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Inspiration
AROUND
EVERY CORNER
IN TORONTO
2018 ROTARY
INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION
riconvention.org | #rotary18
WELCOME! ¡BIENVENIDOS! BIENVENUE BENVENUTI! ようこそ！ 환영합니다! BEM-VINDO! 歡迎 RI President Ian H.S. Riseley and Juliet
WELCOME
Welcome to the 109th annual Rotary International
Convention, in the beautiful city of Toronto, Ontario,
Canada. I encourage you to make new friends, learn
more about Rotary and, above all, enjoy yourself as
you find Inspiration Around Every Corner.
Thanks for being part of Rotary: Making a Difference.
Ian H.S. Riseley, RI President
2017-18 RI Board of Directors
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EN
2017-18 RI BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Ian H.S. Riseley
Rotary Club of Sandringham
Victoria, Australia
President
Barry Rassin Dean Rohrs Mikael Ahlberg
Rotary Club of Rotary Club of Rotary Club of
East Nassau Langley Central Ölands Södra
New Providence, British Columbia, Sweden
Bahamas Canada Treasurer
President-elect Vice President
Gérard Allonneau Jorge Aufranc Basker
Rotary Club of Rotary Club of Chockalingam
Parthenay Guatemala Sur Rotary Club of Karur
Deux‑Sèvres, France Guatemala Tamil Nadu, India
Corneliu Dincă James Ronald Peter Iblher
Rotary Club of Ferrill Rotary Club of
Craiova Rotary Club of Nürnberg-Reichswald
Romania Martinsville Germany
Virginia, USA
Keiichi Ishiguro Robert C. John C. Matthews
Rotary Club of Knuepfer Jr. Rotary Club of Mercer
Tsuruoka West Rotary Club of Island
Yamagata, Japan Chicago Washington, USA
Illinois, USA
ii
Eun-Soo Moon Tadami Saito Brian A.E. Stoyel
Rotary Club of Rotary Club of Toyota Rotary Club of Saltash
Cheonan-Dosol Aichi, Japan Cornwall, England
Chungcheongnam,
Korea
Noel J. Trevaskis Gregory F. Yank Paulo Augusto
Rotary Club of Bega Rotary Club of Zanardi
New South Wales, O’Fallon Rotary Club of
Australia Illinois, USA Curitiba-Cidade
Industrial
Paraná, Brazil
John Hewko
Rotary Club of Kyiv
Ukraine
General Secretary
iii
2018-19 RI BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Barry Rassin
Rotary Club of East Nassau
New Providence, Bahamas
President
Mark Daniel John C. Matthews Peter Iblher
Maloney Rotary Club of Mercer Rotary Club of
Rotary Club of Island Nürnberg-Reichswald
Decatur Washington, USA Germany
Alabama, USA Vice President Treasurer
President-elect
Francesco Arezzo Olayinka Hakeem Jeffry Cadorette
Rotary Club of Ragusa Babalola Rotary Club of Media
Italy Rotary Club of Pennsylvania, USA
Trans Amadi
Rivers State, Nigeria
Basker Lawrence A. Rafael M. Garcia III
Chockalingam Dimmitt Rotary Club of Pasig
Rotary Club of Karur Rotary Club of Topeka Rizal, Philippines
Tamil Nadu, India Kansas, USA
Keiichi Ishiguro Robert C. Akira Miki
Rotary Club of Knuepfer Jr. Rotary Club of Himeji
Tsuruoka West Rotary Club of Hyogo, Japan
Yamagata, Japan Chicago
Illinois, USA
iv
Eun-Soo Moon David D. Stovall Brian A.E. Stoyel
Rotary Club of Rotary Club of Rotary Club of Saltash
Cheonan-Dosol Hall County Cornwall, England
Chungcheongnam, Georgia, USA
Korea
Piotr Wygnanczuk Gregory F. Yank Paulo Augusto
Rotary Club of Gdynia Rotary Club of Zanardi
Poland O’Fallon Rotary Club of
Illinois, USA Curitiba-Cidade
Industrial
Paraná, Brazil
John Hewko
Rotary Club of Kyiv
Ukraine
General Secretary
v2017-18 ROTARY FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES
Paul A. Netzel
Rotary Club of Los Angeles
California, USA
Chair
Ron D. Burton Kenneth M. Örsçelik Balkan
Rotary Club of Schuppert Jr. Rotary Club of
Norman Rotary Club of Decatur Istanbul-Karaköy
Oklahoma, USA Alabama, USA Turkey
Chair-elect Vice Chair
William B. Boyd Mário César Martins Brenda Marie Cressey
Rotary Club of de Camargo Rotary Club of
Pakuranga Rotary Club of Paso Robles
Auckland, Santo André California, USA
New Zealand São Paulo, Brazil
Mary Beth Growney Sushil Gupta Gary C.K. Huang
Selene Rotary Club of Delhi Rotary Club of Taipei
Rotary Club of Madison Midwest Taiwan
West Towne‑Middleton Delhi, India
Wisconsin, USA
Seiji Kita Julia Phelps K.R. Ravindran
Rotary Club of Urawa Rotary Club of Rotary Club of
East Amesbury Colombo
Saitama, Japan Massachusetts, USA Sri Lanka
Michael F. Webb Young Suk Yoon John Hewko
Rotary Club of Mendip Rotary Club of Seoul Rotary Club of Kyiv
Somerset, England Hoehyon Ukraine
Seoul, Korea General Secretary
vi2018-19 ROTARY FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES
Ron D. Burton
Rotary Club of Norman
Oklahoma, USA
Chair
Gary C.K. Huang Brenda Marie Cressey Örsçelik Balkan
Rotary Club of Taipei Rotary Club of Rotary Club of
Taiwan Paso Robles Istanbul-Karaköy
Chair-elect California, USA Turkey
Vice Chair
Mário César Martins John F. Germ Mary Beth Growney
de Camargo Rotary Club of Selene
Rotary Club of Chattanooga Rotary Club of Madison
Santo André Tennessee, USA West Towne‑Middleton
São Paulo, Brazil Wisconsin, USA
Per Høyen Seiji Kita Julia Phelps
Rotary Club of Aarup Rotary Club of Urawa Rotary Club of
Denmark East Amesbury
Saitama, Japan Massachusetts, USA
K.R. Ravindran Kenneth M. Gulam A. Vahanvaty
Rotary Club of Schuppert Jr. Rotary Club of Bombay
Colombo Rotary Club of Maharashtra, India
Sri Lanka Decatur
Alabama, USA
Michael F. Webb Sangkoo Yun John Hewko
Rotary Club of Rotary Club of Rotary Club of Kyiv
Mendip Sae Hanyang Ukraine
Somerset, England Seoul, Korea General Secretary
vii2018 CONVENTION COMMITTEE
Gordon R. McInally Şafak Alpay
Rotary Club of South Rotary Club of
Queensferry Istanbul-Sisli
Lothian, Scotland Turkey
Chair Vice Chair
John T. Blount Michele D. Guy Christopher N.
