Great Lakes Rotary P.E.T.S.

Location and Dates

Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites
100 West Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

March 18-20, 2010

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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 for 2009-10:

DGE John and Helen Salan, 6290	DGE Jim and Sally Brozzo, 6310	DGE Kathleen Tosco and Bob Small, 6360

DGE Judy Garver and Hal Parish, 6380	DGE Neil and Cheryl McBeth, 6400	DGE Floyd and Betty Lou Lancia, 6540

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

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

2009-10 Rotary theme

Registration

Everyone attending PETS must register, including all President-elect's (PEs). New this year, both the PETS registration and hotel reservations are handled from the Register Online page. Registration runs from Jan. 1 until March 17, 2009.

The early registration fee is $145. After Feb. 16th the fee is $155. You must pay with a credit card, unless your registration fee has been prepaid (e.g. you are a President-elect).

Your hotel room is not covered by the registration fee.

The General Info page has details about registration and hotel reservations.

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

What to wear:

Large Rotary meetings are usually 'Business Casual.' Slacks and sweaters or casual jackets for men, slacks or skirts for women and blouses or shirts and jackets are ideal. Suits and ties are not necessary at PETS.

On Saturday morning, travel clothes are very appropriate. There are no black-tie optional evenings at PETS.

The kick-off on Thursday is the most 'formal' and that is whatever you wore to work that day. PDGs, DGs and especially, DGEs should wear their class jackets Thursday (If they still fit.)

Please remember to always wear your Rotary pin.

Questions?

All questions about PETS and Hotel registration should be directed to the PETS Registrar Marc Cooper via email or call 248-214-2317. Leave a detailed message. The hotel will NOT be able to help with registration questions.

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Email registrar: Marc Cooper
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