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.

12:00pm EDT

Event Setup & Load In

Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

North/East Assembly (Outside main floor Ballroom)

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

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)

Organizing Committee, All Welcome

2:00pm EDT

Vendor & Exhibitor Setup

Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Hanover Ballroom

Vendor & Exhibitor Set-Up. Refer to your instructions from the Chair.

Speakers & Vendors

House Of Friendship Exhibitors

VendorsRussell Hampton, Inc My Custom TailorExhibitorsBaby Bundle, Inc.Flags for HeroesGift of Life International Rotary Leadership Institute ShelterBox Disaster Aid USA Suffern Rotary - Period Products Initiative ClubRunner General Needs Epic Day of ServiceRotary Action GroupsInternat... Read More →

PELS Committee Leadership

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

House of Friendship, All Welcome

2:00pm EDT

Registration Open

Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

North/East Assembly (Outside main floor Ballroom)

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

* 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)

General, All Welcome

4:00pm EDT

House of Friendship (Vendors & Exhibitors) Open

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Hanover Ballroom

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**

Speakers & Vendors

House Of Friendship Exhibitors

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Hanover Ballroom Hanover Marriott

House of Friendship, All Welcome

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

* 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 →

Arnold T. Quaranta Jr.

PELS 2025 Sergeants & AV Chair, District 7255 Past District Governor

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 →

Marriott Hanover Map 1st and 3rd Floor pdf

250307 AG Session Summaries ALL FINAL pdf

250307 PE Session Summaries ALL FINAL pdf

250307 EPE Session Summaries ALL FINAL pdf

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm EDT

General, All Welcome

6:00pm EDT

Cocktails & Fellowship!

Thursday March 20, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

North Assembly (Outside Grand Ballroom)

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

Meals & Snacks, All Welcome

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:
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

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

9:00pm EDT

Hospitality Suites Open

Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00pm - 11:30pm EDT

Hospitality Suites

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

Meals & Snacks, All Welcome

6:30am EDT

Registration Open

Friday March 21, 2025 6:30am - 11:00am EDT

North/East Assembly (Outside main floor Ballroom)

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

Friday March 21, 2025 6:30am - 11:00am EDT
North/East Assembly (Outside main floor Ballroom)

General, All Welcome

7:00am EDT

House of Friendship (Vendors & Exhibitors) Open

Friday March 21, 2025 7:00am - 6:30pm EDT

Hanover Ballroom

Speakers & Vendors

House Of Friendship Exhibitors

Friday March 21, 2025 7:00am - 6:30pm EDT
Hanover Ballroom Hanover Marriott

House of Friendship, All Welcome

7:15am EDT

Continental Breakfast

Friday March 21, 2025 7:15am - 8:15am EDT

Hospitality Suites

Stop by and grab a cup of coffee and a bite to eat with your District before heading downstairs for today's Opening Session.

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

Friday March 21, 2025 7:15am - 8:15am EDT
Hospitality Suites Hanover Marriott

Meals & Snacks, All Welcome

8:30am EDT

Plenary Session: Keynote Speaker - Rotary International Director Chris Etienne

Friday March 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am EDT

Grand Ballroom

Short video on Rotary’s Action Plan
Announcements and Today's Agenda
Keynote Speaker: Chris Etienne, Rotary International Director - Zones 28

Session Feedback:
Please click the link below to give your feedback about today'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 Casual is recommended for this session.
Click here for a guide to styles of dress

Speakers & Vendors

Chris Etienne

Director - Zones 28 & 32, Rotary International

Chris Etienne is an Associate Broker with Harbor Sotheby’s International Realty and Director of Leasing for the Village at Bay Harbor. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the North Central Michigan College Board of Trustees and immediate past president of the Emmet Association... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am EDT
Grand Ballroom Hanover Marriott

Keynote, All Welcome

9:30am EDT

Assistant Governor Session: Fireside Chat with RID Chris Etienne

Friday March 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EDT

Gallery Room

Session Feedback:
Please click the link below to give your feedback about this session.
Assistant Governors: https://forms.gle/kHK3a9NGBLXkXhDAA

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

Speakers & Vendors

Chris Etienne

Director - Zones 28 & 32, Rotary International

Friday March 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Gallery Room Hanover Marriott

