Schedule.The Great Lakes Rotary PETS planning committee is working hard to provide you with a schedule of events that balances learning with networking and fun.
The schedule includes time for general and district sessions as well as informative Forums that target specific learning interests. |
THE 2025 GLRPETS TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 20, 2025
All times are Eastern Daylight Savings Time
1 - 8 pm |
Registration | Upper Lobby Level Vendor Shops | Lower Lobby Level |
3:30 - 4:30 pm |
Your Public Image Campaign |
3:30 - 4:30 pm |
Successful Fundraising |
3:30 - 4:30 pm |
Back Again? Encore Presidents |
3:30 - 4:30 pm |
Topic TBD |
4:30 - 5:50 pm |
Reception | Lower Lobby Level |
6 pm |
Dinner and Plenary Session 1 | Arcadia Ballroom The kick-off dinner features opening ceremonies and an energizing keynote address Keynote Speaker: Rotary International President-Elect Mário César Martins de Camargo |
7:45 - 9:15 pm |
District Session 1 | Report to your District Room Meet with your district leaders and your class of club presidents. District 6290 | Kalamazoo II District 6310 | Glens III District 6330 | Great Lakes IV and V District 6360 | Glens I and II District 6380 | Great Lakes I, II and III District 6400 | Prairies IV, V and VI District 6540 | Meadows |
Friday, March 21, 2025
7 am - 12 pm |
Registration | Upper Lobby Level |
7 - 7:45 am |
Breakfast | Arcadia Ballroom |
8 am |
General Session 2 | Arcadia Ballroom Keynote Speaker | Jenny Stotts - Being Rotary Happy |
9:30 - 10:15 am |
Learning Session 1: Planning the Year / Preparing to Lead Green Dot – Glens I, II Blue Dot – Kalamazoo II Red Dot – Prairies IV, V, VI Attend the Forum that coordinates with the dot color on your badge. |
10:30 - 11:15 am |
Learning Session 2: Managing your Club / Conducting Meetings Green Dot – Glens I, II Blue Dot – Kalamazoo II Red Dot – Prairies IV, V, VI Attend the Forum that coordinates with the dot color on your badge. |
11:30 am - 12:15 pm |
Learning Session 3: Engaging Club Members / Attracting New Members Green Dot – Glens I, II Blue Dot – Kalamazoo II Red Dot – Prairies IV, V, VI Attend the Forum that coordinates with the dot color on your badge. |
12:15 pm |
Lunch and Plenary Session 2 | Arcadia Ballroom Keynote Speaker | Chris Singleton - Embracing Love Over Hate |
2:15 - 3 pm |
Breakout Sessions - Round 1 | Select one learning opportunity Club Fundraising for the Rotary Foundation Rotary Programs for Young Leaders Telling your Rotary/Rotaract Story Courageous Conversations Making Awesome Club Experiences |
3:15 - 4 pm |
Breakout Sessions - Round 2 | Select one learning opportunity Club Fundraising for the Rotary Foundation Rotary Programs for Young Leaders Telling your Rotary/Rotaract Story Courageous Conversations Making Awesome Club Experiences |
5:30 - 7 pm |
Reception | Lower Lobby Level |
7 pm |
Dinner and Plenary Session 4 | Arcadia Ballroom Keynote Speaker | TBD - How to be a Rock Star! |
8:30 - 9:30 pm |
Karaoke For Polio |
Saturday, March 22, 2025
7 - 9:30 am |
Registration | Upper Lobby Level |
7:45 - 9 am |
Breakfast and Plenary Session 5 | Arcadia Ballroom TRF Trustee Marty Helman - Making a difference in the world through our Rotary Foundation. |
9:15 - 12:15 am |
District Session 3 | Report to your District Room Report to your designated District Room |
12:30 - 2 pm |
Lunch and Plenary Session 6 | Arcadia Ballroom Keynote Speaker | RID Chris Etienne - The action plan and taking action in your club! Oath of Office | Swearing-in of 2025-2026 Club Presidents |
