Draft Sunday, April 18, 2010

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, May 13, 2010 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Conference Registration, Sue Foley, Registrar (Anchorage East) Hotel Lobby Alcove 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibits Open Endeavor Room

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM District Assembly* Discovery Ballroom

12:00 – 1:00 PM Leadership Academy Luncheon TBA PDG Carolyn Jones (Anchorage East), presiding

By invitation for 2010 Leadership Academy Graduates 5:30 PM

ENJOY Food, Fun and Fellowship at Hospitality Suites hosted by the five Alaska-Yukon regions. 6:30 PM

Governor’s Banquet Honoring Past District Governors (By invitation) 7:00 PM Dinner on your own *There is a separate registration fee of $35 for the District Assembly, which includes lunch. You do not need to be registered for the Conference to attend the District Assembly. All Rotarians are encouraged to participate in this fun and informative one day Rotary training session!

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Friday, May 14, 2010 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Conference Registration, Sue Foley, Registrar (Anchorage East) Hotel Lobby Alcove

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Presidents Elect Breakfast Easter Island Room

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Presidents Breakfast Resolution Room 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Breakfast: Attendees, Spouses and Guests Quarter Deck, Tower I 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibits Open Endeavor Room 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Opening Ceremonies Discovery Ballroom Executive AG Paul McGuire (Anchorage East), presiding Director of Happiness, Jeff Duzenbery (Anchorage South) Procession of Flags and Presentation of Colors Tom Martin, Youth Exchange District Chair (Kenai) Youth Exchange Students The National Anthems of the United States of America, Canada and Russia Canada Sue Sampson Russia Amanda Boger USA Evelyn Rose Rush Introduction of Special Guests, EAG Paul McGuire RI President’s Representative Stephen Brown and Susan Brown Ri Treasurer and Director, Michael Colasurdo and Ann Colasurdo DG Bill Hopper and Cecilia Hopper DGE Jane Little DGN Ted Trueblood and Gloria Trueblood Past District Governors Welcome – Introduction, Rick Mystrom, Club President (Anchorage East ) The Honorable Dan Sullivan, Mayor of Anchorage Welcome – Introduction, PDG Jack Randolph (Fairbanks) DG William Hopper Sgt.-at-Arms, Housekeeping, Josh Jennett (Anchorage South)

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10:00 AM – 10:20 AM BREAK Lower Level 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM

PLENARY SESSION #1 Discovery Ballroom Joan Johnson, Club President (Fairbanks), presiding Door Prize Drawings (must be present to win) Introduction of speaker, PDG Lloyd Morris (Anchorage)

Featured Speaker: Rotary Peace Scholar Lee-Anne Mulholland Fairbanks, Barrow, Nome Club Projects – AG Peggy Pollen (Fairbanks) Introduction of Leadership Academy Graduates, PDG Carolyn Jones (Anc East) Sgt.-at-Arms, Housekeeping, Josh Jennett (Anchorage South)

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM BREAK Lower Level Noon – 1:30 PM

DISTRICT CONFERENCE LUNCH Discovery Ballroom Conference attendees and joint meeting of all Anchorage area Rotary Clubs Rob Christie, Club President (Whitehorse Midnight Sun), presiding Door Prize Drawings (must be present to win) Thought of the Day – Claire Derome, Club President (Whitehorse Rendezvous)

Introduction of speaker, PDG Carolyn Jones (Anchorage East) Featured Speaker: Michael Colasurdo Sr., RI Treasurer/Director Russian Club Projects – District Secretary (Eastern Russia) Andrei Konushok Comments and Awards, DG Bill Hopper Sgt.-at-Arms, Housekeeping, Josh Jennett (Anchorage South)

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM (30 min) BREAK Lower Level

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2:00 PM – 3:15 PM PLENARY SESSION #2 Discovery Ballroom

Jamie Letterman, Club President (Junea-Glacier Valley), presiding Door Prize Drawings (must be present to win) “Change the World – Get Involved” “Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For indeed, that’s all that ever have.” - Margaret Mead Featured Speakers: Moderator: Dennis McMillian, President and CEO, The Foraker Group Panelists: Stephen Brown, RI President’s Representative PDG Carolyn Jones, Past Trustee of The Rotary Foundation Diane Kaplan, President and CEO Rasmuson Foundation Stretch Exercise End Polio Now, District Polio Chair Bob Weel (Anchorage Hillside) Comments and Awards, DG Bill Hopper Sgt.-at-Arms, Housekeeping, Josh Jennett (Anchorage South) 3:15 PM – 3:35 PM BREAK Lower Level 3:35 PM – 4:30 PM

PLENARY SESSION #3 Discovery Ballroom Dan Jones, Club President (Sitka) presiding Door Prize Drawings (must be present to win) Introduction, PDG Jack Randolph (Fairbanks)

Featured Speaker: “Your Rotary Today and Tomorrow” RIPR Stephen Brown Anchorage Area Club Projects, AG Diane Fejes (Anchorage) Comments and Awards, DG Bill Hopper Sgt.-at-Arms, Housekeeping, Josh Jennett (Anchorage South)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

