PROGRAM

2024 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

CONVENTION
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Thank you for joining us at the 2024 Rotary International
Convention, where Sharing Hope With the World is
demonstrated through expanded friendship, shared
knowledge, and a tireless commitment to peace.
This year, we gather in one of the world’s most beautiful and
ever-changing cities. Singapore is home to world-class dining
and cultural attractions, and it illustrates how nature and
urban living can complement each other and point us toward
a sustainable future.
Every Rotary Convention is an opportunity for renewed
friendship and new connections that can lead to lasting
change around the globe. This year’s program features a
special emphasis on how we can better care for one another
and the people we serve.
Over the next several days, we invite you to attend our general
sessions, where you will hear fascinating speakers discuss
how Rotary expands our reach to build lasting connections,
increases our ability to adapt to better serve a rapidly
changing world, increases our impact through large-scale
service projects, and enhances participant engagement to
foster friendship and peace.
In addition, we encourage you to visit the House of
Friendship, the ultimate destination for Rotary members and
friends to gather the tools and resources they need to make an
impact through our projects and programs.
There is so much more that you can do to make this
convention memorable, from exploring a wide range of topics
that interest you in our breakout sessions to holding informal
meetings with friends in Rotary to exchanging ideas and, of
course, taking part in all of Rotary International’s and the
Host Organization Committee’s events.
Throughout, you will be entertained by the outstanding
performances that we have selected for you, and you will
enjoy the beauty and grandeur of Singapore, a city that holds
surprises at every turn.
We are so pleased that you have taken the time to join us.
Let’s make this an experience that we’ll never forget.
Sincerely,

Gordon and Heather McInally

Rotary International President and Partner
CONTENTS
PART 1
CONVENTION PROGRAM, BREAKOUT SESSIONS,
AND EVENTS
Convention Program.............................................................................................................. 2
Breakout Sessions...................................................................................................................... 7
Session Capacity............................................................................................................ 7
Calgary 2025....................................................................................................................... 7
Breakout Session Schedule............................................................................................ 8
Host Hospitality Night......................................................................................................... 18
Rotary International Convention Signature Events...................... 18

PART 2
HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP
Hours..........................................................................................................................................................20
Neighborhood Highlights.................................................................................................20
Rotary’s Areas of Focus.........................................................................................20
Peace Park.......................................................................................................................20
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Hub.................. 21
Disease Prevention and Treatment Hub.................................. 21
Rotary Village.................................................................................................................... 21
Rotary Fellowships..................................................................................................... 22
Shopping District.......................................................................................................... 22
Special Exhibits............................................................................................................................22
2025 Convention Promotion and Registration ......................22
360 Dome Experience — A Rotary & UNICEF
Collaboration..................................................................................................................... 23
Entertainment Stage................................................................................................ 23
Polio’s Last Mile — A Virtual Reality Experience................ 23

Download the Rotary Events app for the most up-to-date convention
information. You can create a personalized schedule, download session
resources, view interactive maps to help you navigate the convention,
and receive alerts about program changes. The app is available in English
in the Apple App Store and on Google Play. Find more information on
page 30.
Wi-Fi access is available at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention
Centre:
Wi-Fi:
Rotary_Guest
Password:
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PART 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
Convention Information Assistance.................................................................. 26
Arch Klumph Society and Legacy Society Lounge........................... 26
ATMs ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Attire........................................................................................................................................................... 26
Convention Feedback............................................................................................................ 26
General Secretary’s Report and Treasurer’s Report...................... 27
Hotel Assistance.......................................................................................................................... 27
Lost and Found.............................................................................................................................. 27
Luggage Check................................................................................................................................27
Mobility Assistance................................................................................................................. 27
Photographs, Speeches, and Videos.................................................................... 27
Policies..................................................................................................................................................... 28
Alcohol....................................................................................................................................... 28
Code of Conduct............................................................................................................. 28
Fundraising.......................................................................................................................... 28
Music and Visuals........................................................................................................ 28
Photography and Video Recording......................................................... 28
Privacy........................................................................................................................................ 29
Smoking.................................................................................................................................... 29
Reflection and Prayer Room......................................................................................... 29
Registration Information................................................................................................. 29
On-Site Ticket Sales................................................................................................. 29
Registration Badges................................................................................................... 30
Rotary Events App..................................................................................................................... 30
Safety and Security................................................................................................................... 30
First Aid and Emergencies............................................................................... 30
Personal Safety................................................................................................................ 31
Risks of In-Person Attendance ................................................................... 31
Sergeants-at-Arms................................................................................................................... 32
Simultaneous Interpretation....................................................................................... 32
Transportation............................................................................................................................... 33
Officers and Committees................................................................................................... 34
2023-24 RI Board of Directors ................................................................... 34
2024-25 RI Board of Directors..................................................................... 35
2023-24 Rotary Foundation Trustees................................................ 36
2024-25 Rotary Foundation Trustees................................................37
2024 Convention Committee........................................................................ 38
2024 Host Organization Committee.................................................... 38
2024 Convention Promotion Team....................................................... 39

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PART 1
Convention Program, Breakout Sessions,
and Events
CONVENTION PROGRAM
General sessions and the majority of RI activities will be held
at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre unless
otherwise noted. Check the Rotary Events app for the most
up-to-date information.
The icon next to general session listings indicates that
simultaneous interpretation, with closed captioning powered
by machine interpretation, is available in English, French,
Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Please be advised that closed captioning powered by machine
interpretation may not accurately capture audio content.
Audio or video recording of general sessions by attendees
is strictly prohibited. Please silence all electronic devices
during luncheons, breakout sessions, and general sessions.
The program is subject to change.

Thursday, 23 May
15:00-19:00
Convention Registration
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1,
Expo Halls A and B

Friday, 24 May
08:00-18:00
Convention Registration
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1,
Expo Halls A and B

09:00-16:00
Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention
(Rotary-ticketed event)
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 4, Roselle 4712

19:00-21:30
Youth Exchange Officers Banquet
(Rotary-ticketed event)
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 4, Peony 4401A

Saturday, 25 May
08:00-19:00
Convention Registration
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1,
Expo Halls A and B

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09:00-16:30
Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention
(Rotary-ticketed event)
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 4, Roselle 4712

09:00-17:00
Positive Peace Workshop
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 4, Peony 4501A

09:00-18:00
House of Friendship
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level B2,
Expo Halls D, E, and F

11:00-11:45
House of Friendship Grand Opening
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Entertainment Stage,
Level B2, Expo Halls D, E, and F

13:30-15:00
Arch Klumph Society Preconvention
(by invitation)
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 3, Hibiscus 3712

15:00-16:00
Orientation for first-time attendees
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1, Expo Hall C

18:00-22:00
Welcome to Singapore — Rotary@GastroBeats Festival
(signature event — ticket required)
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Bayfront Event Space

Sunday, 26 May
07:00-18:00
Convention Registration
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1,
Expo Halls A and B

09:00-11:00
Opening General Session: Sharing Connections With
the World — First Seating
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 5,
Sands Grand Ballroom

09:00-18:00
House of Friendship
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level B2,
Expo Halls D, E, and F

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14:00-16:00
The Singaporean Spirit — Gin Tasting and Distillery
Tour
(signature event — ticket required)
Brass Lion Distillery

