Mid-Northeast PELS 2025: Full Schedule

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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7:00pm EDT

PELS 2025 Kickoff Dinner: Rotary International President Nominee Sangkoo Yun

Thursday March 20, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Grand Ballroom

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:
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Style of Dress:
Business Formal/Cocktail is recommended for this session.
Click here for a guide to styles of dress

Speakers & Vendors

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

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

Keynote, All Welcome