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Rotary Districts 6820-6840-6860-6880
Multi-District Conference 2018
Making A Difference in Our World
Wednesday
5:30 Biloxi Schooner | Conference Executive Committee Welcome (Invitation Only) |
Thursday
10:00 Oaks Boardroom | Conference Chair Meeting |
11:00 The Oaks, Pass Christian | Golf Tournament (Pre-Registration Required) |
1:00 – 4:00 Azalea C-D | Registration Open Silent Auction Set-up |
7:00-8:30 Biloxi Little Theatre Lee St. | Welcome Social Event at Biloxi Little Theatre (Ticket Required) Hors d’ oeuvre begin at 6:30 (Directions at registration desk.) |
6:30- Cocktails 7:00 – Dinner Biloxi Visitor Center | College of Governors Banquet (Invitation Only) (Directions at registration desk.) |
Friday
7:00-8:30 Promenade | Set up for House of Friendship Set up Silent Auction |
7:00-4:00 | Registration Table Open |
7:30-8:40 Magnolia Ballroom | Breakfast (Ticket Required) - Sponsored by: Lightheart and Sanders (6820) Emcee – District Governor Sue Mitchell SPEAKER - Paul Chappell – PEACE 6860 Awards |
8:00-11:00 | Set up Hands on Projects |
8:30-4:00 Promenade Azalea C-D | Open House of Friendship Silent Auction |
8:50-9:40 Camellia Room | Opening Ceremony Presentation of the Colors – Brandon Price United States Military Academy West Point Pledge and Invocation - Brandon Price Introduction of Governors – Mickey McInnish Welcome by Governor(s) Bill Walker, Kathie Short, Sue Mitchell, Bill Trant Introduction of Rotary International Representative – Larry Mullins Rotary International Representative – PDG Nancy Barbee Closing Remarks – Vicky Gutierrez |
9:45-10:30 Camellia Room | General Session One Emcee: Governor Bill Walker SPEAKER- Greg Yank – What People Want out of Their Leaders |
10:30-10:45 | Break – Coffee, Water, Soft Drinks, and Pastry served |
10:45-11:45 Magnolia E Magnolia F Magnolia G Magnolia H | Breakout Session One - Sponsored by: The Rotary Club of Greenville (6820) The World of Rotary’s Foundation Facilitator – PDG Paul Bucurel Presenter – Floyd Lancia (Rotary Foundation – Why, When, How?) The World of Corrections Facilitator - GE Ken Thompson Presenter – Terry King (The Corrections Process) The World of Cancer Facilitator - Brandon Price Presenter – Birmingham Rotary Club (Cancer Prevention) The World of Being Fit Facilitator - PDG Bill Mann Presenter- Gina Fellows (Ironman Competition) |
1:00-4:00 Azalea A-B | Open Hands on Projects |
11:45-12:00 | Break – Coffee, Water, and Soft Drinks served Sponsored by: Suprene Holdings (6820) |
12:00-1:10 Magnolia Ballroom | Luncheon (Ticket Required) – Sponsored by: C Spire (6820) Emcee – District Governor Bill Walker SPEAKER - Brad Howard – Polio 6820 Awards |
1:15-2:00 Magnolia E Magnolia F Magnolia G Magnolia H | Business Meeting by Districts 6820 6840 6860 6880 |
2:10-3:00 Camellia Room | General Session Two Emcee: Governor Sue Mitchell SPEAKER - Sylvia Witlock – Women in Rotary (We will also honor the first woman governor from each district.) |
3:10-4:10 Magnolia E Magnolia F Magnolia G Magnolia H | Breakout Session Two – Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Columbus (6820) The World of our Environment Facilitator – Steve Howard Presenter - Dr. Sharon Hayes (The Environment) The World of Polio Plus Today Facilitator - Beth Wheeler Dean Presenter –PDG Dr. Barbara Mauldin – (Polio Plus) The World of Domestic Violence Facilitator – PDG John Cornwell Lieutenant Renee’ Kinler – St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office (Domestic Violence Officer Exchange with Australia) The World of Rotary’s Future Facilitator – Jennifer Bucurel Presenter – Greg Yank (Rotary Loves “F” Words) |
4:30 Golden Nugget | Fun Run – Start at Golden Nugget Parking Lot (Registration Required) On-site registration until 3:30 day of event. |