15:00-17:00
Opening General Session: Sharing Connections With
the World — Second Seating
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 5,
Sands Grand Ballroom

19:30-21:15
Teng Company Concert: The Singaporean Composers
Series
(signature event — ticket required)
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

Monday, 27 May
08:00-18:00
Convention Registration
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1,
Expo Halls A and B

09:00-11:00
General Session 2: Sharing Light With the World
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 5,
Sands Grand Ballroom

09:00-18:00
House of Friendship
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level B2,
Expo Halls D, E, and F

12:00-13:30
President’s Recognition Luncheon
(Rotary-ticketed event)
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1, Expo Hall C

13:00-17:00
Breakout Sessions
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Levels 3 and 4

15:00-16:30
The Rotary Foundation Donor Summit
(by invitation)
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 4, Peony 4401B

18:00-22:00
Host Hospitality Night
(host-ticketed event)
Various locations

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19:00-21:00
Taste of Singapore: Chili Crab Dinner
(signature event — ticket required)
Jumbo Seafood

Tuesday, 28 May
08:00-18:00
Convention Registration
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1,
Expo Halls A and B

09:00-11:00
General Session 3: Sharing Dreams With the World
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 5,
Sands Grand Ballroom

09:00-18:00
House of Friendship
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level B2,
Expo Halls D, E, and F

12:00-13:30
The Rotary Foundation Bring Hope to the World
Luncheon
(Rotary-ticketed event)
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1, Expo Hall C

13:00-17:00
Breakout Sessions
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Levels 3 and 4

19:00-22:00
Inspiration of Hope Dinner
(by invitation)
Hilton Singapore Orchard, Level 6, Grand Ballroom

19:00-22:00
The Rotary Foundation Unity Ball
(by invitation)
Flower Field Hall at Gardens by the Bay

Wednesday, 29 May
08:30-16:00
Convention Registration
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1,
Expo Halls A and B

09:00-12:30
Breakout Sessions
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Levels 3 and 4
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09:00-14:00
House of Friendship
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level B2,
Expo Halls D, E, and F

12:30-13:30
President-elect’s Leadership Luncheon
(Rotary-ticketed event)
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1, Expo Hall C

15:00-17:00
Closing General Session: Sharing Belonging With
the World
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 5,
Sands Grand Ballroom

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS
All breakout sessions take place at the Sands Expo and
Convention Centre on Levels 3 and 4. During these sessions,
you can learn from experts in a variety of fields, including
members of Rotary and Rotaract, Rotary alumni, and guest
speakers from around the world.
The program highlights our Rotary Action Plan priorities:
I ncrease our impact: build the practices, infrastructure,
and capacity needed to maximize our impact
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to bring people together to experience the power of Rotary
 nhance participant engagement: show people what
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Rotary can do for them and their communities
I ncrease our ability to adapt: seek new perspectives
and ideas that can strengthen Rotary and create lasting
change
Sessions are presented in English, Mandarin, or Spanish.
Sessions marked with offer simultaneous interpretation
with closed captioning powered by machine interpretation in
select languages. Sessions marked with offer automated
interpretation with closed captioning and powered by
machine interpretation. Find full session descriptions in the
Rotary Events app.
NOTE: Automated interpreted sessions are machine
translated. Captioning and the interpretation may use words
that do not fit the context.

Session Capacity
Attendance is first come, first served. Several screens located
throughout the convention center will display the current
number of seats available in each breakout session room.
We try our best to accurately measure interest and estimate
attendance for each session. Please accept our apologies if
your first-choice session is filled.
For the safety of all our participants, we must follow all
room-capacity regulations. Be sure to use every available seat.
Standing or sitting in the aisles is not permitted.

Calgary 2025
If you’re interested in presenting a breakout session in
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, next year, look for the call for
proposals at convention.rotary.org in August and September,
or write to convention.breakouts@rotary.org for more
information.

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BREAKOUT SESSION SCHEDULE
Themes and Interpretation Key
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MONDAY, 27 MAY
13:00-14:00 ROOM THEME
Boost Your Mental Well-Being
(presented in English with simultaneous
interpretation in Mandarin) Hibiscus 3702
Explore simple exercises to boost your
mental health and well-being.
E-Business for the Youth
(presented in English)
Peony 4511
Learn how e-business models have
helped youth tap into their potential.
Our Fight Against Kidney Disease
in Taiwan (presented in Mandarin
only)
Simpor 4911
Uncover the strategies behind chronic
kidney disease prevention projects in
Taiwan.

13:00-14:30 ROOM THEME

A Communications Toolkit for
Your Rotary Projects (presented in
English) Jasmine 3912
Discuss tools to plan your
communications activities, including
Rotary Brand Center templates.
How to Start a Club in a Corporate
Building (presented in English)
Jasmine 3902
Find out how you can build community
at work by starting a new club.

Meet Rotary People of Action:

Champions of Impact (presented
in English with simultaneous Cassia 3302
interpretation in Japanese and Korean)
Meet honorees and get inspired by their
efforts.

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13:30-14:30 ROOM THEME
Embrace Agility in Your Work,
Life, and Self (presented in English)
Delve into many frameworks for Hibiscus 3712
applying agility in your work, life, and
self.
Expanding Our Reach Through
Empowering Women (presented in
English)
Jasmine 3905
Learn how Rotary Fellowships can
create a platform for growth and
empowerment through collaboration.
Keeping New Members With the
Right Onboarding (presented in
English) Simpor 4913
Find out how new member orientations
can be created to retain members.
Youth Career Weekends:
Promoting Positive Peace (presented
in English) Melati 4011
Join us to discuss how you can organize
career weekends for youth.

13:30-15:00 ROOM THEME

Grow Rotary’s Membership
Through Using the Action Plan
(presented in English)
Orchid 4204
Learn how to turn our strategic
priorities into concrete actions to help
clubs grow.

Professional Development:
A BIG Membership Benefit
(presented in English with simultaneous
interpretation in French, Portuguese, Heliconia
and Spanish) 3504
Hear from young professionals about
how members can get more out of their
membership.

14:00-15:00 ROOM THEME

Impact of AI — How Rotarians
Can Adapt and Use It (presented in
Mandarin only) Roselle 4712
Examine and evaluate how artificial
intelligence affects Rotary.

14:30-15:30 ROOM THEME

Rotary for All: The IMPACT of
“Companion” Clubs (presented in
English)
Hibiscus 3706
Hear from the team behind the most
successful satellite club model in
history, IMPACT.

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 Spreading Global Kindness,
Starting in Singapore (presented
in English with simultaneous Hibiscus 3702
interpretation in Mandarin)
Want more kindness in your life? Learn
about Singapore’s Kindness Movement.

15:00-16:00 ROOM THEME

Choose Your Adventure: Youth
Engagement in Rotary (presented in
English)
Jasmine 3902
Learn to create lasting connections
with Rotary through Interact, RYLA,
and Youth Exchange.
Saving Endangered Species, From
Mountains to Marine (presented in
English) Melati 4011
Mass extinctions are our dark reality.
Learn how you and your club can help.

15:00-16:30 ROOM THEME

Designing a Road Map for Future
Rotary Leaders (presented in English)
Expand your leadership skills and Simpor 4913
ready yourself for club and district
roles.