Rotary Club of Rotary Club of Phillips
Sebastopol Toronto Rotary Club of Eshowe
California, USA Ontario, Canada South Africa
Bryn Styles Ian W. Thomson Donald L. Mebus
Rotary Club of Barrie- Rotary Club of Rotary Club of
Huronia Cheltenham Arlington
Ontario, Canada Gloucestershire, Texas, USA
England Adviser
viii2018 HOST ORGANIZATION
COMMITTEE
Michael Cooksey Ron Kielstra
Rotary Club of Scarborough Rotary Club of Lincoln
Ontario, Canada Ontario, Canada
Co-Chair Dawn-Marie King
Michele D. Guy Rotary Club of Toronto
Rotary Club of Toronto Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada Lorraine Anne Lloyd
Co-Chair Rotary Club of Toronto
Stephen Wilkinson Ontario, Canada
Rotary Club of Barrie Patricia Neuman
Ontario, Canada Rotary Club of Toronto
Executive Director Ontario, Canada
Ross Amos Betty Jo Parent
Rotary Club of Toronto Rotary Club of Mississauga West
Ontario, Canada Ontario, Canada
Donald G. Bell Darryl Patterson
Rotary Club of Toronto Rotary Club of East York
Ontario, Canada Ontario, Canada
Douglas Boot Lynda S. Ryder
Ontario, Canada Rotary Club of Etobicoke
John Crossinghmam Ontario, Canada
Rotary Club of St. Catharines Clinton Samuel
Ontario, Canada Ontario, Canada
Jacqueline C. Davies Alanna Scott
Rotary Club of Toronto Rotary Club of Toronto
Ontario, Canada Ontario, Canada
Michael Gauthier Brian Thompson
Rotary Club of Collingwood and Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise
South Georgian Bay Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
Valarie Wafer
John Gordon Rotary Club of Collingwood and
Rotary Club of Barrie South Georgian Bay
Ontario, Canada Ontario, Canada
ix2018 CONVENTION PROMOTION COMMITTEE Bryn Styles Philippe Lamoise Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia Rotary Club of Del Mar Ontario, Canada California, USA Chair Geeta K. Manek Evan Burrell Rotary Club of Muthaiga Rotary Club of Turramurra Kenya New South Wales, Australia Carolyn A. Mebus Michael Colasurdo Rotary Club of Arlington Rotary Club of Brick Township Texas, USA New Jersey, USA Donald L. Mebus Angelito E. Colona Rotary Club of Arlington Rotary Club of Makati Legazpi Texas, USA Metro Manila, Philippines Stephen Wilkinson Ovidiu Valeriu V. Cos Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia Rotary Club of Alba Iulia Ontario, Canada Romania Marcelo D. Haick Rotary Club of Santos-Praia São Paulo, Brazil 2018 CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Michael Colasurdo Sr. Mary Lou Harrison Rotary Club of Brick Township Rotary Club of Toronto-Sunrise New Jersey, USA Ontario, Canada Chair Member Michel Bertolli Jean-Louis Joly Rotary Club of Le Mans Rotary Club of Quebec France QC, Canada Member Member Carlos Hugo D’Amico Katsuhiko Tatsuno Rotary Club of Cid Campeador Rotary Club of Tokyo-West Argentina Japan Member Member x
THANK YOU
SPONSORS
We gratefully recognize the following companies
and organizations for their support of this
convention, helping to further our humanitarian
efforts around the world.
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Officers and Committees
2017-18 RI Board of Directors................................................................... ii
2018-19 RI Board of Directors................................................................... iv
2017-18 Rotary Foundation Trustees............................................... vi
2018-19 Rotary Foundation Trustees.............................................. vii
2018 Convention Committee...................................................................... viii
2018 Host Organization Committee.................................................. ix
2018 Convention Promotion Committee.................................... x
2018 Credentials Committee...................................................................... x
PART 1
CONVENTION PROGRAM, BREAKOUT SESSIONS &
HOST EVENTS
Official Convention Program...................................................................................... 2
Breakout Sessions..................................................................................................................... 10
Session and Room Capacity........................................................................... 10
Livestreaming.................................................................................................................. 10
Culture Lounge............................................................................................................... 11
Hamburg 2019................................................................................................................. 11
Schedule at a Glance................................................................................................ 12
Details and Descriptions.................................................................................... 17
Host Events....................................................................................................................................... 37
PART 2
HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP
Hours......................................................................................................................................................... 40
Grand Opening.............................................................................................................................. 40
Food, Fun, and Entertainment.................................................................................. 40
Social Media Lounge............................................................................................................. 40
Arch Klumph Society Lounge.................................................................................... 42
Rotaract................................................................................................................................................. 42
2019 Hamburg Convention Promotion and
Registration Booth.............................................................................................................. 43
Rotary Resource Center.................................................................................................... 43
Badge Ribbons and Stickers......................................................................................... 43
Service Opportunities.......................................................................................................... 44
Peace Corps......................................................................................................................... 44
KidsAgainst Hunger................................................................................................. 44
ShelterBox............................................................................................................................ 44
VR Zone.................................................................................................................................................. 44PART 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
Convention Office Information................................................................................ 46
ATM Services................................................................................................................................. 46
Attire.......................................................................................................................................................... 46
Coat and Luggage Check................................................................................................... 46
Convention Feedback........................................................................................................... 47
Opening Ceremony Assignment............................................................................. 47
General Session Seating.................................................................................................... 47
General Secretary’s Report and Treasurer’s Report..................... 48
Hotel Assistance......................................................................................................................... 48
Lost and Found............................................................................................................................. 48
Mobility Assistance................................................................................................................ 48
Photographs...................................................................................................................................... 48
Policies.................................................................................................................................................... 49
Code of Conduct............................................................................................................ 49
Fundraising......................................................................................................................... 50
Music and Visuals....................................................................................................... 50
Photography and Video Recording........................................................ 50
Smoking................................................................................................................................... 50
Registration Information................................................................................................ 50
Registration Badges.................................................................................................. 50
On-Site Ticket Sales................................................................................................ 51
Rotary Events App.................................................................................................................... 51
Safety and Security.................................................................................................................. 51
First Aid and Emergencies.............................................................................. 52
Clinics/Hospitals/Pharmacies.................................................................. 52
Sergeants-at-Arms.................................................................................................................. 53
Simultaneous Interpretation...................................................................................... 53
Speeches and Video................................................................................................................ 53
Transportation.............................................................................................................................. 54
Voting Delegates and Procedures.......................................................................... 54Let’s tell the world we are
TOGETHER, WE
Rotary unites problem solvers around the globe behind one goal: to do more good.
