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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
 

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.
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Speakers & Vendors
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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
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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
 
Friday, March 21
 

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:
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Style of Dress:
Business Casual is recommended for this session.
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Speakers & Vendors
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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

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:
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Style of Dress:
Business Casual is recommended for this session.
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Speakers & Vendors
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 →
Friday March 21, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Hanover Marriott
  Keynote, All Welcome

6:30pm EDT

Plenary Session: ShelterBox USA & Dinner
Friday March 21, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom
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Style of Dress:
Business Professional is recommended for this session.
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Speakers & Vendors
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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
 
Saturday, March 22
 

8:30am EDT

Plenary Session: Gift of Life
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am EDT
Grand Ballroom
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Style of Dress:
Business Casual is recommended for this session.
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Speakers & Vendors
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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

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
Session Feedback:
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Style of Dress:
Business Casual is recommended for this session.
Click here for a guide to styles of dress
Speakers & Vendors
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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 →
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 →
Saturday March 22, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Hanover Marriott
  Keynote, All Welcome
 
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