CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
We have a full programme of activities and entertainment lined up for you with lots going on all weekend. The Rotary Showcase, aka House of Friendship, is spread over two floors with tea and coffee available during the breaks.
All timings are approximate, to be finalised and are potentially subject to change, but we will keep this page updated as planning progresses.
All timings are approximate, to be finalised and are potentially subject to change, but we will keep this page updated as planning progresses.
FRIDAY
12:00 Registration opens
12:30 Rotary Showcase opened by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Exeter.
13:00 Light Lunch for delegates registered to eat
14:00 Session 1 opens & welcome from District Governor (DG) Anne Bartholemew.
Welcome to Exeter from the Deputy Lord Mayor of Exeter.
Sanj Srikanthan, Chief Executive at Shelterbox.
Rotary GB&I Specialist Advisory Team (SAT) Leads:
Foundation - Michael Hodge
Humanitarian - Janine Birtwistle
Learning and Development - Debbie Hodge
Membership - Sean Fitzgerald
Public Image - Irene Russell
15:15 Tea, coffee and Rotary Showcase
Presentation by Luke Simon, CEO of School in a Bag
RIRepresentative, The Rotary Foundation Trustee Aziz Memon.
Packing bags for School in a Bag Charity.
17:00 Close of Session 1
17:35 Rotary Showcase Closes
19:00 – 23.00 Getting the weekend off to a rousing start with a Ceilidh to the sounds of Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band and a buffet. Casual attire.
12:00 Registration opens
12:30 Rotary Showcase opened by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Exeter.
13:00 Light Lunch for delegates registered to eat
14:00 Session 1 opens & welcome from District Governor (DG) Anne Bartholemew.
Welcome to Exeter from the Deputy Lord Mayor of Exeter.
Sanj Srikanthan, Chief Executive at Shelterbox.
Rotary GB&I Specialist Advisory Team (SAT) Leads:
Foundation - Michael Hodge
Humanitarian - Janine Birtwistle
Learning and Development - Debbie Hodge
Membership - Sean Fitzgerald
Public Image - Irene Russell
15:15 Tea, coffee and Rotary Showcase
Presentation by Luke Simon, CEO of School in a Bag
RIRepresentative, The Rotary Foundation Trustee Aziz Memon.
Packing bags for School in a Bag Charity.
17:00 Close of Session 1
17:35 Rotary Showcase Closes
19:00 – 23.00 Getting the weekend off to a rousing start with a Ceilidh to the sounds of Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band and a buffet. Casual attire.
SATURDAY
08:30 Rotary Showcase opens
09:30 Session 2 opens, welcome from DG David Glover
Presentation video from RI President Gordon McInally.
Presentation from our main conference sponsor from Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management (AFWM), who will also have a breakout room.
Rotary GB&I Board Chair Robert Morris
Rotakids
10:50 Tea, Coffee, Rotary Showcase and Breakout Room including for Membership, Public Image, Foundation, Humanitarian, Endowment, Learning/Development and Major Gifts and Leadership.
Anthony Knight, violinist planning and talking about his involvement with UNICEF
Main Speaker - Baroness Floella Benjamin DBE
12.50 Close of session 2
14:00 Session 3 opens & welcome from DG Mary Adams.
eClub of Innovation Poetry Competition Award
Leah Charles-King - Ambassador for BiPolar UK
Rotary GB&I General Secretary Amanda Watkin
15:00 Tea/Coffee, showcase and breakout rooms
Steve Brown - TV presenter
16:10 Close of session 3
17:15 Close of Showcase
18:00 Foundation Major Donor Reception, by invitation
19:00 Gala Dinner, Black tie.
Speaker Rtn Tank Sherman
Dancing to The Cove Band.
You can view the band on the site below under corporate events – videos - watch with You Tube: https://www.thecoveclubband.co.uk
23:30 Evening closes
08:30 Rotary Showcase opens
09:30 Session 2 opens, welcome from DG David Glover
Presentation video from RI President Gordon McInally.
Presentation from our main conference sponsor from Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management (AFWM), who will also have a breakout room.
Rotary GB&I Board Chair Robert Morris
Rotakids
10:50 Tea, Coffee, Rotary Showcase and Breakout Room including for Membership, Public Image, Foundation, Humanitarian, Endowment, Learning/Development and Major Gifts and Leadership.
Anthony Knight, violinist planning and talking about his involvement with UNICEF
Main Speaker - Baroness Floella Benjamin DBE
12.50 Close of session 2
14:00 Session 3 opens & welcome from DG Mary Adams.
eClub of Innovation Poetry Competition Award
Leah Charles-King - Ambassador for BiPolar UK
Rotary GB&I General Secretary Amanda Watkin
15:00 Tea/Coffee, showcase and breakout rooms
Steve Brown - TV presenter
16:10 Close of session 3
17:15 Close of Showcase
18:00 Foundation Major Donor Reception, by invitation
19:00 Gala Dinner, Black tie.
Speaker Rtn Tank Sherman
Dancing to The Cove Band.
You can view the band on the site below under corporate events – videos - watch with You Tube: https://www.thecoveclubband.co.uk
23:30 Evening closes
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SUNDAY
08:30 Showcase opens
09:00 Session 4 opens & welcome from DG Stuart Gilbert
Thought for the Day - Rev Debbie Hodge
Kevin Mack - Kids Out Trustee
Interact
Yeoman Warder Scott Kelly
10:15 Tea,Coffee, Rotary Showcase
Aziz Memon, RI President’sRepresentative and Trustee.
Nigel Linacre CEO and founder of WellBoring
Lilly Wells (vocalist) accompanied by Ollie (pianist)
District Handovers D1100, D1150, D1175 and D1200 hosted by Rotary GB&I General Secretary Amanda Watkin.
RI General Secretary John Hewko - Rotary The Future!
Anton Pigot, Rotary GB&I Young Musician Finalist entertains
13:25 Conference Closes
updated 26/6/24
08:30 Showcase opens
09:00 Session 4 opens & welcome from DG Stuart Gilbert
Thought for the Day - Rev Debbie Hodge
Kevin Mack - Kids Out Trustee
Interact
Yeoman Warder Scott Kelly
10:15 Tea,Coffee, Rotary Showcase
Aziz Memon, RI President’sRepresentative and Trustee.
Nigel Linacre CEO and founder of WellBoring
Lilly Wells (vocalist) accompanied by Ollie (pianist)
District Handovers D1100, D1150, D1175 and D1200 hosted by Rotary GB&I General Secretary Amanda Watkin.
RI General Secretary John Hewko - Rotary The Future!
Anton Pigot, Rotary GB&I Young Musician Finalist entertains
13:25 Conference Closes
updated 26/6/24