The 2021 Rotary International Convention will be held virtually. RI says the decision was made “to protect the health of everyone involved.”
Here’s what you need to know now if you have registered for the convention in Taipei, Taiwan:
Registration refunds: RI will automatically cancel and refund all existing registrations. This includes purchases made for Rotaract, Youth Exchange, and preconvention events, and for ticketed meal events. Those who had already cancelled prior to the decision to transition to a virtual event will receive a refund of the $50 processing fee.
HOC Events: The Host Organization Committee events’ ticket fees will be refunded by the Taipei HOC. For more information, please visit rotarytaipei2021.org.
Hotel rooms: No action is required from those attendees who made accommodations secured within Rotary’s official housing block. Maritz — formerly Experient, and Rotary’s official housing partner — will contact those who currently have rooms secured with cancellation details. Others who have secured group room blocks and made a full or partial payment will receive a followup communication and instructions on receiving a refund.
Details related to the 2021 virtual Rotary convention will be posted as they become available.
For more information visit: https://on.rotary.org/3ciJpEv
Next in-person convention is schedule for Houston, Texas June 4-8, 2022.
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Survey: Why did they leave Rotary?
Our District hopes to better understand why Rotarians leave, through a survey that was sent to former members who left over the past five years. The questionnaire was emailed to former Rotarians on Friday, January 22.
“We hope to understand why they left and will share what we learn with clubs to suggest what they can do to be more responsive to the needs of current members,” says District Governor-Elect Donna Barrett.
The survey is based on what District 5360 (southern Alberta) did and is part of a larger initiative involving other Districts in our zone to get a broader picture about why members leave Rotary.
“We plan to share the information we receive with club leaders, both generally and in terms of their own clubs,” Donna says.
She asks Rotarians to encourage former members who they know to complete the survey. The survey will close on Friday, February 5.
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All Things Rotary: A CDS Podcast
The All Things Rotary podcast, which launched on January 8, brings together voices from around the Rotary world to find a new approach to All Things Rotary. Host Nick Taylor and his guests will tackle questions that the Club Development and Support team hears from Rotarians the most, such as:
- How can I actually start a Rotary Club?
- Does club attendance really matter? Engagement versus attendance.
- How do I work with club members I don’t always get along with?
The first episode, But Like, How Do I Actually Start a Rotary Club? is available to download now, wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify/ Apple Podcasts etc.)
New to podcasts? Learn more about them: https://www.podcastinsights.com/what-is-a-podcast/
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Do you belong to a Rotary Fellowship?
We are planning to write an article about Rotary Fellowships and would like to talk to Rotarians and Rotaractors from our District who are members of any of the more than 50 Rotary fellowships. Which fellowship are you part of? Why did you join? What are the benefits of your membership? What does your fellowship do? Please email communications@District5370.org if you are willing to be interviewed for this article.