Conference Schedule
We are currently adding the finishing details to the workshop schedule. Kindly revisit this page regularly for any updates. Last updated: April 9.
All Times are Central Time (CT)
Thursday, April 18, 2024
| Start | End | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | The Rotary Foundation Dinner (Green Bay's The Automobile Gallery) The Rotary Foundation Dinner is open to all members of Rotary. To attend this dinner, please be sure to select a meal option for Foundation Dinner on the online Registration Page. |
Friday, April 19, 2024
| Start | End | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM | Registration |
| 9:30 AM | 6:30 PM | House of Friendship |
| 10:00 AM | 11:45 AM | District Business Meetings |
| 12:00 PM | 1:45 PM | Plenary Opening Session - Lunch Plenary Speaker: Dr. Chris Carr |
| 2:00 PM | 2:50 PM | Workshop Session - Elevating Community Food Systems for People & Planet In this presentation, Alex Tyink, CEO of Fork Farms, will discuss breakthrough innovations in Controlled Environmental Agriculture systems and how integrated community food systems can be leveraged to benefit multiple stakeholders and drive environmental outcomes. Workshop Presenter: Alex Tyink |
| 2:00 PM | 2:50 PM | Workshop Session - Rotary International: Global Outreach That Produces Global Outcomes This workshop will highlight the global reach of Rotary International in working with communities on solutions that build capacity for their space and place. It will connect the work of RI and its global partners such as the United Nations and other NGOs that have worked over the years to build capability for other nations in the health, education, and peace arenas. Workshop Presenter: Joan Prince |
| 2:00 PM | 2:50 PM | Workshop Session - The 10 Key Lessons to Unlock Team and Individual Performance Through Lessons at Sea and in Corporate America The attendee will learn lessons on how to unlock team and individual performance through lessons and stories developed over years of sailing in regattas, ocean passages and doing life in corporate America. Attendees can make their Clubs better through these tips as well. Workshop Presenter: Tim Dittloff |
| 2:00 PM | 2:50 PM | Workshop Session - The power of “task sharing” as an antidote to what ails us By any objective measure we are in the midst of a mental health crisis that is not just impacting those in need of help, support and services – it is also impacting the clinical community that serves those in need of help. We will present an argument that this dynamic of too much demand (those in need of mental health care) and not enough supply (clinicians able to provide care) is an unsustainable trajectory that can lead to some challenging outcomes. We’ll also discuss an alternate solution called task shifting or task sharing – an idea that provides a pathway for non-clinical people (and people in general) to play a significant role in helping address this crisis. Workshop Presenter: Timothy Grove |
| 3:00 PM | 3:50 PM | Workshop Session - Active Listening for Those Disclosing or Experiencing Mental Illness NAMI Wisconsin presents an overview of mental illness and mental health, then provides information on active listening and verbal de-escalation with scenarios, to be used in and outside of the workplace, how to recognize when someone is in crisis and understanding your role as an employer or support network. Workshop Presenter: Megan McLachlan, M Ed; Workshop Presenter: Mary Kate |
| 3:00 PM | 3:50 PM | Workshop Session - Around the World: Flight to End Polio Peter Teahen and John Ockenfels, piloted a single piston-engine airplane around the world to raise awareness and money for Rotary’s End Polio Now program. The flight took 90-days, made 37 landings in 19 countries, and involved 24 fundraisers. Only 702 pilots in history have ever achieved this feat, and less than 270 are alive today! Workshop Presenter: Peter Teahen; Workshop Presenter: John Ockenfels |
| 3:00 PM | 3:50 PM | Workshop Session - Compassion Resilience: Honoring the Story of Your Life Compassion resilience is the ability to maintain your physical, emotional, and mental well-being while responding compassionately to the suffering of others. Resilience is important because it is needed to process and overcome hardship. When we are not resilient, we can become easily overwhelmed, exhausted, have trouble concentrating and more. This interactive session will help you to understand the concept of compassion resilience and gain strategies to move through difficult situations. Workshop Presenter: Kimberly Eschenbauch |
