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Mid-Northeast Presidents-Elect Learning Seminar (PELS) is a premier learning event for Rotary President-Elects and Assistant Governors.  Mid-Northeast PELS provides required knowledge to serve as Club President, or Assistant Governor as well as inspiration and motivation.  Mid-Northeast PELS is a 6-District, 300+ clubs learning event, with the atmosphere of a mini-Rotary International convention.  As we emerge from the pandemic, the 2025 PELS will continue to be the in-person event it was in 2022, 2023 and 2024.  Our speakers, District Governors-Elect, educators, committee, and discussion leaders all have one thought in mind:  equip and excite Club Presidents-Elect and Assistant Governors for their year of service.
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Thursday, March 20
 

12:00pm EDT

Event Setup & Load In
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
PETS Show office setup
Organize tent cards and district registration packets
Set up hospitality suites
Place post-its, markers, and supplies in each room
Post banners & signage
Review of event schedule
PELS Committee Leadership
avatar for Arnold T. Quaranta Jr.

Arnold T. Quaranta Jr.

PELS 2025 Sergeants & AV Chair, District 7255 Past District Governor
In 1986 shortly after they were married Arnie & Rose moved to Ronkonkoma and joined St. Joseph’s Parish where he is still active today as a Eucharistic Minister. Arnold quickly got involved in the community joining the St. Regis Knights of Columbus that same year. In 1987 Arnie... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
North/East Assembly (Outside main floor Ballroom)

2:00pm EDT

Vendor & Exhibitor Setup
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Vendor & Exhibitor Set-Up.  Refer to your instructions from the Chair.
Speakers & Vendors PELS Committee Leadership
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Bill Skinner

PELS 2025 House of Friendship Chair, District 7410 District Governor
Bill Skinner is a senior business executive coach at Paramount Business Development, a business and executive coaching firm started over 15 years ago, to help companies and their leaders outperform their market and competition. Prior to Paramount Business Development, Bill was a... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hanover Ballroom Hanover Marriott

2:00pm EDT

Registration Open
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Be sure to pick up your badge and registration material as you will need them throughout the weekend. Registration is done by District so look for your District number.
7210= Hudson Valley NY
7230=Manhattan, The Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester County NY, & Bermuda
7255= Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau & Suffolk Counties of NY
7410= Northeastern Pennsylvania
7475= Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Union, & Warren Counties NJ,
7490= Bergen, Hudson, & Passaic Counties NJ
PELS Committee Leadership
avatar for * DGN Rose Quaranta *

* DGN Rose Quaranta *

PELS 2024 Registrar, District 7255 District Governor Nominee
Rose Quaranta is currently District 7255 Governor Nominee and will serve as District Governor in 2026-27.She has recently retired from education as a teaching assistant for 22 years.She has been happily married to PDG Arnie Quaranta for 39 years and together they have three children... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
North/East Assembly (Outside main floor Ballroom)

4:00pm EDT

House of Friendship (Vendors & Exhibitors) Open
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
We have a wonderful assortment of companies, non-profit organizations, and Rotary projects on display! Take a look around, learn about a new project, plan a new fundraiser, and pick up some Rotary Swag so you can look cool while doing it.

**Note individual vendors may open and close at different times**
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Hanover Ballroom Hanover Marriott

4:00pm EDT

Session Summaries, Feedback Links and Maps
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm EDT
Forget to bring a copy of the session summary for your courses or can't find the email?  Not sure where your assigned room is? Not sure where the link is to submit your feedback? Can't remember what number your District's hospitality suite is?

All of the information you need is right here waiting for you!

Session Feedback Links:
Please click the link below to give your feedback about the sessions you attend.
First Time Presidents: https://forms.gle/rTcx1wRnp7s6NHt97
Encore Presidents: https://forms.gle/hATFkVosQ4jwPGxp7
Assistant Governors: https://forms.gle/kHK3a9NGBLXkXhDAA

Hospitality Suites:
7210= Hudson Valley NY Suite 857
7230=Manhattan, The Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester County NY, & Bermuda Suite 850
7255= Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau & Suffolk Counties of NY Suite 858
7410= Northeastern Pennsylvania Suite 841
7475= Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Union, & Warren Counties NJ Suite 849
7490= Bergen, Hudson, & Passaic Counties NJ Suite 845

Still confused?  Find a member of the PELS 2025 team for help!
PELS Committee Leadership
avatar for * DGN Carrie Hernandez *

* DGN Carrie Hernandez *

PELS 2025 Sched & Evaluations Coordinator, Distirct 7210 District Governor Nominee
Carrie Hernandez has been a Rotarian since 2015 and transferred to Brewster Rotary in 2021. She has held many positions in her clubs, including being a two-time club president, secretary, assistant treasurer and Interact advisor. She has also participated on numerous District committees... Read More →
avatar for Arnold T. Quaranta Jr.

