2015 District Conference Update
Posted by Deb West
on Apr 19, 2015
Celebrate Our Achievements in 2014-2015
Please plan to join us as we Light Up Rotary and celebrate Rotary in Action at the 2015 District 5790 Conference at the Wichita Falls Multi-Purpose Event Center (MPEC), 1000 5th Street in Wichita Falls. The conference hotel is the Wichita Falls MSU Area LaQuinta, 2511 E. Montgomery Place. Rooms are available for $81 per night – phone the hotel directly at 940-386-9547 and ask for the Rotary Conference rate between now and June 1. Bus transportation provided between the hotel and the MPEC prior to the start of each day’s activities and following dinner and activities each evening.
On-line Registration for the conference will begin April 22, 2015. Please click on the District 5790 Website and look under upcoming events. Or by clicking here.
Conference – Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27
Friday
Conference kicks off on Friday with the All Clubs Luncheon, 11:30 at the MPEC, featuring former Rotary Exchange student, speaker and performer Amanda Wirtz. Friday afternoon activities include an opportunity to see where NATO pilots are trained at Sheppard Air Force Base. This tour is limited to 80 participants (the first 80 Rotarians and their guests that indicate they are participating will be able to go). Friday afternoon will also include the District Business meeting. Dinner will feature an address on the Shelter Box.
Luncheon Speaker Amanda Wirtz
Field Trip to Sheppard Air force Base Dinner Program on Shelter Box
(limited to 80 participants)
Sheppard Air Force Base Tour Sold Out!
Former Rotary Exchange student, speaker and performer Amanda Wirtz will invite attendees at the All Clubs Luncheon on Friday to “Ask the Right Question,” as she creatively weaves her riveting story and musical talent into an unforgettable tapestry that is both moving and motivating.
Saturday
Day two of the conference begins with breakfast featuring The Foundation Committee For District 5790 and an update on Foundation projects. Following breakfast, attendees have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on service project at one of the three Wichita Falls area organizations illustrated below. Details on projects at each location will be provided prior to the conference start, and registrants will be included in the service project of their choice. Project participants must wear closed toe shoes and work clothes to participate; work gloves and hats are also recommended. Alternative sessions will be provided for those who are unable to participate in service projects.
River Bend Nature Center https://riverbendnaturecenter.wordpress.com is a 20 acre environmental education facility serving the communities of North Texas and Southeastern Oklahoma, and features a butterfly and nature conservancy, learning center, children’s garden and forest trail.
Whispers of Hope Horse Farm http://whispersofhopehf.org assists physically and mentally challenged individuals through therapeutic riding in a safe and educational environment for the horse and rider.There is no cost to those served.
Wichita Falls Area Food Bank http://wfafb.org procures food that is distributed free of charge to partner agencies in 12 North Texas counties – qualified charitable agencies offering food assistance and/or feeding programs. Partners include emergency pantries, youth programs, senior citizen programs, soup kitchens, rehab centers, shelters, halfway houses, and low-income daycare centers.
Leadership will be featured at Saturday’s lunch with special recognition for District 5790 Institute for Leadership alumni. Mindy Audlin will speak on leadership and visioning “What If.” Three sets of concurrent education sessions on a variety of Rotary topics will run from 1:30 until 4:00 followed by the finals of the District 5790 Four Way Test Speech Contest. The evening wraps up with the Governor’s Banquet featuring an update on the eradication of polio and entertainment by singer Tony Pace.
Saturday Lunch Speaker Mindy Audin
Saturday Governors Banquet Speaker Tony Pace