Posted by Ian MacPhail on Feb 17, 2019
 
Good news:  we're getting many new registrations for the District Conference and we've got six draw winners to announce - congratulations to Roger Kelley, Eric Mollema, Janet Chalmers, Elaine Wolfe, Aaron Starkovich and Peter Boekhorst, all of who get VIP Saturday lunch seating with one of our guest speakers.  Roger also won the autographed book!
 
Next week's draw is for Rotary Bling!  What's that?  We don't know yet - Governor Linda will be picking up something special on Friday from the Rotary vendors at the Presidents-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) in Seattle.

To be eligible to win Rotary Bling and be entered for the remaining weekly draws (including two nights free stay) all you need to do is register and pay to attend the Conference.  CLICK HERE for more information and registration.

The last email gave you information on our great speakers.  This email is about all of the events we have planned!

Thursday, April 11 is pre-Conference celebrations including the Irish/Caribbean night and options for a Boeing VIP tour or an Art Museum Tour. 
 
The Conference kicks off on Friday with the Opening Ceremony.  In addition to our speakers, enjoy the House of Friendship, a panel discussion on Inspirational Club Projects and finish off the day with Home Hosting & Dinner!
 
Saturday continues the fun with events including a hands on activity, the always popular Rotary Youth Exchange presentation, receptions galore - including special receptions (1) for Major Donors and other Rotary Foundation supporters, (2) for Presidents-Elect hosted by Governor-Elect Brad, and (3) for Club Presidents along with those of you who were recognized by your Club President and Governor Linda as "Inspirational Rotarians" and (4) for everyone!
 
On Sunday, we will celebrate the Pioneers of Rotary (those who have been Rotarians for 20 years or more).  I love the pledge they take, which includes this line:  
 
Having survived one thousand Rotary lunches,
I agree to absorb in the future whatever form of
food is offered me without beefing.
 
All this plus meeting friends and making friends!