Our members are driven to bring communities together to create lasting change. Connecting to
make things better — that’s what people of action do. Learn more at Rotary.org.
Use our global ad campaign to tell your club’s story
and help the world understand who we are:
leaders who work together to connect, inspire,
and transform our communities.
Get started today at rotary.org/brandcenter.PART 1 CONVENTION PROGRAM, BREAKOUT SESSIONS & HOST EVENTS
OFFICIAL CONVENTION
PROGRAM
CONVENTION PROGRAM
All convention activities will be held at venues within
the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) and Air
Canada Centre (ACC) unless otherwise noted. Check
the Transportation Guide and Venue Map for RI shuttle
information.
Air Canada Centre Bag Policy
General Sessions will be held at the Air Canada Centre,
which maintains a very strict personal bag policy as follows:
“Any purses or briefcases that are larger than 14” X 14” X 6”
and ALL backpacks will not be allowed into the building.
Permitted bags should be soft sided and able to fit completely
under the arena seats. This policy will be strictly enforced
and Air Canada Centre is unable to store oversized or
prohibited items. An exception will be made for declared
medically necessary items, after proper inspection.”
The icon next to general session listings indicates that
simultaneous interpretation is available in Chinese, English,
French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
General sessions will be streamed live to audiences around
the world.
Audio or video recording of general sessions by attendees
is strictly prohibited. Please silence all electronic devices
during luncheons, breakout sessions, and general sessions.
Please see Part 3 General Information for detailed
information and policies on Opening Ceremony Assignment
and General Session Seating.
The program is subject to change.
Thursday, 21 June
15:00-19:00
Convention Registration
Level 300, Hall B, North Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Includes registration for Rotary Peacebuilding Summit,
Rotaract Preconvention, and Youth Exchange Officers
Preconvention
2 | Thursday, 21 JuneFriday, 22 June
CONVENTION PROGRAM
08:00-19:00
Convention Registration
Level 300, Hall B, North Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
09:00-17:00
Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention
Level 700, South Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
09:00-17:30
Rotaract Preconvention
Level 700, South Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
09:00-19:00
Rotary Peacebuilding Summit
Levels 100-300, North Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
19:00-21:30
Youth Exchange Officers Banquet
(Rotary-ticketed event)
Arcadian Court, 401 Bay St., Toronto
M5H 2Y4
Saturday, 23 June
08:00-19:00
Convention Registration
Level 300, Hall B, North Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
09:00-12:30
Rotary Peacebuilding Summit
Level 100, Rooms 105-107, North Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
09:00-17:00
Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention
Level 700, South Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
09:00-17:30
Rotaract Preconvention
Level 700, South Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Friday, 22 June, Saturday, 23 June | 309:00-18:00
House of Friendship
CONVENTION PROGRAM
Level 800, Halls D & E, South Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
10:00
House of Friendship Grand Opening
Level 800, Hall E, Entertainment Stage
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
15:00-16:00
Orientation for First-Time Convention Attendees
Rooms 105-107, North Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
15:30-16:30
Volunteer Sergeants-at-Arms Training
Room 801 A, South Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
18:00-22:00
Rock at the Historic Distillery District
(host-ticketed event)
Distillery District, Toronto
19:00-23:00
Jazz at the Aquarium (host-ticketed event)
Ripley’s Aquarium, Toronto
Sunday, 24 June
08:00-18:00
Convention Registration
Level 300, Hall B, North Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
08:00-08:45
Interfaith Service
Level 800, Halls F & G, South Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Event Chair: John C. Matthews, RI Director
Rotary Club of Mercer Island, Washington, USA
09:00-18:00
House of Friendship
Level 800, Halls D & E, South Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
4 | Saturday, 23 June, Sunday, 24 June10:30-13:00
Opening Ceremony* — First Seating
CONVENTION PROGRAM
Air Canada Centre
Flag Ceremony
Call to Order and Welcome Remarks
Gordon R. McInally, 2018 Toronto Convention Chair
Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian, Scotland
Entertainment Feature
Guest Welcome Remarks
Chief R. Stacey Laforme
Chief of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation
Featured Speaker
Entertainment Feature
Introduction of RI President and Family
Donald L. Mebus, Aide to the RI President
Rotary Club of Arlington, Texas, USA
Welcome Address
Ian H.S. Riseley, RI President
Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria, Australia
Entertainment Feature
13:30-15:00
Meet and Greet Past Rotary International Presidents
Rooms 718A & B, South Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
15:30-18:00
Opening Ceremony* — Second Seating
Air Canada Centre
Monday, 25 June
09:00-18:00
Convention Registration
Level 300, Hall B, North Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
09:00-18:00
House of Friendship
Level 800, Halls D & E, South Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
*Please refer to the Opening Ceremony Assignment policy on page 47.
