Why Attend the Rotary International Convention?
Posted by Jantine Stam
By participating in an RI Convention, you'll gain a broader appreciation of Rotary's global impact and strengthen your commitment to service. And seeing a convention may move your invited guests to become Rotarians too.
Here are some other great reasons to attend a convention:
Here are some other great reasons to attend a convention:
- Service projects. Find out how fellow Rotarians developed their service projects by visiting club and district project booths. You can also partner with other Rotarians in an international project or exchange.
- The Rotary Foundation. Learn more about PolioPlus and other Foundation programs during plenary sessions and workshops that show how Rotarians take humanitarian action and promote peace and understanding throughout the world.
- Development of future club leaders. Expand your network of international contacts by getting to know Rotary leaders and members from your own district, and become more involved in district plans.
- Club administration. Attend a special workshop for incoming presidents and the Presidents-Elect Luncheon, where you can meet and exchange ideas with fellow leaders.
- Family fun. With so much to do around the event, you and your family can plan a memorable vacation around the convention.
Continue reading to learn more about maximizing your convention experience
Maximizing your convention experience
Take advantage of preconvention meetings, RI luncheons, and host events before the official start of the convention.
- Showcase your club or district humanitarian service project in the Club and District Projects Exhibition.
- Organize an event! Request a form by contacting uae@rotary.org .
- Get involved behind the scenes of this major RI meeting by volunteering to be a sergeant-at-arms. Sign up when you register, or stop by the sergeant-at-arms office on-site during the convention.
- Organize a group to attend from your club or district. You may even receive a rebate for your collective efforts! Special forms are available for tour groups by contacting ri.registration@rotary.org .
- Say yes to personal information sharing when you register, and you'll receive information about local attractions, events, and activities from convention organizers and the local Host Organization Committee.
- Subscribe to the International Meetings and Convention E-Group through Member Access to receive convention information updates
To register go to www.rotary.org and click on the bottom right of the screen where it says RI Internation Convention - Register Now. If you're never gone then go! If you're been before, I'll see you there!