Fellow Rotarians,
The early registration deadline for the Toronto Convention, June 23-27, expires this Thursday, December 15th. After that, registration goes up $75, from $345 US to $420 US. To register for Toronto, click on this link: riconvention.org.
Why should you sign up?
1. Toronto is a wonderful city. We will have FUN!
2. Your bucket list. Every Rotarian should attend at least one international convention. This one is really close!
3. Check off 2 bucket list items. Take the Maid of the Mist boat ride at Niagara Falls on the way to the convention. It is really cool!
4. Thank our Canadian neighbors. Hundreds of Canadians streamed into Maine to help us with our recent power outage. Let's say thank you and help support the convention hosted by these good neighbors.
5. Make new friends. During recent Rotary meetings in Hartford, my wife became fast friends with the wife of one of the incoming district governors from the Toronto area. They've been texting ever since about their favorite tv show (This is Us) and lots of other things. You will make new friends from around the world!
6. Get great ideas. The convention brings together many wonderful people who are doing wonderful things. We can get new ideas for our clubs and our district. I need your eyes and ears to help find these new ideas.
7. Engage with others. You will be able to meet and engage with others who share your passions or spark new passions. We can bring this energy back to our clubs and our district!
8. Celebrate with our District Governor Nominee, Andy Glazier, as RI officially elects Andy our District Governor for 2019-20 and elects more than 500 other governors from around the world.
9. Our district will hold a special event on Monday June 25 at the Second City Toronto improv center (more details and an opportunity to sign up coming after the holidays) and our zone will hold a special event at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Sign up for the Hall of Fame event at http://tinyurl.com/B
10. Experience the “internationality” of Rotary.
Our district is planning a get-together in the Portland area prior to the convention to coordinate our plans and ensure we maximize our Toronto experience. Be part of the fun!
John
John LoBosco
District Governor Elect, District 7780
207-838-3554 (c)
