2024 District Celebration Agenda

District Celebration Agenda
April 26 & 27, 2024
Riverside Hotel ~ Boise, ID

Friday: 4/26/2024

8:00 am to 10:00 am
10:00 am - Noon
President Elect Meeting with Steve Gage
District 5400 Annual Business Meeting
President Elect Training-Steve Gage
 Room TBD
10:00 am to 11:45 am Registration Open
Silent Auction Intake		 Foyer
12:00 noon to 1:30 pm
General Session One:
Opening Lunch: Welcome & Introductions

All-Club Bell Ringing
Presentation of 2024-2025 President Elects
 Juniper/Laurel/Ponderosa Room
1:30 am to 5:00 pm Friday Educational Classes  (see below) Rooms TBD
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Social Reception & Silent Auction Fireplace Foyer
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
General Session Two:
Dinner & District Celebration
 
 Juniper/Laurel/Ponderosa Room
9:00 pm to 11:30 pm House of Friendship
Note: Adults over 21 years of age welcome		 Tamarack
 
Saturday: 4/27/2024
 
     
8:00 am to 11:30 am
 Saturday Educational Classes  (see below)
 Rooms TBD
Noon to 1:30 pm
General Session Three:
Lunch-Taco Bar Buffet 
Inspirational Messages From our own Rotarians
 Juniper/Laurel/Ponderosa Room
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Saturday Service and Fellowship Events (see below)  
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Social Reception & Silent Auction Fireplace Foyer
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
General Session Four:
Dinner & District Celebration
Keynote: RI representative Cindie Kish
Celebration Awards
Silent Auction Closes, District Raffle Prizes Awarded
 Juniper/Laurel/Ponderosa Room
9:00 pm to 11:30 pm House of Friendship-Featuring the Ringtones
Note: Adults over 21 years of age welcome
 Tamarack

 

Throughout the Weekend:

  • Hall of Service ~ Rotary Club Showcase ~ Global Programs ~ Raffle Ticket Sales ~ Silent Auction
 
Friday & Saturday Educational Classes
 
We will have classes on both Friday afternoon from 1:30 - 5:00 pm and Saturday morning from 8:00 am -11:30 am. Room assignments will be at the conference.  Here is a list of the classes:
        
       1. Rotary 101 (Perfect for newer Rotary Members)
       2. Creating a Vibrant Rotary Club 
       3. Collaborative Service Projects that Make an Impact
       4. Club Operations (Great for Treasurers, Secretaries, Board Members)
       5. Writing a District Grant & How to Submit your Final Report
       6. Fundraisers that Work
       7. Bringing Civility Back to Civil Discourse the Rotary Way
       8. Public Image-Telling your Club Story & Your Rotary Story
 
 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 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 2024 Earth Day with a hosted bike rides along the beautiful Boise Greenbelt.  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:
  1. Ride to the Rotary Wetlands Peace Preserve . This is the base course, 2 miles each way, 4 miles round trip along the Greenbelt.
  2. 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. 
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.   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)
 
 
4.   Volunteer at Idaho Diaper Bank:
  •    Ages 10 and Over Welcome/Participation Limited to 20 individuals
            The Idaho Diaper Bank distributes of 60,000 diapers per month.  They need help sorting and 
             repackaging diapers to give out to those who need them.  You will need to carpool to the Idaho
            Diaper Bank at 599 E. King Street, Meridian, ID  Suite #150.  This is a fun opportunity to serve! Find
            out more:  https://www.idahodiaperbank.org/
 
5.    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.
 
 
6.    Youth Activities (continued):
  • 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.