Sunday, 24 June, Monday, 25 June | 510:00-12:00
General Session 2
CONVENTION PROGRAM
Air Canada Centre
Call to Order and Announcements
Introduction of the RI Board of Directors
Making a Difference Through Our Areas of Focus
John Hewko, RI General Secretary
Rotary Club of Kyiv, Ukraine
Rotaract Panel Presentation
Moderator: Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, RI Director-elect
Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Rivers State, Nigeria
Panelists:
Rebecca Fry, Rotaract Club of Sydney City, NSW, Australia
Joan Nairuba, Rotaract Club of Kololo, Uganda
Muhammad Talha Mushtaq, Rotaract Club of Jhang Saddar,
Pakistan
Featured Speaker
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General
World Health Organization
Featured Speaker
Dr. Ann Gloag OBE, Founder
Ann Gloag Foundation
Freedom From Fistula Foundation
Featured Speaker
Caryl M. Stern, President and CEO
UNICEF USA
13:00-14:30
Rotaract 50th Anniversary Luncheon
(Rotary-ticketed event)
Level 800, Halls F & G, South Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Event Chairs:
Mitty Chang, Co-Chair, Rotaract and Interact Committee
Rotary E-Club of Silicon Valley, California, USA
Holger Knaack, Vice Chair, 2019 IA Committee
Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany
13:00-17:00
Breakout Sessions
Various rooms in Metro Toronto Convention Centre
16:00-22:00
Host Hospitality Night
(host-ticketed event)
Various Toronto neighborhoods
6 | Monday, 25 JuneTuesday, 26 June
CONVENTION PROGRAM
09:00-18:00
Convention Registration
Level 300, Hall B, North Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
09:00-18:00
House of Friendship
Level 800, Halls D & E, South Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
10:00-12:00
General Session 3
Air Canada Centre
Call to Order, Announcements, and Preliminary Credentials
Report
Introduction of The Rotary Foundation Trustees
Featured Speaker
Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States (2001-09)
Rotary Alumni Global Service Award Acceptance
John Caulfield
Featured Speaker
Featured Speaker
Dr. Isis Mejias, Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group
Ambassador
Featured Speaker
Dr. Jack Guy Lafontant
Prime Minister of Haiti
Rotary Club of Petion-Ville, Haiti
13:00-14:30
President-elect’s Leadership Luncheon
(Rotary‑ticketed event)
Level 800, Halls F & G, South Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Event Chair: John C. Smarge, Aide to the RI President-elect
Rotary Club of Naples, Florida, USA
13:00-17:00
Breakout Sessions
Various rooms in Metro Toronto Convention Centre
15:30-16:00
Business Session — Election of Officers
Air Canada Centre
Tuesday, 26 June | 7Election of Officers
John Hewko, RI General Secretary
CONVENTION PROGRAM
Rotary Club of Kyiv, Ukraine
RI Policy Update
John Hewko, RI General Secretary
Treasurer’s Report
Mikael Ahlberg, Treasurer
Rotary Club of Ölands Södra, Sweden
16:00-20:00
ROTARYFEST
(host-ticketed event)
Canadian National Exhibition Centre, Toronto
17:00-19:00
Major Donor Reception (by invitation only)
19:00
Arch Klumph Society Dinner (by invitation only)
Wednesday, 27 June
09:00-17:00
Convention Registration
Level 300, Hall B, North Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
09:00-16:00
House of Friendship
Level 800, Halls D & E, South Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
10:00-12:00
General Session 4
Air Canada Centre
Call to Order and Announcements
Featured Speaker
Jane Nelson, Director
Corporate Responsibility Initiative, Harvard Kennedy
School
Featured Speaker
Anja Nikolova, 2016-17 Rotary Global Grant Scholar
Yale University
8 | Tuesday, 26 June, Wednesday, 27 JuneSpecial Guest
Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand,
CONVENTION PROGRAM
Former Administrator of the United Nations Development
Programme
In Conversation with Ian H.S. Riseley, RI President
Rotary Foundation Keynote Address
Paul A. Netzel, Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair
Rotary Club of Los Angeles, California, USA
13:00-14:30
President’s Recognition Luncheon
(Rotary-ticketed event)
Level 800, Halls F & G, South Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Event Chair: Dean Rohrs, RI Vice President
Rotary Club of Langley Central, British Columbia, Canada
13:00-16:30
Breakout Sessions
Various rooms in Metro Toronto Convention Centre
17:00-19:00
Closing Ceremony
Air Canada Centre
Call to Order
2019 Hamburg Convention Promotion
John T. Blount, 2019 Hamburg Convention Chair
Rotary Club of Sebastopol, California, USA
Recognition of Convention and Host Organization
Committees and Sergeants-at Arms
Introduction of Past RI Presidents
Ian H.S. Riseley, RI President
Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria, Australia
Acceptance Remarks
Mark Daniel Maloney, RI President-nominee
Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA
Introduction of President-elect and Family
John C. Smarge, Aide to the RI President-elect
Rotary Club of Naples, Florida, USA
President-elect’s Address
Barry Rassin, RI President-elect
Rotary Club of East Nassau, Bahamas
President’s Closing Remarks
Ian H.S. Riseley
Entertainment Feature
With support from Global Affairs Canada
Wednesday, 27 June | 9BREAKOUT SESSIONS
All breakout sessions take place in the Metro Toronto
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Convention Centre (MTCC). Sessions on the 100 and 200
levels are in the North Building, and sessions on the 700 level
are in the South Building. Through our program, you can
enjoy the opportunity to learn from and work with experts
in a variety of fields, including experienced Rotarians,
Rotaractors, Rotary alumni, and guest speakers.
Breakout sessions feature presenters from around the world
and explore one or more of the following topics:
• Developing leaders: tips and skills for leadership
growth in Rotary, in our communities, and in business
• Engaging young leaders: attracting younger
generations to Rotary, involving alumni, and partnering
with young people on projects
• Promoting Rotary: ways to enhance our public image
and increase awareness of Rotary in our communities
• Service and projects: project success stories, strategies
for global grants, and ways to design meaningful projects
and enhance their sustainability
• Strengthening membership: ideas for developing
innovative clubs, fostering diversity, and improving
member recruitment or retention
Most sessions are presented in English, and several offer
simultaneous interpretation in multiple languages. Find full
session descriptions on pages 17-36 and in the mobile app.
