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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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Friday, March 21
 

9:30am EDT

New Presidents Session: Planning The Year Ahead
Friday March 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Learning Leaders: Sonia Saleh, Peter Sullivan, Penny Byron, David Ping, Abit Ragbeer, Arnold Quaranta, Debbie Shelly, Sal Lavatino, Peter Lefkowitz, John Susani, John Cosgrove

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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:
Style of Dress:
Business Casual is recommended for this session.
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Friday March 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
3rd Floor Meeting Rooms Hanover Marriott

10:30am EDT

New Presidents Session: Conducting Meetings
Friday March 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
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:
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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:

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

1:15pm EDT

New Presidents Session: Engaging Club Members
Friday March 21, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Learning Leaders: David Ping, Abit Ragneer, Arnold Quaranta, Sonia Saleh, Thomas Crowley, Marcia Loughman, Kalpana Patel, Joe Smith, Debbie Shelly, Peter Lefkowitz, Rick Saltarelli 

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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:

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

2:15pm EDT

New Presidents Session: Attracting New Members
Friday March 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
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:
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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:
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

3:30pm EDT

New Presidents Session: Your Public Image Campaign
Friday March 21, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
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: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

4:30pm EDT

New Presidents Session: Preparing to Lead
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
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:
Style of Dress:
Business Casual is recommended for this session.
Click here for a guide to styles of dress
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
3rd Floor Meeting Rooms Hanover Marriott
 
Saturday, March 22
 

9:30am EDT

New Presidents Session: Service and Your Community
Saturday March 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
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:
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

10:30am EDT

New Presidents Session: Fundraising for The Rotary Foundation
Saturday March 22, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
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:
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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:
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
 
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