APRIL 28 - MAY 1, 2022 - JOIN US ON OUR JOURNEY TO THE MOTHERSHIP OF SPACE EXPLORATION...NASA
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For our 2022 District 5890 Conference, NASA is the perfect backdrop for us to celebrate Rotary's theme of "Serve To Change Lives".
The Mothership: For decades, NASA's Johnson Space Center has changed our world by playing a pivotal role in human space exploration and enhancing technological and scientific knowledge to benefit all of humankind.
For 117-years, Rotary has changed and impacted our world by saving and changing lives thanks to our dedication to Service Above Self.
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OUR DESTINATION: HILTON HOUSTON NASA
The Hilton Houston NASA Hotel is located on the banks of Clear Lake, next door to Johnson Space Center, home to NASA Mission Control.
It is only minutes away from the Kemah Boardwalk and a short drive to Galveston Island.
Hotel Room: $125/Night for a King Bed Deluxe Room OR 2-Double Beds Lakeview Room
thursday night "welcome reception" at nasa!
This conference gives us a chance to go on a "Journey to the Mothership of Space Exploration!"
As Rotarians, we "Serve To Change Lives", and what better way to celebrate this year's theme than at NASA.
eAT! dRINK! hAVE fUN! friday night is "tASTE OF dISTRICT 5890 FOOD FEST!" at clear lake park
Get ready to have fun on Friday evening. Food...Fellowship...& Fun! Bring your dancing shoes and your appetite for the Taste of District 5890 Party in the Park! The Rotary and Rotary Community Corps of District 5890 cooking teams will prepare fantastic food for us.
PDG Bill Palko is serving as Chair for this event, so click here if you or your club would like to sponsor a booth or donate items!
CLICK for list of food items you'll get to experience!
Governor's Galactic Gala (a/k/A "Space Prom") Saturday Night
Put on your cosmically formal best (or a costume) on Saturday night as we celebrate how our clubs have Served To Change Lives this Rotary year.
DG Michelle will be dressed as Padme Amidala (can you guess why?) so join us as we as we journey with the stars of D5890.
We'll have a Costume Contest & a Trivia Contest...So prepare for FUN!
What should you wear? We've got links!
Click here for costume ideas!
 Star Commander DGE Michelle Bohreer
Flight Commander PDG Lisa Faith Massey, District Conference Chair
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~ PDG Dr. Sylvia Whitlock, Will Be Our Rotary International President's Representative ~
~ In 1987, She Was The First Woman To Serve as President of a Rotary Club In Rotary! ~
We are beyond excited that Rotary International President, Shekhar Mehta, has selected a pioneer in Rotary to represent him as his RI President's Representative...PDG Dr. Sylvia Whitlock!
Why is she a pioneer? In 1987, Dr. Sylvia Whitlock became president of the Rotary Club of Duarte making her the very first woman to hold such a position in the world of Rotary.
The Rotary Club of Duarte, California, was chartered in District 530 in 1952. But just before its twenty-fifth birthday in 1976, the Duarte club violated Rotary's bylaws by inviting women to join, ultimately causing the club's charter to be unceremoniously revoked by Rotary International.
Undeterred, the club renamed itself the "Ex-Rotary Club of Duarte" and its members continued on their quest not to be outcasts of one of the greatest humanitarian organizations in the world. The Duarte club filed suit in the California courts claiming that Rotary Clubs are business establishments subject to regulation under California's Unruh Civil Rights Act, a law that bans discrimination based on race, gender, religion or ethnic origin. Rotary International appealed the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.
On May 4, 1987, the United States Supreme Court confirmed the Californian decision supporting women (click button below to watch video), in the case Board of Directors, Rotary International v. Rotary Club of Duarte. After the ruling, Rotary International ended their policy of gender restrictions.
Sylvia served as club president twice at her Rotary Club of Duarte and at various times served as club secretary, treasurer and Foundation Representative. At district level, she chaired the Ambassadorial Scholarship Committee for six years, has been assistant governor, presenter at Institutes and a speaker at Rotary Clubs, Conventions and meeting in the US as well as overseas. She's loved by everyone!
view our conference agenda - click here
Meals included in your Registration Fee: Thursday night "Welcome Reception" at Space Center, Friday Lunch at Hilton Houston NASA, Friday Night "Taste of District 5890 Food Fest" at Clear Lake Park, Saturday Breakfast at Hilton Houston NASA, Saturday night "Governor's Gala Dinner" at Hilton Houston NASA
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Attendees are also invited to attend the "District 5890 Hospitality Suite" each night on the 14th floor of the Hilton Houston NASA where they can enjoy adult beverages, sodas/water, light snacks, plus fun and fellowship!
