Until this year there has been an annual gathering of people in the District Governor chain - past, present, and future - something called the Zone Institute. This year, the Zone gathering has changed and is now open to all Rotarians and renamed the Zone Conference. The September 20-22 sessions in Montreal, QC will be of interest to any Rotarian looking to learn more about Rotary and be inspired to do more through Rotary.
 
Click the read more link for the open letter from Rotary International Director Jeffry Cadorette with details about the conference.
 
From: Director Jeffry Cadorette
 
Hello Everyone,
We all get many, many, emails from Rotary and on Rotary related topics. I’m respectfully requesting you give your attention to this one. Our topic is the upcoming event planned from September 20-22 in Montreal.
 
Formerly known as the Zone Institute, we have renamed it the Zone Conference. So, what’s the same, and what’s different. The Institute was originally designed to motivate, inspire, and educate past, current and incoming district governors. That has not changed. We want and need as many past governors in attendance because we know there is a critical mass of that talent and leadership that can make an event magical. The pledge of the entire planning team is that the event will be worthy of your time and resources.
 
What has changed. Historically attendance at a Zone Institute was restricted to those in the Governor line. If that wasn’t you, you weren’t allowed to register for the entire event. What we know though, and there are examples repeated over and over again, is that club and district Rotarians who have been able to interact with District Governors (past, present, and future) they get inspired by them and become more engaged in our organization. They get more involved. They aspire to higher levels of leadership, some of them even getting on the Governor track. (Our organization and our Zones need more of that engagement NOW)
 
We decided to facilitate that process and open up Montreal to ALL Rotarians. We want to facilitate and be a catalyst for that engagement between our Governors (and their knowledge, leadership skills, and commitment) and club and district Rotarians. The goal is that it will be meaningful for all. The goal is that the event will speak to all who attend.
 
Go to https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50077/sitepage/2018-montreal-conference
Take a look at the program.
Share the link with Rotarians in your club and in your area. (please)
Register! (please)
Come and enjoy the wonderful city of Montreal.
Come and renew old friendships, and create new ones.
Mingle with RI President Barry Rassin and his wife Esther and other Rotary leaders from around North America.
Participate in the facilitated discussion group breakouts. Share your knowledge. Glean new morsels to take back home with you.
Be inspired by world class speakers.
 
On behalf of the entire Montreal planning team, we look forward to being with you in September. We appreciate you.
Thanks for your consideration. Reach out to me personally with any questions.

jeffrycadorette@gmail.com

 
Jeffry
RI Director, 2018-20