March 7, 2026.   The new Rotary year starts on July 1, 2026, but preparation begins long before that.  One of the major training events is Midwest PETS (President Elect Training Seminar), which brings together president-elects and president-nominees from six districts across Illinois and Wisconsin for 3 days of intensive training, networking, and special presentations.  Attending this year's event were incoming president, Mike Driskell, president nominee, Tom Draper, and president,  John Kent, all of whom are pictured above.  Tripp Turchick, (not pictured) was also on hand to attend a special track for emerging leaders.