Celebration Zone

1 September 2018. Celebration Zone Contact Linda Yates, Registrar Telephone: 708-404-3068. Address: 3615 Falkner Dr. Naperville, IL 60564. Email: Jim Eberly, Chair Telephone: From RI Director and Institute Convener Robb Knuepfer 814-571-8095. Dear Friends, Email: The countdown has begun for the final Rotary Institute for Zones 28 and 29! In just one month, we will begin the Celebration of this historic pairing of our 2 zones on the beautiful Convener shores of Lake Erie, Pennsylvania. We are planning on more than 500 Rotarians and guests Robert C Knuepfer, Jr. to attend, but we have room for more and it is still not too late to register, so please sign up Rotary International today! Whether you are a past, present, or future club or district leader, or partner, please Director 2017-19. join us for CelebrationZone in Erie! In this Issue: The Institute is the result of much hard work by Chair Jim Eberly and his Institute Planning From the Director Committee, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Jim and his leadership team for hosting The Final Details what will be a very extraordinary Rotary experience!

2 The full schedule So, if you have not yet made plans to join us, then do so today! We look forward to seeing you in Erie to celebrate together, and to Be the Inspiration for Rotary! Warmest regards, With warmest regards, Robert C Knuepfer, Jr. Rotary International Director 2017-19. Finishing Touches The Final Details We are putting the finishing touches on Celebration Zone. Dress Code: The Celebration Zone team has worked incredibly hard to Saturday Night business (coat and tie). put together Leadership Summit that is going to send Zones Friday Night Super Hero 28 and 29 out with a bang. It is going to be FUN. All other times business casual And, just to make certain you don't miss out on anything House of Friendship Friday 7:30am 6pm and Saturday here are some things to keep in mind: 7:30am 4pm District Videos 60 seconds to tell everyone about your If you are interested in having a table to present your project District. What makes your district special?

3 Please contact Tamie Koop The sign up What is the project that you are proud of? This is your deadline is September 10. chance to show that you are Rotary's Best District. Videos Spouse/Partner Project. Friday morning from 8-10 all are due by September 10. spouse/partners are invited to help pack food for Second Hotel reservations need to be made by September 10. Harvest (like the Rotary Foundation, a 4-Star Charity Navigator Both the Courtyard and the Sheraton are connected to the organization). Bayfront Convention Center. End Polio Now. The fight to eradicate polio throughout the world Thursday Night Reunion Dinners. So far over 260 folks continues and we have ways to make a difference. are going to these very relaxed, social gatherings. Whether We have a very limited number of Celebration Zone Jack you are a past governor or not, this is a great time. Register Daniels Single Barrel Whisky bottles for sale. And we are going by September 10. to auction off the Barrel itself, the commemorative Barrel end Super Hero Night - Friday Night.

4 What is a Super Hero? Is and the 1st and Last bottle. More details on that are below. it Iron Man or a Fireman or You define SuperHero Jen Bricker will have a book signing after her speech on anyway you want, but come dressed in your Super Hero Saturday and all proceeds will go to End Polio Now. attire and have a blast. The evening ends with dancing to a live band, D j Vu. Council on Legislation Representatives required training will be Saturday from 1:30 to 3:45. If you are coming in only for the training, you still need to register for Celebration Be a part of Rotary History! Cutoff date for the hotel February 23, 2018 marked the 113th anniversary of Rotary and rates is September 10, 2018. coincided with the bottling of 270 special decanters of Jack Daniels Single Barrel Select personally selected by Past International All rooms are $ dollars President John Germ and several other Rotarians. plus tax per night starting on Monday, September 24, 2018.

