PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE FOR DISTRICT 5610 PETS/DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
April 7-8-9, 2022 Highland Conference Center, Mitchell, SD
2022-23 DISTRICT 5610 PETS and DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
“CELEBRATING SERVICE ABOVE SELF”
You'll enjoy hands-on, interactive training on topics that will help you have a very successful year as a Rotary Club leader. And don't forget the fellowship, food, and opportunity to network with friends old and new. SPECIAL SESSION FOR ASSISTANT GOVERNORS! Nothing boring about this PETS - we're planning to have fun while we prepare for next year - and having you there will make it even better!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, April 7:
5:30 p.m. - Social hour and informal supper, THE DEPOT
Friday, April 8:
9:00 a.m. – PETS SESSION I
GOAL: Obtain preliminary skills needed to effectively lead a Rotary Club in District 5610
Welcome from DGE John Schneider and interactive sessions helping incoming Club Presidents prepare for their year of leadership
9:00 a.m. – A.G. SESSION
GOAL: Strengthen AG role to benefit Clubs and District
Discussion of the responsibilities of A.G.s and strategies for great relationships with Clubs in your area (A.G.s are asked to attend PETS sessions after completion of this A.G. session)
12:00 p.m. – LUNCH. Colors presented by the Mitchell V.F.W. And you’ll be INSPIRED by our VERY SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER – V.J. Smith
1:30 p.m. – PETS SESSION II
GOAL: Learn how to use specific processes to streamline successful Club procedure
“Practice with Parliamentary Procedure,” discussion on “How to Empower Your Club’s Secretary and Treasurer,” and “Tips on Writing Successful Rotary Grants”
3:00 p.m. – PETS SESSION III
GOAL: Learn about the Rotary Trilogy and how these teams build synergy and success
District leaders will discuss “Membership Strategies to Strengthen your Club,” “Using Public Image to Tell Your Story,” and “Growing your Club’s Foundation Impact”
5:30 p.m. – SOCIAL HOUR, followed by 6:30 p.m. DINNER. A fun evening of fellowship and laughter!
Saturday, April 9:
9:00 a.m. – PETS SESSION IV
GOAL: Review resources and encourage effective leadership
We’ll share resources available to help ensure your success, and then introduce a District 5610 panel of extraordinary Rotarians who will discuss “Leadership in Times of Change.”
11:00 a.m. – DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
12:00 p.m. – ADJOURN TO SERVICE ABOVE SELF
(NOTE: Subject to change and details to be announced. Scheduled times will be allowed for breaks and networking.)
5:30 p.m. - Social hour and informal supper, THE DEPOT
Friday, April 8:
9:00 a.m. – PETS SESSION I
GOAL: Obtain preliminary skills needed to effectively lead a Rotary Club in District 5610
Welcome from DGE John Schneider and interactive sessions helping incoming Club Presidents prepare for their year of leadership
9:00 a.m. – A.G. SESSION
GOAL: Strengthen AG role to benefit Clubs and District
Discussion of the responsibilities of A.G.s and strategies for great relationships with Clubs in your area (A.G.s are asked to attend PETS sessions after completion of this A.G. session)
12:00 p.m. – LUNCH. Colors presented by the Mitchell V.F.W. And you’ll be INSPIRED by our VERY SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER – V.J. Smith
1:30 p.m. – PETS SESSION II
GOAL: Learn how to use specific processes to streamline successful Club procedure
“Practice with Parliamentary Procedure,” discussion on “How to Empower Your Club’s Secretary and Treasurer,” and “Tips on Writing Successful Rotary Grants”
3:00 p.m. – PETS SESSION III
GOAL: Learn about the Rotary Trilogy and how these teams build synergy and success
District leaders will discuss “Membership Strategies to Strengthen your Club,” “Using Public Image to Tell Your Story,” and “Growing your Club’s Foundation Impact”
5:30 p.m. – SOCIAL HOUR, followed by 6:30 p.m. DINNER. A fun evening of fellowship and laughter!
Saturday, April 9:
9:00 a.m. – PETS SESSION IV
GOAL: Review resources and encourage effective leadership
We’ll share resources available to help ensure your success, and then introduce a District 5610 panel of extraordinary Rotarians who will discuss “Leadership in Times of Change.”
11:00 a.m. – DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
12:00 p.m. – ADJOURN TO SERVICE ABOVE SELF
(NOTE: Subject to change and details to be announced. Scheduled times will be allowed for breaks and networking.)
Hotel room blocks are available at The Hampton Inn Mitchell 605-995-1575 and Comfort Inn & Suites 605-990-2400. When booking your hotel be sure to mention Rotary 5610.
Please register NOW and plan to be there! REGISTRATION LINK