Committee Postings
Why join the District Conference committee?
We are a team of Rotarians from all around the district who come together to pull off the district's largest event of the year. The purpose of the event is to educate and inspire our members to accomplish more, celebrate all the hard work we have done in our "free time" over the previous year and lift up Service Above Self. It is a very rewarding project to be a part of and you will learn a lot about Rotary, our district and the wonderful clubs that are a part of it!
We are a team of Rotarians from all around the district who come together to pull off the district's largest event of the year. The purpose of the event is to educate and inspire our members to accomplish more, celebrate all the hard work we have done in our "free time" over the previous year and lift up Service Above Self. It is a very rewarding project to be a part of and you will learn a lot about Rotary, our district and the wonderful clubs that are a part of it!
Most positions require a multi-year commitment as familiarity with the planning process is key to a successful event each year and it allows for time to train a successor. Since this is a big committee and an event with a lot of history, most plans come together easily and are in large part a team effort. Commitment starts with monthly meetings in the fall and progresses to more meetings and communication as conference nears in the spring. As with almost all Rotary positions, the pay is not commiserate with experience or commitment to the cause (because it's volunteer), but you are rewarded with great appreciation from all around the district, growth in your network of Rotarians by working with members from multiple clubs in 7150 and your name in the program book!
Current Openings
Programs Coordinator
Registrar in Training
Sergeant At Arms in Training
See job descriptions below & contact chairperson
Lizzy Flinn-Brown if you are interested in joining us!
Programs Coordinator
This position is open for the upcoming conference and comes with a two year commitment to the committee.
This position is open for the upcoming conference and comes with a two year commitment to the committee.
Job Description:
Schedule speakers and coordinate programs as part of annual District Conference as determined by the District Governor, conference chairperson and conference committee.
Skills:
-Organized
-Good communication and people skills
-Flexible
-Proactive and willing to reach out to new people to solicit their service/time at our event
-Ability to plan and coordinate all speaker and program-related activities for conference
-Team player-Proactive and willing to reach out to new people to solicit their service/time at our event
-Ability to plan and coordinate all speaker and program-related activities for conference
Expectations:
-Attend committee meetings monthly (or more often), held in the middle of the district on weekday evenings
-Will also require at least one separate meeting for one-on-one planning with chairperson/DG
-Ability to communicate via email and cell or home/business phone
-Arrive at conference early for preparation and stay all weekend at own cost
-Work closely with chairperson, DG and stage manager to implement conference programs
-Also be able to work effectively & efficiently without direct supervision to implement predetermined plans
-Step aside from conference events to greet and direct speakers, ensure speakers are where they should be, when they should be there
Registrar in Training
This position comes with a three-year commitment to the committee.
Job Description:
Register and record attendees as part of annual District Conference as determined by the District Governor, conference chairperson and conference committee.
Skills:
-Organized
-Good communication and people skills
-Flexible
-Proactive and willing to reach out to people
-Computer skills and ability to work with Spread sheets and data bases
-Ability to plan and coordinate on-line and off-line registration for conference
-Team player
Expectations:
-Attend committee meetings monthly (or more often), held in the middle of the district on weekday evenings
-Will also require at least one separate meeting for one-on-one planning with chairperson/DG/webmaster
-Ability to communicate via email and cell or home/business phone
-Arrive at conference early for preparation and stay all weekend at own cost
-Work closely with chairperson, DG and District Webmaster to implement conference on-line registration and manual registration. Collect fees for registration and coordinate with the District Treasurer
-Also be able to work effectively & efficiently without direct supervision to implement predetermined plans
-Run registration desk at Conference with volunteers and hand out pre-printed name badges and conference materials
Job Description:
Register and record attendees as part of annual District Conference as determined by the District Governor, conference chairperson and conference committee.
Skills:
-Organized
-Good communication and people skills
-Flexible
-Proactive and willing to reach out to people
-Computer skills and ability to work with Spread sheets and data bases
-Ability to plan and coordinate on-line and off-line registration for conference
-Team player
Expectations:
-Attend committee meetings monthly (or more often), held in the middle of the district on weekday evenings
-Will also require at least one separate meeting for one-on-one planning with chairperson/DG/webmaster
-Ability to communicate via email and cell or home/business phone
-Arrive at conference early for preparation and stay all weekend at own cost
-Work closely with chairperson, DG and District Webmaster to implement conference on-line registration and manual registration. Collect fees for registration and coordinate with the District Treasurer
-Also be able to work effectively & efficiently without direct supervision to implement predetermined plans
-Run registration desk at Conference with volunteers and hand out pre-printed name badges and conference materials
Sergeant At Arms in Training
This position would require shadowing current Sergeant at Arms Clark Speicher, Sherrill Rotary, to learn the ropes, followed by a three year commitment to the committee.
Job Description:
Responsible to the District Governor and the District Conference Committee Chairperson for the support of the Sergeant at functions for annual District Conference.
Skills:
-Good communication and people skills
-Good communication and people skills
-Team player and willing to lead other volunteer Sgt-at-Arms team members
-Flexible and able to adjust to last minute changes
-Proactive and "can do" attitude
-Keen interest in willingness to support and assist Rotarians at the District Conference
-Willing to step up to the podium and address conference attendees, i.e. announcements, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, etc.
-Ability to plan and coordinate Sgt-at-Arms schedule for the District Conference
-Flexible and able to adjust to last minute changes
-Proactive and "can do" attitude
-Keen interest in willingness to support and assist Rotarians at the District Conference
-Willing to step up to the podium and address conference attendees, i.e. announcements, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, etc.
-Ability to plan and coordinate Sgt-at-Arms schedule for the District Conference
Expectations:
-Attend committee meetings monthly (or more often), held in the middle of the district on weekday evenings
-Will also require at least one separate visit to conference location for one-on-one planning with chairperson
-Ability to communicate via email and cell or home/business phone
-Arrive at conference early at predetermined time for set up and stay all weekend at own cost
-Work as a team member to implement conference plans for DG and chairperson
-Also be able to work effectively & efficiently without direct supervision to implement predetermined plans
-Attend committee meetings monthly (or more often), held in the middle of the district on weekday evenings
-Will also require at least one separate visit to conference location for one-on-one planning with chairperson
-Ability to communicate via email and cell or home/business phone
-Arrive at conference early at predetermined time for set up and stay all weekend at own cost
-Work as a team member to implement conference plans for DG and chairperson
-Also be able to work effectively & efficiently without direct supervision to implement predetermined plans
Think you would be perfect for one of these positions?
Have questions about joining the committee?
Please contact committee chairperson Lizzy Flinn-Brown at
(315) 470-2107 or ebrown@syracuse.com.
