PDG Session - Thursday Morning

                                                                         

Finding an appropriate role in the years following your term as Governor can be a challenge.   PDGs have knowledge, connections, training, experience - and lots of good ideas.  The challenge is translating passion into action, equating PDG with Pro-active, Dynamic Guide.

In this pre-institute session, Trustee Tom Thorfinnson will challenge PDGs to action - to continue using their knowledge and skills developed through the governor track.  We will discuss Rotary’s role as an advocate and how PDGs might use that advocacy role to continue their leadership.  We will explore advocacy, leadership, and building resources of expertise.  The session will be informational, interactive, and guaranteed to inspire every PDG to use their talents and to determine their continuing role in the life of Rotary.

This special Pre-Institute session for PDGs will take place on Thursday September 29th from 8:30 to 10:30. Pre-Registration is requested by sending a note to Denis Boyd at denboco@gmail.com.


ABOUT TOM THORFINNSON



Tom is serving as a Trustee of The Rotary Foundation (2015-2019) and hails from the Rotary Club of Eden Prairie Noon in Minnesota, USA.
 

Tom is president of Thorfinnson Law Offices and is engaged in the private practice of corporate law. He is a former lecturer in business law for the University of Minnesota and is in his 14th year as a member of the First Minnetonka City Bank board of directors. He also is past director and board chair for the Hopkins Crime Prevention Foundation, Open Circle Adult Day Care, Eden Prairie ABC Foundation, and Eden Prairie Girls Athletic Association.

A Rotarian since 1980, Tom has served Rotary as vice president, director, member of the RI/USAID Water Alliance Steering Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee, regional Rotary Foundation coordinator, Council on Legislation representative, Permanent Fund national adviser, zone coordinator, and district governor.

Tom is a Benefactor of The Rotary Foundation, and he and his wife, Jamie, are Major Donors, Paul Harris Fellows, and Bequest Society members.