Rotary International
DISTRICT 7280
NEWSLETTER
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Celebrating Making Dreams RealJoint District Conference – May 14-17, 2009 “Peace Through Service” The Rotary year 2008-2009 is in its final stretch. It is time to gather and assess what makes us Rotarians. This year we join with District 7300, and together we have arranged outstanding programming worthy of your time. We welcome RIP D. K. Lee’s personal representative, Past Director, RI, Mike McCullough and his wife, Sherry, to northwestern Pennsylvania. Rotary International Director Mike Johns has also accepted our invitation to join the celebration. Sharing our successes, building fellowships, learning about Rotary themes, vision, and actions taken to grow membership, foundation; building on the avenues of service, polio eradication, and making dreams real… learning and having fun… this is what we will all be about. What we do in Rotary makes a difference. The cumulative good work of Rotary International brings hope and a better future to humanity… and through this service to mankind, peace. Yes, we have much to celebrate! Please join the many Rotarians from your District 7280, as well as District 7300 Pittsburgh, to share stories and share this time of common growth. Experience the great speakers, great food, a broad range of activities, and outstanding fellowship amidst a spectacular location on the water. Please, come join the celebration. The attached information will tell you what is offered and how to participate. Arlene and I hope to see you there, “sitting on the dock of the Bay.” Long a tradition with our District 7280, we are again encouraging each Club to provide a “basket of your community” full of items that identify with your area. Every District 7280 Rotarian attending the conference will receive a number with their registration materials. Baskets will be displayed Friday and numbers will be drawn for each basket Saturday, awarding each to a lucky Rotarian who will learn a bit more about a neighboring club as they dismantle their prize. Make sure your club brings a basket! Please review the information below and make your plans NOW to attend. DG Chris www.bayfrontconventioncenter.com Conference Theme “Peace Through Service” / “Make Dreams Real” Special features of the conference include: - both golf and fishing activities on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - extensive activities for free time each day (for Rotarians & partners) - Peace Scholar, Ambassadorial Scholar, Youth Exchange & RYLA - Our GSE team to Scotland as well as the Scotland District 1010 team - Sign the Peace Wall and investigate the Hall of Friendship - Special Ethics, 4-way test and Polio guest speakers - Key West theme, clothing, food, and live music on Friday - Foundation and Membership messages from RI Directors - International and District Service Projects - Parade of Rotary leaders and Grand Banquet on Saturday - Governor Tom Ridge and Michele Ridge speak Peace, Service & Literacy - Changing of the Guard, awards, gifts; Karaoke @ Sheraton Saturday night - Sunday morning PDG breakfast & memorial service Agenda: Thursday afternoon, May 14, 2009 offers golf at the Lawrence Park Golf Club, fishing for small mouth Bass, Perch and Walleye, and all the attractions of the Erie area, including Presque Isle State Park, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, The Maritime Museum featuring the tall ship Niagara, Splash Lagoon, Presque Isle Downs/Casino, AA Baseball, shopping, the Zoo, wine-tasting, pottery & beach glass, chocolate, and much more. Dinner on your own with numerous ideas at your fingertips at www.visiteriepa.com . Come early and explore! Friday – May 15, 2009
Saturday – May 16, 2009
Exhibits in the Hall of Friendship Clubs wishing to display the story/history of their club (story board), or perhaps recent service project activities (pictures), may request space in the Hall of Friendship to display Friday and Saturday during the conference. Club Banners/Flags are welcome, but nothing may be attached to the walls. Full or partial tables are to be reserved. Contact: Shelly Herman at shelly.herman@marquettesavings.com or by phone 814-734-1609 (o) Club Name_____________________________ e-mail _________________________ Your name______________________________ phone # _______________________ Special needs or table
requirements (4’x8’) – full or half. _________________________ ALL HOTEL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE DIRECTLY WITH THE HOTEL Make your Hotel Reservations immediately!! Sheraton Erie Bayfront Resort 55 West Bay Drive, Erie PA 16507 (814)-454-2005 ask for reservations, group name: Rotary Joint District Conference (814)-454-2009 is the Fax # The Group Rate is $129.00 per night per room. This rate is for single or double occupancy. State Tax and Hospitality Tax raise the total to about $143.00 per night. Cut off date for this special rate is April 15, 2009. Reservations are on a first come first served basis. When making reservations, you should guarantee your room with a major credit card. There is a $8.00 per night parking fee at the hotel. You may come and go but get your ticket stamped at the hotel so you only pay once per day. Parking is free at the Bayfront Convention Center, and the Hotel and Bayfront Convention Center are connected by a sky bridge, but it is closed during the night, so if you leave your car at the Convention Center lot, you may not have access to it until the next morning. Rooms are King size with a shower only, or two Queens with a tub shower. Check-in is 4pm and Check-out is 12 noon. Cancellations may be made up to 6pm the scheduled date of arrival. Cancellation after this time will result in payment for one day. Get a cancellation number. The Hotel and Rooms are very nice. Once the Sheraton is full, overflow will be directed to the Bel-Aire Clarion which is nice but three miles away to the west. We will likely fill the hotel, so make your reservations today!!
