You’re invited
to our Rotary D7150 Virtual Fall Conference being held on
Thu-Fri-Sat October 15 – 17, 2020
On the registration page, please select ONLY those sessions you plan to attend.
Before the conference, you will receive Zoom invitations to those sessions.
Before the conference, you will receive Zoom invitations to those sessions.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CONFERENCE FROM DG CHERYL IN THIS RECENT INTERVIEW:
Choose the sessions you want to attend when you sign up here.
Thursday Session:
6:30pm – 7:30pm - Conference Kick Off - Social Hour & Ice Breaker
6:30pm – 7:30pm - Conference Kick Off - Social Hour & Ice Breaker
Join us with your own beverages and snacks.
Session Chair: Conference Chair Linda Iannone
Friday Sessions:
9am – 10am - Michael Angelo Caruso – “The Venn--Why Overlapping Interests Are the Future of Your Rotary Club”
9am – 10am - Michael Angelo Caruso – “The Venn--Why Overlapping Interests Are the Future of Your Rotary Club”
Michael Angelo Caruso is a well-known author, motivational speaker and Rotary Zone 28 East Public Image Coordinator. Michael will lead us through a lively session on how to use "commonality strategies" to grow your club, raise more money and get attention for the greatest service organization in the world. (A chance to listen to one of Michael Angelo Caruso’s presentations is very special. You won’t want to miss this session!)
Session Chair: DG Cheryl Matt
11am – 12pm – “Using Virtual Tools to Engage Members”
Pre-recorded presentation from the 2020 Virtual Rotary International Honolulu Convention.
Session Chair: DG Cheryl Matt
1:30pm – 2:30pm - “Engage Young Families with Service and Alternative Meetings”
Pre-recorded presentation from the 2020 Virtual Rotary International Honolulu Convention.
Session Chair: DG Cheryl Matt
4pm – 5pm: Happy Hour - “Project Showcase & Generation”
Presentations from different clubs in our Rotary District 7150. Easy-to-replicate service projects & fundraisers will be highlighted. Showcase of projects to be followed by round table discussion.
Session Chair: DGN Jerry Seguin
5:45pm – 6:45pm - PDG Social Hour
Spend some social time with our Past District Governors in a casual setting. You’re invited to bring your own beverage and snack. Session Chair: IPDG Randy Wilson
7pm – 8pm – TRIVIA NIGHT – Join us with a real live Trivia expert for an evening of fun!
Make yourself some pub food and eat while you play.
Session Chair: Conference Chair Linda Iannone
7pm – 8pm – TRIVIA NIGHT – Join us with a real live Trivia expert for an evening of fun!
Make yourself some pub food and eat while you play.
Session Chair: Conference Chair Linda Iannone
Saturday Sessions:
9am – 10:30am – “Walkin' 4 Literacy” (Virtual 4-K Walk)
Our District Literacy Committee is holding a Virtual 4K Walk all weekend to raise money for literacy projects in our district. During this session, the committee will share information about literacy and how to sign up for the walk. You’ll also be able to join walkers via zoom. Session Chair: District Literacy Chair, Liz Metzger
11am – 12:30pm– “Good Practices for Vibrant Clubs"
Our District Membership Committee has been hard at work and they’re eager to share strategy and tips for keeping your club vibrant, relevant and growing. This session will be packed with useful information and will be well worth attending.
Session Chair: District Membership Chair Janet Joslyn
1 :30pm – 2:30pm - “Supporting the Environment” – Your District ESRAG Task Force Update
During the pandemic, there’s been a renewed interest in nature & more wildlife is apparent in our parks and neighborhoods. Our District Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group has not missed a beat in encouraging Rotarians to support the environment and enjoy the outdoors. Find out what our ESRAG is working on.
9am – 10:30am – “Walkin' 4 Literacy” (Virtual 4-K Walk)
Our District Literacy Committee is holding a Virtual 4K Walk all weekend to raise money for literacy projects in our district. During this session, the committee will share information about literacy and how to sign up for the walk. You’ll also be able to join walkers via zoom. Session Chair: District Literacy Chair, Liz Metzger
11am – 12:30pm– “Good Practices for Vibrant Clubs"
Our District Membership Committee has been hard at work and they’re eager to share strategy and tips for keeping your club vibrant, relevant and growing. This session will be packed with useful information and will be well worth attending.
Session Chair: District Membership Chair Janet Joslyn
1 :30pm – 2:30pm - “Supporting the Environment” – Your District ESRAG Task Force Update
During the pandemic, there’s been a renewed interest in nature & more wildlife is apparent in our parks and neighborhoods. Our District Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group has not missed a beat in encouraging Rotarians to support the environment and enjoy the outdoors. Find out what our ESRAG is working on.
Session Chair: District ESRAG Task Force Chair Chuck Tomaselli
4pm – 5pm - Alumni Social Hour
You’re a Rotary Alumni if you have had a Rotary experience but never joined Rotary. If you participated in Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), were a Rotary Youth Exchange Student, were in a Rotaract Club or participated in any Rotary projects. We will be sharing Rotary experiences, catching up on where we are now, and deciding on projects we want to get involved in to help out in our communities. There will be fun activities and prizes for everyone.
Session Hosts: District Alumni Chair, Dona Occhipinti and RYLA Alumni Chandra Hewitt
7pm – 8pm - Musical Entertainment – Award winning Musician Todd Hobin & Greg Hoover
Bring your own beverages and snacks and settle in for a truly enjoyable evening of popular music. Todd Hobin is a well-known singer/songwriter who has played with nationally known bands. He’s also an adjunct music professor at LeMoyne College. Greg Hoover is a local guitar and piano player who is a member of the Syracuse Sunrise Rotary Club. He has teamed up with Todd many times in the past and they will be sure to delight us!
Session Chair: Baldwinsville Rotarian Jenny Doane