We all come together to celebrate our exciting Rotary year 2025-2026 at the District Conference!
If you haven't been to Salem MA lately, this is your chance to pack in a fun and energizing day!
- Hear the latest in the District over an amazing luncheon
- Participate in the District Service Project
- See the amazing city of Salem via a Trolley Tour, and;
- Go Pirate! Visit one of Salem's top attractions - Real Pirates Salem
This event will take place at the beautiful Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites, offering an ideal setting for this special occasion. If you'd like to spend an overnight, the hotel is offering special rates.
Contact Jill Cross, event manager at the hotel directly at 978-619-1105 (or email her at jcross@salemwaterfronthotel.com). Mention Rotary 7930 to book a room with the option of booking one night at the negotiated price. (Otherwise the hotel requires two night stay)
Agenda:
Time Activity
9:30 am - 10:00 am Registration
10:00 am - 10:10 am Welcome
10:10 am - 11:00 am Business Meeting
11:00 am Transition to project room
11:05 am - 11:45 am Service Project (Back Packing)
11:50am - 12:45 pm Breakout Sessions (2 options)
Fundraising: Panel Discussion -- Putting Fun in Fundraising. Fundraisers that work.
Foundation: Grants (Anne Lewis)
12:45 - 1:00 Break/Bio-break
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Keynote Speaker: William Golden
Lunch
Awards/recognition
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm Trolley Tour around Town of Salem
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm Memorial Service
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Pirates Museum Tour and Rum Tasting
5:30 pm onward: Feel free to explore Salem area, enjoy the night away!