Meeting Agenda
Agenda Subject to Change, last updated: July 23, 2025
Wednesday - July 23, 2025
| CDT | Activity | Presenter | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | One Rotary Center Tour SOLD OUT Meet in hotel lobby 3:15-3:30 then walk over to One Rotary Center. | Gina Clark and Staff | One Rotary Center |
| 5:30 - 7:00 PM | MDP Alliance Meet & Greet Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar | Sponsored by Vendors | Hilton Garden |
| Event Registration | |||
| 7:00 PM | Dinner on your own | Area Restaurants |
Thursday - July 24, 2025
| CDT | Activity | Presenter | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM ................................ | Breakfast on your own | Hilton Garden Inn | |
| 8:15 AM | Registration | One Rotary Center 3rd floor lobby |
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| 8:45 AM | Welcome Details | Deb Glisson MDP Alliance Chair 2025, Empire | One Rotary Center 3rd floor, Auditorium |
| 9:00 AM | Agenda Review What's in store for us these next 2 days. | Wade Nomura MDP Alliance Executive Director | |
| 9:10 AM | Opening Take-a-ways 2025 PETS Event Recaps The Overall Learning Spectrum for Our President's Elect Evidence-based decision making. | Michael Brown MDP Alliance Tech and Data Specialist | |
| 9:25 AM | Vendor #1 - DACdb (MemberMinder Pro) | Chris Jones | |
| 9:30 AM | The Rotary Foundation Best Practices - What do PEs of clubs need to know about the Rotary Foundation and how do we support them? | Vicki Puliz Trustee 2025-2029, The Rotary Foundation | |
| 10:15 AM | Vendor #2 - Russell Hampton | Joe Beveridge | |
| 10:25 AM | Break | Visit with Vendors | Hallway |
| 10:35 AM | Integrating the Rotary Action Plan into Club Operations | Andrea Krauss Mid-West MDP | |
| 11:10 AM | Membership Updates | Emily Tucker Manager of Regional Membership Officers | |
| 11:30 AM | The Rotary Learning Center: A Tool for Supporting Rotarians Manager (Including changes made due to COL Decisions) | Kimberly Kouame Manager, Learning Resources | |
| 12:05 PM | Announcements | Deb Glisson Alliance Chair, Empire | |
| 12:10 PM | Lunch (on your own) | RI Cafeteria in building lower level is convenient | |
| 1:15 PM | Rotary International Welcome | John Hewko General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer | One Rotary Center 3rd floor, Auditorium |
| 1:30 PM | Discussion Groups (concurrent) | ||
| -- Your PELS Future – Succession Planning – Setting 3-Year Goals | Nora Zei GM, Chief Member and Participant Experience Officer | 1A | |
| -- Club Experience/Membership | Emily Tucker Manager of Regional Membership Officers | 1B | |
| -- Public Image beyond the logo using effective marketing and messaging | Jean Saunders Brand Experience Marketing Lead | 3A | |
| -- Belonging/Accessibility/Club and District Support | Mallory Ori CDS Representative Joi Donald Global Diversity Equity and Inclusion Experience Officer | 3B | |
| -- Learning Center Resources further in depth Hands on learning - bring your device. | Amy Hopkins Learning Resource Supervisor and Kimberly Kouame | 3W | |
| -- Rotary’s Action Plan and Your Curriculum | Megan Anderson Strategy Director and Sarah Steacy Strategy Manager | 1C | |
| 2:15 PM | Transition & Break | ||
| 2:30 PM | Discussion Groups (concurrent) Same Sessions as above | ||
| 3:15 PM | Transition back to Auditorium and Break | One Rotary Center 3rd floor, Auditorium |
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| 3:20 PM | Vendor #3 - Shelter Box | Renee Brouse | |
| 3:30 PM | Welcome to Rotary International Headquarters | Stephanie Urchick Immediate Past President, Rotary International | |
| 3:40 PM | Vendor #4 - ClubRunner | Hale Asterbad | |
| 3:50 PM | PRE-PETS Panel Discussion Discuss the overall learning experiences and various topics and when to best present them. | Mary Shackleton, Leader Mike Brown – All Ohio PETS Ralph Brandt – Empire PELS David Shirley – Lone Star PETS Don Casper - Southwest PETS | One Rotary Center 3rd floor, Auditorium |
| 4:30 PM | Vendor #5 - Rotary Epic Day of Service | Robert Friend | |
| 4:40 PM | Alliance Business Meeting Treasurer's Report Nominating Committee Report -- Tom Gump, Chair 2025-2026 -- Lloyd Campbell, Chair 2026-2027 -- vote, Chair 2027-2028 | Wade Nomura, Alliance Executive Director Mary Shackleton, Treasurer | |
| 5:00 PM | Wrap-up for the Day | Deb Glisson Alliance Chair, Empire | |
| 6:00 PM | Meet for dinner groups | GREAT FELLOWSHIP TIME! | Hilton Garden Inn Lobby |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner reservations |
Friday - July 25, 2025
| CDT | Activity | Presenter | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM ............................ | Breakfast on your own | Hilton Garden Inn | |
| 8:15 AM | Friday Overview | Deb Glisson Alliance Chair | One Rotary Center 3rd floor, Auditorium |
| 8:25 AM | MDP Alliance Resources and Zoom Presentations | Lloyd Campbell MDP Alliance Chair 2026-2027 | |
| 8:45 AM | Move to Breakout Rooms | Deb Glisson Alliance Chair, | |
| 8:55 AM | Concurrent Breakouts (select one) | ||
| -- 2026 Event Chairs (only), | Deb Glisson | 3A | |
| -- 2025-26 Learning / Curriculum Coordinators, | Big Rich Churchman | 3B | |
| -- Others (Registration, Facilities, Program/Speakers), | Wade Nomura | Auditorium | |
| 9:50 AM | Break - Move to Auditorium | Visit with Vendors | Hallway |
| 10:00 AM | Vendor #6 - Disaster Aid USA | Wayne Beaumier | Auditorium |
| 10:10 AM | Membership: New Clubs and Retention | Stephanie Urchick Immediate Past President, Rotary International | |
| 11:00 AM | Understanding Your Team via Understanding Your True Colors (exercise) | Deb Glisson Alliance Chair | |
| 11:35 AM | Selection and Support of Guest Speakers | Wade Nomura Executive Director | |
| 11:55 AM | Announcements | Deb Glisson | |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | RI Cafeteria in building lower level is convenient | |
| 1:00 PM | Small Group Breakouts | Deb Glisson | 1st and 3rd floors |
| -- Facility Best Practices and Venue Negotiation, how is your event financed? | Ralph Brandt, Empire State | 1A | |
| -- Event Leadership Team Best Practices | David Shirley, Lone Star | 3A | |
| -- Marketing Strategies for Your Event | Lizzy Martin, Empire | 3W | |
| -- Do you stay small or expand? What does your MDP future look like? | Mike Brown, All Ohio | 1B | |
| 1:40 PM | Return to RI 3rd Floor Auditorium | ||
| 1:50 PM | Vendor #7 - Rotary Rose Bowl Parade Float | Ray Bushnell | |
| 2:00 PM | Small Group Reports (eight minutes each) Overview, Wrap-up | Deb Glisson | |
| 2:45 PM | Thank You and Adjourn | Deb Glisson |