15:30-16:30 ROOM THEME

Community Action for Fresh
Water (presented in English)
Explore partnership opportunities Jasmine 3912
with an organization assisting clubs
with lake restoration global grants.

Multiyear District Planning:

Successful Case Study (presented
in English with simultaneous
interpretation in Japanese, Korean, Cassia 3302
and Spanish)
Hear how Zones 30 and 31 helped
districts implement a 3- to 5-year
planning process.
Strengthening Rotary Through DEI
(presented in Mandarin only)
Roselle 4712
Explore ways to use DEI to strengthen
your club and community.

15:30-17:00 ROOM THEME

Guidelines on the Prevention and
Control of Dengue (presented in
English)
Simpor 4911
Uncover general principles of
preventing and controlling dengue
around the globe.
Multi-Gen Rotary: Building Bridges
Across Ages (presented in English)
Dive into the needs of various Peony 4511
age groups and unearth seamless
communication techniques.
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16:00-17:00 ROOM THEME
A Sneak Peek at Next Year With
Your 2024-25 Rotary International
President! (presented in English with
simultaneous interpretation in French, Heliconia
Mandarin, and Portuguese) 3504
Club presidents-elect, district
governors-elect, and others can hear
from RI President-elect Stephanie A.
Urchick.
How to Be an Influencer (presented
in English)
Learn to increase your club’s and Orchid 4204
district’s visibility and impact through
public relations.
How to Grow From Rotaract to
Rotary (presented in English) Hibiscus 3712
Let’s learn how to navigate the
transition from Rotaract to Rotary!
Net Zero Now (presented in English)
Hear how you can play a role in creating Hibiscus 3706
a global Net Zero Now initiative.
Rotary Fellowships — Hidden Gems
(presented in English)
Come to this interactive session to Jasmine 3905
answer the who, what, and why about
Rotary Fellowships.

TUESDAY, 28 MAY
13:00-14:00 ROOM THEME
Making an Impact as a
Rotaractor (presented in English)
Explore why collaboration within Jasmine 3912
Rotary and communities is important
for creating impact.
Making World Polio Day a Public
Image Triumph! (presented in
English)
Melati 4011
Learn how you and your club can
organize a powerful End Polio Now
campaign.
Trauma and Mental Wellness in
Times of Crisis (presented in English)
Learn simple tools to advocate for Jasmine 3905
the well-being of humanitarian aid
workers.

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13:00-14:30 ROOM THEME
DEI Illuminated: Asian
Rotaractors’ Perspective (presented
in English with simultaneous
interpretation in Mandarin and Cassia 3302
Spanish)
Learn practical solutions to promote
DEI from the perspective of Asian
Rotaractors.
Measuring Results: Demonstrate
Your Impact (presented in English)
Looking for ways to measure the Simpor 4913
impact of your service projects?
Join our conversation!

Work With Rotary Experts,

Enhance Your Projects (presented
in English with simultaneous
interpretation in French and Heliconia
Portuguese) 3504
Discover how district resource
networks can help sustain your service
projects.

13:30-14:30 ROOM THEME

Changing the World Through
Rotary’s Endowment (presented
in English with simultaneous
interpretation in Japanese and Korean) Hibiscus 3702
Discover ways to increase your impact
through The Rotary Foundation’s
Endowment.
Learn How Rotary Can Become
Carbon Neutral by 2040 (presented
in English)
Hibiscus 3706
Hear about the Environmental
Sustainability Rotary Action Group’s
Climate Action Roadmap.
Reaching Consensus for
Effective Planning (presented in
English) Hibiscus 3712
Learn a method to capture club
planning ideas, improvements, and
innovations.

13:30-15:00 ROOM THEME

Grow Rotary With Membership
and Public Image (presented in
English)
Orchid 4204
Explore how to make clubs inclusive,
relevant to our communities, and
simply irresistible.
Rotary, Career, and Family:
A Winning Combination (presented
in English)
Peony 4511
Hear the how and why to balancing
and integrating families and career in
Rotary.

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14:00-15:00 ROOM THEME
Meet Rotary’s Ambassadors to the
United Nations (presented in English)
Roselle 4712
Uncover the value that Rotary and the
UN bring to each other.

14:30-15:30 ROOM THEME

How to Energize Your Club With
Young Professionals (presented in
English) Jasmine 3902
Let’s explore how to keep Rotary strong
by engaging young professionals.
Looking Inward: A Club Well-Being
Assessment (presented in English)
Discover how clubs can help improve Simpor 4911
member well-being using the Looking
Inward assessment.

15:00-16:00 ROOM THEME

Cultivating Successful
Partnerships — The Rotary Way
(presented in English) Jasmine 3912
Learn how to form partnerships with
external entities to enhance your
Rotary work.
Empower Communities Through
Rotary Community Corps (presented
in English)
Jasmine 3905
Learn how this Rotary program can
help strengthen your club’s impact and
reach.

15:00-16:30 ROOM THEME

Creating Hope to End Plastic Soup
in the World (presented in English)
Discover actionable ideas to combat Melati 4011
plastic pollution in your community
and beyond!

15:30-16:30 ROOM THEME

Got Club Conflict? These Simple
Tools Can Help! (presented in English)
Develop techniques for addressing Roselle 4712
internal conflict and promote Rotary’s
role in facilitating peace.
Regrowing Interact: Getting Back
to 10,000 Members (presented in
English)
Join the Interactors of District 5170 Hibiscus 3706
(California, USA) to discuss their
journey of growing back to 10,000
members.

Together, We End Polio (presented

in English with simultaneous
interpretation in Japanese and Korean) Hibiscus 3702
Hear an update and learn how you can
support polio eradication.

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15:30-17:00 ROOM THEME
Action Plan Workshop: Meet
Your Club’s Potential (presented in
English) Simpor 4913
Learn tools and best practices for
implementing Rotary’s Action Plan at
the club level.
Build Rotary’s Public Image
Through PR and Marketing
(presented in English) Hibiscus 3712
Talk with experts and discover the
importance of building on Rotary’s
public image.

The Rotary Advantage:

Cultivating a Lifelong Love
(presented in English with simultaneous
interpretation in Mandarin and Cassia 3302
Portuguese)
Create a value proposition and discover
how Rotary can make your members’
lives better.

16:00-17:00 ROOM THEME

Beyond Membership — A Holistic
Approach to DEI (presented
in English with simultaneous Heliconia
interpretation in French and Spanish) 3504
Discover how DEI principles can
strengthen all aspects of the Rotary
experience.
Exploring AI and the Future of Our
Clubs (presented in English)
Learn artificial intelligence strategies Orchid 4204
to enhance your club’s operations and
membership management.
Increase Your Impact Through
Service (presented in English)
Simpor 4911
Achieving your club’s service goals
starts here!
Rotary x Habitat: Local
Collaboration Models for Impact
(presented in English)
Jasmine 3902
Uncover elements of successful Habitat
for Humanity and Rotary partnerships,
and learn how we maximize our impact.
The Club Experience Matters
(presented in English)
Are you creating an irresistible club Peony 4511
experience? Come learn about our
approach!

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WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY
09:00-10:00 ROOM THEME
Empowering Young Leaders
(presented in English)
Discover how reverse mentoring can Orchid 4204
lead to cultivating young leaders within
clubs.