Session and Room Capacity
Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. We try our
best to accurately measure interest and estimate attendance
for each session. Please accept our apologies if your first-
choice session is filled and you are not able to attend.
For the safety of all our participants, we must adhere to
all room-capacity regulations set by the venue. Please use
every available seat, as standing or sitting in the aisles is not
permitted.
Livestreaming
Sessions marked with will be streamed live to an external
audience and recorded for future use.
10Culture Lounge
Open from 13:30 to 16:30 Monday through Wednesday, the
Culture Lounge (Room 205D) is your place to connect with
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
other participants and learn about different cultures through
a variety of hands-on activities, many of which can be
enjoyed without a common language. Learn a new game,
get creative with crafts, or relax with your new friends.
Check the mobile app or drop by the room to see the
schedule of activities.
Hamburg 2019
If you’re interested in presenting a breakout session
in Hamburg next year, look for the call for proposals
at riconvention.org in August and September, or email
convention.breakouts@rotary.org for more information.
11SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Themes
L – Developing leaders S – Service and projects
Y – Engaging young leaders R – Promoting Rotary
M – Strengthening membership
MONDAY, 25 JUNE
13:00-14:00 LOCATION THEME
GSE Reinvented: Craft Your 203 Y
District’s Global Exchange
Inspire With Images: Telling 701 R
Rotary’s Story With Photographs
ShelterBox and Rotary: The Impact 713 S
of Our Partnership
13:00-14:30 LOCATION THEME
Rotarians Combating Human 105 S
Trafficking and Slavery
Health Projects: Tips for Success 201 S
From Rotarian Doctors
Best Practices for E-Clubs 715 M
Getting Your Story Covered in the 718A R
News
13:30-14:30 LOCATION THEME
Eight Areas of Opportunity to 106 M
Increase Club Membership
Unconscious Bias: From Awareness 202 L
to Action (first seating)
Developing Future Rotarians With 716 M Y
Rotary Youth Exchange
Rotary Business School: Teamwork 717 L
13:30-15:00 LOCATION THEME
Hard-won Partnerships: Best 102 S
Practices From the Field
The Rotary Foundation Cadre of 107 S
Technical Advisers
Indigenous Leaders: Success in 206D L
Action
Corporate Social Responsibility and 714 S
Its Impact on Fund Development
Safe Water, a Basic Human Right 718B S
1214:30-15:30 LOCATION THEME
Tools for Building Awareness of 203 L
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Rotary’s Endowment in Your District
and Club
Engaging Young Professionals 701 Y
Dues: The Value We Receive as 713 M
Rotarians
15:00-16:00 LOCATION THEME
Involving Alumni in Rotary Projects 715 Y
Using PowerPoint and Keynote to 718A R
Deliver Exceptional Presentations
15:00-16:30 LOCATION THEME
Brain Power for Peace: Building 105 S
Global Relations Through
Neuroplasticity
2019 Council on Legislation 201 L
Adolescent Pregnancies, Population 202 S
Growth, and Family Planning
Achieving Lasting Impact From 717 S
Rotary WASH Projects
15:30-16:30 LOCATION THEME
Improving Access to Health Care for 206D S
Impoverished Communities
15:30-17:00 LOCATION THEME
Forum for 2019-20 District 106 L
Governors and Club Presidents
The Journey From District Trainer to 107 L
Director of Training
Positive Peace: Rotary and the 714 S
Institute for Economics and Peace
The Role of Women in Global Polio 716 S
Eradication Efforts
Best Practices to Increase 718B R
Fundraising for Polio
16:00-17:00 LOCATION THEME
Membership Models for the Future 102 M
of Rotary
Major Gifts, Major Impact 203 R
Fun and Value With Rotary 701 R S
Friendship Exchange
Status Report on Website Updates 713 L M
13TUESDAY, 26 JUNE
13:00-14:00 LOCATION THEME
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Fellowships: The Hidden Gem of 105 M R
Rotary
13:00-14:30 LOCATION THEME
How to Conduct a Community 102 S
Assessment
Rotaract: Rotary’s Bridge to 106 Y
Millennials
Best Practices in Multiyear District 202 L
Planning
Money and Food Do Grow on Trees 206D S
The Power of Asking: Setting the 701 S
Rotary Network in Motion
Peace Fellows and Social 714 R S
Entrepreneurship
Organizing a Global Grant VTT 716 S
Maternal Mortality Reduction
Program
Welcoming LGBTQ Family and 718B L M
Friends Into Rotary
13:30-14:30 LOCATION THEME
Guatemala Literacy Project 713 S
Understanding and Analyzing 718A M R
“Doing Good in the World”
13:30-15:00 LOCATION THEME
The Future of Rotary 107 M
Planning Your People of Action 203 M R
Campaign
The Matching Grants Website 715 S
Preparing Your Club and District for 717 S
Disasters
14:00-15:00 LOCATION THEME
A Global Grant Model for Addiction 201 S
Prevention
14:30-15:30 LOCATION THEME
Making a Difference by Working 105 S
Together
15:00-16:00 LOCATION THEME
Unconscious Bias: From Awareness 202 L
to Action (second seating)
Rotary Business School: Innovation 206D L
Assessing Community Needs When 714 M
Chartering a New Club
Life 3.0: Protirement Not Retirement 718B M
1415:00-16:30 LOCATION THEME
President-elect: Leading Your Club to 106 L
Greatness
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Increasing Your Capacity for 701 S
Peacebuilding
Community Well-being: The UN 718A S
Sustainable Development Goals
15:30-16:30 LOCATION THEME
Engaging the New Generation of 102 Y
Rotary
How Rotarians Can Support Peace 107 L
Through Social Enterprise
Session details available in the 203
mobile app
End Polio Now: Fundraising Toward 715 M
the Finish
Promoting Multiple Health Messages 717 S
Drives Membership
15:30-17:00 LOCATION THEME
Produce Better Outcomes With 713 L
Well-Designed Collaborations
The Rotary-USAID Partnership: 716 S
Lessons Learned in Advocacy and
Project Implementation
16:00-17:00 LOCATION THEME
Communicating the Value of Our 105 M R
Club Experience
Rotary’s Programs for Young Leaders: 201 Y
Get Started!