5 Saturday night will include a live charity auction with proceeds benefiting thru Sunday, September 30, the making of history as we End Polio Now. 2018. Included will be the barrel, a commemorative JD pouring decanter set, a collector barrel end and # 1 of 270 and 270 of 270 personally signed by John Germ and several other past Rotary presidents. All attendees receive: Free Internet at both The winning bidder will have something so special that nobody else in hotels the world will have. And don't forget - End Polio will reap all the Free Parking at both proceeds!!! hotels Free Airport shuttle service at both hotels Attendees can sign up for the hotel of their choice, as both hotels connect to the Convention Center. Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel Link: Book the Bayfront Hotel for Zone 28-29 Celebration Zone Courtyard Erie Bayfront Hotel Link: Book your group rate for Rotary International Celebration Zone 28-29. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Final Zone 1:00 - 6:00pm Registration 28&29 Institute Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Contact your classmates and 6:30am - 6:00pm Registration get all of them to 7:00 - 8:00am Breakfast - Anchor Plaza 8:00 - 9:00am Facilitator Orientation Celebration District Governor Nominees and Zone.

6 District Governor Nominee Spouse/Partners Room 130C 28 of us went 3:00 - 4:00pm Facilitator Orientation through training District Governor District Governor Spouse/Partners every year and District MC, DRFC, District Trainer Room 130C developed 10:00-12:00 District Governor Elect Room 170A friendships. This 10:00-12:00 District Governor Elect Spouse/Partners Room 130B is the final time 12:00-1:00pm Lunch Anchor Plaza that we'll be 1:00-5:00pm District Governor Elect Room 170A attending the 1:00-5:00pm District Governor Elect Spouse/Partner Room 130B same Zone 1:00-2:00pm District Governor Nominee and Institute - make Governor Nominee Spouse/Partner Room 110. the most of this 2:00-5:00pm District Governor Nominee Room 170B. 2:00-5:00pm District Governor Nominee Spouse Partner Room 130A. chance to have a 2:45-3:00pm Afternoon Break for everyone reunion with all 6:00 - 7:00pm Reception Anchor Plaza of them. 7:00 - 9:00pm Dinner Anchor Plaza Speaker: Jean Best "Leadership to Take Rotary into the Future".

7 Thursday, September 27, 2018. 6:30 - 6:00pm Registration 7:00 - 8:00am Breakfast Ballroom East 8:00am - 12:00pm DGE Room 170A. 8:00am - 12:00pm DGE Spouse/Partners Room 130B. 8:00am - 12:00pm DGN Room 170B. 8:00am - 12:00pm DGN Spouse/Partner Room 130A. 8:00am - 12:00pm DG Room 140C. 8:00am - 12:00pm DG Spouse/Partner Room 130C. 8:00am - 12:00pm DMC Room 140A. 8:00am - 12:00pm DRFC Room 120. 8:00am - 12:00pm DT Room 140B. 8:00am - 12:00pm DPIC Room 160A. 10:00 - 10:15am Morning Break for everyone 12:00 - 1:00pm Lunch Ballroom East 1:00 - 5:00pm DGE Room 170A. 1:00 - 5:00pm DGE Spouse/Partner Room 130B. 1:00 - 5:00pm DGN Room 170B. 1:00 - 5:00pm DGN Spouse/Partner Room 130A. 1:00 - 5:00pm DG Room 140C. 1:00 - 5:00pm DG Spouse/Partner Room 130C. 1:00 - 5:00pm DMC Room 140A. 1:00 - 5:00pm DRFC Room 120. 1:00 - 5:00pm DT Room 140B. 1:00 - 5:00pm DPIC Room 160A. 1:30 - 5:00pm Future Leaders Room 100. 2:30 - 2:45pm Afternoon Break for everyone 6:00pm - ?

