Why We Attend District Assembly

* To learn about the District's goals for the year 2006-2007.
* To become motivated and educated through training and inspirational speakers.
* To develop leadership and management skills appropriate to club service of interest.
* To meet other Rotarians from throughout the District.

Registration - (8:30 – 9:00 AM)
OPENING PLENARY SESSION (9:00 – 10:00 AM)
· Call to order - PDG Ward Vuillemot
· Pledge to the Flag - DGN Carol Anthony
· Patriotic Song - PDG Bruce Frassinelli
· Invocation - DG Jim Austin
· Introductions - PDG Ward Vuillemot
· Welcome - DGE Jerry Gortner
· D7150 Focus – Literacy; Water, Hunger and Heath; Public Image
· DGE's Message (RI & Dist; themes, focuses and leadership challenges) - DGE Jerry Gortner
· RI President's Message - DGE Jerry Gortner
· Key District Project Messages (5 - 10 min. each)
> Literacy ~ Club Project Challenge - Paul Terwillinger, Literacy Chair
> Youth Exchange ~ Scott Wisner, YE Chair
> RYLA ~ Larry Richardson, RYLA Chair
> Polio Update ~ PDG Ed Paparella
President's Elect & Asst Gov's Breakout Discussion Sessions:
PRESIDENT ELECT & ASST-GOVS BREAKOUTS -
· Discussions & Budget - DGE Jerry Gortner (10:10 – 10:50 AM)
· PE & AG Roundtable discussions - 2005-06 AG's leading the discussions (11:05– 11:45 AM)
BREAKOUT SESSION-A (Select one, Rooms TBA) (10:10 – 10:50 AM)
· Club Treasurer & Finance - John Wolle / Harry Hood
· New Generations programs - Larry Richardson
· Project Development (hands on workshop) - PDG Ward Vuillemot
· The Rotary Foundation, Putting a Face on It - DG Jim Austin / PDG Ed Paparella
BREAKOUT SESSION-B (Select one, Rooms TBA) (11:05 – 11:45 AM)
· Club Secretaries, Duties & Logistics - Deb Bauder
· Youth Exchange program – Scott Wisner
· Literacy in your communities and the world - Paul Terwilliger
· The Rotary Foundation, Logistics and Grants - Mike Miers
· Public Image, Bringing Rotary’s image to the world - PDG Bruce Frassinelli
BREAKOUT SESSION-C (Select one, Rooms TBA) (11:55 AM – 12:35 PM)
· Club Secretary & Others – Computer access to RI and Dist systems - Deb Bauder
· Membership Retention – Donna & Dennis Schonewetter
· Rotary Orientation & Information – PDG Ward Vuillemot
· Four Avenues of Service (what, why, and how) – Bob Craig & PDG Herb Jerry
· Water & Hunger, RI Focus – DGE Jerry Gortner / Joette Deane
FINAL PLENARY SESSION & LUNCH (12:45 – 2:00 PM)
· Call to order - PDG Ward Vuillemot
· Invocation - DG Jim Austin
LUNCH
Keynote Speaker – "Youth Exchange – A Life Changing Experience" - Catherine Robinson
· District Conference 2006 - Liz Metzger
· Key Events and dates for 2005-06 - DGE Jerry Gortner
· DG’s Closing Remarks - DGE Jerry Gortner

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What is The District Assembly?

In view of the annual turnover of Rotary leadership each year, special effort is required to provide the 25,600 club leaders with appropriate instruction for the tasks they will assume. The annual district assembly is the major leadership-training event in each of the 500 Rotary districts of the world.
The district assembly offers motivation, inspiration, Rotary information and new ideas for club officers, directors and key committee chairmen of each club. Some of the most experienced district leaders conduct informative discussions on all phases of Rotary administration and service projects. The assembly gives all participants valuable new ideas to make their club more effective and interesting. Usually eight to ten delegates from each club are invited to attend the training session.
Another important feature of a district assembly is a review by the incoming district governor of the program theme and emphasis of the new R.I. president for the coming year. District goals and objects are also described and plans are developed for their implementation. The success of each Rotary club is frequently determined by the club's full representation and participation in the annual district assembly.

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Don't Forget

Changing of Guard, Rusty Rail, Canastota, NY

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DG Bruce Frassinelli & DGE Don

Descriptions & Agenda * Pictures of Attendees

Sergeant of Arms overseeing registration

Beginning another year for District 7150 and its members commitment in the support of Rotary's numerous projects by club, by district, and worldwide.