Ensuring the Stewardship of

Rotary Grant Funds (presented
in English with simultaneous
interpretation in French, Japanese, Cassia 3302
and Korean)
Maximize your impact! Explore best
practices for grant management with us.

RI President-nominee Mário’s
Vision on Membership (presented
in English with simultaneous
interpretation in Mandarin, Heliconia
Portuguese, and Spanish) 3504
Club presidents-nominee, district
governors-nominee, and others can
hear from RI President-nominee Mário
César Martins de Camargo.
Rotary’s Blind Spot: The Social
Media Disconnect (presented in
English) Jasmine 3902
Delve into the art of making service go
viral and reignite passion for our cause.

09:00-10:30 ROOM THEME

MDIOs — Supporting Our People
and Empowering Change (presented
in English)
Learn how multidistrict information
Peony 4511
organizations are a resource for
leadership, support, and guidance
on navigating the Rotary-Rotaract
relationship.
Three-Year Planning: Key
to Growth and Sustainability
(presented in English) Jasmine 3912
Get acquainted with target setting and
embrace three-year planning in Rotary.

09:30-10:30 ROOM THEME

Connecting Through Storytelling:
An Expert-led Workshop (presented
in English)
Simpor 4913
Join expert storytellers and learn
techniques to craft and tell compelling
stories.
Creating Hope Through
Friendships (presented in English) Hibiscus 3712
Discover how to build strong bonds and
strengthen our global network together.

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Rotary Your Way: Form the Club
You Always Wanted (presented in
English) Simpor 4911
Looking to charter your first club?
Then this session is for you!
Village Savings Groups —
Eliminating Poverty Locally
(presented in English)
Jasmine 3905
Learn how you can help communities
overcome poverty through this
program.

10:00-11:00 ROOM THEME

Beyond the Nuts and Bolts
of WASH: Models for Impact
(presented in English) Hibiscus 3706
Discover ways to achieve sustainable
projects through collective action.

10:00-11:30 ROOM THEME

Rotary Supports Ukraine (presented
in English)
Roselle 4712
Find out how Rotary is responding to
the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

10:30-11:30 ROOM THEME

Rotary and Rotaract Together
(presented in Spanish with
simultaneous interpretation in English Hibiscus 3702
and Portuguese)
Discover how Rotary and Rotaract
clubs can collaborate and thrive!

11:00-12:00 ROOM THEME

Accessibility and Inclusion
in the Rotary World (presented
in English with simultaneous
interpretation in French and Japanese) Cassia 3302
Learn about tools and avenues to
promote accessibility and inclusion in
your club.
Connecting With Your Community
Through Rotary’s Annual Fund
(presented in English)
Peony 4511
Learn how the Annual Fund can
create a more rewarding membership
experience.
Innovating Peace Education in
Times of Crisis (presented in English) Hibiscus 3712
Hear best practices that are helping
youth living through crisis.
Making an Impact on Mental
Health (presented in English)
Learn how you can decrease stigma Jasmine 3902
and bring awareness to mental health
issues.

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We Formed a New Club in One
Week, and So Can You! (presented in
English) Simpor 4913
It’s possible to start dynamic new clubs
quickly. Come hear about our approach.

11:00-12:30 ROOM THEME

Integrate Rotaract: An Amazing
Experience (presented in English)
Melati 4011
Let’s promote our Action Plan by
integrating Rotaract effectively!

Reaching the World With the

Power of Media (presented in English
with simultaneous interpretation in Heliconia
Korean and Mandarin) 3504
Discuss the power of media to support
your club’s mission and growth.

11:30-12:30 ROOM THEME

Ethical Storytelling: Increase Your
Impact With Respectful Stories
(presented in English) Simpor 4911
Learn principles of ethical storytelling,
and be ready to apply those skills here!
Facilitation Is the Future: Training
to Learning (presented in English)
Jasmine 3905
Discuss our recent culture shift and
uncover best practices for facilitation.
Small Clubs, Big Projects
(presented in English) Jasmine 3912
Join us to hear how small clubs can
have high-impact projects!
Understanding the Global Peace
Index (GPI) (presented in English)
Hibiscus 3706
Learn about the GPI and how to
improve peacefulness in our world.
What Your Members Want
(presented in English)
Orchid 4204
Hear the latest research findings on
why members join, stay, and leave.

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HOST HOSPITALITY NIGHT
Tickets will not be available for purchase on-site, but
registered attendees can ask questions at the Host Hospitality
Booth (Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1, Expo
Halls A and B). Note: Host hospitality events are not loaded
onto name badges.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION SIGNATURE EVENTS
Pick up tickets for Rotary International Convention
Signature Events at the Signature Events Booth (Sands Expo
and Convention Centre, Level 1, Expo Halls A and B).
Find information about signature events at the Signature
Events Booth, in the Rotary Events app, or at convention.
rotary.org/en-us/program-and-events/signature-events.
Note: Signature events are not loaded onto name badges.

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PART 2
House of Friendship
HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level B2,
Expo Halls D, E, and F

Hours
Saturday, 25 May, 09:00-18:00,
Grand Opening at 11:00 at the Entertainment Stage
Sunday, 26 May, 09:00-18:00
Monday, 27 May, 09:00-18:00
Tuesday, 28 May, 09:00-18:00
Wednesday, 29 May, 09:00-14:00
This convention favorite will feature a wide variety of
educational presentations, hands-on activities, food, and live
entertainment. New this year: The House of Friendship
will be organized into distinct, color-coded neighborhoods
to make it easier to find the organizations that you know and
to make new connections. Check the Rotary Events app for
booth numbers and locations.

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Rotary’s Areas of Focus
Visit the area of focus neighborhoods to learn about
Rotary’s dedication to building peace, improving health, and
supporting education, local economies, and the environment.
Find more than 20 Rotary Action Groups represented
throughout these neighborhoods, ready to discuss your
projects and how their members can help you plan more
sustainable, more meaningful service. Lend your own
expertise and passion by joining an action group aligned with
your professional and volunteer experience or your interests.
Get the full list of Rotary Action Groups.
A few of the neighborhoods will have a center of activity, or
hub, with special programming:

Peace Park — Booth 2415

Find out how you can get involved in Rotary’s peacebuilding
efforts at the Peace Park in the heart of the peace
neighborhood. Now in its second year, this interactive
exhibit hosted by the Rotary Action Group for Peace lets you
explore the many ways Rotary builds peace. A community
conversation space will feature brief but powerful
presentations by Rotary experts and about Rotary-associated
peace initiatives. Enter the high-tech inner peace pod
to soothe your senses with noise-canceling headphones,
aromatics, textured surfaces, and a taste of Singapore’s
pandan cake. Take a selfie at the peace pole station and
share your support for global peace. Write your message of
peace after you fold an origami lantern and add it to an ever-
growing interactive peace tree. If you belong to a Rotary
peacebuilder club, or if your club wishes to become one, mark

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your location on the peacebuilder map. And don’t leave
without one of our custom-designed peace park badges to
mark your visit.

