Program Overview
2021 Virtual PETS Program
DGEs Janet, Dana, Evan, and Bruce + the Empire MDPETS planning committee are working hard to bring you an impactful and informative program. Here is a general outline. Click here for a welcome message from our PETS Chair Deborah Glisson.
Time: 3:45 PM Friday, March 19 to approximately 2:30 PM on Saturday, March 20
Click here for detailed version of our agenda.
Session Highlights:
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Friday afternoon/evening
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Louise Rourke – Polio/Foundation – polio survivor who swam the length of Lake George as a polio fundraiser.
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A special message from Rotary International President-nominee Jennifer Jones
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Jason Browne - 'Tokens ≠ Inclusion: How to find true value'
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Saturday morning/afternoon
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LIVE! Rotary International President-elect Shekar Mehta will be addressing us live at 10:25 AM for a 45 minute session – 15 minute address, then a 30 minute Q&A
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Nicki Scott- Strategic Planning – “The Future of Rotary - A More Diverse Perspective” – RI Director-elect from North Cotswolds, England, recipient of RI’s Service Above Self Award
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Herb Klotz - "Successful Data-Driven Club Membership Growth Strategies" – Zone 28/32 Innovative Club Advocate 2020-21
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Tom Gump - "Cause, We Are People Of Action" - Governor District 5950
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Kimberly Kouame – The Learning Center – RI staff
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Mark Rokow – Rotaract – Mark chartered a Rotaract Club at the American University in Washington, DC with over 100 members!
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Kristen Welker Video – Ambassadorial Scholar – Kristen moderated the last presidential debate, and we were pleased to learn that she was an Ambassadorial Scholar!
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