2009 District Conference Rotary District 6150 & District 6800
Early Registration discount ends Apr 15 - Registration Deadline is April 19, 2009
You are Invited!
Why is District Governor Ray Keller standing in front of this old red pickup truck? Play the video to learn more.
Be part of an historic event as we join forces with our neighboring district across the Mississippi River, District 6800 (Memphis and north Mississippi), for a special celebration. You've been working hard to Make Dreams Real this year so grab your family and let's all head to Memphis for fun, food, fellowship and to celebrate our many accomplishments.
Rotary International President Nominee, Ray Klinginsmith. Ray will serve as RI President in 2010-11. This is the first time our district has hosted a future RI President.
PDG Marty Feldman (District 5490 Arizona), has been appointed by RI President D.K. Lee to be his personal representative at our conference. In addition to bringing greetings for President Lee, Marty will help us celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of this Rotary year.
Only a few outstanding individuals are invited to address a Rotary International Convention. Ambassadorial Scholar, Kristi Matthews, Associate City Attorney for the City of Atlanta, is one and she will help us celebrate Rotary's youth programs as our keynote speaker at our luncheon on Saturday. Read more here.
Rotarian Joe Birch, Emmy winning news anchor at WMC-TV, will be the Saturday evening keynote speaker. Joe, a member of the Rotary Club of Memphis, is known for his humor and wit. Read more here.
Other highlights include - The Indian GSE Teams, Friday night Family of Rotary Food Fest for the entire family at the historic Memphis Train Station, Youth Exchange Silent Auction, and the legendary Peabody Hotel.
Agenda Highlights All events for everyone unless noted. Highlighted items included in complete meal package or by individually purchased ticket. Must Have Ticket to Enter. * - purchased separately not in meal package Note: schedule is tentative, times subject to change
Thursday, April 23
11:00 am
4-Person Golf Scramble-Box lunch provided-Chickasaw Country Club*
The fun begins on Thursday with a Golf Scramble and Rotary Crawfish CountDown (both require separate registrations and are not in meal package - see registration form for details)
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Friday's 8:00 a.m. Kickoff Breakfast, 9:30 am - First timer's orientation
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The Opening Plenary Session begins at 10:30 a.m.
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Friday's lunch features RI President Nominee Ray Klinginsmith.
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Friday's Family of Rotary Food Fest at the Historic Train Station will be fun for all ages.
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South Main Street Festival & Trolley Tour featuring Great Boutiques and Art Galleries
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Complete meal package offers the best value and you won't miss any of the fun and fellowship!
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Plenary sessions are open to all Rotarians and guests and offer exceptional presentations.
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Head to the Autozone ballpark for Saturday's Foundation Breakfast
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Ambassadorial Scholar, Kristi Matthews will focus on Rotary's youth programs at lunch on Saturday
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Saturday concludes with our reception and Make Dreams Real Banquet at the historic Skyway Ballroom, Peabody Hotel (on the roof!).
