Longwood PA Rotary - District Conference

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                                     House of Friendship Open
                                     This is where you can see displays of successful district wide projects.
                                     Come and get new ideas for your club.

3:00 PM Welcome - Bonnie Korengel, District 7450 Governor

Feel the pulse of Rotary as our District Governor outlines exceptional meeting highlights.

3:15 PM Rotary Project Showcase (Plenary #1)

- Rotaplast in Vietnam - Don Heebner (Conshohocken-Plymouth Rotary Club)

- Pakistan Project – Elizabeth Rhoads (Wilmington Rotary Club)
- Project Kenya – Paul Woodruff (West Chester Rotary Club)

- Project for World Peace: Friends Forever - Rick Neville (Hampton Rotary Club)

4:50 PM Drum Line Cadences – Unionville High School Band

                                     Award-winning local drummers will awaken your “Service Above Self” spirit!

5:00 PM                Veterans Memorial Celebration - Hogie Hansen

We'll recognize our Rotary Veterans with a touching video and very special presentation

by Bud Bruton, a Vietnam veteran who is giving back in the true spirit of Rotary.

5:30 PM Remembering Rotarians Past - Hogie Hansen

5:45 PM Greeting from Rotary International – Ann Lee Hussey

Hello and world update from our RI President’s Representative.

6:15 PM Cocktails and Buffet Dinner Stations

6:45 PM Speed Networking with Rotaract Members

Meet and greet many of your fellow Rotarians as you chat with and learn about

them during this new, fast-paced and exciting interactive dining experience.
Ask whatever comes to mind ... laugh ... enjoy - no limits!

SATURDAY MORNING - November 12

7:00 AM REGISTRATION OPENS

7:30 AM House of Friendship Open

7:45 AM Breakfast Buffet

8:30 AM African Drums by Griot Wa Umoja
Feel the incredible rhythms of Africa to start off and fire up your day!

8:40 AM Welcome – Bonnie Korengel, District 7450 Governor
If you think Friday is awesome, wait till you hear what's happening on Saturday!

8:50 AM Power Up Gambia (Plenary #2) - Kathryn Hall, Lynn McConville

Kathryn Hall and Lynn McConville show us how one person's vision became the mission of

many as they introduced solar power to The Gambia. Find out what's next in their remarkable

plan to help an appreciative nation.

9:50 AM Irish Step Dancers

Talented young dancers will have you tapping your foot to the mesmerizing rhythms of

Ireland as a glimpse of "Riverdance" comes to the Desmond!

9:55 AM Alex’s Lemonade Foundation (Plenary #3) - Jay Scott

Jay Scott will share the amazing story of his daughter Alex and her “Alex’s Lemonade Stand,”

which is now a mega foundation behind contributions by thousands of young volunteers.

You'll also meet our truly special guest, 8-year-old Althea Hutchinson, a top Alex's

fundraiser with a remarkable story of her own.

11:15 AM Breakout Sessions

- New Generations of Rotarians - Early Act, Interact and Rotaract

Learn how to develop or expand these clubs in your area.

- Get in Step with RYLA and YEP (Youth Exchange Programs)

Feel the revved-up rhythms of the youngsters!
- Funding 101: The Rotary Foundation Grant Process

Join this informative interactive session and actually write that grant you
-------------------------------------- have envisioned for so long ... easier than you imagined!

SATURDAY AFTERNOON - November 12

12:30 PM Lunch

12:50 PM Parade of Flags

See and meet all of our District’s International Exchange Students!

1:00 PM The Journalist As Ambassador of International

Understanding - Karen Rogers
Popular local TV personality and previous Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar Karen Rogers

will describe her journey to and through the public media and how Rotary became a

significant part of it.

1:20 PM Peace and Conflict Resolution (Plenary #4)

                                     Lt. D.F. Pace, Rotary District 7450 Peace Fellowship Winner, sponsored by the
                                     Philadelphia Rotary Club, takes us to Thailand as he describes his 3 months studying
                                     violence prevention, mediation and compromise building and what he has brought home

to the City of Brotherly Love.

2:15 PM Polio Eradication (Plenary # 5)

“We’re THIS Close!” You'll get up-to-the-minute news from RI President's Representative Ann

Lee Hussey on Rotary’s progress in eliminating polio worldwide. Ann Lee is a polio survivor

and NID team leader who will move you and make you prouder than ever to be a Rotarian!

3:20 PM Breakout Sessions
- Interact Meeting and Rotaract Meetings

For Interact and Rotaract members.

- Making Your Service Project a Success

Find out what it takes and how easy it can be.

- Using Social Media

Learn the basics that can let your club reach out through Twitter, Facebook, and others.

4:40 PM Focus Groups - RAGs, Fellowships, Exchanges

- Rotary Action Groups (RAGs) - WASRAG (Water and Sanitation), Polio Survivors RAG,
Population Growth and Sustainable Development RAG. Learn why Rotarians join a RAG.

- Rotary Fellowships and Friendship Exchanges - Scouting Fellowship, Wine Fellowship,
Italian Culture Fellowship. Learn about Fellowships and Friendship Exchanges.

SATURDAY EVENING - November 12

6:00 PM Cocktail Reception

7:00 PM Dinner and Keynote Speaker: Sharon Parker

“The Power of Curiosity and Wonder”

Sharon Parker is an inspired and inspiring presenter - one of the best! You'll be captivated by

her look at the monumental change and awesome outreach that result when we go with

our curiosity, explore our daydreams and commit ourselves to service. This recently retired

school district superintendent and widely experienced educator is a Rotarian who will

enthrall you with insight and humor as she describes the colorful path that has led to

her emerging Waterbridge Children's Project initiative designed to support teaching and

learning in US territory schools. Sharon's joyous passion for everything life offers is sure

to stir yours!

8:30 PM Dancing to the Rhythms of Rotary

10:30 PM Farewell