District Celebration Agenda
April 21 & 22, 2023|
Riverside Hotel ~ Boise, ID
Friday: 4/21/2023
| 8:30 am to 11:30 am | President Elect Meeting with Marie Baker District 5400 Annual Business Meeting |
Laurel Room |
| 10:00 am to 11:45 am | Registration Open Silent Auction Intake |
Fireplace Foyer |
| 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm | Opening Lunch: Welcome & Introductions Ponderosa All-Club Bell Ringing Presentation of 2023-2024 President Elects Public Image Presentation: Helping Local |
Tamarack |
| 1:30 am to 4:00 pm | Friday Service and Fellowship Events (see below) | |
| 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm | Social Reception & Silent Auction | Fireplace Foyer |
| 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
Dinner & District Celebration
Keynote: Joey Vaesen, Rotary International Insulate Ukraine, A Story of Hope from Ukraine
Awards presentations & Surprise Special Guests |
Ponderosa Tamarack |
| 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | House of Friendship Note: Adults over 21 years of age welcome |
Presidential Suite 500 |
Saturday: 4/22/2023
| 7:00 am to 8:30 am | Breakfast Buffet Social Time & Silent Auction Continued |
Fireplace Foyer |
| 9:00 am to 11:30 am |
Peace Café!
From Conference to Conversation: an engaging and fun
activity in a cafe setting. We can live in whatever world
we bring about through our conversations.
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Ponderosa Tamarack |
| noon to 1:30 pm |
Lunch Program: Wonder & Wander
Taco Bar Buffet with an interactive poster experience
where you engage subject matter experts on topics
you may wonder about & learn more in a fun setting.
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Ponderosa Tamarack |
| 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Saturday Service and Fellowship Events (see below) | |
| 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm | Social Reception & Silent Auction | Fireplace Foyer |
| 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Dinner & District Celebration Keynote: The Impact of Rotary Service Celebration Awards Silent Auction Closes, District Raffle Prizes Awarded |
Ponderosa Tamarack |
| 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | House of Friendship
Note: Adults over 21 years of age welcome
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Presidential Suite 500 |
Throughout the Weekend:
- Hall of Service ~ Rotary Club Showcase ~ Global Programs ~ Raffle Ticket Sales ~ Silent Auction
Friday Service and Fellowship Events
1. Peace Walk and Hosted Tour of the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial:
- All Ages Welcome / Unlimited Participation
Celebrate peace in our community and enjoy an easy 1.7 mile walk along the beautiful Boise Greenbelt, from Riverside Hotel to the Anne Frank Memorial, where you will see the impact of Rotarians and spot some wildlife. Upon arriving at the Memorial, you will be welcomed by docents who will host small group tours of the only Anne Frank Memorial in the U.S.
Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial - Boise | Background (annefrankmemorial.org)
Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial - Boise | Background (annefrankmemorial.org)
2. Rotary Wetland Peace Preserve Planting:
- Ages 6 and Over Welcome / Participation Limited to 40 Individuals
Celebrate the connection between peace and our environment by planting seeds and seedlings at the developing Rotary Wetland Peace Park. This park will host over 15 peace poles, educational, and art installations in a natural setting. Bring your garden gloves and have fun in this beautiful outdoor area as we celebrate National Earth Day weekend. (Transportation to the planting site provided).
3. Build Little Libraries:
- Ages 10 and Over Welcome / Participation Limited to 15 Individuals
This hands-on service event is an opportunity to build little libraries that will be donated and installed across District 5400 to support reading and literacy programs! Ten (10) Little Libraries will be built under the supervision of experienced craftsman! All materials and tools will be onsite.
4. Make Bird Feeders:
- All Ages Welcome / Unlimited Participation
Get messy and have fun making bird feeders out of recycled materials that you will be able to bring home and hang in your yard to feed the birds! All supplies provided.
5. Make It & Gift It No-Sew Blankets:
- All Ages Welcome / Participation Limited to 25 Individuals each day
Make a blanket without a sewing machine! This hands-on service event is an opportunity make up to fifty (50) blankets over the weekend that will be donated to non-profit partners across District 5400. All materials provided.
6. Youth Activities:
- All Ages Welcome / Unlimited Participation
Making Rotary family friendly includes welcoming kids of all ages and creating an opportunity for them to learn and play with their family. Those registering and bringing their families are encouraged to choose activities (listed above) that the entire family can participate in together. District Celebration will also include participation from Rotary Youth Exchange students and Interact students allowing kids of all ages to join their families and meet other youth who are involved in Rotary sponsored programs. The hotel also has 2 pools and outdoor games for youth to enjoy with their family. Please Note: All youth must be supervised by their parent/grandparent/guardian.
Saturday Service and Fellowship Events
1. Hosted Bike Ride(s):
- All Ages Welcome / Unlimited Participation
Celebrate Peace and 2023 Earth Day with a choice of hosted bike rides along the beautiful Boise Greenbelt. Three options to choose from! All bike riders gather at area near the Sandbar Patio Grill along the Greenbelt with your bikes, helmets, and water bottles. From there participants may choose one of the following rides:
- Ride to the Rotary Wetlands Peace Preserve (where the planting occurred the day before). This is the base course, 2 miles each way, 4 miles round trip along the Greenbelt.
- For those who want more bike riding, we stop at the Rotary Wetlands Peace Preserve, and then proceed east along the Northside of the River to the Bob Gibbs Friendship Bridge. We cross the bridge and come back on the south side. That is an 8-miles total loop. Many Rotary points of interest along the way, including the Rotary Park in Julia Davis Park.
- For those who want more bike riding AND more environmental awareness building, we can stop at the Wetlands and then proceed west along the south side of the River to the River Pointe Park and Garden City Pollinator Habitat. This is approximately a 9-mile loop.
2. Volunteer at Astego’s:
- Ages 10 and Over Welcome / Participation Limited to 50 Individuals
Ever wonder where all the ‘stuff’ that doesn’t sell on Amazon goes? Join this group for a fascinating and fun afternoon at the Community Warehouse | astegos and learn about this unique social enterprise that supports nonprofits and schools across D5400 and keeps brand new items from going to the landfill!
3. Build Little Libraries (continued):
- Ages 10 and Over Welcome / Participation Limited to 15 Individuals
This hands-on service event is an opportunity to build little libraries that will be donated and installed across District 5400 to support reading and literacy programs! Ten (10) Little Libraries will be built under the supervision of experienced craftsman! All materials and tools will be onsite.
4. Make More Bird Feeders:
- All Ages Welcome / Unlimited Participation
Get messy and have fun making bird feeders out of recycled materials that you will be able to bring home and hang in your yard to feed the birds! All supplies provided.
5. Make More Blankets:
- All Ages Welcome / Participation Limited to 25 Individuals each day
Make a blanket without a sewing machine! This hands-on service event is an opportunity make up to fifty (50) blankets over the weekend that will be donated to non-profit partners across District 5400. All materials provided.
6. Youth Activities (continued):
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All Ages Welcome / Unlimited ParticipationMaking Rotary family friendly includes welcoming kids of all ages and creating an opportunity for them to learn and play with their family. Those registering and bringing their families are encouraged to choose activities (listed above) that the entire family can participate in together. District Celebration will also include participation from Rotary Youth Exchange students and Interact students allowing kids of all ages to join their families and meet other youth who are involved in Rotary sponsored programs. The hotel also has 2 pools and outdoor games for youth to enjoy with their family. Please Note: All youth must be supervised by their parent/grandparent/guardian.