BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 5.1.4//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:District Assembly 2026\, a time to connect\, celebrate and lear n.  The District Assembly stands as a cornerstone of leadership training within Rotary districts worldwide. This year\, we are thrilled to offer a series of dynamic breakout sessions that promise motivation\, inspiration\ , and fresh perspectives tailored specifically for club officers\, directo rs\, and those holding key roles. These interactive sessions will not only bolster your skills but also arm you with innovative strategies to amplif y your club’s effectiveness and engagement. This is more than just an as sembly—it's a unique opportunity for all Rotarians in District 7070 to c onnect\, share ideas\, and explore how your club can inspire positive chan ge in our communities. There are countless exciting aspects of Rotary wait ing for you to discover! MENU The day starts with a warm breakfast comosed of: Breakfast pastries Scrambbled eggs Smoked bacon Chicken sausage Home fries\, sliced fruit Coffee & Tea Mid - morning break: Mini Cinamon Buns\, Coffee & Tea Hot Lunch: Fattoush Salad Marinated Chicken with Tzatziki Eg gplant Parmigiana Parmesan & Herb Roasted Potato Italian Style Roasted Veg etables Selection of House Made Cookies End of Day Snack: Popcorn\, Prezel s and M&Ms   Parking Please park in lot 2 and lot 3\; a parking voucher w ill be provided.   AGENDA 8.00am to 8.45am Registration and Breakfast 8.4 5m to 10:30am  (Winter & Fall Rooms) 8.45 am to 9.20 am Welcome Remarks PDG Iosif Ciosa\; Land Acknowledgement – Vincent Wong\, housekeeping ann ouncements\; and “The Rotary Year Ahead” Liz Compton   9.20 am – 9 .35am D7070 Conference (David & Joe) 9.35  am - to 9:50 am DLT CMTEs Int roduction  9.50 am - 10.00 am Announcements form Clubs around the Distric t 10.00 am  -  10.10 am Mal - Youth 10:10 am – 10:30 am Lincoln - Du gas-Nishisato – How Rotary Service Influenced His Life     10.30am to 10.40 am Coffee Break (Winter & Fall Room)   10.45am to 11.20am - Sessi on 1 - Break-out Rooms  Spring Room: Meet the DG Team –  We call it The Good\, The Great and The slightly sleep deprived – IPDG Virginia\, DGE Liz\, DGN Tina\, DGND Terry\, DG Niecy.                                                     I mmediate Past DG – The wise one who already survived the year and stil l answers our panicked texts!  DGE – Getting ready to take the wheel and pretending not to be nervous. DGN – Watching carefully and thinkin g…what did I sign up for? DGND – Still smiling because they haven’ t realized how many meetings are coming yet!  District Governor – Run ning on wine\, hugs\, flip flops and Rotary love. Summer Room: Treasurer - Larry Whatmore                                                       What is involved in the v ery important position of Club Treasurer Learn how to manage club funds\, report on the state of your clubs’ finances\, collect and submit dues an d fees and more. Fall Room: MY Rotary – PDG Bob Wallace      Signu p\; Why?  What can I do?  My profile\;   Learning center.        Winter Room: Succession Planning – PDG Ron Dick                                                       A presentation on how to be proactive in planning for the futur e of club and district leadership roles. Learn what makes good leaders. It is not simply a matter of seniority or Rotary experience.   11.25am to 12.00pm - Session 2 – Break-out Rooms   Spring Room: ACTION PLAN – Vision: DGE Liz Compton     We bring People together.  We see a wo rld where people UNITE to take ACTION and CREATE CHANGE\; around the GLOBE \, in our COMMUNITIES and in OURSELVES  4 priorities to Help us generate a Game Plan  (Committees\, Clubs\, Districts) Increase our IMPACT (and tell people) Expand our REACH (work in partnerships) ENGAGE – Listen\ , stop\, slow down (recognize\, show appreciation) ADAPT – Try new idea s Summer Room: Social Media – Dave. How social media has a big impact o n how the image of Rotary clubs and district perceived on your web pages\, Facebook\, Twitter and Instagram. What to do and not to do to be effectiv e. Fall Room: MAKE ME FEEL GOOD! PDG Brian Thompson  Polio is on the rop es\, but ... A brief history of polio and the current global status of pol io eradication. Let's discuss what we can do about it. Share your thoughts and experience.  Leave with a plan! Feel Good about how you can help cha nge history Winter Room: Club Runner – PDG Bob Wallace How to navigate\ , make entries and changes in Club Runner Using Club Runner to publicize e vents\, collect event fees\, donations 12.05 to 1.05pm Lunch (Winter & Fal l Rooms 12.35 to 1.05 2026/2027 Budget Presentation and         A pproval  Mandatory for President Elects Presentation by District Treasur er Larry Whatmore (Spring Room) President Elects Only & Designates         1.05pm to 1.40 pm Break out Rooms - Session 3 Spring Room:  Goal S etting  – Hazzem Koudsi   Goal Setting – The Importance of Settin g Goals. Goals to Impact. Summer Room: Foundation - PDG John Burns          "The Power of Your Generosity" The Foundation is our Charity!         The extraordinary work we do with OUR Chairty. Fall Room: P ublic Speaking – Karen Schilling A guide on how to be an effective spe aker. The what to do and what not to do when addressing a club or a distri ct meeting. How to get your message across clearly and precisely\, while m aking it interesting and keeping the audience engaged. Winter Room: How t o Run a Board Meeting – DGND Terry Caputo  Learn how to run an effectiv e club Board meeting efficiently and in a timely manner\, with a clear age nda that covers all of the important critical plans\, progress to club goa ls and projects.    1.45pm to 2.00pm Closing remarks and Wrap Up.  Liz /Tina/Terry (Winter & Fall Room)   DTEND:20260523T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T100953Z DTSTART:20260523T120000Z LOCATION:Centennial College Event Centre SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:District Assembly 2026 UID:50f57a07-e770-4a2f-95a5-7a7e1618a78d X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

