Join us for a FREE day of Rotary fun and learning as we get ready for the 2026–27 Rotary year!
Hear what’s ahead from our 2026–27 District Leadership Team, including district goals and how your club can plug in and create lasting impact. Then choose from a menu of breakout sessions led by our District committees—built for all members, whether you’re a club officer, committee chair, or simply Rotary-curious.
Breakout Sessions
Our breakout sessions are designed for every Rotarian—whether you are stepping into a leadership role, serving on a committee, or simply looking to grow your impact.
Each session combines brief online preparation in advance with facilitated, in-person discussion at the Assembly. Come ready to learn, share ideas, and walk away with practical tools you can use immediately in your club.
Leadership & Club Operations
Incoming Presidents
Gain clarity on district priorities, timelines, and expectations so you can lead your club with confidence and direction from the very start of your Rotary year. Also, bring your questions from what you lerned at PELS!
Incoming Treasurers
Review best practices, financial responsibilities, and reporting expectations to help ensure your club remains organized, transparent, and financially strong.
Incoming Secretaries
Learn the key reporting requirements, communication tools, and systems that keep your club informed, connected, and running smoothly.
Membership & Club Culture
Membership: Your Role – Club Membership Committee
Explore the responsibilities of the membership committee and practical strategies for attracting, onboarding, and retaining members in a sustainable way.
Membership: Engaging Your Members
Discover meaningful ways to move beyond attendance and build genuine engagement, strengthening participation and long-term commitment.
Creating an Inclusive Club Culture
Learn actionable steps to foster belonging, welcome diverse perspectives, and build a club environment where every member feels valued.
Foundation & Impact
Foundation Giving
Understand how contributions to The Rotary Foundation support local and global initiatives, and explore ways your club can strengthen its culture of giving.
Foundation Grants
Learn how District and Global Grants work, what is required to qualify, and how to turn your club’s service ideas into funded, measurable impact.
Service & Community Engagement
Service: Your Role – Club Service Project Committee
From idea to implementation, explore how to design and execute service projects that align with Rotary’s priorities and your community’s needs.
Epic Day of Service
Discover how collaborative, district-wide service efforts can elevate visibility, strengthen partnerships, and multiply impact.
Programs & Opportunities
Rotary Basics
Perfect for newer members—or anyone wanting a refresher—this session explains how Rotary works, how clubs fit into the larger organization, and how you can get more involved.
Rotary Youth Programs (Youth Exchange, Interact, RYLA)
Learn how Rotary’s youth programs develop future leaders and how your club can engage students and families in meaningful leadership experiences.
Rotary Beyond the Club
Explore leadership, service, and networking opportunities beyond the club level that expand your Rotary experience and broaden your impact.
Public Image & Storytelling
Public Image and Promotion
Gain practical tools to elevate your club’s visibility through branding, social media, and community outreach.
You Are Rotary’s Brand – Public Image for Everyone
Understand how every member plays a role in shaping Rotary’s reputation and learn simple ways to share your club’s story effectively.