| 3:00 PM | 3:50 PM | Workshop Session - Surviving and thriving in “Syndemic Times” How do we unpack what has happened to us since 2020? Harvard Public Health suggested recently that one way to begin that unpacking is to consider broadening our frame from a pandemic to a syndemic – not one major collective event (Covid-19) but multiple major collective events (climate change, gun violence, inequity, global conflict, isolation, etc.) co-occuring in a synergistic way. This session will break down the syndemic times concept and also introduce some novel ideas that can put us on a pathway to recovery. Workshop Presenter: Timothy Grove |
| 4:10 PM | 5:00 PM | Workshop Session - Compassion Resilience: Honoring the Story of Your Life Compassion resilience is the ability to maintain your physical, emotional, and mental well-being while responding compassionately to the suffering of others. Resilience is important because it is needed to process and overcome hardship. When we are not resilient, we can become easily overwhelmed, exhausted, have trouble concentrating and more. This interactive session will help you to understand the concept of compassion resilience and gain strategies to move through difficult situations. Workshop Presenter: Kimberly Eschenbauch |
| 4:10 PM | 5:00 PM | Workshop Session - Does your club project a welcoming image? A frank discussion on welcoming members with disabilities. Workshop Presenter: Nita Krenz; Workshop Presenter: Mike Hipple |
| 4:10 PM | 5:00 PM | Workshop Session - Dream Big, Create Impact TitletownTech is a venture capital firm formed out of a partnership between the Green Bay Packers and Microsoft and invests in early-stage, scalable ventures with exceptional founders. Located in the heart of Titletown, TitletownTech’s unique ecosystem convenes corporate investors, in-residence partners, industry advisors, higher education, and a dedicated team to provide founders with support and guidance tailored to their needs. Attendees will leave with an understanding of TitletownTech’s ecosystem and how it contributes to the broader landscape of innovation. Workshop Presenter: Craig Dickman |
| 4:10 PM | 5:00 PM | Workshop Session - The upcoming end of Polio The session will give attendees an inside look at the final barriers to end polio and to fulfill the promise Rotarians made to end polio. Is it doable in Pakistan and Afghanistan? Why are we still hearing about cases in Africa? There will be significant time as well to answer your questions. Workshop Presenter: Michael McGovern |
| 5:10 PM | 5:30 PM | Operation Pollination Signing Ceremony |
| 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Social Hour |
| 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM | Plenary Session 2 - Dinner President's Representative: RI Director Anirudha Roy Chowdhury; Plenary Speaker: Greg Podd |
| 8:30 PM | 10:30 PM | District Hospitality Suites |
Saturday, April 20, 2024
| Start | End | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | 7:30 AM | Pound the Pavement Walk |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | House of Friendship |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | Registration |
| 7:30 AM | 9:15 AM | Plenary Session 3 - Breakfast Plenary Speaker: Taylor Huie |
| 9:30 AM | 10:20 AM | Workshop Session - Has Rotary Lost Its Mojo? Join this lively discussion about the current state of membership in Rotary. What have other organizations done to regain their Mojo? What can we do to reverse our long-term decline in membership? Plenary Speaker: Greg Podd |
| 9:30 AM | 10:20 AM | Workshop Session - MyRotary Learning Center This session will enlighten Rotarians about the outstanding resource we have on MyRotary, The Learning Center. Our speaker will provide a demonstration of the topics available in The Learning Center and how members can benefit from spending time there. Workshop Presenter: Kimberly Kouame |
| 9:30 AM | 10:20 AM | Workshop Session - Rotary Youth Exchange Impact During this workshop, Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) panelists will share their experiences. Inbound and Rebound students will share how this program creates lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Workshop Presenter: Susan Henkel |
