District Assembly 2026
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23 May 2026 |
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District Assembly 2026, a time to connect, celebrate and learn.
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, directors, and those holding key roles. These interactive sessions will not only bolster your skills but also arm you with innovative strategies to amplify your club’s effectiveness and engagement.
This is more than just an assembly—it's a unique opportunity for all Rotarians in District 7070 to connect, share ideas, and explore how your club can inspire positive change in our communities. There are countless exciting aspects of Rotary waiting 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
Eggplant Parmigiana
Parmesan & Herb Roasted Potato
Italian Style Roasted Vegetables
Selection of House Made Cookies
End of Day Snack:
Popcorn, Prezels and M&Ms
Parking
Please park in lot 2 and lot 3; a parking voucher will be provided.
AGENDA
8.00am to 8.45am Registration and Breakfast
8.45m to 10:30am (Winter & Fall Rooms)
8.45 am to 9.20 am Welcome Remarks PDG Iosif Ciosa; Land Acknowledgement – Vincent Wong, housekeeping announcements; 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 Introduction
9.50 am - 10.00 am Announcements form Clubs around the District
10.00 am - 10.10 am Mal - Youth
10:10 am – 10:30 am Lincoln - Dugas-Nishisato – How Rotary Service Influenced His Life
10.30am to 10.40 am Coffee Break (Winter & Fall Room)
10.45am to 11.20am - Session 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.
Immediate Past DG – The wise one who already survived the year and still answers our panicked texts!
DGE – Getting ready to take the wheel and pretending not to be nervous.
DGN – Watching carefully and thinking…what did I sign up for?
DGND – Still smiling because they haven’t realized how many meetings are coming yet!
District Governor – Running on wine, hugs, flip flops and Rotary love.
Summer Room: Treasurer - Larry Whatmore
What is involved in the very important position of Club Treasurer
Learn how to manage club funds, report on the state of your clubs’ finances, collect and submit dues and fees and more.
Fall Room: MY Rotary – PDG Bob Wallace
Signup; 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 future 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 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 (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 ideas
Summer Room: Social Media – Dave.
How social media has a big impact on 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 effective.
Fall Room: MAKE ME FEEL GOOD! PDG Brian Thompson
Polio is on the ropes, but ...
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.
Leave with a plan! Feel Good about how you can help change history
Winter Room: Club Runner – PDG Bob Wallace
How to navigate, make entries and changes in Club Runner
Using Club Runner to publicize events, collect event fees, donations
12.05 to 1.05pm Lunch (Winter & Fall Rooms
12.35 to 1.05 2026/2027 Budget Presentation and Approval Mandatory for President Elects
Presentation by District Treasurer Larry Whatmore (Spring Room)
President Elects Only & Designates
1.05pm to 1.40 pm Break out Rooms - Session 3
Spring Room: Goal Setting – Hazzem Koudsi
Goal Setting – The Importance of Setting 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: Public Speaking – Karen Schilling
A guide on how to be an effective speaker. The what to do and what not to do when addressing a club or a district meeting. How to get your message across clearly and precisely, while making it interesting and keeping the audience engaged.
Winter Room: How to Run a Board Meeting – DGND Terry Caputo
Learn how to run an effective club Board meeting efficiently and in a timely manner, with a clear agenda that covers all of the important critical plans, progress to club goals and projects.
1.45pm to 2.00pm Closing remarks and Wrap Up. Liz/Tina/Terry (Winter & Fall Room)