Conference Schedule
 
2011-12 District Conference Schedule
Subject to changes


All Conference times listed are Eastern Daylight Time.

Thursday,
October 6
   
 3:00pm - 6:00pmConference Registration Open
  
 6:00pm
College of Governors' Reception and Dinner
(Past District Governors only)
  
 6:00pm Home Hospitality Dinners for out of town attendees
  
Friday,
October 7
   
 7:00am - 5:00pm
Conference Registration Open
  
  7:00am - 5:00pmHouse of Friendship Trade Show/Exhibits Open/Shoe Donation
  
 8:00am-9:15amBuffet Breakfast and Successful Fundraising Project Showcase
  
 9:30am - 10:45am
Opening Plenary Session

Keynote Speaker: Robert King, President of CPE

Kentucky’s Strategic Agenda: Stronger by Degrees
  
 11:00am - 11:45am
Breakout Sessions - Three Tracks
  
  

Clean Water for Guatemala, Peter Denton & Skip Dunford, Elizabethtown Rotary Club

Lack of access to safe, clean water is the leading cause of illness in developing countries. Learn how the Rotary Club of Elizabethtown has partnered with other Rotary Clubs and organizations to help meet this challenge and is now assuring clean water to thousands of people in Guatemala.

RYLA: New Generations on Steroids, Cathy Williamson, AG Area 7

Learn about the success our district has had with Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) and the increasing impact it has had on the participants, counselors, students, leaders and our district!   

Shelter Box, Disaster Relief & Rotary

Some say Rotary found its true purpose helping with disaster relief after the 1937 flood. Join Stan & Debbie Wall, Shelterbox USA’s ambassadors for Kentucky, as they share how Rotarians continue this work in the 21st century. Learn how your club can work with Shelterbox so when a disaster occurs around the world, Shelterbox is ready to respond.  
Noon - 1:30pm
Lunch with Downtown Louisville Rotary Club
  
 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Breakout Sessions - Three Tracks  
  

Rotary Orientation 101: If only I knew then what I know now! Panel

Moderator: Jayne Crisp, Past President, Murray

Panelists:

Lewatis McNeal, President, Daviess County

Missy Mudd, Secretary, Grayson County

Roger Reichmuth, AG Area 1, Murray

Katrina Ricker, Bakersfield (CA) Breakfast Club (new to 6710)

Join this diverse panel of Rotarians as they discuss their experiences and relationships with Rotary and answer your questions. A great session for beginning Rotarians, family members, or those who are interested in serving at different levels in the organization.		 

What is Interact and why should my club sponsor it?

Led by Interactors from District 6710 & coordinated by Sandra Meyers

 

Join these dynamic young people as they share their success. Interact club advisors and liaisons should also attend as there will be information for you, too!  		 

DaCDb: Not just for datageeks!  Debbie Wall, District 6740

“Dak-DeeBee” is the fully integrated database software for club and member management that has been purchased by the District and is available to all clubs at no charge. Debbie Wall, the Communication Information Chair from our sister district 6740 will lead this demonstration and Q&A session. Learn how to utilize this software to simplify club management and improve communication!
3:00pm - 4:00pm
 

Successfully Using Social Media in your Rotary Club

 

Linked In, Facebook, Twitter!?! Should we have a Rotary Club presence on the web? The fastest growing group of individuals on Facebook are those who are 55-75 years old. Join Rotaractor Mary Kathryn DeLodder as she shares her experiences and suggestions for Rotary Clubs’ digital presence in the 21st century.		  

Introduction Etiquette? Never Heard of it!

Dale Carnegie said, “Talk to someone about themselves and they'll listen for hours.” Perhaps that’s why so many of us enjoy hearing our own name! Join  Bill Lea to learn the appropriate way to introduce a speaker, insider tips, and practical tools that you can apply to help achieve success in your club, your personal relationships and your career.
4:15pm - 5:15pm
 

Check out your investment in The Rotary Foundation-Panel

 

See why TRF believes Educational Programs are worthwhile and learn more about the future of the new programs under Rotary’s Future Vision. Vernon Gantt will be joined by Emily Just, 2008-09 ambassadorial scholar to Ireland (sponsored by Murray) and Erin Grace, 2009-10 ambassadorial scholar to Peru (sponsored by Prospect/Goshen) in this lively presentation.

More than Just Junior Rotary!

Explore the history and goals of Rotaract with Megan Mortis. Review the role of the Rotary Club in beginning a new Rotaract Club and see what it takes to support and stay involved with an established Rotaract club in your community.		 

Tequila Tasting? But this is Bourbon country!

Join David Page from Brown Forman as he shares all about tequila, its manufacture, differences, and how to select and appreciate one of North America’s oldest spirits, TEQUILA. Must be 21 to participate.
 6:00pm - 7:00pm
President's Representative Reception
  
 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Rockin' Fellowship Dinner
  
Saturday,
October 8
   
 7:00am - Noon
Conference Registration Open
  
7:00am - Noon
 House of Friendship Trade Show/Exhibits Open/Shoe Donation  
7:00- 8:15amBuffet Breakfast and Successful Service Project Showcase  
8:15am - 10:00am
Conference Service Project
Meet right outside the hotel in the plaza on the west side to receive your special reusable lunch bag containing your Rotary logo work gloves and poncho. We will be dividing into teams of 10 (at least one adult in each group) to clean an extension area of Waterfront Park. Remember-this is where you get your ticket for the TV Drawing!
  
10:30am - 11:15am
Plenary Sessions
  
11:30am - 12:30pm
Breakout Sessions
  
 

Reverse Speed Dating with The Rotary Foundation

 

Learn about The Rotary Foundation operations and programs in 5 minute bits and bytes as our presenters move among the tables to share their knowledge and answer your questions in this dynamic presentation. PANELISTS: Dave Weller, coordinator, Monica Sullivan, Rick Harned, and others.

  

Just this close! Panel

Polio continues to affect 1700 children a year worldwide and we are all at risk as long as one case is reported. Prepare to be inspired and motivated to finish the work of eliminating polio by this amazing panel of survivors as they talk about how they have succeeded in their lives. Dennis Ogbe Louisville Polio Survivor from Nigeria/Paralympian, Charles Flynn, Rotarian from Somerset, KY, and Vera Schneider, Louisville.
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Closing Luncheon