REGISTRATION FORM Joint District Conference Erie Bayfront Convention Center One Sassafrass Pier Erie, PA 16507 814-455-1260 www.bayfrontconventioncenter.com
Full Name ________________________________________ Badge Name_______________ Name of Partner ___________________________________ Badge Name________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________ State__________ Zip Code________________Phone ____________________________ e-mail address______________________________ Rotary Club Name_____________________________________________________________ HOTEL ROOMS MUST BE RESERVED DIRECTLY WITH THE HOTEL BY 4/15/2009 Credentials: Please check all that apply to you and your partner. (indicate 2 if both of you) Assistant District Governor ___ Club President Elect ___ First District Conference ___ District Governor ___ Past Club President ___ New Rotarian ___ Past District Governor ___ Club Secretary ___ Conference Chair ___ District Governor Elect ___ Paul Harris Fellow ___ Benefactor ____ District Governor Nominee ___ Dist. Gov. Nom. Designate ____ Conference Committee or Club President ___ Major Donor ___ Helped with Conference____ Registration, Events and Meals:
Special Needs/Requests? ___________________________________________________ Make check payabble to: Rotary 2009 District Conference. SEND REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECK TO: Nancy Fuchs c/o PNC Bank 901 State Street Erie, PA 16501 nancy.fuchs@pnc.com (814)871-9333 (o) (814)871-9485 (fax)
Golf Outing – Districts 7280 and 7300 Lawrence Park Golf Club 3700 East Lake Road Erie, PA 16511 814-899-0257
District 7300 will be playing a 4-person scramble District 7280 has option to play 4-person scramble or own ball Scoring and prizes will use the Calloway System for both methods. Pro Shop Certificate Prizes will include: Scramble 1st , 2nd, and 3rd. Calloway. Individual Score 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Calloway. Individual Score Net using true handicap – 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Longest Drive – Men and Women Longest Putt Closest to the Pin on #9
Golf Registration: Golf Outing – Districts 7280 and 7300 - Lawrence Park Golf Club Name ___________________________________ Handicap _____Golf Club______________ Business Phone________________________ Home Phone_____________________________ Rotary Club ___________________________________ Format your 4-some will play: Scramble____________ Individual ____________ Other members of your 4-some, if known. We will match you up if less than a foursome. Name _____________________________________________Phone ________________ Name _____________________________________________Phone ________________ Name _____________________________________________Phone ________________ Each Golfer should submit own registration and payment directly. SEND REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECK TO: Nancy Fuchs nancy.fuchs@pnc.com c/o PNC Bank (814)871-9333 (o) 901 State Street (814)871-9485 (fax)
Erie, PA 16501 District 7280/7300 Charter Fishing Excursion
Deadline to register is April 20, 2009. In the event of poor weather, full refunds will be provided. Registration: Name____________________________________ Club________________ Address _______________________________________________________ Phone Number______________ e-mail _____________________________ Names of others you’d like to fish with: (if less than 5, we will mix you in) Name___________________________Name ____________________________ Name___________________________Name_____________________________ SEND REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECK TO: Nancy Fuchs nancy.fuchs@pnc.com c/o PNC Bank (814)871-9333 (o) 901 State Street (814)871-9485 (fax)
Erie, PA 16501 February Attendance and Membership Report The February Attendance
and Membership Report will be published in the April District Governor’s
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