< span style="font-size:20px\;">District Assembly 2026\, a time to connect\, celebrate and lear n. \;

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The District Assembly stands as a cornerstone of leadership traini ng within Rotary districts worldwide. This year\, we are thrilled to offer a series of dynamic breakout sessions that promise motivation\, inspirati on\, and fresh perspectives tailored specifically for club officers\, dire ctors\, and those holding key roles. These interactive sessions will not o nly bolster your skills but also arm you with innovative strategies to amp lify your club&rsquo\;s effectiveness and engagement.

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This is more than just an assem bly&mdash\;it'\;s a unique opportunity for all Rotarians in District 70 70 to connect\, share ideas\, and explore how your club can inspire positi ve change in our communities. There are countless exciting aspects of Rota ry waiting for you to discover!

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MENU

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The day starts with a warm breakfast comosed of:

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Breakfast pastries

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Scrambbled e ggs

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Smoked bacon

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C hicken sausage

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Home fries\, sliced fruit

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Coffee &\; Tea

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Mid - morning break:< /span>

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Mini Cinamon Buns\, Coffee &\; Tea

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Hot Lunch:

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Fattoush Salad

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Marinated Chicken with Tzatziki

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Eggplant Parmigiana

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Parmesan &\; Herb Roasted Potato

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Italian Style Roasted Vegetabl es

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Selection of House Made Cookies

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End of Day Snack:

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Popcorn\, Prezels and M&\;Ms

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Parking

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Please park in lot 2 and lot 3\; a pa rking voucher will be provided.

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AGENDA

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8.00am to 8.45am Registration and Breakfast

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8.45m to 10:30am \; \;(Winter &\; Fal l Rooms)

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8.45 am to 9.20 am W elcome Remarks PDG Iosif Ciosa\; Land Acknowledgement &ndash\; Vincent Won g\, housekeeping announcements\; and &ldquo\;The Rotary Year Ahead&rdquo\; Liz Compton \; \;

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9.20 am &nd ash\; 9.35am D7070 Conference (David &\; Joe)

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9.35 \; \;am - to 9:50 am DLT CMTEs Introduction \;

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9.50 am - 10.00 am Announcements form Clubs around the District

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10.00 am&nb sp\; \;- \; \;10.10 am Mal - Youth

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10:10 am &ndash\; 10:30 am Lincoln - Dugas-Nishisato &ndash\; How Rotary Service Influenced His Life \; \;

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10.30am to 10.40 am Coffee Break&nbs p\;(Winter &\; Fall Room)

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10.45am to 11.20am - Session 1 - Break-out Rooms \;

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Spring Room:& nbsp\;Meet the DG Team \;&ndash\; \;  \;We call it The Good\, The Great and The slightly sleep deprived &ndash\; IPDG Virginia\, DGE Liz\, DGN Tina\, DGND Terry\, DG Niecy.  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;

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Immediate Past DG \;&ndash\; \;The wise one who already survived the year and still answers our panicked texts! \;

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DGE \;&ndash\; \;Getting ready t o take the wheel and pretending not to be nervous.

