ROTARY DISTRICT AND INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS

PETS (President-Elect Training Sessions) are held to train club presidents-elect. These training sessions are often combined with the DISTRICT ASSEMBLY for all incoming officers and directors which provide motivation, inspiration, Rotary knowledge and instruction in administrative duties to those attending. The District Governor Nominee and the current club presidents are leaders of these "nuts and bolts" sessions. Attendance at PETS/ASSEMBLY DISTRICT is mandatory for all incoming presidents unless excused by the District Governor Nominee. Duration: approximately 1 day - spouses not in attendance. Generally held on a Saturday in March at a Denver Hotel.

THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE - highlights the programs of Rotary through fellowship, inspirational addresses, discussions and social activities. It is a showcase covering all aspects of Rotary programs in the District - featuring all Youth Exchange Students, the visiting Group Study Exchange Team, RYLA presentations and much, much more. Each conference is assigned a representative of the RI President to attend in his place and to report on the district to the President. Duration: 2 days divided between business or plenary sessions and fellowship, social events, entertainment and good fun, It is the culmination and celebration of the Rotary year. It honors and recognizes the work of the past year and outlines the goals and ojectives of the coming year. It is held in the late Spring each year at various resort locations in the District. The District Conference is a great way to meet new people,learn more about the goals and objectives of Rotary and have a great time. All Rotarians and spouses are invited and urged to attend. Held in April or May each year at site determined by Conference in prior year. Estimated attendance 350-550.

THE ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION - is held annually in late May or early June and ALL Rotarians and spouses are invited. A tremendous gathering of Rotarians world-wide, held over a 4 day span with great speakers, excellent entertainment, home hospitality - the very best method of seeing the scope of Rotary - of meeting your counter-parts from the four corners of the world - an unforgettable experience from which a Rotarian comes home with a real knowledge of the internationality of Rotary. Registration fee includes specified entertainment and all plenary sessions. Estimated attendance: 20,000 to 30,000 each year. Sites for fuure conventions: - 1995 Nice, France - 1996 Calgary, Canada - 1997 Glasgow, Scotland - 1998 Indianapolis, Indiana -1999 Singapore - 2000 Buenos Aires, Argentina.