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PETS Schedule 2017
(Last updated March 3, 2017)

Thursday, March 16

 

1:30 -  
 5:30

• Registration in Upper Level Lobby.

2:30 -  
 6:00

• President Elect and Assistant Governors photos in The Flats.

3:00 -  
 4:30

Stone
Theater

• Rotary 101 - PDG Chris Etienne. This is a fun and informative session for Rotarians who have been in Rotary less than three years or any of those who want to make sure they know more than the rest of their club. Learn the basic structure of a Rotary Club and Rotary International. Travel back in history to discover how Rotary was started and how it grew to become an international organization. Set in a fun game format to be enjoyed by all.

3:00 -  
 4:30

The Oaks

• Assistant Governor Forum - John Gronberg. The role of the Assistant Governor is critical to the functioning of the district. What can you do to help the Governor and help the clubs? What are the most important tasks for an Assistant Governor?

4:30 -  
 5:30

• Break

5:30 -  
 6:15

• Reception in the Arcadia Ballroom Lobby.

6:15 -  
 8:15

Arcadia
Ballroom

• The kick-off dinner features opening ceremonies and an energizing and inspiring keynote address from Rotary International Vice President Jennifer Jones.
• Opening Flag Ceremony
• Welcome Address - GLRPETS Chair IPDG Tom Schmidt
• Dinner and General Session 1 - RIVP Jennifer Jones, "The Future of Rotary"

8:15 -  
 8:30

• Break - visit Vendors in Lower Level Lobby.

8:30 -  
 10:00

Lower
Level

• District Session 1. Interact and enjoy hospitality with other PEs and PNs from your District. Report to your District room. See Lower Level map for room locations:
   District 6290 - The Prairies IV, V and VI
   District 6310 - The Glens III
   District 6360 - The Glens I and II
   District 6380 - The Great Lakes I, II and III
   District 6400 - Kalamazoo II
   District 6540 - The Meadows

8:30 -  
 10:00

Vendors and Cash Bar in Lower Level Lobby.


Friday, March 17

 

7:15 -  
 12:00

• Registration in Upper Level Lobby.

7:15 -  
 8:00

• Breakfast in Arcadia Ballroom.

8:00 -  
 9:45

Arcadia
Ballroom

• General Session 2 - Past General Secretary and Chief Operating Officer Ed Futa of Rotary International will present the morning keynote address followed by a "Hot Topics 2017 - 18" Panel Discussion with moderator PDG Bruce Goldsen and panelists RIVP Jennifer Jones, PRIP Frank Devlyn, PGS/COO Ed Futa and PRID Michael Johns.

9:45 -  
 10:00

• Break - visit Vendors in Lower Level Lobby.

10:00 -  
 12:05

The Great
Lakes
IV and V

• Rotary Leadership Institute Part I begins for PN's. Sessions will include the following six modules:
   Insights into Leadership
   My Rotary World
   Ethics and Vocational Service
   Our Rotary Foundation
   Engaging Members
   Creating Service Projects
Participants will receive a manual and certificate upon completion.

10:00 -  
 10:35

• PE Breakout Session 1 - PE's Choice. See Lower Level map for room locations (TBA). A printed schedule will be available at registration.

The same topics are offered each of the three PE Sessions. Note that "Key Aspects of Club Management" offers three versions based on club size.

10:35 -  
 10:45

• PE Sessions Break

10:45 -  
 11:20

• PE Breakout Session 2 - PE's Choice. PE Session topics repeated, except "Key Aspects of Club Management" is focused on Medium Sized Clubs (31 - 80).  

11:20 -  
 11:30

• PE Sessions Break

11:30 -  
 12:05

• PE Breakout Session 3 - PE's Choice. PE Session topics repeated, except "Key Aspects of Club Management" is focused on Large Sized Clubs (81+).

12:05 -  
 12:15

• Break

12:15 -
    1:15

• Arcadia Ballroom doors open for lunch.
• General Session 3 - Ramesh Ferris - "Surviving Polio" - An amazing story of the lifelong challenges and successes in dealing with polio.

1:15 -  
 1:30

• Break - Transition to District Sessions

1:15 -  
 4:30 

Partners and Guests Program hosted by Carol Swart and Denise Schmidt will feature the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. See program details. Meet at 1:15 pm in Radisson Lobby.

1:30 -  
 4:45

• Rotary Leadership Institute Part II begins for PN's. Part II will offer the same six modules as offered in Part I. Report to The Great Lakes IV and V.

1:30 -  
 3:00

• District Session 2. Report to your same District room. See Lower Level map for room locations.

3:00 -  
 3:15

• Break

3:15 -  
 4:45

• District Session 3. Report to your same District room. See Lower Level map for room locations.

4:45 -  
 5:00

• Break

5:00 -  
 6:30

• Reception in Lower Level Lobby.

6:30 -  
 6:45

• Break

6:45 -  
 8:30

• Arcadia Ballroom doors open for dinner.
• General Session 4 with PRIP Rick King, "Uncommon Leader," an inspirational message from the heart of his journey as an RI President.

8:30 -  
 9:30

• Hospitality in the Kalamazoo Room. Visit Vendors in Lower Level Lobby.


Saturday, March 18

7:30 -  
 8:15

• Breakfast in Arcadia Ballroom.

8:15 -  
 9:00

• General Session 5 in Arcadia Ballroom with presentation by Past Rotary International President Frank Devlyn - "Changing With The Times."

9:00 -  
 9:15

• Break

9:15 -  
 11:30

• District Session 4. Report to your same District room. See Lower Level map for room locations.

11:30 -  
 12:00

• Break

12:00 -  
 1:00

Arcadia
Ballroom

• Arcadia Ballroom doors open for lunch.
• Swearing-in of 2017 - 18 Presidents
• General Session 6 - PRID Michael Johns - "The History of The Rotary Foundation - 100 Years"
• PETS Chairman IPDG Tom Schmidt final remarks




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