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~ 8:30 AM Thursday Morning: Conference Golf Tournament - Shotgun start at 10 AM at Timber Creek Golf Club, Friendswood (Click for info)~
~ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Thursday Afternoon: "First Time Attendee" Reception at Hilton Houston NASA Hotel ~
~ 6 PM - 9 PM Thursday Night: Welcome Reception at NASA Space Center Houston ~
~ 9 PM to 12 AM, Thursday Night at the Hilton Hotel NASA: Free Hospitality Suites Hosted by D5890 Rotary Clubs - The special cocktail of the night is "Alien Secretions." All Attendees Invited! (included in registration) ~
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~ 9 AM Friday Morning: Presentation of Colors, Opening, Club Roll Call, Conference Plenary Sessions, Guest Speakers, Awards & Door Prizes ~
Friday Lunch - Keynote speaker, Awards, and Door Prizes
~ Friday Afternoon Plenary Session: Recognition of our Rotary District 5890 Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Graduates & Certified Trainers ~
~ 2 PM - 4 PM Friday Afternoon: DG Michelle's World's Largest Pie Fight to END POLIO NOW - Goal: 1,500 pies! ~
~ 5 PM - 5:45 PM Rotary Foundation Reception for "Major Donor & Bequest Society" Members (invitation only) ~
~ 6 PM - 9 PM Friday Evening: Taste of District 5890 Food Fest in the Park with Live Band (Click here to find out what's cooking!) ~
~ 9PM - 12 AM Friday Night at Hilton Hotel NASA: Free Hospitality Suites Hosted by D5890 Rotary Clubs - The special cocktail of the night is "Jedi Juice." All Attendees Invited! (included in registration fee) ~
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~ 9 AM Saturday Morning: Conference Plenary Sessions, Guest Speakers, Awards & Door Prizes ~
~ 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Saturday Morning: Business Section For All Club Voting Delegates ~
~ 5:15 PM - 5:50 PM Rotary International President's Rep Reception (Invitation only) ~
~ 6:40 PM Saturday Night: Galactic Governor's Gala (a/k/a Space Prom!), Costume & Trivia Contests, District Awards, Introduction of 2022-2023 Presidents & District Officers (Click for costume ideas) ~
~ 9 PM - ??? Saturday Night at Hilton Hotel NASA: Free Hospitality Suites Hosted by D5890 Rotary Clubs - The special cocktail of the night is "Raider's Revenge." All Attendees Invited! (included in registration fee) ~
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Wear "Star Wars" or "Space Prom" Costumes For The Governor's "Galactic Gala"
We're having a Costume Contest on Saturday night!
DG Michelle will be dressed as Padme Amidala (can you guess why?) so join us as we as we journey with the stars of D5890. Dressing in Star Wars or Space Prom and "out of this world" costumes will never go out of style.
The photo on the left shows DG Michelle with our incoming 2022-2023 Rotary International President Jennifer Jones, and her husband, Nick, at Lone Star PETS. Wouldn't an autographed Star Wars helmet signed by Rotary International's very first female president be a wonderful idea? Well you'll have an opportunity to bid on the helmet at conference!
Need costume ideas? We've created a page with links where you can purchase or find ideas to add a few accessories to items you already own to create-your-own costume - Click here!
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Our Veterans Service Project At The District Conference
We encourage everyone to help make a difference in the lives of our remarkable veterans by helping make our 2022 District 5890 Conference Service Project a huge success!
How? There are several opportunities, so please the button below to learn more about everything Committee Chair Maggie Peterson has organized!
sponsorship & advertising packages! - click here to view full size forms
SOLD! Special thanks to PDG Eric & AG Sandra Liu (Clarewood Chiropractic Clinic) for sponsoring a $5,000 for Saturday Nights "Galactic Gala" Sponsorship!
SOLD! Special thanks to PDG Gary Gillen (Gillen Pest Control) for sponsoring a $2,500 "Blast Off RI President's Rep Reception" Sponsorship!
SOLD! Special thanks to PDG Scott Rainey for also sponsoring a $2,500 "Blast Off RI President's Rep Reception" Sponsorship!
Come join us Thursday, April 28th at the Timber Creek Golf Club located in
Friendswood, Texas for the Rotary District 5890 Golf Tournament!
■ Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome! ■
■ Registration begins at 8:30 AM with a shotgun start at 10 AM ■
■ So dust off those golf bags, put on your shoes and get yourself some sun and fun with fellow Rotarians! ■
$125/player which includes Box Lunch
If you want to play in the golf tournament but are unable to attend the conference, we still welcome you to register for the tournament! It is open to Rotarians & Non-Rotarians!
Online Registration: Click here or Click here to print & complete Registration Form and email to Vissett Sun at VissettSun@gmail.com
HOSPITALITY SUITES...YES, YOU ARE INVITED
We look forward to seeing everyone at our free Hospitality Suites! Don Nino is serving as our Chair for Hospitality Suites, so if your club is interested in be a sponsor, please click here to contact him.
It's a great place to meet, greet and share how we SERVE TO CHANGE LIVES!
They'll be open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night and are hosted by several D5890 Rotary clubs.
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Hospitality Suites are where much of the fellowship and magic of a district conference happens!
They're where we gather to enjoy food, beverages & fellowship in a friendly & fun environment.
Gift Cards Needed For Door Prizes!
Door Prizes are an excellent opportunity for you to get your business or club noticed by others & they're fun to win!
Door Prizes for our District Conference are an annual tradition.
Journey to NASA! April 28 to May 1st will be an excellent opportunity for you to get your business or club noticed by others.
Since we're all driving to our conference this year, be as creative as you'd like. Please package your door prize of at least $100. Examples: Gift Cards, Baskets, Wine, Chocolate....
Get recognition! Send an email to RCOH2019@gmail.com by April 15 so you receive visual recognition in our special Donor Presentation at the conference.
Since we're all driving to our conference this year, be as creative as you'd like. Please package your door prize of at least $100. Examples: Gift Cards, Baskets, Wine, Chocolate....
Get recognition! Send an email to RCOH2019@gmail.com by April 15 so you receive visual recognition in our special Donor Presentation at the conference.
Provide the name of an individual or club, value, and gift description.
Delivery:
A. By 4/25 to 2021 Persa Street, Houston, TX 77019 or
B. By 4/28 to the conference center check in table at the Hilton Houston NASA.
Delivery:
A. By 4/25 to 2021 Persa Street, Houston, TX 77019 or
B. By 4/28 to the conference center check in table at the Hilton Houston NASA.
Let the countdown begin!
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