2017 International Convention - Atlanta - Guide & Updates
Posted by Sean Paddy on Apr 17, 2017
Are you ready for the 2017 RI Convention in Atlanta? Have your registered, paid and made arrangements for accommodations? District 7030 is well on its way to be being well represented...you should join those already set to go. There is still time to register and to help motivate you, we've included a list of events and scheduled highlights.
To Register
Please go to: http://www.riconvention.org/en/atlanta/register
There is still time to be part of history!
To Volunteer
Please go to: http://www.rotaryconvention2017.org/volunteer
RI still needs volunteers to staff the different events and the airport. You must be registered to volunteer.
To Book a Hotel
Please go to: http://www.riconvention.org/en/atlanta/accommodations
Rooms are still available at great prices!
To Have Fun
Please check out: http://www.rotaryconvention2017.org/festival-events
Here's a list of Host-Ticketed Events...please visit the respective websites to book your tickets
- Thursday 8th June, 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Atlanta Braves Game – Strike Out Polio (Contribution - US$85)
- Saturday 10th June, 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: 3K Walk/Run To End Polio Now (Contribution - US$20)
- Saturday 10th June, 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tour (Free)
- Saturday 10th June, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Blue Jeans & Blue Grass – Opening Night Celebration (Contribution - US$50)
- Saturday 10th June, 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Candlelight Vigil To End Slavery and Human Trafficking (Free)
- Sunday 11th June, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Gone With The Wind – Private Screening (Contribution - US$20)
- Monday 12th June, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Delta Flight Museum Tour (Contribution - US$40)
- Monday 12th June, 6:30 p.m.: Host Hospitality Night (Contribution - US$25)
- Monday 12th June, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Evening At The College Football Hall of Fame (Contribution - US$75 to US$90)
- Monday 12th June, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Evening At The World of Coke (Contribution - US$75)
- Tuesday 13th June, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Habitat Home Build (Contribution - US$20)
- Tuesday 13th June, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Centennial Celebration Block Party (Contribution - US$60)
The following events are listed as sold out, but please check the respective websites for more information and updates as tickets may become available:
Schedule Highlights of the Convention
Thursday, 8 June
- Rotaract Preconvention | 09:00-17:00
- Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention | 09:00-17:00
Friday, 9 June
- Rotaract Preconvention | 09:00-12:00
- Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention | 09:00-12:00
- Presidential Peace Conference | 13:00-17:00 (cash bar reception to follow)
- Youth Exchange Officers Banquet (Rotary-ticketed event) | 19:00-21:30
Saturday, 10 June
- Presidential Peace Conference | 08:15-12:30
- House of Friendship | 09:00-18:00
- House of Friendship Grand Opening | 10:30
- Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention | 13:00-17:00
- Orientation for first-time convention attendees | 15:00-16:00
Sunday, 11 June
- Interfaith service | 08:30-09:15
- House of Friendship | 09:00-18:00
- Opening Ceremony – first seating | 10:00-12:30
- Opening Ceremony – second seating | 15:30-18:00
Monday, 12 June
- House of Friendship | 09:00-18:00
- General Session 2 | 10:00-12:00
- President’s Recognition Luncheon (Rotary-ticketed event) | 13:00-14:30
- Breakout sessions | 13:00-17:00
Tuesday, 13 June
- House of Friendship | 09:00-18:00
- General Session 3 | 10:00-12:00
- President-elect’s Leadership Luncheon (Rotary-ticketed event) | 13:00-14:30
- Breakout sessions | 13:00-17:00
- Major Donor Reception | 17:00-19:00 | Omni Atlanta Hotel, Grand Ballroom
- Arch Klumph Society Dinner | 19:00 | Georgia Aquarium, Oceans Ballroom
Wednesday, 14 June
- House of Friendship | 09:00-16:00
- General Session 4 | 10:00-12:00
- The Rotary Foundation’s 100th Birthday Party | session 1 | 12:00-13:30 | House of Friendship
- The Rotary Foundation’s 100th Birthday Party | session 2 | 14:00-15:30 | House of Friendship
- Breakout sessions | 13:00-16:30
- Closing Ceremony | 17:00-19:00