8 ?? Reunion Dinners Various Locations Friday, September 28, 2018. 6:30am - 6:00pm Registration 7:30am - 6:00pm House of Friendship East Pre-Function 7:00 - 8:00am Breakfast Ballroom East 8:00 - 11:00am DGE Room 170A. 8:00 - 10:00am Spouse/Partner Project Room 120. 10:00am - 12:00pm DGE Spouse/Partner Room 130B. 8:00 - 11:00am DGN Room 170B. 10:00am - 12:00pm DGN Spouse/Partners Room 130A. 8:00 - 11:00am DG Room 140C. 10:00am - 12:00pm DG Spouse/Partner Room 130C. 8:00 - 11:00am DMC Room 140A. 8:00 - 11:00am DRFC Room 120. 8:00 - 11:00am DT Room 140B. 8:00 - 11:00am DPIC Room 160A. 8:00am - 12:00pm PDG Forum Room 110. 8:00am - 12:00pm Future Leaders Room 100. 12:00-1:00pm Lunch Ballroom 1:00 - 5:00pm Future Leaders Room 100. Celebrate Leadership 1:00 - 3:00pm General Session I Ballroom Welcome to Celebration Zone - Jim Eberly, Chair Greetings, RI President 2019-2020 - Mark Maloney Welcome - RID Robb Knuepfer Meet the 2018-2019 District Governors - Robb Knuepfer Speaker: Kyle Zimmer "Fearless Inovation".

9 Membership Awards Announcements 3:00 - 3:15pm Afternoon Break Visit the House of Friendship BREAKOUTS. 3:15 - 4:00pm Jean Best Room 130 ABC. Recognize, Enable, Empower Celebrating Leaders of the 21st Century. Kyle Zimmer Room 140 ABC. "First Book". Lena Mjerskaug Room 160 ABC. "Leadership Around the World". Future Leaders Panel Room 170AB. "The Mindset of the Young Professional" #mindsetRotaryYP. COL Discussion Room 110. Council on Legislation: A General Overview with Q & A. 4:00-4:15pm Visit the House of Friendship 4:15-5:00pm The above breakouts will be repeated in the rooms listed 5:30 - 6:15pm Reception North Point Lobby & Sunset Terrace Celebrate The World (SuperHero Night). General Session II - Ballroom 6:15pm Dinner Ballroom SuperHero Night Invocation - Speaker: Razia Jan "Rise Above". On to Hamburg - Nicki Scott and Chris Etienne RID Robb Knuepfer Entertainment - D j vu Saturday, September 29, 2018. 6:30am - 6:00pm Registration 7:30am - 6:00pm House of Friendship East Pre-Function 7:00 - 7:45am Breakfast Anchor Plaza 7:00 - 8:00am Major Donors Breakfast Ballroom by invitation Celebrate Life 8:00 - 10:15am General Session III - Ballroom TRF Trustee Seiji Kita RI General Secretary John Hewko Speaker: Rob Raylman, "The Evolution of Gift of Life".

10 Speaker: Deepa Willingham, "Half the Sky". 10:15 - 10:45am Break Visit the House of Friendship BREAKOUTS. 10:45 - 11:30am WHALE Room 130 ABC. "We Have A Little Emergency". CPR Room 140 ABC. Stephanie Urchick on Kosovo Room 160 ABC. Rob Raylman - Gift of Life Room 170AB. Super Grant District 6440, Narayan Murarka, Room 110. 11:30am - 12:00pm Visit the House of Friendship 12:00pm - 1:15pm Lunch Ballroom Major Donor Recognition - Pat Merryweather and Denny Crawford 1:30pm - 4:45pm Visit Erie - excursions Information at Registration Desk 1:30pm - 3:45pm Council on Legislation Room 170AB - Newell Krogmann 1:30pm - 2:30pm Zone 29 (old Zone 28) Room 110 - RID Larry Dimmitt 1:30pm - 2:30pm Zone 28/32 (MI/NY) Room 120 - RID Jeffry Cadorette 1:30pm - 2:30pm Zone 33 (PA) Room 130A - RID David Stovall & RIDE Stephanie Urchick 4:45pm - 5:45pm Reception North Point Lobby & Sunset Terrace Celebrate Success General Session IV - Ballroom 5:45pm - 6:00pm Introduction of District Governors 2019-2020 - Janet McPeek and Rich Rowland 6:00pm Dinner Introductions and Welcome Speaker: Jen Bricker "Everything is Possible".