Conference Programme
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So, what can we expect to see during the conference? Following here is a sneak preview into some of the activities planned for the four day event
Day One- 13 May 2009
Morning: Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. at the Hilton Hotel, Nairobi. Registration will continue throughout the day up to 7:00 p.m. Conference delegates will sign up, pick up their identification documents, conference bags and other materials designed to make attending the conference easier-Register early
Afternoon: There will be a District Finance Committee meeting and a Council Governors meeting also at the Hilton Hotel. Officers of Rotary belonging to these bodies will discuss matters Rotary.
Evening: From 7:30 p.m. there will be a DG’s welcome reception cocktail at the Hilton Hotel This gives Rotarians a chance to meet up and network over dinner. Many friends will link up after a while and there will be a chance to greet the DG.
Transport Schedule to/from Hotels
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Free Shuttle Service from JKIA to the Hotels
There will also be a free shuttle service from JKIA to the hotels.
All delegates will be required to display their conference badges at all times to gain access to the shuttle buses .Contact Alex Nyaga for more information.
Day Two- 14 May 2009
Morning: Registration moves to the United Nations Complex and continues throughout the day from 8:00 am up to 7:00 p.m. The first plenary session begins with music and entertainment. There will be plenty of Rotary Songs to set the mood for the conference and to uplift your spirits. At this session, which includes the opening ceremony, national anthems are sung, flags are presented and guests/VIP’s are introduced. This year, the RI President’s representative is none other than Ray Klinginsmith, our very own RI President nominee (RIPN). Our DG will give his opening address and introduce our guest of honor-be there to find out who it is! A host of other key note speakers will also follow.
Afternoon: This session will include presentation from various high powered speakers with an emphasize on Children at Risk. Other related topics will also be covered.
Evening: There will be a PHF Dinner from 7:30 p.m
Day Three- 15 May 2009
Morning: We begin the day with music and song! Led by the Steel Band, Rotarians will sing their hearts out and prepare the District Governor Elect to take the chair and outline his plans for the Rotary year ahead. We will also get to hear the RI President’s speech as presented by the RIPN.
Do you want to know more about the Rotary Foundation? Are you geared to improving the running of your club? The latter part of the morning will be split into sessions that will give Rotarians a chance to learn and to plan for the future of their clubs, and, importantly, about how to access grants from the Rotary Foundation, especially during these lean times.
Will you help to make Rotary what you would like it to be? Sign up to join a group discussion session.
At lunch there will be a chance to do a “banner exchange”. This promises to be a lively session where we get to meet visitors from Rotary the world over, and to get a glimpse into the country or town from which they originate. This is also a chance to make new friends
Afternoon: The District Finance Committee presents the budget for the coming year i.e. how your money will be spent. We also get to learn about what changes there might be to RI and District Dues.
Evening: Delegates will be treated to the unique and renowned carnivore Dinner.
Day Four- 16 May 2009
Morning: Singing, singing, singing! Let’s celebrate Rotary, let’s shout out in joy! Led by the Steel Band, and some very boisterous Rotarians! Highlights of the morning include a peek into the venue and plans for the next District Conference in Ethiopia in 2010.
Come learn more about how you can register and plan to keep your diary free Amid various presentations and awards, we will also hear our DG sum up his very active year (and perhaps get to know his retirement plans)!
Afternoon: This session allows Rotarians time off to go sight seeing and shopping after an action packed couple of days. Take time to visit the many attractions of Nairobi, but don’t get caught up since there is a gala dinner ahead……
Evening: The DG’s banquet will commence from 7:00 p.m. There will be plenty of food, drinks and entertainment designed to give a fitting close to the past few days. Lots of surprises will be in stock for everyone.
So there you have it. I hope that I have excited your taste buds, and I look forward to seeing you there. We will have a swell time!
Tentative Social Programme
| Wednesday, May 13, 2009 | DG's Welcome Cocktail Reception |
| Thursday, May 14, 2009 | Host City Dinner Night |
| Friday, May 15, 2009 | Gala Night |
| Saturday, May 16, 2009 | DG's Banquet |
| There will also be a special Paul Harris breakfast or lunch. Further details will come soon. | |
To register for the conference, please go
to the registration page.