Rotarwrites: Week of August 7, 2024 (Aug. 07, 2024)

District Conference 2025

Bringing Rotarians Together to Celebrate the Magic Created by Rotary People of Action

Registration for the District Conference at the Tulalip Resort, May 2-4, 2024, is still open.

Be inspired by three outstanding keynote speakers:

Jennifer Jones, the first female Rotary International President, is a Canadian communications executive who traveled the world in 2022-23 to advance Rotary’s work promoting peace and unity and embracing one another despite our differences. She is a sought-after speaker with a intriguing stories to share.

Ramesh Ferris, a Canadian polio survivor (originally from India) and a global advocate in the fight against polio. In 2008 Ramesh hand-cycled 7,140 KM (4,438 M) over six months from Victoria, BC to Cape Spear, NL in program called Cycle to Walk to raise funds and awareness for polio eradication, education, and rehabilitation.

Gwen Jones is the creator and producer of the I’m A Rotarian podcast and Greeting from America on Rotary Radio UK. She is a veteran producer, radio personality, voiceover artist, singer, and actor with 30+ years of experience in communication arts.

To learn more about the conference and to register, here is the link: https://rotarydistrict5050.org/page/district-conference.

Rotary International Convention 2025

Calgary, Alberta

Join us in Calgary from June 21-25, 2025. For details on the Convention, as well as direct links to the various websites and special events click here: www.rotarydistrict5050.org/page/rotary-international-convention

If you would like a presentation to your club on the Convention, please email Promotion Chair, Sean Hogan at shogan@buckleyhogan.com

2025 Rotary Presidential Peace Conference

Join peacebuilders from around the world for the 2025 Rotary Presidential Peace Conference, 20-22 February, in Istanbul, Türkiye, to explore ways to create environments that foster peace and understanding.

With the theme of Healing in a Divided World, the conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with Rotary members, partners, and thought leaders committed to addressing important peacebuilding issues of our time.

Through dialogue, interactive workshops, and insightful presentations, we’ll cover topics such as:

Peace in a polarized world

Technology, media, and peacebuilding

Environmental issues in peacebuilding

Making peace last

Led by 2024-25 Rotary International President Stephanie A. Urchick and held at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center, the conference will also recognize Rotary’s contributions to advancing peace through our peace and conflict resolution area of focus and our Rotary Peace Centers and mark the launch of our newest peace center in partnership with Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul.

Learn more about the conference and presentations at rotary.org/Istanbul25 and register today!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Feb 28 - Mar 2 - Youth Adventures in Leadership (YAIL

YAIL is open to participants ages 15 to 17 and is held annually at Alex House (2916 McBride Avenue, Surrey, BC, Canada).

Feb 21-23 - PNW PELS

For the Presidents-Elect and Assistant Governors

Those involved will be contacted by the Organizing Committee of PNW PELS direct

Mar 8 - Grants Seminar/Club Certification

Rotary Fieldhouse, South Surrey

More details to follow soon

Mar 29 - Grants Seminar/Club Certification

Silver Reef Casino Resort

More details to follow soon

May 2-4 2025 Conference Abracadabra:

Behind the Magic of Rotary

Full details on the District website

May 29 - June 1, 2025, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)

RYLA is an intensive training program for community youth leaders. Young people chosen for their leadership potential attend a fully sponsored seminar to discuss leadership skills and hone them through practice.

June 21-25 2025 Rotary International Convention - Calgary, Alberta

Full details on the District website