Assistant Governors, Assistant Governors

9:30am EDT

New Presidents Session: Planning The Year Ahead

Friday March 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

3rd Floor Meeting Rooms

Learning Leaders: Sonia Saleh, Peter Sullivan, Penny Byron, David Ping, Abit Ragbeer, Arnold Quaranta, Debbie Shelly, Sal Lavatino, Peter Lefkowitz, John Susani, John Cosgrove

Session Feedback:
Please click the link below to give your feedback about this session.
First TIme Presidents: https://forms.gle/rTcx1wRnp7s6NHt97

Session Overview
By understanding trends, strengths, and opportunities, presidents can help clubs set short- and long-term goals that align with Rotary’s Action Plan.

After this session, participants will be able to:

Identify their club’s strengths and weaknesses.
Set goals that align with Rotary’s Action Plan
Session Resources:
- Action Plan Page: https://my.rotary.org/en/who-we-are/about-rotary/action-plan
- Rotary Citation Page: https://my.rotary.org/en/news-media/office-president/rotary-citation
- Learning Center Courses
- Rotary’s Action Plan and You: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/980/rotarys-action-plan-and-you
- Rotary Club Central Resources: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/8/rotary-club-central-resources
PDFs
- Rotary Club Health Check: https://my.rotary.org/en/document/rotary-club-health-check
- Action Plan Flyer: https://my.rotary.org/en/document/action-plan-flyer
- What Clubs Can Do Flyer: https://my.rotary.org/en/document/what-clubs-can-do-flyer

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

Friday March 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
3rd Floor Meeting Rooms Hanover Marriott

New President, President Elect

9:30am EDT

Encore Presidents Session: Planning The Year Ahead

Friday March 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

Salons A-F

Learning Leaders: Mike Polasek, Carrie Hernandez, Mahbub Ahmad, Mary Ellen Ellwood, Taylor Quaranta, Jeannie Tsukamoto, Nikki Mederos, Phil Wells

Session Feedback:
Please click the link below to give your feedback about this session.
Encore Presidents: https://forms.gle/hATFkVosQ4jwPGxp7

Session Overview:
By understanding trends, strengths, and opportunities, Presidents can help Clubs set short-term and long-term goals that align with Rotary’s Action Plan.
After this Session, participants will be able to:
• Identify their Club’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Set 3-Year Goals that align with Rotary’s Action Plan.

Session Resources:
- Action Plan Page: https://my.rotary.org/en/who-we-are/about-rotary/action-plan
- Rotary Citation Page: https://my.rotary.org/en/news-media/office-president/rotary-citation
- Learning Center Courses
- Rotary’s Action Plan and You: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/980/rotarys-action-plan-and-you
- Rotary Club Central Resources: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/8/rotary-club-central-resources
PDFs
- Rotary Club Health Check: https://my.rotary.org/en/document/rotary-club-health-check
- Action Plan Flyer: https://my.rotary.org/en/document/action-plan-flyer
- What Clubs Can Do Flyer: https://my.rotary.org/en/document/what-clubs-can-do-flyer

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

Friday March 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Salons A-F

Repeat President, President Elect

10:00am EDT

Assistant Governor Session: Being an Assistant Governor

Friday March 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Gallery Room

Friday March 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Gallery Room Hanover Marriott

Assistant Governors, Assistant Governors

10:30am EDT

New Presidents Session: Conducting Meetings

Friday March 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

3rd Floor Meeting Rooms

Learning Leaders: Penny Byron, Peter Sullivan, David Ping, Abit Ragbeer, Arnold Quaranta, Sonia Saleh, Debbie Shelly, Sal Lavatino, Peter Lefkowitz, John Susani, John Cosgrove

Session Feedback:
Please click the link below to give your feedback about this session.
First TIme Presidents: https://forms.gle/rTcx1wRnp7s6NHt97

Session Overview
Club presidents can provide meaningful experiences for members and participants by working with other club officers to plan club meetings, assemblies, and board meetings that are welcoming, engaging, and inclusive.