WEDNESDAY, 27 JUNE
13:00-14:00 LOCATION THEME
Learning in a Digital World: 107 L
E-learning Solutions
The Role of Youth in Peaceful 206D Y
Coexistence
Data Privacy and Data Protection: 713 M
Rotary’s Compliance with GDPR
Preparing for Transition to a Past 715 L
District Governor
Rotary Peace Fellows: Who Are 718B S
They? What Do They Do?
13:00-14:30 LOCATION THEME
WASH in Schools Target Challenge: 201 S
Sharing Success, Overcoming
Obstacles, Finding Partners
Checkup Earth: Global Symptoms, 203 S
Local Responses
1513:30-14:30 LOCATION THEME
Session details available in the 106
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
mobile app
An Introduction to Rotary 202 M S
Community Corps (RCCs)
Making the Most From Changes in 701 L M
Rotary
Planning for Success and 714 S
Environmental Sustainability
Engaging the Millennial Generation 717 Y
of Rotary Through Rotaract
Peace Begins at Home and Doesn’t 718A L
End There: Handling Club Conflict
13:30-15:00 LOCATION THEME
Changing Trends in Volunteering 102 S
Insights and Results From Recent 105 M R
Rotary Research
14:30-15:30 LOCATION THEME
Making a Difference by Improving 206D L
Mental Health in and out of the
Workplace
Rotary Business School: Change 713 L
Management
Luis Giay’s Vision Realized: 715 S
PACT Urban Peace Program
14:30-16:00 LOCATION THEME
10 Free Tools to Boost Your 107 M R
Social Media Reach
Global Grants 101 718B S
15:00-16:00 LOCATION THEME
From Polio Survivor to PolioPlus 716 S
Advocate
Save It Before It’s History: 717 R
Our Legacy as People of Action
Welcome to Facebook Advertising 718A R
15:00-16:30 LOCATION THEME
How to Build Sustainable 106 S
Communities Through Microfinance
Dos and Don’ts to Make Alumni 202 Y
Members
Tap Into Expertise for Greater 701 S
Impact
15:30-16:30 LOCATION THEME
Simply Irresistible: A Contemporary 102 M
Approach to Membership
Do Your Homework: Community 201 S
Assessment Scores an A+ Project
16DETAILS AND DESCRIPTIONS
The following pages outline nearly 100 breakout sessions,
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
scheduled for Monday and Tuesday from 13:00 to 17:00 and
Wednesday from 13:00 to 16:30. For a quick reference on
topics, times, and locations, see the schedule at a glance on
pages 12-16. Use the convention mobile app to read about
speakers, download handouts, rate sessions, share photos,
and continue conversations. Instructions for downloading
the app are on page 51.
Sessions are listed in alphabetical order. Sessions on the 100
and 200 levels are in the North Building, and sessions on the
700 level are in the South Building.
10 Free Tools to Boost Your Social Media Reach
Wednesday, 27 June, 14:30-16:00, 107 (English)
Update your social media skills with this interactive
workshop. Step by step, you’ll quickly develop the techniques
you need to grow your membership and convey our People
of Action message. Bring your laptop (not tablet) and
start building digital fluency and social media know-how.
You’ll walk away with 10 free and easy tools that you can
immediately put into action.
2019 Council on Legislation
Monday, 25 June, 15:00-16:30, 201 (English)
The 2019 Council on Legislation is almost here. Join this
session to discuss legislation that will be considered at
the Council, plus get an update on the annual Council on
Resolutions. This is a great time to hear opinions from
outside your region and increase your understanding of the
global perspective on legislation.
A Global Grant Model for Addiction Prevention
Tuesday, 26 June, 14:00-15:00, 201 (English)
Addiction to legal painkillers results in an alarming number
of deaths every day in the United States. The Rotarian
Action Group Addiction Prevention is working to increase
the opportunities for clubs and districts to support addiction
prevention in sustainable, long-term ways. Meet with
Rotarians who are interested in preventing addiction and
learn what you can do to get your club and district involved.
Achieving Lasting Impact From Rotary WASH
Projects
Monday, 25 June, 15:00-16:30, 717 (English)
Why do WASH projects fail? Their main focus is often the
initial investment in hardware, with limited consideration
of capacity building, behavior change, and ensuring local
ownership. Join us for a discussion of the most common
challenges, and we will equip you with tools to plan
successful, sustainable projects.
17Adolescent Pregnancies, Population Growth, and
Family Planning
Monday, 25 June, 15:00-16:30, 202 (English)
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Girls who become pregnant as adolescents can face an
increased likelihood of major health risks and dropping out
of school, and a reduced lifetime earning potential. This
session will explore these issues and more. We will discuss
how Rotary can help improve the lives of adolescent girls,
reduce the risks of child marriage, provide broader access to
family planning resources, and lower population growth.
An Introduction to Rotary Community Corps (RCCs)
Wednesday, 27 June, 13:30-14:30, 202 (English)
A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a group of people
who share our commitment to changing the world through
service projects. More than 8,500 corps are working in over
90 countries, in urban and rural areas, and in both developed
and developing regions. Discover how you can organize an
RCC and make an extraordinary impact in your community.
Assessing Community Needs When Chartering a
New Club
Tuesday, 26 June, 15:00-16:00, 714 (English)
Growing Rotary in the United States comes with many
challenges, including time constraints, costs, and
competition from other organizations. Learn how one
district in Illinois established a fourth Rotary club in its
community after assessing local needs. You’ll soon be able
to think outside the box and imagine what your area could
achieve with more Rotary options.
Best Practices for E-Clubs
Monday, 25 June, 13:00-14:30, 715 (English)
Did you know that Rotary has over 300 e-clubs worldwide?
If you’re a member of an e-club or are thinking about starting
one, or if your traditional club wants to incorporate online
elements, join us for exciting presentations and discussions
about the options. We’ll share best practices for e-clubs
in communication, fundraising, project development,
fellowship, and collaboration with other online clubs.
