2025 CONFERENCE THEME
Celebrate the Magic of Rotary with District 5170!
Please come join this one-day event on May 31, 2025 at San Jose State University.
Share in the fun, fellowship, inspiring and motivating speakers, house of friendship, insightful forums, great food and entertainment!
This District Conference is not one to be missed… get your tickets now!
GUEST SPEAKERS
Experience the Best Speakers from Around the World
Breakfast session – Bryan Gillette
Lunch Session – Brian Copeland
Dinner Session – Heidi Kühn
BRYAN GILLETTE
is an ultra-distance endurance
athlete, world adventurer, and
executive leadership coach with a background as an HR executive.
BRIAN COPELAND
is an award-winning actor, comedian, author, playwright, television and radio talk show host based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
EXHIBITOR SPACE
The Rotary House of Friendship
The Rotary House of Friendship is a designated area at the District Conference for clubs to showcase their local and international projects. All Rotary clubs and appropriate non-Rotary organizations are invited to participate. It is the ultimate destination to gather, network, learn and be inspired by each other. This is the Magic of Rotary!
There will be an award presented at the closing ceremony of the conference for the best display! Don’t miss your opportunity to shine and inspire!
We will have 40, 6’ tables available for displaying the hard work of leaders, activists, and People of Action in our district. We encourage these displays to be interesting, informative, interactive, and colorful, some clubs even provide giveaways (souvenirs, candy, prizes). Come and show other Rotarians what amazing things your club is doing.
It is necessary to register for the conference before registering for your table.
If you have questions, please reach out to Kamal Della [email protected] or Nita Edde-Mitchell [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Get the Recognition you Deserve as a Conference Sponsor
Choose from four different sponsorship levels for benefits such as exposure in the conference program, at various conference events, and in the District Newsletter.
To be a sponsor for this amazing event, please email Orrin Mahoney at [email protected] and specify the level of your sponsorship (download Sponsorship Brochure for pricing).
Advertise your Business in the Conference Program
Get noticed in our Conference Program with an advertisement that stands out to conference attendees. Choose from three different ad sizes and placement locations for exposure.
To place an ad in the conference program, email Orrin Mahoney at [email protected] and specify the ad size desired (download ad sizes and placement locations).
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Conference Day Schedule
7.30 AM
Registration Opens
8.30 AM
Breakfast and Program
Speaker - Bryan Gillette
10:15 AM
Irreverent Warriors - Bringing Veterans Together
The mission of Irreverent Warriors is to bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide.
Enhancing Club Membership through Non-Traditional Rotary Clubs
The goal of non-traditional Rotary Clubs is to enhance membership by attracting a wider variety of individuals. This session explores the wide variety of Rotary Club models in our district. We'll also highlight cases in which these clubs, which tend to be smaller clubs, partner with larger clubs in the district and beyond.
10:30 AM
House of Friendship Opens
The Rotary House of Friendship is a designated area at the District Conference for clubs to showcase their local and international projects. Register to be an exhibitor.
11:15 AM
Supporting the Environment the Rotary Way - D5170 and RI Environmental Projects
Hear the latest and greatest environmental projects in District 5170 and Rotary International. Learn more about the fantastic opportunities to get involved with ESRAG Big West. Hear about potential program speakers, collaborative community projects, and ways to support the environment the Rotary Way!
Our Impact in Ukraine Through Collective Alignment and Collaboration
This session covers the tactics used to create scalable impact in Ukraine from the start of the war. We'll also look at the state of affairs on the ground today in Ukraine. And we'll ask where we go from here in the current condition? A group exercise will explore your current Rotary programs and where we can work together.
12:30 PM
Lunch and Program
Speaker - Brian Copeland
2:15 PM
ShelterBox: Providing Life-Saving Shelter to Those in Need
This session provides information about ShelterBox, whose mission is to build awareness of global displacement and to facilitate providing families with life-saving shelter and essential tools and supplies that will enable them to rebuild their homes and transform their lives after disaster.
Cybersecurity Best Practices
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. In this session, you'll hear from an industry expert about the state of cybersecurity, highlighting the types of cyber attacks we are seeing today, why you should care, and how you can protect yourself.
2:30 PM
District Governor's Business Meeting
3:15 PM
Friends Assisting Our Mexico Amigos - About FAMA Foundation
In this session, participants will receive an overview of FAMA Foundation and the work that this non-profit has accomplished in different parts of Mexico. Participants will also learn about the different types of partnerships they have made.
Affirming trauma-centered support for the LGBTQ+ community and beyond
Come learn about 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma-centered support for those who use substances. The workshop explains the history of the war on people who use drugs, what harm reduction encompasses, and what to do in the event of an opioid poisoning. You will learn how to identify symptoms of an overdose/poisoning, how to respond to an overdose/poisoning, and the steps to administering NARCAN and how to use Fentanyl testing strips. All attendees will be provided with NARCAN and Fentanyl testing strips following the workshop.
5:00 PM
Major Donors Reception (INVITATION ONLY)
5:00 PM
General reception
6:30 PM
House of Friendship Closes
7:00 PM
President's Dinner and Evening Program
Speaker - Heidi Kühn
CONFERENCE PRICING
Get Your Ticket
Conference pricing options are available on the registration website. There are various options, from a free ticket to attend only the conference forums and House of Friendship, to the ultimate Conference Package with three meals for $150 per person.
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