After this session, participants will be able to:

Discuss ideas for meeting formats that will keep members engaged
Identify ways to improve the meeting experience for members
Session Resources:
- Engaging Online Meetings: https://my.rotary.org/en/learning-reference/learn-topic/engaging-online-meetings-person-venue-virtual
Learning Center Courses:
- Best Practices for Engaging Members: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/94/best-practices-for-engaging-members
- Creating an Inclusive Club Culture: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/view/elearning/1602/creating-an-inclusive-club-culture
- Vibrant Clubs in Action: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/view/elearning/1797/vibrant-clubs-in-action

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

Friday March 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
3rd Floor Meeting Rooms Hanover Marriott

New President, President Elect

10:30am EDT

Encore Presidents Session: Your Public Image Campaign

Friday March 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Salons A-F

Learning Leaders: Mike Polasek, Carrie Hernandez, Mahbub Ahmad, Mary Ellen Ellwood, Taylor Quaranta, Jeannie Tsukamoto, Nikki Mederos, Phil Wells

Session Feedback:
Please click the link below to give your feedback about this session.
Encore Presidents: https://forms.gle/hATFkVosQ4jwPGxp7

Session Overview:
To help expand our reach, one of Rotary’s strategic priorities, clubs should develop a plan to promote their activities and projects.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand how to organize a public image campaign
identify ways to promote their club and its activities and projects
Session Resources:
- Learning Center Courses:
  - Club Public Image Committee Basics: https://learn.rotary.org/members/lms/index.php?r=coursepath/deeplink&id_path=5&hash=d781ed5072f781fcac13f0a33724a4c87118312f&generated_by=75642
- Pages:
  - Brand Center: https://brandcenter.rotary.org/en-us/
  - Regional Leaders: https://my.rotary.org/en/regional-leaders

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

Friday March 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Salons A-F

Repeat President, President Elect

11:00am EDT

Assistant Governor Session: Fireside Chat with RIPN Sangkoo Yun

Friday March 21, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

Gallery Room

Speakers & Vendors

Sangkoo Yun

President-Nominee, Rotary International

Friday March 21, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Gallery Room Hanover Marriott

Assistant Governors, Assistant Governors

11:45am EDT

Plenary Session: Membership & Buffet Lunch

Friday March 21, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm EDT

Grand Ballroom

Plenary Session & Buffet Lunch

Video on Membership
Plenary Address by RC Cindie Kish
Announcements and Reminders

Session Feedback:
Please click the link below to give your feedback about this session.
First TIme Presidents: https://forms.gle/rTcx1wRnp7s6NHt97
Encore Presidents: https://forms.gle/hATFkVosQ4jwPGxp7
Assistant Governors: https://forms.gle/kHK3a9NGBLXkXhDAA

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

Speakers & Vendors

Cindie Kish

District 7210 Past District Governor, PELS 2025 General Chair, Zone 32 Rotary Coordinator

Friday March 21, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Hanover Marriott

Keynote, All Welcome

1:15pm EDT

Assistant Governor Session: Knowing Your Resources

Friday March 21, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

Gallery Room

Friday March 21, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Gallery Room Hanover Marriott

Assistant Governors, Assistant Governors

1:15pm EDT

New Presidents Session: Engaging Club Members

Friday March 21, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

3rd Floor Meeting Rooms

Learning Leaders: David Ping, Abit Ragneer, Arnold Quaranta, Sonia Saleh, Thomas Crowley, Marcia Loughman, Kalpana Patel, Joe Smith, Debbie Shelly, Peter Lefkowitz, Rick Saltarelli

Session Feedback:
Please click the link below to give your feedback about this session.
First TIme Presidents: https://forms.gle/rTcx1wRnp7s6NHt97

Session Overview:
By getting to know members well, club presidents can engage them in ways that tap into their unique skills and interests, creating a more meaningful membership experience.

After this session, participants will be able to:

Involve members in ways that make them feel valued for the unique skills they bring
Create strategies to engage members
Session Resources:
- Learning Center Courses:
  - Best Practices for Engaging Members: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/94/best-practices-for-engaging-members
  - Creating an Inclusive Club Culture: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/view/elearning/1602/creating-an-inclusive-club-culture
- PDFs:
  - Connect for Good: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/connect-good
  - Improving your Member Retention: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/improving-your-member-retention-retention-assessment-and-analysis
  - Member Satisfaction Survey: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/enhancing-club-experience-member-satisfaction-survey
  - What Makes the Club Experience pdf

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

Friday March 21, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
3rd Floor Meeting Rooms Hanover Marriott