6:00-9:00 Point Cadet Plaza | Food Fest – The World Tour Pat Murphy Band – Sippiana Soul Open to Rotarians and their Families |
7:30 | Talent Showcase– All the World’s a Stage |
9:00-11:30 Biloxi Town Greene | Candlelight Peace Vigil |
Saturday
7:00-5:00 | Registration Table Open |
7:45-9:00 Magnolia Ballroom | Breakfast (Ticket Required) Sponsored by: Infinite Concepts (6820) Emcee - Richard Bollinger SPEAKER - Floyd Lancia – (Rotary Foundation – What it Means to Me) 6880 Awards |
8:00-3:00 Promenade Promenade Azalea C-D | Open House of Friendship Vendors Silent Auction |
9:15-10:15 Camellia Room | General Session Three Emcee - Governor Bill Trant SPEAKER -President Nominee Rotary International - Mark Maloney – Rotary Making a Difference in Our World |
9:30-11:00 Azalea A-B | Open Hands on Projects |
10:15-10:30 | Break – Coffee, Water, Soft Drinks, and Pastry served |
10:30-11:30 Magnolia E Tour Bus Loading Area Magnolia F Magnolia G | Breakout Session Three – Sponsored by: C Spire (6820) The World of Funraising Facilitator – Governor Sue Mitchell Presenter – Philip Williams (Boiling and Bragging, A District Fund Raiser) The World of Today Facilitator – Tom Kaminski (Family Tree Time) Special off-site opportunity As a “World of Today” option, 6880 is hosting a short 15 min bus ride to Biloxi’s Edgewater Mall. The World of Tomorrow Facilitator – Larry Mullins Presenter – Greg Yank (What Makes for an Active Attractive Club) The World of Our Youth Facilitator – Houston Costolo Presenter – DGD Elizabeth Van Sant – (Rotary Youth Exchange) |
11:40-1:10 Magnolia Ballroom | Luncheon (Ticket Required) Sponsored by: Rotary Club of St. Charles (6840) Emcee: 6840 – Governor Kathie Short SPEAKER – Erin Brockovich – Clean Water 6840 Awards |
1:10-1:30 Promenade | Break – Coffee, Water, and Soft Drinks served – Sponsored by: Morell Engineering (6860) Visit House of Friendship |
1:30-3:30 Azalea A-B | Open Hands on Project |
1:30-2:45 Camellia Room | General Session Four Emcee – PDG Barbara Mauldin SPEAKER - Michael Caruso - Coping with Change When Shift Happens |
2:50-3:50 Tour Bus Loading Area | Breakout Session Four The World of Yesterday Facilitator – Tom Kaminski (Family Tree Time) Special off-site opportunity As a “World of Yesterday” option, 6880 is hosting a short bus tour of historic Biloxi points of interest. The World of Today Facilitator – DGE Pam Smith Presenter – Elizabeth Usovicz (Small Message, Big Impact: Promoting Your Club in Your Community) The World of Balance Facilitator - PDG Brian Hall Presenter – Rene E Pothetes (Balancing Health, Family, Work and Service) The World of Working Facilitator - Brandon Price Presenter – PDG Gary Andrew (Career Development) |
6:15 Promenade | Reception Cash Bar |
6:30 Promenade | All Club Presidents Requested to: Lineup by Districts and alphabetical according to your clubs. |
7:00 Magnolia Ballroom | Governors Banquet (Ticket Required) Welcome – Emcee – PDG Randy Feldman Pledge of Allegiance – Larry Mullins Four Way Test – Mickey McInnish Recognition of Special Guest – Vicky Gutierrez Presidents Processional by Districts – PDG Randy Feldman Prayer – Pat Cross Dinner is Served Introduction of RI Rep – Brandon Price Remarks - RI REP Nancy Barbee Passing of the Pins – Vicky Gutierrez Closing – PDG Randy Feldman Entertainment – Big Bling and the Funk Machine Thank You for Making a Difference in Our World |
Sunday
8:45-9:30 Magnolia E Magnolia F Magnolia G Magnolia H | Memorial Service by Districts 6820 6840 6860 6880 |
9:30-11:30 Magnolia Ballroom | Jazz Brunch (Ticket Required) Emcee: All Governors Featuring Davis and Sax Past President Rotary International – John Germ Game – Presenter - Vicky Gutierrez (Rotary Rush District Challenge) Districts will compete against each other! Come join in the fun. There’s bragging rights and a trophy to be had!! |