Best Practices in Multiyear District Planning
Tuesday, 26 June, 13:00-14:30, 202 (English)
How can district leaders, many of whom serve in their roles
for only one year, create and implement a plan for the future
that benefits clubs over multiple years? This session will
present best practices in multiyear planning, based on the
experiences of district leaders in Zones 30 and 31, which
cover parts of the U.S. South and Midwest.
18Best Practices to Increase Fundraising for Polio
Monday, 25 June, 15:30-17:00, 718B (English)
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Whether you’re a future club president, Rotary Foundation
committee chair, or just a passionate fundraiser for
PolioPlus, this session is for you. Fundraising for The
Rotary Foundation can be fun and inspiring, and comes with
personal benefits. Join us to explore strategies for promoting
a culture of philanthropy in your club or district, engaging
members, creating innovative campaigns, and connecting
with potential and first-time donors.
Brain Power for Peace: Building Global Relations
Through Neuroplasticity
Monday, 25 June, 15:00-16:30, 105 (English)
Building neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to change,
reform, and reorganize information, can improve cognitive,
emotional, and prosocial functions at any age. We will
provide an overview of this cutting-edge neuroscience
and facilitate discussions on how Rotarians can enhance
negotiating skills and increase prosocial behaviors in their
community. Let us inspire you to build peaceful global
relations through driving neuroplasticity in a positive
direction.
Changing Trends in Volunteering
Wednesday, 27 June, 13:30-15:00, 102 (English with
simultaneous interpretation in Chinese, French, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish)
Volunteers are a powerful force for good in the world, giving
their time, energy, and skills to those who need them most.
Guiding these individuals can be as challenging as it is
exciting, as the volunteer process is continually evolving.
This breakout session explores the changing nature of
volunteering and the ways that Rotary and other service
organizations are responding to these developments.
Checkup Earth: Global Symptoms, Local Responses
Wednesday, 27 June, 13:00-14:30, 203 (English)
From global networks and large-scale projects to local,
collective actions in communities, what creates a better
world? As human development progresses, we must assess
our practices and technologies — our holistic impact on the
world around us. Examine global profiles of low-carbon,
green, just economies, and integrate these lessons into your
own communities.
Communicating the Value of Our Club Experience
Tuesday, 26 June, 16:00-17:00, 105 (English)
Unmet expectations are one of the top reasons members
resign from Rotary. When there are so many groups, causes,
and priorities that people could devote their time to, what’s
19our unique value? Our members need a clear understanding
of how they benefit from being part of Rotary. Learning to be
honest about the value we bring, both as individuals and as
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clubs, can help us attract and retain the members that will be
the best fit for the long run.
Community Well-being: The UN Sustainable
Development Goals
Tuesday, 26 June, 15:00-16:30, 718A (English)
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
articulate critical global issues related to economic
vulnerability, human suffering, and environmental
degradation. These goals offer insights on creating systemic
change in the pursuit of an equitable and sustainable world.
Find out how you can engage your community in this
framework and align your service projects with the goals to
maximize your impact.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Its Impact on
Fund Development
Monday, 25 June, 13:30-15:00, 714 (English)
According to the World Business Council for Sustainable
Development, corporate social responsibility is the
continuing commitment by businesses to behave ethically
and contribute to sustainable economic development
while improving the quality of life of workers and their
families, as well as of the local community and society. Learn
about related objectives around the world, hear success
stories, watch engaging videos, and see the future of fund
development strategy as it relates to this topic.
Data Privacy and Data Protection:
Rotary’s Compliance with GDPR
Wednesday, 27 June, 13:00-14:00, 713 (English)
As stewards of personal data for more than 1.2 million
Rotarians and friends of Rotary worldwide, Rotary takes
data privacy and protection seriously. To ensure compliance
with the European Union’s new privacy law, the General
Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we will apply these
standards globally. Find out more about these efforts and
how they affect data privacy and protection for Rotary.
Developing Future Rotarians With
Rotary Youth Exchange
Monday, 25 June, 13:30-14:30, 716 (English)
Rotary Youth Exchange inspires and motivates individuals,
increases our organization’s visibility, and brings people
closer to Rotary. Join this moderated panel discussion with
Youth Exchange leaders and alumni as they share how the
program has changed their lives and the lives of those around
them. Find out how Youth Exchange makes a difference by
20developing program volunteers and participants into future
Rotarians.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Do Your Homework: Community Assessment Scores
an A+ Project
Wednesday, 27 June, 15:30-16:30, 201 (English)
Just as doing your homework is a predictor of success in
school, conducting community assessments is a predictor
of successful service. Working with a variety of local
stakeholders is essential to implementing meaningful,
sustainable, and capacity-building projects. In this session,
you will gain a better understanding of various approaches
to community assessments, along with strategies you can
use to lay the groundwork for effective project development,
implementation, and evaluation.
Dos and Don’ts to Make Alumni Members
Wednesday, 27 June, 15:00-16:30, 202 (English)
We love Rotary, and our alumni enjoy their Rotary
experiences — it’s a perfect match. In this interactive
workshop, we’ll collect, share, and adapt approaches to
getting alumni to join our clubs. How can we inspire one
another here at the convention, and what can we do when
we’re back home? Create your action plan in this session, and
rejuvenate your club when you return.
Dues: The Value We Receive as Rotarians
Monday, 25 June, 14:30-15:30, 713 (English)
Each year Rotarians pay dues that support the function of
Rotary International, including the development of new
technologies and tools to inspire others to learn, and to
expand Rotary. Learn how to adapt these ideas to your club
so you can make a greater impact in your community and
around the world.
Eight Areas of Opportunity to Increase Club
Membership
Monday, 25 June, 13:30-14:30, 106 (Spanish with
simultaneous interpretation in English and French)
From attracting more women and young leaders to re-
engaging inactive members, this Spanish-language session
will explore eight unique ways to strengthen your club.
End Polio Now: Fundraising Toward the Finish
Tuesday, 26 June, 15:30-16:30, 715 (English)
Rotary has committed to raise $50 million each year for polio
eradication through 2020. Does your club need fundraising
inspiration? Learn how to leverage some of Rotary’s biggest,
newest End Polio Now fundraising projects for your own
efforts to support polio eradication.
