2:30p AG Jim Cooksey Rotary Club of Pottsville Presenting Susana Falck, Chair Grants Rotary Club of Muncy Kwok Ngai, President Rotary Club of Danville BREAK 2:30p 2:45p Plenary Session #8 Presidential Citations & Changemaker Awards Grande II Ballroom Entrance 2:45p 3:15p AG Jim Cooksey Rotary Club of Pottsville
Saturday, April 28, 2012 (Continued) Plenary Session#8 (Continued) Presenting District 7370 District Governor Alice M. Kissinger BREAK - 3:15p 6:00p SILENT AUCTION CLOSES - 3:45p Plenary Session #9 First-Time Attendees Private Reception* Majestic II Ballroom Entrance 5:45p 6:00p Governor s Reception & Receiving Line Majestic II Ballroom Entrance 6:00p 6:45p Reach Within to Embrace Humanity Dinner 6:45p 9:30p Kat Snowe Rotary Club of State College Downtown David Snowe Rotary Club of State College Sunrise International Flag Procession Interact/Exchange Students Patti Cross, Inbound Youth Exchange Chair Rotary Club of Milton Fred Teichman, Outbound Youth Exchange Chair Rotary Club of Lewisburg Sunrise *Cash Bar Open 5:45p 9:00p
Saturday, April 28, 2012 (Continued) Plenary Session #9 (Continued) Recognition of Rotary Leadership Kat Snowe Rotary Club of State College Downtown David Snowe Rotary Club of State College Sunrise Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation Andrew Kissinger National Anthems Dinner Greetings from RI President s Representative PDG Raju Paul Rotary Club of Calgary Heritage Park Entertainment Twin Valley Players Road Show Flashback to 50 s & 60 s Hospitality Suites - Opening 10:00p Regency Suite Rotary Club of Sunbury Royale I Silent Auction Winners will be posted at House of Friendship. Successful bidders, please pick up your item Saturday after Dinner!
Sunday, April 29, 2012 Plenary Session #10 Continental Breakfast House of Friendship - Congressional Suite 8:00a 9:00a Celebration of Life Memorial Service Royale II & III 9:00a DGE Sharon Benner Rotary Club of West Snyder-Beaver Springs Message Major Raymond Bartholomew, President Rotary Club of Milton Reading & Tolling of Bell District 7370 District Governor Alice M. Kissinger DGN Jim Eberly Rotary Club of State College Downtown Presentation of Trees Frank Sawicki Rotary Club of Mount Carmel BREAK HOTEL CHECK OUT ***HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP PICK UP REMAINING SNACKS*** 10:00a 10:45a
Sunday, April 29, 2012 Plenary Session #12 Farewell District 7370 Luncheon Winner s Circle Saloon 10:45a 12:30p PDG Carl Askew Rotary Club of Sunbury Pledge of Allegiance David Miller Rotary Club of Tower City-Porter Invocation Mary Sitcoske Rotary Club of Pottsville R-O-T-A-R-Y Song Fritz Bowman District PR Contest Awards Loretta Coltrane, Chair Public Relations Rotary Club of Lock Haven Looking Ahead to Next Year! DGN Jim Eberly Rotary Club of State College Downtown Farewell Luncheon Closing Remarks RI Presidential Representative Raju Paul Rotary Club of Calgary Heritage Park District 7370 District Governor Alice M. Kissinger
Sunday, April 29, 2012 (Continued) Plenary Session #12 (Continued) Auld Lang Syne Fritz Bowman Adjourn Wishing You Safe Journey Home! ARE YOU ACTIVE? Are you an active member, the kind who would be missed? Or are you just content that your name is on the list? Do you attend the meeting and mingle with the crowd? Or would you rather stay at home and complain both long and loud? Do you give a little time and help to make things tick? Or leave the work to just a few and talk about the clique? There s quite a program scheduled; that means success if done; It can be accomplished with the help of everyone! So come out to all the meetings and help with hand and heart. Don t be just another member, but take an active part. Think it over, member, are you right or wrong? Are you an active member or do you just belong? The future of Rotary is in your hands as we Reach Within to Embrace Humanity.