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Hub —

Booth 2301
Unsafe water, lack of basic sanitation, and poor hygiene cause
80% of all sickness and disease and kill more people than all
forms of violence, including war. The Water, Sanitation, and
Hygiene Rotary Action Group is hosting presentations at the
WASH Hub that will provide you with practical suggestions
for developing sustainable projects. Get a detailed schedule.

Disease Prevention and Treatment Hub (Rotary Action

Groups for Mental Health Initiatives and Family Health
and AIDS Prevention) — Booth 1829
Learn how you can help prevent the most common illnesses,
both mental and physical, and improve access to treatment in
this new exhibit hosted by two collaborating Rotary Action
Groups. Presentations throughout the day will cover realistic
action you can take. During the first and last hour of each
day, the hub’s welcoming open tables will be an ideal place to
meet new contacts. Get a detailed schedule, and find out more
about the Rotary Action Groups for Mental Health Initiatives
and Family Health and AIDS Prevention.

Rotary Village — Booth 2000

Collaborate with Rotary staff and get ideas to inspire you
and your club. Reignite your passion for ending polio, learn
about promoting the Rotary Peace Centers, get guidance
on telling your Rotary story, and share best practices for
engaging members.
Do you want to create a great club experience? Are you
wondering about Rotary’s shift from “training” to “learning”?
Talk to our experts and find out how you can build your
skills in the Learning Center. In our Inspiration Plaza at the
center of Rotary Village, you can talk with other members
and staff about branding, giving, setting goals, storytelling,
social media, and more. Topics and times will be posted in the
village and on the Rotary Events app.
Increase your impact by supporting The Rotary Foundation
and celebrate your commitment. Visit us to purchase
replacement recognition items and make your year-end
contribution. A limited supply of official theme ties and
scarves will be available in exchange for a US$150 donation to
the Annual Fund.
Discover how you can enhance service projects by partnering
with other organizations as well as experts from Rotary
Action Groups and The Rotary Foundation Cadre of
Technical Advisers. Learn about opportunities to build a
global community within Rotary, use professional skills to
make positive change, and empower future leaders.
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If your club connects with young leaders through Interact,
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and Rotary
Youth Exchange, be sure to tell your stories about fostering
meaningful relationships.
Finally, don’t forget to browse the Rotary Gift Shop, show
your Rotary pride by adding ribbons and stickers to your
name badge, and trade pins and banners at our exchange wall.
Be inspired to work together as we increase our impact,
expand our reach, enhance participant engagement, and
increase our ability to adapt.

Rotary Fellowships
Are you a health professional or motorcyclist? Do you want
to advocate for bees? Are you fond of music or beer? From
shared professions to common passions, there’s a Rotary
Fellowship for you! Meet members of dozens of fellowships
in the House of Friendship. Go to a full list of Rotary
Fellowships.

Shopping District
Explore the booths of Rotary-licensed vendors in the
Rotary Marketplace. Official vendors from around the
world will sell Rotary-branded goods, including pins,
badges, jewelry, clothing, and gift items. Shop for convention
souvenirs, presidential theme merchandise, Rotary
and Rotaract club supplies, and more. Visit commercial
booths showcasing artisan goods and curated services
from around the globe, as well as promotional booths from
inspiring organizations. And go to the Host Organization
Committee store for Singapore souvenirs.
Note: Rotary accepts no responsibility for the merchandise sold
in this area.

SPECIAL EXHIBITS
2025 Convention Promotion and Registration
— Booth 1601
Are you already eager for the next convention? Stop by this
booth to register for the 2025 convention in Calgary, Alberta,
Canada! Reserve your hotel rooms, sign up for events, and get
your Calgary convention logo pin when you register. Talk to
members of the Calgary Host Organization Committee and
Tourism Calgary to learn all about this beautiful and exciting
city and pick up informational materials for yourself and your
club.
To register for the 2025 convention, you’ll need to sign in to
My Rotary. You can create a My Rotary account ahead of time.
Be sure to remember your sign-in email and password.

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360 Dome Experience — A Rotary & UNICEF
Collaboration — Booth 2138
Experience the incredible work of Rotary and UNICEF by
joining us in an immersive 360-degree video dome. Dive
underwater in the Philippines with a Rotary project that
restores marine life to protect local livelihoods. Then,
transport yourself to Benin and Uganda to follow the journey
of eradicating polio.

Entertainment Stage
Come for the Grand Opening on Saturday at 11:00 and enjoy
performances by local artists throughout the convention.
Check the entertainment schedules near the stage to see
what’s new each day. You will find the stage at the back left
corner of the hall.

Polio’s Last Mile — A Virtual Reality Experience

— Booth 2129
“Polio’s Last Mile” invites you on an emotional journey
to Zambia to feel the heartbeat of hope, resilience, and
unwavering determination of the heroes on the front lines to
end polio once and for all. By combining stunning 360-degree
video, interactive augmented reality, and insightful data
visualization, this cutting-edge experience will foster a
deeper connection to the fight against polio.

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PART 3
General Information
CONVENTION INFORMATION ASSISTANCE
If you can’t find the answer to your question in the program
book or Rotary Events app, visit the Main Convention Office
(Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 3, Angsana 3B)
or the Convention Information Desk (Sands Expo and
Convention Centre, Level 1, Main Entrance).
Convention
Office Hours Info Desk Hours
Thursday, 23 May 08:00-19:00 12:00-19:00
Friday, 24 May 08:00-18:00 08:00-18:00
Saturday, 25 May 08:00-19:00 08:00-19:00
Sunday, 26 May 07:00-18:00 07:00-18:00
Monday, 27 May 08:00-18:00 08:00-18:00
Tuesday, 28 May 08:00-18:00 08:00-18:00
Wednesday, 29 May 08:00-17:30 08:00-15:30
For access to a Mother’s Room, visit the Main Convention
Office.

ARCH KLUMPH SOCIETY AND

LEGACY SOCIETY LOUNGE
The Arch Klumph Society and Legacy Society Lounge
is located in the Orchid Junior Ballroom (Sands Expo and
Convention Centre, Level 4, Orchid 4311). It will be open
during the same hours as the House of Friendship. Arch
Klumph Society and Legacy Society members are welcome to
visit the lounge to enjoy light refreshments and share in the
camaraderie of the convention with fellow society members
and Rotary senior leaders.

ATMs
Please check the Rotary Events app for the nearest
ATM locations.

ATTIRE
Business casual, as is customary in your country, is
suitable for most events. Invitation-only events may require
more formal dress.

CONVENTION FEEDBACK
Your opinions help us improve future conventions.
During the convention, you’re welcome to leave ideas and
comments in writing at the Main Convention Office or
Convention Information Desk. After the convention, we’ll
email you a survey about your convention experience.
(Personal data that we collect through this survey is subject
to Rotary’s privacy policy.) You can also offer feedback on
breakout sessions through the Rotary Events app, or write to
riregistration@rotary.org.

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 GENERAL SECRETARY’S REPORT AND
TREASURER’S REPORT
Reports from both the general secretary and the treasurer are
available at Rotary.org.

HOTEL ASSISTANCE
Ask about hotel reservations and hotel deposit credit
at the Hotel Assistance Booth (Sands Expo and Convention
Centre, Level 1, Expo Halls A and B). Representatives from
Maritz, Rotary’s designated housing agent, will be there to
help those who register for the convention on-site and need
assistance getting hotel rooms.