| 9:30 AM | 10:20 AM | Workshop Session - World Affairs Seminar: Advancing Peace Through Understanding Youth programs are central to Rotary. Founded in 1977, World Affairs Seminar (WAS) is a unique international youth initiative launched by Rotary District 6270. Session attendees will hear how high-school students from around the globe gather to advance peace through understanding by building strong international leaders for a brighter tomorrow. Attendees will also learn best practices on how their Club can help sponsor students from their community to participate - or grow their participation - in WAS. Workshop Presenter: Francis Vogel |
| 10:35 AM | 11:25 AM | Workshop Session - My Forever War with Mental Illness I will discuss how bipolar disorder helped me in my military career until 2014 when I went into a full-blown mania and was forced to resign and retire from the military. I will talk about the battle with severe depression that followed and my personal road to recovery. Workshop Presenter: Gregg Martin |
| 10:35 AM | 11:25 AM | Workshop Session - Rotaract & Young Leaders Workshop - Start, Grow and Sustain Be prepared to be inspired by leaders of Ascension Rotaract Network! This network represents 24 districts in North America and the Caribbean with a mission to provide a support network for the Rotary family and connect Rotaract and Rotary partners. Their motto is "Together We Rise." Plenary Speaker: Taylor Huie; Workshop Presenter: Mark Ruedinger |
| 10:35 AM | 11:25 AM | Workshop Session - Rotary Branding 101 Join us for a fun dive into the world of branding to keep your club’s identity looking sharp and recognizable in both print and digital applications. We'll walk through the nuts and bolts of Rotary's brand essentials like the logo, colors, fonts, photography, design templates, and more. Plus, we'll explore some cool tools and tech that make it a breeze to keep your brand looking its best. Workshop Presenter: Tara Ingalls |
| 10:35 AM | 11:25 AM | Workshop Session - Rotary Youth Exchange 411 Join us for an insightful session designed specifically for Rotary clubs eager to venture into the realm of Rotary Youth Exchange. Led by an experienced Rotary leader, this workshop offers a comprehensive overview of this vital program tailored for clubs new to the initiative. Workshop Presenter: Ellen Weingarten |
| 12:00 PM | 1:45 PM | Plenary Session 4 - Lunch Plenary Speaker: Dr. Dawn Crim |
| 2:00 PM | 2:50 PM | Workshop Session - A Mom’s Journey with Sex Trafficking, Drug Addiction and Understanding Lisa will present her story in a way that not only shares the details of how her son, Jeffrey, so easily got caught up in sex trafficking while also educating everyone on the definition of human trafficking, understanding the law, recognizing some signs, how can you help stop the madness and feel empowered to be a part of the change. Workshop Presenter: Lisa McCormick |
| 2:00 PM | 2:50 PM | Workshop Session - Building Goodwill and Better Friendship: A Cultural Appreciation Initiative Ourreach to Our American Indian Neighbors Every Rotary Club in the United States meets on land formerly owned by American Indians. Rotary Clubs throughout the country have missed opportunities to build goodwill and better friendships with our First Nation neighbors. This session will introduce you to two highly regarded leaders in the Oneida Nation and learn how we, in Rotary, can reach out fostering peace and resolving conflict with our neighbors. Workshop Presenter: Roger Utnehmer ; Workshop Presenter: Norbert Hill Jr.; Workshop Presenter: Artley Skenandore |
| 2:00 PM | 2:50 PM | Workshop Session - Fellowships: Enriching Your Rotary Experience Rotary Fellowships enrich the Rotary experience beyond a club or district. They are international, independently organized groups of any interested individual who share a common hobby, recreational interest, or profession. Rotary Fellowships give their members the opportunity to have fun, make new friends around the world, explore new opportunities for service, and enhance their experience in Rotary. Workshop Presenter: Harry Farchmin; Workshop Presenter: John Henderson |
| 3:10 PM | 4:00 PM | Plenary Session 5 - Afternoon Introductions to the 2024/2025 District Governors President's Representative: RI Director Anirudha Roy Chowdhury |
| 4:15 PM | 5:30 PM |
Question. Persuade. Refer. 3 Steps Anyone Can Learn to Help Prevent Suicide. The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. Workshop Presenter: Sarah Danahy |
| 4:45 PM | 7:00 PM | Packer Tours Separately Ticketed Event - Sign up for a 1 hour Lambeau Filed Tour (4:45 & 6:00 PM) |
| 6:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Dine Around At the Conference see the sign-up at the registration table to join groups of Rotarians at restaurants around the downtown Green Bay area. |