Sandy and I would like to personally invite each and every one of you to our District Conference in Houlton June 1-3, 2012. You will experience a wonderful weekend of information and entertainment. You will, also, experience friendship and fellowship at a level which is only available when you go beyond your local Rotary Club. I was a member of my Rotary Club for many years before I reached out beyond and finally became a Rotarian.
Houlton is a beautiful old town with much to offer. Part of the St John River Basin, its people reflect its geography. Many of the older residents still refer to New Brunswick as “over home” and it is estimated that 70% of Houlton’s genetic stock came from New Brunswick. Houlton is often referred to as “Music Town of Maine” and this will be proven during our conference. It will open Friday evening with a Houlton tradition…an outdoor concert featuring McGill’s Community Band, one of Maine’s largest.
The Conference will be informative and entertaining. As DGE Allan MacLellan so often says, “Rotary has to be fun.” We hear you, Allan, and we will make sure that everyone enjoys District Conference 2012 in “Houlton–Music Town of Maine.”
-DG Leigh and Sandy Cummings
District Conference Program
FRIDAY
1:00 – 4:00 pm Golf on own – call Steve Nelson to coordinate: Home–532-8220, Office–532-6527 snelson@pwless.net
4:00 — 8:00 pm Registration Table Open
5:00 pm PDG Dinner—Courtyard Café
7:00 pm McGill’s Community Band concert – Monument Park *
8:00 – 10:00 pm Welcome Party – Civic Center “Musician Extraordinaire” Chuck Loucka
On Own with Our Suggestions: O’Kelly’s Irish Pub – Ivey’s Motel
Poolside Lounge – Shiretown Inn & Suites
SATURDAY
BREAKFAST 7:00 – 8:00AM 7:30 – 10:00AM Registration desk open
8:00 – 9:00AM OPENING CEREMONIES
8:00 – 8:10 Piped Procession VIPs Parade of Flags Anthems
8:10 – 8:20 Welcome and introduction of Master of Ceremonies Fred Grant
8:20 – 8:25 Welcome from Town Manager
8:25 – 8:30 Welcome from Host Club President – Scott Dionne
8:30 – 8:45 RI President Representative Opening Comments
8:45 – 8:55 Address via video from Rotary International President Banerjee
PLENARY SESSIONS
9:00 – 9:20 Membership –PDG John Carkner and Crew
9:20 – 9:30 Membership and Attendance Awards presented by PDG John Carkner
9:30 – 9:45 Camp Rotary
9:45 – 10:00 Public Relations and other awards presented by DGN Pat Perry
10:00 – 10:30 Foundation –PDG Rick Rogers and Crew
10:30 – 10:35 The Gus Trophy for international service (club)
10:35 – 10:50 BREAK
10:50 – 11:10 Entertainment – Special Surprise for all Rotarians!
11:10 – 11:20 PDG McNeill Award – President of the Year presented by DGN Pat Perry
11:20 – 11:40 Chief Brenda Commander, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians—“Strengthening Our Community by Strengthening Our Families”
11:40 – Noon Tim Caverly – Childrens’ author Book signing
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
LUNCH 12:00 – 2:00
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch Buffet line
12:30 – 1:00 Jacques Poitras –“ Imaginary Line: Life on an Unfinished Border”Book signing
1:00 – 1:05 Campbellton Club adult literacy video
1:05 – 1:15 Presentation of Paul Harris Fellows
1:15 – 1:20 Significant Achievement Award
1:20 – 1:50 “Four Club Projects That Will Work For You”
1:50 – 2:05 Entertainment – Jazz Ensemble
2:05 – 2:20 Rotary Youth Merit Awards – Larry Corley
2:20 – 2:30 Rotaract – Robin Walker
2:30 – 2:40 Interact – Greg MacDairmid
2:40 – 2:50 BREAK
2:50 – 3:20 Donn Fendler – “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” Book signing
3:20 – 3:35 District Conference 2012-2013 Moncton DGE Allan McLEllan
3:35 – 3:50 District 7810 Water Theme – Bob Chagrasulis
3:50 – 4:10 World Community Service – Leslie VanPatter
FREE TIME 4:10 – 5:30 Soap Box Derby Demo on hill
SATURDAY EVENING
5:30 – 6:00 Social & Entertainment – Heavenly Harpers
6:00 – 6:05 Reception Line — Introduction of head table / VIPs
6:05 – 6:20 Introduction of RI Rep — Address by RI Rep
6:20 – 6:25 Thank RI Representative
6:25 – 6:35 Entertainment – a Capella “Camerata” & “Off Beat” Percussion
6:35 – 7:00 District Awards / DG Citations
7:00 – 7:50 Dinner
7:50 – 8:00 PDG Frank Hussey Award – Rotarian of the Year presented byDGE Allan MacLellan
8:00 — Entertainment –“ Music Town of Maine Extravaganza”
On Own at Local Pub – O’Kelly’s at Ivey’s Motor Lodge or Shiretown Inn Poolside Lounge
SUNDAY
BREAKFAST 7:30 – 8:30 am
8:30 – 9:00 Memorial Service
9:00 – 9:30 District Business Meeting
9:30 – 9:45 Break
9:45 – 9:50 Thank DC Committee – Fred Grant
9:50 – 10:00 The Year in Review – District Governor Leigh Cummings
10:05 – 10:15 Closing Remarks by RI Representative
10:15 – 10:25 Change of Leadership Ceremony
10:25 – 10:35 DGE Plans and Objectives—DGE Allan MacLellan