LOST AND FOUND

Any lost or found items should be reported to the
Sergeants-at-Arms Office (Sands Expo and Convention
Centre, Level 3, Angsana 3D). Rotary is not responsible for
lost or stolen property.

LUGGAGE CHECK
Luggage check is available for a nominal fee per bag
at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level B2, Hall E
Foyer, according to the schedule below. All checked items
must be collected by the closing time indicated. Any checked
items left at luggage check after closing on Wednesday,
29 May, will be turned over to building security.

Hours
Saturday, 25 May 08:00-19:00
Sunday, 26 May 07:00-18:00
Monday, 27 May 08:00-18:00
Tuesday, 28 May 08:00-18:00
Wednesday, 29 May 08:30-17:30

MOBILITY ASSISTANCE
Mobility assistance equipment is not available to
rent at the convention venue. A list of companies that rent
wheelchairs and scooters can be found in the Rotary Events
app and at convention.rotary.org (select REGISTRATION,
then Transportation).
For mobility assistance transportation information, see
the Transportation Guide and Venue Map in the
Rotary Events app, or visit the Transportation Information
Booth (Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1, Main
Entrance).

PHOTOGRAPHS, SPEECHES, AND VIDEOS

Photos, videos, and transcripts of select speeches will
be available to download at convention.rotary.org.

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 POLICIES
Alcohol
The consumption of alcohol provided by House of Friendship
vendors, even small samples, is strictly prohibited at the
Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

Code of Conduct
Rotary is committed to maintaining an environment that
promotes courtesy, dignity, and respect. The spirit of
collegiality brings out the best in us, and this contributes
directly to our overall success. Attendees, volunteers,
representatives, and participants are expected to conduct
themselves in a professional and cooperative manner and
in compliance with the RI Programs Code of Conduct in all
interactions, including those with Rotary staff.

Fundraising
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is the only
organization allowed to fundraise at the convention.

Music and Visuals

Because of global copyright laws, RI is unable to release,
license, or make available any of the music or the visuals,
videos, and images used during the general sessions.

Photography and Video Recording

By attending, participating in, exhibiting at, or visiting the
Rotary International Convention, preconvention events,
Rotary-ticketed events, signature events, Host Organization
Committee events, and other affiliated events, attendees,
participants, visitors, exhibitors, speakers, performers, and
contractors (“you”) consent to be recorded and for your child
or any child(ren) under 18 years of age accompanying you
to the convention to be recorded by any means, including
still photography, interview, and video and audio recording
(“Recordings”). Rotary may use the Recordings, including
on its websites, in its print and electronic publications, via
streaming, and on social media, and retains the Recordings
for historical and research purposes. You grant Rotary
International and The Rotary Foundation a perpetual,
irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide right to use, copy, display,
modify, distribute, publish, reproduce, transmit, broadcast,
stream, webcast, publicly perform, translate, transcribe,
adapt, create derivative works of, and license the Recordings
for promotional, marketing, and educational purposes
without Rotary International or The Rotary Foundation
incurring debts or liabilities of any kind.
Recording and photographing general session speakers and
entertainers who are not Rotary members is not allowed.

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Privacy
Your privacy and the privacy of children/minors is important
to Rotary, and the personal data you share will be subject to
Rotary’s privacy policy, rotary.org/privacy.

Smoking
The Rotary International Convention is a nonsmoking event.
For participants who smoke, there are designated smoking
areas outside the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on
Level 1 (between the Sands Expo and Convention Centre
entrance and the mall/casino entrance) and on Level 4
(Garden Walk).

REFLECTION AND PRAYER ROOM

A quiet and peaceful environment for private reflection
is located in Saraca Meeting Room 3900C (Sands Expo and
Convention Centre, Level 3, Saraca 3900C). It is open to
people of all faiths during regular convention hours.
Additional prayer rooms are located in Saraca Meeting Room
3900A for women and 3900B for men (Sands Expo and
Convention Centre, Level 3, Saraca 3900A-B).

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
On-Site Ticket Sales
If you did not purchase tickets in advance, visit Registration
(Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1, Expo Halls A
and B). Tickets will be sold based on availability.
Rotary-ticketed events: If tickets are available, convention
registrants who purchase tickets on-site will need to present
their badges to load their tickets electronically. Tickets may
become available just before an event if other registrants
cancel. If so, these tickets will be sold at Registration about
one hour before the event.
Rotary luncheon ticket exchange: If RI luncheon ticket
holders are unable to attend their events, Rotary will
facilitate exchanges between registrants at the New and
Unpaid Registration Area at Registration (Sands Expo and
Convention Centre, Level 1, Expo Halls A and B). Both parties
must be present with their badges at the time of the exchange,
and any financial transactions must be conducted exclusively
between the registrants.
Host hospitality night: Tickets will not be available for
purchase on-site, but registered attendees can ask questions
at the Host Hospitality Booth (Sands Expo and Convention
Centre, Level 1, Expo Halls A and B). Note: Host hospitality
events are not loaded onto name badges.
Signature events: Convention registrants may purchase
tickets, if available, from the Signature Events Booth (Sands
Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1, Expo Halls A and B).
Note: Signature events are not loaded onto name badges.

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Registration Badges
All participants will be issued a name badge and are required
to wear it at all times while at the convention venue. Your
badge will be scanned at the entrances to general sessions,
breakout sessions, and Rotary-ticketed events.
Rotary is committed to protecting convention attendees’
personal data. Because of this commitment, name badges do
not store sensitive personal data. Refer to Rotary’s privacy
policy for more information. By registering for the convention
or any related events, you affirm that you understand that
your personal data and the personal data of your child or any
minors accompanying you to the convention will be used to
facilitate your attendance and may be shared with third-party
vendors that support the events or used for health and safety
reasons.
For security purposes, all registrants must present photo
identification (driver’s license or passport) to obtain their
convention badges. RI reserves the right to check photo
identification at any time during the convention. Spot checks
will be made to compare badge information with photo
identification. Badges that do not match the wearer’s photo
identification will be confiscated, and violators will be ejected
without refund. All persons and all bags and other items
brought into the convention venue are subject to inspection.
Registrants refusing inspections may be denied entry into the
convention.

ROTARY EVENTS APP

Connect with other attendees and get the most up-to-
date program information in the Rotary Events app. Search
for “Rotary Events” in your app store. Download it and sign
in. Select the 2024 Rotary Convention event. From there, you
can create a profile and interact with other users.
If you need help with downloading the app, creating
your profile, signing in, or navigating the app, visit the
Interpretation and Rotary Events App Help counters (Sands
Expo and Convention Centre, Level 1, Expo Halls A and B;
Level 3, near Heliconia Ballroom; and Level 5, Sands Grand
Ballroom, during general sessions).
Personal data that Rotary collects through the app is subject
to Rotary’s privacy policy. Personal data that the app
developer collects will be subject to the developer’s privacy
policy, as indicated in the app.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

First Aid and Emergencies
During convention hours, first aid is available at the First Aid
Office (Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 4, Lotus
4D). If you need immediate medical assistance and cannot get
to the First Aid Office, contact any of the following people:

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• Sergeants-at-arms (identified by yellow vests)
• Venue security staff members
• Rotary staff members (identified by a green staff badge or
a blue Rotary staff shirt)
View a list of local hospitals and pharmacies near the Sands
Expo and Convention Centre.
RI and the Host Organization Committee are not responsible
or liable for any convention attendee’s injuries or health
issues during the attendee’s travel to and from and stay in the
convention city.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended to cover
emergency medical expenses, medical evacuation, and
repatriation costs in case of unexpected injuries or illnesses
while outside of your country of residence. Unless your health
insurance provider confirms that you are covered while you
attend the convention, it is reasonable to assume that you are
not protected in case of a medical emergency.

