Welcome to the Rotary District 6900
Super Conference
April 22 - 25, 2010
"Rotary Rocks"
 

Last Updated:  01/24/2010

Convener Roy Strickland District Governor 2009-2010
Rotary Club of Smyrna
Conference Chair PDG Al Lipphardt
Rotary Club of Stone Mountain

With Governor Roy’s focus on the goodness of Rotary a District 6900 Conference befitting our Rotarians has been produced. It addresses your issues – Rotary Fellowship and Rotary Information for our newest to the most senior members. Hear and see how we have responded to disasters in our local and international communities. Meet national leaders such as Rotarians Senator Isakson, Congressmen Gingrey and Price. We are honored to have representing the President of Rotary International (RI) Past RI President and the current RI Foundation Chair Glenn Estess, Sr,. Plenary sessions are designed to present how our clubs met the challenges to Water, Health & Hunger, Literacy: To the opportunities of the Rotary Foundation, Ethics, Membership and Participation. Listen to the sounds of our newly formed 100 member Rotary Choir. Our GRSP Students will again be there to WOW us. Our House of Friendship, decorated highlighting the RI theme and the conference theme “Rotary Rocks” rivals an RI Convention with displays by our Rotary clubs, Rotary projects, Rotary fellowships, vendors, ongoing entertainment, food and beverages. See a variety of Rotary musical performers, meet Rotary authors, and enjoy the unique fellowship of Rotarians. This is not our normal District Conference with our standard settings and program – it is what you said you wanted. Everything is under one roof, the Cobb Galleria Centre. Dress is business causal for all events.
Individual meal tickets are not available. (schedule and speakers subject to change)

(This is a preliminary program draft)

Thursday April 22, 2010 (details subject to change)
9 AM House of Friendship Open for Set-Up
9 AM Registration Opens
9 AM Partnering Clubs
9 AM Family of Rotary Events - (To be determined - Tours, Sports, Shopping, Fellowship)

Friday, April 23, 2010 (details subject to change)
9 AM House of Friendship Open for Set-up
9 AM Registration Open
9 AM Family of Rotary Events (To be determined - Tours, Sports, Shopping, Fellowship)
12 PM Emerging Leaders & Senior Members Luncheon
1:30 PM Pre-Conference Plenary Session 1
RI President John Kenny’s Emphases
Water, Health & Hunger Literacy
5:15 PM House of Friendship Grand-Opening
5:30 PM District 6900 Reception Sponsored by RID 6900
Hosted by DG Roy and Suzanne
5:30 – 7 PM Buffet Dinner
7:30 PM Super-Conference Opening Session 2
RID6900 The 100 Member Choir
Keynote Address by Dr. Tom Frieden, Director
Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia
House of Friendship and Club Hospitality

 

Saturday, April 24, 2010 (details subject to change)
9 AM House of Friendship
9 AM Registration
Family of Rotary Events
(To be determined - Tours, Sports, Shopping, Fellowship)
1 PM Plenary Session 3 Governor Roy’s Emphases
The Rotary Foundation, Ethics, Membership, Participation
Featured speaker, Dr. Paul Voss, Atlanta, Georgia
5:30 PM Governor Elect Casey Farmer Reception
Sponsored by RID6900, Hosted by RC of Stone Mountain
5:30 – 7 PM Buffet Dinner
7:30 PM Plenary Session 4
Governor Elect Introduction
GRSP Parade of Flags & Introduction
Keynote Address by RI Past President & Rotary
Foundation Chair Glenn Estess,Sr. Decatur, Alabama
House of Friendship GRSP Cabaret & Club Hospitality
 

Sunday, April 25, 2010 (details subject to change)
8 AM Interfaith Worship Service and District Choir
9 AM RID 6900 Departed Members Memorial Service
9 – 10 AM Brunch Buffet
Plenary Session 5
RI Rep Glenn Estess, Sr. Parting Remaks
Keynote Address Mr. Muhtar Kent
President Coca-Cola International, Atlanta, Georgia
Avenue of Service Best Awards (Categories 1 to 4)
Club of the Year Award (Categories 1 to 4)
Governor Roy’s Farewell Remarks & Closing Ceremonies