Arnold T. Quaranta Jr.

PELS 2025 Sergeants & AV Chair, District 7255 Past District Governor
In 1986 shortly after they were married Arnie & Rose moved to Ronkonkoma and joined St. Joseph’s Parish where he is still active today as a Eucharistic Minister. Arnold quickly got involved in the community joining the St. Regis Knights of Columbus that same year. In 1987 Arnie... Read More →
avatar for Louis Turpin

Louis Turpin

PELS 2025 Curriculum Co-Chair, District 7210 Past District Governor
Louis Turpin was the 2016-17 District Governor for Rotary District 7210 in New York’s Hudson Valley. Louis, a memberof Rhinebeck Rotary, is a recipient of Rotary International’s highest honor, the Service Above Self Award, as well as aPaul Harris Society member, a Rotary Foundation... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm EDT

6:00pm EDT

Cocktails & Fellowship!
Thursday March 20, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Want to mix & mingle with all of your fellow President Elects, Assistant Governors, and other Rotary Leaders? We'll all be mingling, talking, exchanging ideas, and anxiously waiting for dinner to be served. Take this opportunity to make friends with the person behind you in the bar line, who knows you might save the world together!

Style of Dress:
Business Professional is recommended for this session.
Click here for a guide to styles of dress
Thursday March 20, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
North Assembly (Outside Grand Ballroom) Hanover Marriott

7:00pm EDT

PELS 2025 Kickoff Dinner: Rotary International President Nominee Sangkoo Yun
Thursday March 20, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Join PELS 2025 Chair Cindie Kish and the 2025-26 District Governors Elect as we kick off PELS with Rotary International President Nominee Sangkoo Yun.

Master of Ceremonies: Rev. Dr. J Loren Russell
Introduction of PELS 2025 Chair, Cindie Kish
- Introduction of Dignitaries
- Introduction of District Governors Elect
- Introduction of District Governors Nominee
- Introduction of District Governors Nominee Designate
- Introduction of District Governors
- Introduction of PELS 2025 Team
Presentation of Flags:
o   American flag – DGE Garrett Capobianco
o   Brazil flag – DGE Beau O’Loendorf
o   Korean flag- DGE Cindy Randina
o   Canada flag – DGE Bob Law
o   Bermuda flag -DGE Lydia Wells
o   Rotary flag – DGE Tim Genetti


National Anthems- USA, Bermuda, Korea


Session Feedback:
Please click the link below to give your feedback about tonight's opening session.
First Time Presidents: https://forms.gle/rTcx1wRnp7s6NHt97
Encore Presidents: https://forms.gle/hATFkVosQ4jwPGxp7
Assistant Governors: https://forms.gle/kHK3a9NGBLXkXhDAA

Style of Dress:
Business Formal/Cocktail is recommended for this session.
Click here for a guide to styles of dress
Speakers & Vendors
avatar for Sangkoo Yun

Sangkoo Yun

President-Nominee, Rotary International
Sangkoo Yun, of the Rotary Club of Sae Hanyang, Seoul, Korea, officially became the Rotary International President Nominee on 15 September 2024. He will serve as Rotary International President for the Rotary Year 2026-27 Yun received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the... Read More →
PELS Committee Leadership
avatar for Cindie Kish

Cindie Kish

District 7210 Past District Governor, PELS 2025 General Chair, Zone 32 Rotary Coordinator
Cindie is currently the COL representative for D7210, she served as Zone 32 ARC, Zone 32 GNETS Learning Leader, Zone 32 Rotary International Chair Beyond Borders in Melbourne and Singapore, Curriculum Chair MNE PETS, and Zone 32 District Membership Chair Learning Leader at The Action... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Hanover Marriott

9:00pm EDT

Hospitality Suites Open
Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
So you just got settled into the hotel and now you want to kick back, relax, and chat about how to save the world? We've got the perfect place for you! Up on the 8th floor you will find our six hospitality suites. Yep, that’s right six- each with a different theme so come mingle your way around the world while meeting and talking to fellow President-Elects, Assistant Governors, Governors, and presenters. This is one of the most valuable opportunities to network, get new ideas, and build relationships to help make 2025-2026 the best year of your Rotary life.
7210= Hudson Valley NY Suite 857
7230=Manhattan, The Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester County NY, & Bermuda Suite 850
7255= Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau & Suffolk Counties of NY Suite 858
7410= Northeastern Pennsylvania Suite 841
7475= Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Union, & Warren Counties NJ Suite 849
7490= Bergen, Hudson, & Passaic Counties NJ Suite 845

**Note: Individual hospitality suite hours may vary by district**
Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Hospitality Suites Hanover Marriott
 
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