New President, President Elect

1:15pm EDT

Encore Presidents Session: Engaging Club Members

Friday March 21, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

Salons A-F

Learning Leaders: Mike Polasek, Eric Storberg, Mary Ellen Ellwood, Taylor Quaranta, Mary Ellen Bentler, Samantha Maruzzelli, Jeannie Tsukamoto, John Susani

Session Feedback:
Please click the link below to give your feedback about this session.
Encore Presidents: https://forms.gle/hATFkVosQ4jwPGxp7

Session Overview:
By getting to know members well, club presidents can engage them in ways that tap into their unique skills and interests, creating a more meaningful membership experience.

After this session, participants will be able to:

Involve members in ways that make them feel valued for the unique skills they bring
Create strategies to engage members
Session Resources:
- Learning Center Courses:
  - Best Practices for Engaging Members: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/94/best-practices-for-engaging-members
  - Creating an Inclusive Club Culture: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/view/elearning/1602/creating-an-inclusive-club-culture
- PDFs:
  - Connect for Good: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/connect-good
  - Improving your Member Retention: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/improving-your-member-retention-retention-assessment-and-analysis
  - Member Satisfaction Survey: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/enhancing-club-experience-member-satisfaction-survey
  - What Makes the Club Experience pdf

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

Friday March 21, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Salons A-F

Repeat President, President Elect

2:15pm EDT

Assistant Governor Session: Addressing Challenges

Friday March 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

Gallery Room

Friday March 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Gallery Room Hanover Marriott

Assistant Governors, Assistant Governors

2:15pm EDT

New Presidents Session: Attracting New Members

Friday March 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

3rd Floor Meeting Rooms

Learning Leaders: David Ping, Abit Ragbeer, Arnold Quaranta, Sonia Saleh, Thomas Crowley, Marcia Loughman, Kalpana Patel, Joe Smith, Debbie Shelly, Peter Lefkowitz, Rick Saltarelli

Session Feedback:
Please click the link below to give your feedback about this session.
First TIme Presidents: https://forms.gle/rTcx1wRnp7s6NHt97

Session Overview:
When club presidents create an inclusive club culture, then develop and implement innovative strategies to attract diverse participants, they strengthen their own clubs and Rotary.

After this session, participants will be able to:

Identify areas of their club they need to focus on to create an inclusive environment
Develop strategies to attract new and diverse members
Session Resources:
- Learning Center Courses:
  - Strategies for Attracting New Members: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/95/strategies-for-attracting-new-members
  - Diversify Your Club: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/1687/diversify-your-club
  - Online Membership Leads: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/104/online-membership-leads
- PDFs:
  - Diversifying Your Club: Member Diversity Worksheet: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/diversifying-your-club-member-diversity-assessment
  - Finding New Club Members: Identifying Prospective Members Worksheet: https://my.rotary.org/en/document/finding-new-club-members-prospective-member-exercise
  - Creating a Positive Experience for Prospective Members: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/creating-positive-experience-prospective-members
  - Membership Reports: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/understanding-membership-reports-getting-started
  - Membership Leads: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/grow-your-club-using-membership-leads
- Pages:
  - Engaging Younger Professionals: https://www.rotary.org/en/engaging-younger-professionals-toolkit

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

Friday March 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
3rd Floor Meeting Rooms Hanover Marriott

New President, President Elect

2:15pm EDT

Encore Presidents Session: Membership Panel Discussion

Friday March 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

Grand Ballroom

Panelists: TBA

Session Feedback:
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Returning Club Presidents will gain knowledge and learn about resources from Rotary International Membership staff, RC Herb Klotz and ARC Ray Freaney. This will provide them with effective tools and proven models for attraction and attrition of members.