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DGN \;&ndash\; \;Watching carefully and thinking&hell ip\;what did I sign up for?

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DGND \ ;&ndash\; \;Still smiling because they haven&rsquo\;t realized how man y meetings are coming yet! \;

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Dist rict Governor \;&ndash\; \;Running on wine\, hugs\, flip flops and Rotary love.

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Summer Room:& nbsp\;Treasurer - Larry Whatmore \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;

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What is involved in the very important position of C lub Treasurer

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Learn how to manage club funds\, report on the state of your clubs&rsquo\; finances\, collect and submit dues and fees and more.

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Fall Room: \;MY Rotary &ndash\; PDG Bob Wallace  \; \; \; \; \;

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Signup\; Why? \; \;What can I do? \; \;My profile\;  \; \; \;Learning center. \;

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Winter Room: \;Succession Planning &ndash\; PDG Ron Dick&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;

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A presentation on how to be proactive in planning for the future of club and district leadership \;roles.&n bsp\;Learn what makes good leaders. It is not simply a matter of seniority or Rotary experience.

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11.25am to 12.00pm - Session 2 &ndash\; Break-out Rooms \;& nbsp\;

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Spring Room: \;ACTION PLAN &ndash\; Vision: DGE \;Liz Compton \; \; \; \;

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We bring People together. \; \;We see a world where people UNITE to take ACTION and CREATE CHANGE\; around the GLOBE\, in our COMMUNITIES and in OURSELVES \; \;4 priorities to Help us generate a Game Plan&nbs p\; \;(Committees\, Clubs\, Districts)

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Increase our IMPACT \;(and tell people)

\n\n< p style="margin-left:3cm\;">Expand our REACH \;(work in partnerships)

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ENGAGE &ndash \; \;Listen\, stop\, slow down (recognize\, show appreciation )

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ADAPT &ndash\; \;Try new ideas

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Summer Room:&n bsp\;Social Media &ndash\; Dave.

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How social media has a big impact on how the image of Rotary clubs and district perceived on your web pages\, Facebook\, Twitte r and Instagram. What to do and not to do to be effective.

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Fall Room: \;MAKE ME FEE L GOOD! PDG Brian Thompson \;

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Polio is on the ropes\, but ...

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A brief history of polio and the current global status of polio eradication. Let'\;s discuss what we can do about it. Share your thoughts and experience. \;

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Leave with a plan! Feel Good about how you can help change history

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Winter Room: \;Club Ru nner &ndash\; PDG Bob Wallace

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How to navigate\, make entries and changes in Club Runner

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Using Club Runner to publicize events\, collect event fees\, donations

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12.05 to 1.05pm Lunch (Winter &\; F all Rooms

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12.35 to 1.05 2026/2027 Budget Presen tation and \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;A pproval \; \;Mandatory for President Elects

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Presentation by District Treasurer Larry Whatmore (Spring Room)

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President Elects Only &\; Designates

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1.05p m to 1.40 pm Break out Rooms - Session 3

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Spring Room: \; \;Goal Settin g \; \;&ndash\; \;Hazzem Koudsi

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 \; \;Goal Setting &ndash\; The Importance of Setti ng Goals. Goals to Impact.

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Sum mer Room: \;Foundation - PDG John Burns \;

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 \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \;"\;The Power of Your Generosity"\; The Foundation i s our Charity! \;

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Fall Room:&nbs p\;Public Speaking &ndash\; \;Karen \;Schilling

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A gui de on how to be an effective speaker. The what to do and what not to do wh en addressing a club or a district meeting. How to get your message across clearly and precisely\, while making it interesting and keeping the audie nce engaged.

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Winter Room: \;How to Run a Board Meeting &ndash\; DGND Terry Caputo&n bsp\;

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Learn how to run an eff ective club Board meeting efficiently and in a timely manner\, with a clea r agenda that covers all of the important critical plans\, progress to clu b goals and projects. \;

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1.45pm to 2.00pm Closing remarks and Wrap Up. \;&nb sp\;Liz/Tina/Terry \;(Winter &\; Fall Room)

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