21Engaging the Millennial Generation of Rotary
Through Rotaract
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Wednesday, 27 June, 13:30-14:30, 717 (English)
Rotaractors are ready and excited to join forces with
Rotarians. Move your club forward, broaden the scope and
influence of your service, and increase membership by
welcoming these incredible young leaders and giving them
the opportunity to fall in love with Service Above Self. We’ll
teach you how you can harness the energy of Rotaract within
your Rotary club.
Engaging the New Generation of Rotary
Tuesday, 26 June, 15:30-16:30, 102 (English with
simultaneous interpretation in Chinese, French, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish)
How can you connect your club to younger people? That’s
the question on many Rotarians’ minds. Fortunately,
we can share many strategies. Perhaps you have asked a
younger person to become a member or simply to join a
service project. What did you learn? Come to this session to
exchange ideas about how to engage the next generation of
Rotarians.
Engaging Young Professionals
Monday, 25 June, 14:30-15:30, 701 (English with
simultaneous interpretation in Portuguese)
How can your club attract and engage young professionals
in the work Rotary is doing? What does the next generation
of leaders seek in a membership organization? We will
discuss best practices, teach successful strategies, and share
energizing stories of connections between Rotarians of all
ages that will motivate you to incorporate these great ideas
in your club and district.
Fellowships: The Hidden Gem of Rotary
Tuesday, 26 June, 13:00-14:00, 105 (English)
Wherever your interests lie, chances are, you can find
other Rotarians who share them. Rotary Fellowships are
independent social groups in which members share a
common passion. From cyclists to photographers, magicians
to lawyers, these groups are a fun way to make friends,
participate in projects, and share your enthusiasm for what
you love. Enhance your Rotary experience by joining a
fellowship!
Forum for 2019-20 District Governors and
Club Presidents
Monday, 25 June, 15:30-17:00, 106 (English with
simultaneous interpretation in French and Spanish)
This session is for 2019-20 district governors and club
presidents.
22From Polio Survivor to PolioPlus Advocate
Wednesday, 27 June, 15:00-16:00, 716 (English)
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Nancy Wright Beasley was diagnosed with paralytic polio
at age 6 in 1951, before the Salk vaccine was developed.
After she endured months of isolation at Roanoke Crippled
Children’s Hospital, the doctors said she would never walk.
Be inspired as Nancy explains both how she learned to walk
again and how she used her talents as an author and member
of the Rotary Club of Brandermill (Midlothian), Virginia,
USA, to raise thousands of dollars for PolioPlus.
Fun and Value With Rotary Friendship Exchange
Monday, 25 June, 16:00-17:00, 701 (English with
simultaneous interpretation in Portuguese)
When you open your club and home through a Rotary
Friendship Exchange, you enjoy many benefits. In this
session, you’ll gain insight into how to promote Friendship
Exchange to enhance fellowship, boost service projects,
increase international understanding, and so much more.
Getting Your Story Covered in the News
Monday, 25 June, 13:00-14:30, 718A (English)
What makes a story newsworthy, and how do you know
which journalists and publications can best tell that story?
In this session, you’ll learn how to approach the media,
cultivate relationships with journalists, and effectively
convey your messages during interviews.
Global Grants 101
Wednesday, 27 June, 14:30-16:00, 718B (English)
Global grants support large international activities with
sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotary’s areas of focus.
If you’re new to the global grant process, this session is for
you. We’ll cover the basics of global grants and help you
understand how to get started.
GSE Reinvented: Craft Your District’s Global
Exchange
Monday, 25 June, 13:00-14:00, 203 (English)
Group Study Exchange (GSE) may have ended, but you can
still participate in cultural exchanges. Enhance and extend
your existing international relationships and Foundation
projects or start new ones as you engage your members.
Not sure how? Hear from districts that annually sponsor
successful international exchanges, paid for with District
Designated Funds, and learn a few best practices and pitfalls
to avoid in crafting your own.
Guatemala Literacy Project: A Successful 20-Year
Partnership
Tuesday, 26 June, 13:30-14:30, 713 (English)
The Guatemala Literacy Project has established a successful
formula for supporting literacy programs that enable
23indigenous communities to break the cycle of poverty. Learn
how this project has evolved in mission and scope over
the last 20 years. We will emphasize strategies to create
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an effective partnership between Rotarians and outside
nonprofit organizations, advantages and challenges in
working with a partner NGO, and suggestions for creating a
high-impact, scalable program.
Hard-won Partnerships: Best Practices From the Field
Monday, 25 June, 13:30-15:00, 102 (English with
simultaneous interpretation in Chinese, French, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish)
Increase your chances of success, efficiency, and harmony in
partnerships during this session with seasoned Rotarians,
who will share their lessons learned in the field. You’ll
receive a template for action that combines traditional
hands-on volunteer strategies with multi-sector, multi-
organization partnerships, and that uses an entrepreneurial
model to empower and create lasting change in communities
that need it most.
Health Projects: Tips for Success From Rotarian
Doctors
Monday, 25 June, 13:00-14:30, 201 (English)
Many organizations, including Rotary, invest resources
to improve health care in developing countries. Most
succeed, but some fail due to complexities like inadequate
management systems, clinical governance, and quality
control. Explore these causes with us and take note of
suggested remedies. Let’s learn from our challenges to create
better projects in the future.
How Rotarians Can Support Peace Through Social
Enterprise
Tuesday, 26 June, 15:30-16:30, 107 (English)
Over 200 million people are unemployed worldwide, and
the resulting poverty and social exclusion leads to conflict,
massive forced emigration, violence, and wars. Social
enterprise has the potential to alleviate divisions and
prevent these conflicts by equipping people with the tools
they need to succeed. Discover how economic development
can be a catalyst for social change, peacekeeping, and
empowerment.
How to Build Sustainable Communities Through
Microfinance
Wednesday, 27 June, 15:00-16:30, 106 (English with
simultaneous interpretation in French and Spanish)
Are you inspired to learn more about sustainable community
and economic development? Gain insight through examples
that show how networking, mentoring, education, and
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