Personal Safety
Singapore welcomes visitors from around the world, but
experienced travelers know that tourists should use caution
everywhere. Remember to:
• Remove your convention badge and place it in a secure
pocket or bag when you leave the convention venue.
Wearing your badge in public can make you a target for
pickpockets.
• Stay alert. Show strong, confident body language and make
eye contact.
• Carry only what you need. Limit the valuables you carry
and avoid carrying large amounts of money. Do not carry
all of your identification (including credit cards and
passport) at the same time or in the same wallet or purse.
• Keep your wallet in a hard-to-reach place like a front pants
pocket, inside suit pocket, or deep inside a purse. Hold
purses or bags in front of you, covered with your hands.
• Be aware of your surroundings and use caution especially
near banks, ATMs, and train and bus stations.
• Leave your Rotary bags in your hotel room and use a
nondescript bag during your stay.

Risks of In-Person Attendance

In attending the Rotary International Convention, you
acknowledge that there is risk of exposure to viruses and
communicable disease where people are present and assume
such risk by attending the event. You agree to abide by all
policies and procedures set forth by Rotary International,
and all local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations,
including social-distancing and face-covering orders.

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 SERGEANTS-AT-ARMS
Sergeants-at-arms, a team of experienced Rotary
members and their partners, are stationed throughout the
convention venues to answer questions and offer general
assistance to attendees. They are easily identified by their
yellow vests.
Attendees are asked to follow the direction of the sergeants-
at-arms.
Rotary members who are interested in serving as volunteer
sergeants-at-arms are asked to go to the Sergeants-at-Arms
Office (Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 3, Angsana
3D) to receive their assignments and other information.

SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION
All general sessions and the Donor Summit are
conducted in English with simultaneous interpretation
available in English, French, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin,
Portuguese, and Spanish. Breakout sessions will be presented
in English, Mandarin or Spanish, and some sessions marked
with offer simultaneous interpretation in select languages.
Check the event information in this program to see whether
interpretation will be available in your language.
To access simultaneous interpretation (SI), you will need
to use your personal smart device to scan a QR code when
you enter a session where SI is available. An interpretation
widget will open in your browser so you can select your
preferred language. Headphones and an internet connection
are required. Closed captioning in English and other available
languages will also be offered in all SI rooms.
New this year: Two breakout session rooms will feature
automated interpretation with closed captioning powered by
machine interpretation. When you enter one of these rooms,
you can scan a QR code to access this feature.
Please be advised that sessions with automated interpretation
are produced by machine translation and may not accurately
capture audio content.
For general SI questions, visit the Interpretation and Rotary
Events App Help counters (Sands Expo and Convention
Centre, Level 1, Expo Halls A and B; Level 3, near Heliconia
Ballroom; and Level 5, Sands Grand Ballroom, during general
sessions). Additional assistance will be available at the start
of the Arch Klumph Society Preconvention (Sands Expo and
Convention Centre, Level 3, Hibiscus 3712) and The Rotary
Foundation Donor Summit (Sands Expo and Convention
Centre, Level 4, Peony 4401B).

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 TRANSPORTATION
Detailed information is available under the
transportation section in the Rotary Events app. You can
also find the Transportation Guide and Venue Map there.
For general transportation questions, visit the
Transportation Information Booth at the Sands Expo and
Convention Centre, Level 1, Main Entrance.

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OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
2023-24 RI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
R. Gordon R. McInally Hans-Hermann Kasten
Rotary Club of South Rotary Club of Aachen-
Queensferry Frankenburg
West Lothian, Scotland Germany
President Muhammad Faiz Kidwai
Stephanie A. Urchick Rotary Club of Karachi
Rotary Club of McMurray Karsaz
Pennsylvania, USA Sindh, Pakistan
President-elect Lena J. Mjerskaug
Pat Merryweather-Arges Rotary Club of Enebakk
Rotary Club of Naperville Norway
Illinois, USA Anirudha Roy Chowdhury
Vice President Rotary Club of Calcutta
Drew Kessler Mega City
Rotary Club of North West Bengal, India
Rockland (Haverstraw) Yoshio Sato
New York, USA Rotary Club of Okayama-
Treasurer South
Alberto Cecchini Okayama, Japan
Rotary Club of Roma Rhonda “Beth” Stubbs
Nord‑Est Rotary Club of Maryville
Italy Tennessee, USA
Ghim Bok Chew Trichur Narayan “Raju”
Rotary Club of Bugis Subramanian
Junction Rotary Club of Deonar
Singapore Maharashtra, India
Patrick D. Chisanga Henrique Vasconcelos
Rotary Club of Nkwazi Rotary Club of
Zambia Fortaleza‑Alagadiço
Eve S. Conway-Ghazi Ceará, Brazil
Rotary Club of Redbridge Yeong Ho Yun
Greater London, England Rotary Club of Masan South
Daniel C. Himelspach Gyeongsangnam, Korea
Rotary Club of Denver John Hewko
Mile High Rotary Club of Kyiv
Colorado, USA Ukraine
Jeremy S. Hurst General Secretary
Rotary Club of Grand
Cayman
Cayman Islands

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2024-25 RI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Stephanie A. Urchick Isao “Mick” Mizuno
Rotary Club of McMurray Rotary Club of Tokyo
Pennsylvania, USA Tobihino
President Tokyo, Japan
Mário César Martins de Salvador Rizzo Tavares
Camargo Rotary Club of Monterrey
Rotary Club of Santo André Carlos Canseco
São Paulo, Brazil Nuevo León, Mexico
President-elect Anirudha Roy Chowdhury
Hans-Hermann Kasten Rotary Club of Calcutta
Rotary Club of Aachen- Mega City
Frankenburg West Bengal, India
Germany Suzan Stenberg
Vice President Rotary Club of Östersund
Rhonda “Beth” Stubbs Åre
Rotary Club of Maryville Sweden
Tennessee, USA Trichur Narayan “Raju”
Treasurer Subramanian
Ghim Bok Chew Rotary Club of Deonar
Rotary Club of Bugis Maharashtra, India
Junction Daniel Tanase
Singapore Rotary Club of Suceava
Eve S. Conway-Ghazi Bucovina
Rotary Club of Redbridge Romania
Greater London, England Alain Van de Poel
Patrick Eakes Rotary Club of Wezembeek-
Rotary Club of Crescent Kraainem
(Greensboro) Brabant, Belgium
North Carolina, USA Henrique Vasconcelos
Christine Etienne Rotary Club of
Rotary Club of Petoskey Fortaleza‑Alagadiço
Michigan, USA Ceará, Brazil
Daniel C. Himelspach Yeong Ho Yun
Rotary Club of Denver Rotary Club of Masan South
Mile High Gyeongsangnam, Korea
Colorado, USA John Hewko
Naomi Luan Fong Lin Rotary Club of Kyiv
Rotary Club of Taipei Lily Ukraine
Taiwan General Secretary

