Speakers and Sessions | District Conference 2025 | May 2-3
Mark Odland
District Governor 6360 2024-2025
Rotary Club of South Haven, Michigan USA
Chris Etienne
Rotary International Director 2024-2026
Rotary Club of Petoskey, Michigan USA
Together, we can create a more engaged, enjoyable, and inclusive Rotary that every member can feel proud to be part of. Let’s continue with renewed commitment and enthusiasm, living The Magic of Rotary!
–Stephanie Urchick | Rotary International President 2024-2025
Day 1 | Fri May 2
Keynote Speakers
Friday, May 2
| Lunch |
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm Chris Etienne
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Peter Annin
Chris Etienne | Rotary International Director 2024-2026
A member of Rotary Club of Petoskey, Michigan, USA, Chris served as the moderator for the 2023 Regional Leader Global Learning Institutes and is currently serving on the board of WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)Rotary Action Group.
Peter Annin | Author, Ashland, Wisconsin, USA
Director, Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation, Northland College. Author of the award winning Great Lakes Water Wars and his just released book, Purified
All events at the Michigan Maritime Museum unless noted | Visit the Displays and Baskets
• 8:00 am – 5:00 am: Registration opens in Museum lobby
• 10:00 am – 10:45 am: Annual Meeting
• 11:00 am – 11:50 am: Memorial Service
• 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Lunch and keynote*
• 2:45 pm – 3:15 pm: Peace Pole Dedication – Stanley Park
Evening Activities
• 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm: Networking & Free Time
• 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Beach Party and Concert
Day 2 | Sat May 3
Keynote Speaker
Saturday, May 3 – 11:30 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch
David Myers, PH.d | Hope College
Author of the two most popular psychology texts and over twenty non-fiction books. David will help us understand the Psychology of Misinformation in his presentation focused on smart thinking in a post truth world.
All events at the Michigan Maritime Museum unless noted | Visit the Displays and Baskets
• 8:00 am – 5:00 am: Registration opens in Museum lobby | Displays and Tables
• 9:00 am – 11:30 am: Action Plan Session
Part 1: Taking Action on the Rotary Action Plan
Part 2: Using the Action Plan to Become Strategic
• 11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Lunch and keynote*
• 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Focus on Continuity
• 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Service Project and Free Time
Evening Festivities | Activities
• 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Cocktail and Networking
• 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Club Hero Recognition with featured speaker, Joe Dittmar
♦ Featured Speaker ♦
Saturday, May 3 – 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Rotary Heroes Dinner
Joe Dittmar | Lewes Delaware, USA | Always Remember
Joe will share his harrowing story of bravery and survival as he escaped from the 105th floor of the World Trade Center South Tower on 9/11.
Registration starts in mid-February 2025!
Deadline is April 19, 2025