No Host Happy Hour/Reception Discovery Ballroom 6:00 PM

Dinner in the Home , Sue Sampson, Anchorage East presiding Meet in Discovery Ballroom Please sign up by 10:30 am Friday to participate. by 5:30 pm

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Saturday, May 15, 2010 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Conference Registration, Sue Foley, Registrar (Anchorage East) 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibits Open Endeavor Room 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Breakfast Discovery Ballroom Carol Kane, Club President (Wasilla Sunrise), presiding Door Prize Drawings (must be present to win) Thought of the Day, Tom Clemons, Club President (Seward) Introduction of speaker, Steve Nerland (Anchorage) Featured Speaker:

Dr. Steve Cobb Director of the University of Alaska Athletic Department Sgt.-at-Arms, Housekeeping, Josh Jennett (Anchorage South)

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM BREAK Lower Level 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PLENARY SESSION #4 Discovery Ballroom Miguel Torres, Club President (Ketchikan 2000), presiding Door Prize Drawings (must be present to win) Introduction of speaker, Mike Gordon (Anchorage)

Featured Speaker: Dick Grace, Grace Family Vineyards Southeast &Whitehorse Club Projects, AG Candy Behrends (Juneau-Gastineau) Comments and Awards, DG Bill Hopper Kenai Peninsula, Kodiak Club Projects – AG Sandra Ghormley (Kenai River) Sgt.-at-Arms, Housekeeping, Josh Jennett (Anchorage South)

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM BREAK Lower Level

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12:00PM – 1:30 PM Discovery Ballroom District Conference Lunch Warren Russell, Club President (Juneau), presiding Thought of the Day, Jane Lanford, Club President (Fairbanks College) Door Prize Drawings (must be present to win)

Introduction, PDG Jack Randolph (Fairbanks) Keynote Speaker: RIPR Stephen Brown, Major Address Matsu, Eagle River and Valdez Club Projects – AG Jack Timm (Susitna) Sgt.-at-Arms, Housekeeping, Josh Jennett (Anchorage South)

1:30PM – 2:00 PM BREAK Lower Level 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

PLENARY SESSION #5 Discovery Ballroom Dave Gardner, Club President (North Pole), presiding Door Prize Drawings (must be present to win) Introduction, PDG Clyde Boyer, Homer (Wasilla) Featured Speaker: Leanna Roberts – Orphan Act

2011 District Conference Presentation “Waves of Change, Worlds Connected” Introduction, PDG Alana Bergh (North Pole) Featured Speaker: Dr. Jill Seaman – Sudan Medical Project Comments and Awards, DG Bill Hopper

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM BREAK Lower Level

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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM Discover Ballroom

The Future of Rotary is in YOUR Hands District Administrative Chair Tom Busch (Anchorage International), presiding Door Prize Drawings (must be present to win)

District Task Force Recommendations, PDG Gayle Knepper (Anchorage East) Annual Business Meeting Sgt.-at-Arms, Housekeeping, Josh Jennett (Anchorage South)

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Major Donor and Bequest Society Reception (By invitation) QuarterDeck, Tower I 6:00 PM Youth Exchange Silent Auction and Balloon Sale Discovery Ballroom 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

GOVERNOR’S RECEPTION Discovery Ballroom 7:00 PM

GOVERNOR’S DINNER DANCE Discovery Ballroom Master of Ceremonies, AEG Paul McGuire (Anchorage East) Director of Happiness, Jeff Duzenbery (Anchorage South) Thought of the Day – Rick Cavens (Anchorage Hillside) Youth Exchange Presentation Dinner Live Auction to benefit The Rotary Foundation All Hands on Deck Comments and Awards, DG Bill Hopper

Installation of DGE Jane Little, DG Bill Hopper Passing of Gavel and Home Club Banner

Anchorage Rotary Club Homer Downtown Club Sgt.-at-Arms, Housekeeping, Josh Jennett (Anchorage South)

Entertainment by After Six Orchestra

7:30 PM Youth Exchange Dinner Pary Adventure Room

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Sunday, May 16, 2010 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Ecumenical Service Quarterdeck, Tower I Ed Ratliff, Anchorage Hillside, presiding

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM BRUNCH AND PLENARY SESSION #6 Discovery Ballroom

Lisa Roberts, Club President (Soldotna), presiding Door Prize Drawings (must be present to win)

Thought of the Day – Jay Carey, Club President (Anchorage Gateway)

Introduction of Entertainment, Nancy Harbour (Anchorage) Alaska Children’s Choir 2010 GSE from Finland 2010 GSE to Finland

Closing Remarks:

RIPR Stephen Brown

Comments and Awards, DG Bill Hopper

Farewell, DG Bill William Hopper Sgt.-at-Arms, Housekeeping, Josh Jennett (Anchorage South)

11:00 AM

Adjourn Plenary Session and 2009-10 District 5010 Conference

Attire for the conference and Dinner in the Home is “Alaska-Yukon casual”. The Governor’s Reception and Dinner Dance are “black tie optional.”