After this session, participants will be able to:

Identify areas of their club they need to focus on to create an inclusive environment
Develop strategies to attract new and diverse members.
Learn ways to attract and retain members.
Use the Action Plan as a model to attract new members.
Learn about membership leads.
Learn about resources for membership and membership goals.
Session Resources:
- Learning Center Courses:
  - Strategies for Attracting New Members: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/95/strategies-for-attracting-new-members
  - Diversify Your Club: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/1687/diversify-your-club
  - Online Membership Leads: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/104/online-membership-leads
- PDFs:
  - Diversifying Your Club: Member Diversity Worksheet: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/diversifying-your-club-member-diversity-assessment
  - Finding New Club Members: Identifying Prospective Members Worksheet: https://my.rotary.org/en/document/finding-new-club-members-prospective-member-exercise
  - Creating a Positive Experience for Prospective Members: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/creating-positive-experience-prospective-members
  - Membership Reports: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/understanding-membership-reports-getting-started
  - Membership Leads: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/grow-your-club-using-membership-leads
- Pages:
  - Engaging Younger Professionals: https://www.rotary.org/en/engaging-younger-professionals-toolkit

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

Friday March 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Hanover Marriott

Repeat President, President Elect

3:30pm EDT

Assistant Governors Session: Membership Panel Discussion

Friday March 21, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm EDT

Gallery Room

Panelists: TBA

Session Feedback:
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Style of Dress:Business Casual is recommended for this session.
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Friday March 21, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm EDT
Gallery Room Hanover Marriott

Assistant Governors, Assistant Governors

3:30pm EDT

Encore Presidents Session: Public Image Panel Discussion

Friday March 21, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm EDT

Grand Ballroom

Panelists: TBA

Session Feedback:
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Style of Dress:
Business Casual is recommended for this session.
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Friday March 21, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Hanover Marriott

Repeat President, President Elect

3:30pm EDT

New Presidents Session: Your Public Image Campaign

Friday March 21, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

3rd Floor Meeting Rooms

Learning Leaders: Peter Sullivan, Eric Storberg, Mary Ellen Bentler, Andrea Chapman, Bill Skinner, Sal Lavatino, John Susani, John Cosgrove, Phil Wells, Jay Fowler

Session Feedback:
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Session Overview:
To help expand our reach, one of Rotary’s strategic priorities, clubs should develop a plan to promote their activities and projects.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand how to organize a public image campaign
identify ways to promote their club and its activities and projects
Session Resources:
- Learning Center Courses:
  - Club Public Image Committee Basics: https://learn.rotary.org/members/lms/index.php?r=coursepath/deeplink&id_path=5&hash=d781ed5072f781fcac13f0a33724a4c87118312f&generated_by=75642
- Pages:
  - Brand Center: https://brandcenter.rotary.org/en-us/
  - Regional Leaders: https://my.rotary.org/en/regional-leaders

Style of Dress:
Business Casual is recommended for this session.
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Friday March 21, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
3rd Floor Meeting Rooms Hanover Marriott

New President, President Elect

4:30pm EDT

Assistant Governor Session: Public Image Presentation & Discussion

Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:20pm EDT

Gallery Room

Learning Leaders: PDG Mahbub Ahmad, PDG Nikki Mederos, Taylor Quaranta

Session Feedback:
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Style of Dress:
Business Casual is recommended for this session.
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Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:20pm EDT
Gallery Room Hanover Marriott

Assistant Governors, Assistant Governors

4:30pm EDT

New Presidents Session: Preparing to Lead

Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

3rd Floor Meeting Rooms

Learning Leaders: Peter Sullivan, Eric Storberg, Mary Ellen Bentler, Andrea Chapman, Bill Skinner, Sal Lavatino, John Susani, John Cosgrove, Phil Wells, Jay Fowler

Session Feedback:
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Session Overview:
Club presidents motivate members to reach goals, recognize club members with awards, communicate with club and district leaders, and listen to all members to ensure that their needs are met.

After this session, participants will be able to:

Identify the skills needed to be an effective club leader
Analyze challenges in leading the club and develop strategies for handling them
Session Resources:
- Learning Center Courses:
  - Get Ready: Club President: https://my.rotary.org/learn?deep-link=https%3A//learn.rotary.org/members/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/96/get-ready-club-president
  - Working With Your Club Leadership Team: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/202/working-with-your-club-leadership-team
  - Vibrant Clubs in Action: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/view/elearning/1797/vibrant-clubs-in-action
- Pages:
  - Rotary Citation: https://my.rotary.org/en/news-media/office-president/rotary-citation

Style of Dress:
Business Casual is recommended for this session.
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Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
3rd Floor Meeting Rooms Hanover Marriott

New President, President Elect

4:30pm EDT

Encore Presidents Session: Rotary Programs for Young Leaders Panel

Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

Grand Ballroom

Learning Leaders: Bob Law, Carrie Hernandez, Rose Quaranta

Session Feedback:
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Session Overview:

