Conference Forums
Forum 1
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.
Forum 2
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.
Forum 3
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!
Forum 4
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.
Forum 5
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.
Forum 6
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.
Forum 7
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.
Forum 8
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.