Great Lakes Rotary P.E.T.S.

Location and Dates

Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites
100 West Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 269-343-3333
or 1-800-333-3333

March 19-21, 2009

B U L L E T I N B O A R D
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Introduction

Presidents-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) is a mandatory training program for all Presidents-Elect for Rotary Clubs within a given district or group of districts (multi PETS). The purpose of the PETS is to provide club presidents with the necessary skills, knowledge, and motivation to lead an effective club. This training takes place in all 162 countries of the Rotary world, currently every year during March. More...

Great Lakes Rotary PETS is a multi PETS that includes Districts 6290 - NW Michigan plus Wawa Ontario, 6310 - NE Michigan, 6360 - SW Michigan, 6380 - four SE Michigan counties and Kent Co., Ontario, 6400 - SE Michigan, incld. Detroit, plus Essex Co. Ontario, and 6540 - Northern Indiana. Can you identify your RI District (see map)?

The PETS Committee would like to introduce you to the District Governors-Elect for 2007-08:

DGE Bob Gandolfi and Diane Hahn, 6290	DGE Bob and Cindy Chadwick, 6310	DGE Renee and Dick Merchant, 6360

DGE Stan and Serena Sherman, 6380	DGE Bruce and Sue Goldsen, 6400	DGE John and Arlene Balvich, 6540

PETS offers intensive training where you will learn....

The new Rotary theme for your presidential year
The Rotary Foundation and the good it does in the world
Strategies and practical ideas for success in running your club
Practical membership ideas
Strengthening your leadership within your club while developing new leaders
Your district's support system and team
Read more ...

2008-09 Rotary theme

In addition, you will meet and network with:

Trustees of The Rotary Foundation
Highly acclaimed Rotary speakers
Members of Rotary International staff
One of the best motivational speakers in our region
Fellow Presidents-elect's from all over the state of Michigan, Indiana and Ontario
Vendors who will have on display high quality Rotary unique items.
Rotarians with exhibits of successful, replicable club and district projects.

Registration

Everyone attending PETS must register, including all President-elect's (PEs). PETS registration and correspondence is handled via the internet.

The early registration fee is $140. After Jan. 31st the fee is $160. You must pay with a credit card, unless your registration fee has been prepaid (e.g. you are a President-elect).

For instructions on how to register proceed to the Register Online page.

Preparing for PETS

President-elect's must attend the entire PETS program. All Great Lakes Rotary PETS events are being held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel, downtown Kalamazoo, MI. The times and locations for the seminars and events for PEs, PNs, AGs, partners, etc... are provided on the Schedule page.

It's highly recommended that you prepare in advance for the seminars. Look over the list of resources available for downloading.

Radisson Hotel, Kalamazoo

Details about special hotel room rates, meals, fees, etc... can be found on the General Info page.

Staybridge Suites of Kalamazoo is offering a special room rate of $99.95 for Rotarians, based on availability. To take advantange of this special offer, reservations must be made by Feb. 7th. Rooms my be sold out before this date. Read details about making reservations.

Staybridge Suites, Kalamazoo

Questions?

If you have any questions, first refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page - FAQ. You may also email Marc Cooper Registrar. Keep checking back to this web site for program changes, or any last minute news.

www.greatlakesrotarypets.org
Email registrar: Marc Cooper
Email webmaster: Wes Knollenberg