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2023-24
ROTARY FOUNDATION TRUSTEES
Barry Rassin Larry A. Lunsford
Rotary Club of East Nassau Rotary Club of Kansas City-
Bahamas Plaza
Chair Missouri, USA
Mark Daniel Maloney Geeta K. Manek
Rotary Club of Decatur Rotary Club of Muthaiga
Alabama, USA Kenya
Chair-elect Aziz Memon
Bharat S. Pandya Rotary Club of Karachi
Rotary Club of Borivli Sindh, Pakistan
Maharashtra, India Akira Miki
Vice Chair Rotary Club of Himeji
Martha Peak Helman Hyogo, Japan
Rotary Club of Boothbay Greg E. Podd
Harbor Rotary Club of Evergreen
Maine, USA Colorado, USA
Chun-Wook Hyun Carlos E. Sandoval
Rotary Club of Seoul- Rotary Club of San Nicolás
Hansoo de los Garza
Seoul, Korea Nuevo León, Mexico
Jennifer Jones Dennis J. Shore
Rotary Club of Windsor- Rotary Club of Hawthorn
Roseland Victoria, Australia
Ontario, Canada
John Hewko
Holger Knaack Rotary Club of Kyiv
Rotary Club of Herzogtum Ukraine
Lauenburg-Mölln General Secretary
Germany

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2024-25
ROTARY FOUNDATION TRUSTEES
Mark Daniel Maloney Jennifer Jones
Rotary Club of Decatur Rotary Club of Windsor-
Alabama, USA Roseland
Chair Ontario, Canada
Holger Knaack R. Gordon R. McInally
Rotary Club of Herzogtum Rotary Club of South
Lauenburg-Mölln Queensferry
Germany West Lothian, Scotland
Chair-elect Akira Miki
Larry A. Lunsford Rotary Club of Himeji
Rotary Club of Kansas City- Hyogo, Japan
Plaza Ijeoma Pearl Okoro
Missouri, USA Rotary Club of Port
Vice Chair Harcourt
Ann-Britt Åsebol Rivers, Nigeria
Rotary Club of Falun- Bharat S. Pandya
Kopparvågen Rotary Club of Borivli
Sweden Maharashtra, India
Martha Peak Helman Greg E. Podd
Rotary Club of Boothbay Rotary Club of Evergreen
Harbor Colorado, USA
Maine, USA
Carlos E. Sandoval
Frank Ching-Huei Horng Rotary Club of San Nicolás
Rotary Club of Panchiao- de los Garza
West Nuevo León, Mexico
Taiwan
Dennis J. Shore
Chun-Wook Hyun Rotary Club of Hawthorn
Rotary Club of Seoul- Victoria, Australia
Hansoo
John Hewko
Seoul, Korea
Rotary Club of Kyiv
Ukraine
General Secretary

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2024 CONVENTION COMMITTEE
Jennifer A. Scott
Rotary Club of Central Blue
Mountains
New South Wales, Australia
Chair
Jeffry Cadorette
Rotary Club of Media
Pennsylvania, USA
Vice Chair
Ghim Bok Chew
Rotary Club of Bugis
Junction
Singapore
ADVISERS
Kennedy Gayah Gaya
Rotary Club of Jabali
Kenya
2024 HOST ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
RID Chew Ghim Bok
Rotary Club of Bugis
Junction
Chair
DGE Dr. Yap Lip Kee
Rotary Club of Singapore
Co-Chair
PP Wong Kwai Wah
Rotary Club of Changi
Vice Chair of Operations
Katherine See
Rotary Club of Singapore
Vice Chair of Budget,
Finance, and Legal
IPDG Joanne Kam
Rotary Club of Suntec City
Vice Chair of Promotions
and Public Relations
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Kathryn R. Fahy
Rotary Club of Iowa Great
Lakes (Spirit Lake)
Iowa, USA
Jan Mittelstaedt
Rotary Club of Konstanz-
Mainau
Germany
Estela Luisa Werner
Rotary Club of Santa Rosa
Norte
La Pampa, Argentina
Stephen Wilkinson
Rotary Club of Barrie-
Huronia
Ontario, Canada
PDG Rajamohan
Munisamy
Rotary Club of Pandan
Valley
Vice Chair of Volunteers
PDG Henry Tan
Rotary Club of Singapore
West
Vice Chair of the House of
Friendship
PP Koh Juay Meng
Rotary Club of Bugis
Junction
Vice Chair of Sponsorship
DGN Dr. Shahul Hameed
Rotary Club of Singapore
Vice Chair of Host
Hospitality Night
2024 CONVENTION PROMOTION TEAM
PDG Kathryn R. Fahy
Rotary Club of Iowa Great
Lakes (Spirit Lake)
Chair
Priyesh Bhandari
Rotary Club of Jodhpur
Midtown
PDG Scott Carr
Rotary Club of San Diego
Downtown Breakfast
Kam Chandan
Rotary Club of Lake Norman/
Huntersville
R. Madhav Chandran
(E/MGA)
Rotary Club of Cochin
Downtown
Ming Chen
Rotary Club of Port Louis
Rocco José Claudiney
Rotary Club of Cianorte
PDG Karen DeMatteo
Rotary E-Club of
International Innovators
John DeGiorgio
Rotary Club of Malta
Mara Filipa Ribeiro
Duarte
Rotary Club of Algés
Bjarne Eilsøe-Jørgensen
Rotary Club, Odense City
Maureen “Mo”
Fritz-Roberts
Rotary Club of Comox
Yoko Hattori
Rotary Club of Tokyo Hiroo
Anna Godevärn
Rotary Club of Östersund
Åre
Leanne Jaggs
Rotary Club of Manukau
Sunrise Inc
Jhinsup Jhung (JJ)
Rotary Club of Seoul South
Fred Masadde Kabuye
Rotary Club of Kampala
Ssese Islands
Sanjay Khemka
Rotary Club of Dhanbad
PDG Christophe Koreki
Rotary Club of Abidjan
Lagune
Philippe Lamoise
Rotary Club of Del Mar
PDG Cheryl Law
Rotary Club of Wendover &
District
Sang Rai Lee
Rotary Club of Jinju-
Daebong
PDG Greg Lier
Rotary Club of St. Charles
Parish
PDG Sara Ma
Rotary Club of Taipei Ruian
Art MacQueen
Rotary Club of Flagler Beach
Jan Mittelstaedt (RC)
Rotary Club Konstanz-
Mainau
PDG Annemarie Mostert
Rotary E-Club of Eagle
Canyon
María Teresa Neira
Rotary Club of Palermo New
PDG Scott Rainey
Rotary Club of Austin
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Peter Schultz PDG Andre Suharto
Rotary Now! Kelowna (EPNC)
PDG SAM Showket Rotary Club Urban Kuching
Hossain (E/MGA) PDG Sonia Uribe
Rotary Club of Dhaka Rotary Club Nuevo Medellín
Central Yeşim Yöney
PDG Sigrid Solomon Rotary E-Club of District
Rotary Club of Wilmington 2440

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