Programs and activities for young leaders support Rotary’s Action Plan by increasing our impact, expanding our reach, enhancing participant engagement, and increasing our ability to adapt.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Understand how Rotary’s programs for young leaders (Interact, Rotary Youth Exchange, and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) can benefit the organization
Get their clubs and districts more involved in these programs
Promote Rotary in ways that appeal to young people
Session Resources:
- Learning Center Courses:
  - Protecting Youth Program Participants: https://learn.rotary.org/members/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/422/protecting-youth-program-participants
- PDFs:
  - Interact Handbook: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/interact-guide-rotary-club-sponsors-and-advisers
  - Youth Exchange Handbook: https://my.rotary.org/en/document/888
  - RYLA Handbook: https://my.rotary.org/en/document/896
  - Rotary Youth Protection Guide: https://my.rotary.org/en/document/891
- Pages:
  - Rotary Youth Exchange and Young Leaders in Action Newsletters: https://rotary.highroadsolution.com/ri_preference_center/Form.aspx

Style of Dress:
Business Casual is recommended for this session.
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Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Hanover Marriott

Repeat President, President Elect

6:00pm EDT

Cocktails & Fellowship!

Friday March 21, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

North Assembly (Outside Grand Ballroom)

Friday March 21, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
North Assembly (Outside Grand Ballroom) Hanover Marriott

Meals & Snacks, All Welcome

6:30pm EDT

Plenary Session: ShelterBox USA & Dinner

Friday March 21, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT

Grand Ballroom

Session Feedback:
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First TIme Presidents: https://forms.gle/rTcx1wRnp7s6NHt97
Encore Presidents: https://forms.gle/hATFkVosQ4jwPGxp7
Assistant Governors: https://forms.gle/kHK3a9NGBLXkXhDAA

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

Speakers & Vendors

Kerri Murray

President, ShelterBox USA

Kerri Murray serves as President of the global humanitarian relief organization, ShelterBox USA, a non-profit that provides emergency shelter and essential supplies to people displaced by crisis. Since 2009, Kerri has dedicated her life to helping refugees and people made homeless... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Hanover Marriott

Keynote, All Welcome

7:30pm EDT

Bounce for The Rotary Foundation

Friday March 21, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT

Grand Ballroom

Here's how you can participate:

Speakers & Vendors

Drew Kessler

District 7210 Past District Governor, PELS 2025 Foundation Fundraiser Chair, Rotary International Director & Treasurer 2022-24

Drew Kessler is senior vice president of the commercial real estate division at M&T Bank, where he manages a large loan portfolio of real estate and commercial ventures with major businesses in the New York City area.Drew has led numerous professional real estate organizations, serving... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Hanover Marriott

General, All Welcome

9:00pm EDT

Hospitality Suites Open

Friday March 21, 2025 9:00pm - Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00am EDT

Hospitality Suites

There is a reason the hospitality suite is open every night, it's the single most important part of the training seminar. Here you have a priceless opportunity to talk to people from near and far about all you want to do, everything your afraid to try, and everything in between- don't miss it! 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 2024-2025 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
Area 60/NJ 9= 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**

Friday March 21, 2025 9:00pm - Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00am EDT
Hospitality Suites Hanover Marriott

Meals & Snacks, All Welcome

7:00am EDT

House of Friendship (Vendors & Exhibitors) Open

Saturday March 22, 2025 7:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Hanover Ballroom

Speakers & Vendors

House Of Friendship Exhibitors

Saturday March 22, 2025 7:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Hanover Ballroom Hanover Marriott

House of Friendship, All Welcome

7:15am EDT

Continental Breakfast

Saturday March 22, 2025 7:15am - 8:15am EDT

Hospitality Suites

Stop by and grab a cup of coffee and a bite to eat with your District before heading downstairs for today's Opening Session.

