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Attend the RI Convention in New Orleans

There’s an opportunity for 2 Rotaractors, one from the north district and one from south, to be partially funded to attend the RI Convention in New Orleans. If you were on the fence about this before, this is definitely for you.

There will be $1,000 available for each of the two Rotaractors chosen. The estimated cost for the whole trip would be $1500-2000 so this would cover at least half of that. You can also certainly get creative to save on lodging, which is the biggest cost by far.

If you are interested, please contact a board member or Courtlin so we can nominate you. Please be prepared with a bio (1 page or less). For more information, check out this document.

Having attended two conventions in the past, I highly recommend it. You don’t fully understand Rotary until you attend these historic events.

We’re Part of a World Record

 

Rotary set a Guinness world record for the most books collected in a 7-day period by collecting 242,624 books for children in grades K-3 with the book drive at the Rotary International Convention earlier this month. Story here.

Our club donated 342 books. Thanks so much to everyone who contributed, especially big donors like Nilagia and Leana! Thanks also to everyone who helped carry them through the Los Angeles Convention Center!

The books will go to students in Los Angeles area schools.

99th Annual RI Convention

Either I am terrible at obtaining information (ha!), or RI is not great at providing it (at least, in a clear manner). To save you all the the trouble of hunting around, I am presenting a one stop shop for all your convention needs.

Times
Departure Time: The carpool group that is in Jennifer’s car is meeting at 7 AM at her place.
Lodging Registration: The registration is at noon. We are trying to see if we can register early.
Convention Registration: 8AM to 6PM on Friday, June 13th

Rotaract Events
Pre-Convention Meeting: Friday 9AM to 5 PM, Saturday 9 AM to Noon (Concourse 152)
Star Struck Hollywood Clubbing: Saturday, 9 PM to 2 AM
Starry Eyed Service Project (Griffith Park): 9 AM to Noon

RI Opening Ceremonies
Opening Plenary Session (First Seating): Sunday, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM (West Hall)
Opening Plenary Session (Second Seating): Sunday, 6 PM to 8:30 PM (West Hall)

Important Links
Rotaract Downloads
RI Downloads
RI Convention Program Book (PDF)
RI Breakout Sessions (PDF)