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
Area 60/NJ 9= Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Union, & Warren Counties NJ Suite 849
7490= Bergen, Hudson, & Passaic Counties NJ Suite 845

Saturday March 22, 2025 7:15am - 8:15am EDT
Hospitality Suites Hanover Marriott

Meals & Snacks, All Welcome

8:30am EDT

Plenary Session: Gift of Life

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am EDT

Grand Ballroom

Speakers & Vendors

Rob Raylman

CEO, Gift of Life International

Rob Raylman has held the position of Chief Executive Officer of Gift of Life International since February 2008. He has been a member of the Manhasset Rotary since March 2008 and was club President for 2020-21. Before Rob came to Gift of Life International he was a Vice President for... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am EDT
Grand Ballroom Hanover Marriott

Keynote, All Welcome

9:30am EDT

Assistant Governor Session: The Rotary Foundation Panel

Saturday March 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

Gallery Room

Panelists: TBA

Session Feedback:
Please click the link below to give your feedback about this session.
Assistant Governors: https://forms.gle/kHK3a9NGBLXkXhDAA

Session Resources:
- Rotary Direct Brochure:https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/rotary-direct-rotarys-recurring-giving-program-form
- Paul Harris Society Brochure:https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/paul-harris-society-brochure
- Your Rotary Legacy Brochure:https://rotary.planmygift.org/documents/R/rotary-international-foundation/pdf-legacy-brochure.pdf
- EREY Brochure:https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/every-rotarian-every-year-brochure
- TRF Reference Guide:https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/rotary-foundation-reference-guide
- EREY Club Presentation PowerPoint Template: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/doing-good-world-every-rotarian-every-year-erey-club-presentation

Saturday March 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Gallery Room Hanover Marriott

Assistant Governors, Assistant Governors

9:30am EDT

New Presidents Session: Service and Your Community

Saturday March 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

3rd Floor Meeting Rooms

Learning Leaders: Penny Byron, Carrie Hernandez, Mahbub Ahmad, Thomas Crowley, Samantha Maruzzelli, Andrea Chapman, Bill Skinner, Kalpana Patel, Joe Smith, Jay Fowler, Rick Saltarelli

Session Feedback:
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Session Overview:
To promote effective projects, club and district leaders ensure that organizers conduct a needs assessment, develop a plan, carry out the plan, and evaluate success. Partnering with other organizations, community members, or beneficiaries can foster sustainability and local ownership of the project.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify new ways to involve more Rotary members in projects
Involve the community in planning and conducting a project
Session Resources:
- Learning Center Courses:
  - Rotary’s Areas of Focus: https://learn.rotary.org/members/learn/course/83/areas-of-focus?generated_by=75642&hash=42e332a48d1bd16e1847247f9ba50ecd45969e29
- Pages:
  - Our Causes: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes
  - Project Lifecycle Resources: https://my.rotary.org/en/take-action/develop-projects/developing-effective-projects
  - Rotary Showcase of projects and partners: https://my.rotary.org/en/secure/showcase
- PDFs:
  - Community Assessment Tools: https://my.rotary.org/en/document/578

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

Saturday March 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
3rd Floor Meeting Rooms Hanover Marriott

New President, President Elect

9:30am EDT

Encore Presidents Session: Fundraising for The Rotary Foundation

Saturday March 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

Salons A-F

Learning Leaders: Mike Polasek, Peter Sullivan, Eric Storberg, Arnold Quaranta, Sonia Saleh, Marcia Loughman, Jeannie Tsukamoto, Peter Lefkowitz

Session Feedback:
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Session Overview:
Clubs and districts often ask their members to contribute to The Rotary Foundation and hold fundraising events to support projects or polio eradication.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify strategies to fundraise for their club, district, or The Rotary Foundation
Collaborate on fundraising efforts with other participants
Session Resources:
- Learning Center Courses:
  - Rotary Foundation Basics: https://learn.rotary.org/members/learn/course/356/rotary-foundation-basics?generated_by=75642&hash=1138b1077cf5b2e9155f06cef64cbadee932d3c2
  - Fundraising Basics: https://learn.rotary.org/members/learn/course/1039/Fundraising%2520Basics
  - The Power of Giving: https://learn.rotary.org/members/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/1527/ThePowerofGiving
- Pages:
  - Fundraising: https://my.rotary.org/en/knowledge-and-resources/resources-and-reference/fundraising
  - Contribution and recognition reports: https://my.rotary.org/en/manage/club-district-administration
  - Regional Leaders: https://my.rotary.org/en/regional-leaders
- PDFs:
  - Every Rotarian, Every Year Brochure: https://my.rotary.org/en/document/588

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

Saturday March 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Salons A-F

Repeat President, President Elect

10:30am EDT

Assistant Governor Session: Strategy for the Year Ahead

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Gallery Room

Learning Leader:

Session Feedback:
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Style of Dress:
Business Casual is recommended for this session.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Gallery Room Hanover Marriott

Assistant Governors, Assistant Governors

10:30am EDT

New Presidents Session: Fundraising for The Rotary Foundation

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

3rd Floor Meeting Rooms

Learning Leaders: Penny Byron, Carrie Hernandez, Thomas Crowley, Mahbub Ahmad, Samantha Maruzzelli, Andrea Chapman, Bill Skinner, Kalpana Patel, Joe Smith, Jay Fowler, Rick Saltarelli

Session Feedback:
Please click the link below to give your feedback about this session.
First TIme Presidents: https://forms.gle/rTcx1wRnp7s6NHt97

Session Overview:
Clubs and districts often ask their members to contribute to The Rotary Foundation and hold fundraising events to support projects or polio eradication.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify strategies to fundraise for their club, district, or The Rotary Foundation
Collaborate on fundraising efforts with other participants
Session Resources:
- Learning Center Courses:
  - Rotary Foundation Basics: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/356/rotary-foundation-basics
  - Fundraising Basics: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/1039/fundraising-basics
  - The Power of Giving: https://learn.rotary.org/learn/course/view/elearning/1527/the-power-of-giving
- Pages:
  - Fundraising: https://my.rotary.org/en/knowledge-and-resources/resources-and-reference/fundraising
  - Contribution and recognition reports: https://my.rotary.org/en/manage/club-district-administration
  - Regional Leaders: https://my.rotary.org/en/regional-leaders
- PDFs:
  - Every Rotarian, Every Year Brochure: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/every-rotarian-every-year-brochure

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

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
3rd Floor Meeting Rooms Hanover Marriott

New President, President Elect

10:30am EDT

Encore Presidents Session: The Rotary Foundation Panel

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Grand Ballroom

Panelists: TBA

Session Feedback:
Please click the link below to give your feedback about this session.
Encore Presidents: https://forms.gle/hATFkVosQ4jwPGxp7

Session Resources:
- Rotary Direct Brochure:https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/rotary-direct-rotarys-recurring-giving-program-form
- Paul Harris Society Brochure:https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/paul-harris-society-brochure
- Your Rotary Legacy Brochure:https://rotary.planmygift.org/documents/R/rotary-international-foundation/pdf-legacy-brochure.pdf
- EREY Brochure:https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/every-rotarian-every-year-brochure
- TRF Reference Guide:https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/rotary-foundation-reference-guide
- EREY Club Presentation PowerPoint Template: https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/doing-good-world-every-rotarian-every-year-erey-club-presentation

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

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Grand Ballroom Hanover Marriott

Repeat President, President Elect

11:45am EDT

Plenary Session: Tying It All Together & Seated Lunch

Saturday March 22, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm EDT

Grand Ballroom

Session Overview:

Tying it all Together Keynote with RID & Treasurer Drew Kessler
Acknowledgement of Graduates by District Governors-Elect
Thank You from Chair Cindie Kish
Introduction of PELS 2026 Chair Mary Shackleton
Mary Shackleton introduces her DGE team for PELS 2026

Speakers & Vendors

Drew Kessler

District 7210 Past District Governor, PELS 2025 Foundation Fundraiser Chair, Rotary International Director & Treasurer 2022-24

PELS Committee Leadership

Cindie Kish

District 7210 Past District Governor, PELS 2025 General Chair, Zone 32 Rotary Coordinator

Saturday March 22, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Hanover Marriott

Keynote, All Welcome

1:15pm EDT

District Specific Sessions

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm EDT

Salons A-F

Districts come in all shapes and sizes, this session will be specific to YOUR district and will help you understand the resources available in your area.
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

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Salons A-F

General, All Welcome

1:45pm EDT

Event Break Down & Load Out

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Hanover Ballroom

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

PELS Committee Leadership

Arnold T. Quaranta Jr.

PELS 2025 Sergeants & AV Chair, District 7255 Past District Governor

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Hanover Ballroom Hanover Marriott

Organizing Committee, All Welcome