Both PE and PN

Clubs that have sent both the President Elect and the President Nominee have had more successful years. This is because of the cooperation and teamwork that comes from both members attending. The PN will then get more out of PETS next year as a PE.

If both the PE and PN from your club attend, please have each person submit a separate registration form. The PE cost is covered directly by a billing to the districts, but other participants should submit payment with their online registration form.

Partners

A special program for partners has been developed and will be presented at the same time as the PE and PN training sessions. See complete Partners program schedule and details, including RSVP.

These sessions have been planned to be both informative and fun. Partner programs are provided for that person who will be supporting the PE or PN next year with Rotary information and ideas. If the partner is already a Rotarian, they will be provided with an expanded view of Rotary and the role of the president. Partner participation can influence the success of the club president.

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Exhibits will be on display representing successful, replicable club and district projects. You will have the opportunity to learn different ways to maximize the use of Rotary International, The Rotary Foundation and other external resources. Meet fellow Rotarians who have first hand experience implementing projects that address the needs of their community and communities in other countries. Example:

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Both the PETS registration and hotel reservations are handled from the Register Online page.

Presidents Elect: Your club has already paid your registration fee, but you will still need to register. Go to the Register Online page and follow instructions to enter your PETS registration information. When you indicate that you are a PE, no registration charge will be made. You will need to indicate if you are bringing your spouse/partner and if you have any special meal requests or handicapped needs. The fee for your spouse/partner to attend with you is $145 and includes their meals, and materials for their sessions.

Presidents Nominee, AG's, Partners, Others: Your registration fee is $145 which includes meals and materials for all of PETS. When you register, you will need to indicate if you are bringing your partner and if you have any meal or handicapped needs. After February 15, the registration fee for PETS increases to $155. Fees must be paid with a credit card at the time of registration (online). You must Register Online in advance of arrival. Be sure to read about hotel reservations before registering.

Online Registration: Jan. 8, 2010 to March 15, 2010.

The Registration Fee covers:

• Meals.
• President's Manual for each President Elect to take back to their club to use for the Rotary year.
• Overhead costs of the meeting rooms and expenses for the training sessions.

The Registration Fee does not cover:

• Hotel sleeping rooms. Reserve a room when you register onlline.
• Meals not on the schedule.
• Travel expenses involved with attending PETS.
• Valet parking.

 
PETS Cancellation Policy: No refund is issued for a PE who cancels their PETS registration. If the PE attends another PETS, a portion of the fees may be refunded to the district. For all others, a cancellation refund of 50% will be issued up to February 15, 2010. After that date, no refund will be issued.

To register go to: Register Online.

Hotel registration is done when you register online.

REGISTRATION UPDATE: As of Feb. 24, all rooms at the Radisson have been taken, but there are 12 Suites left. Anyone that registers now will go on a list for the Holiday Inn West or be given a choice to upgrade to a Radisson Suite. The price of PETS overflow rooms at the Holiday Inn West include Michigan sales tax along with self-parking at the Radisson Hotel parking ramp or riding the shuttle bus to and from the Radisson. Reservations not made with PETS online registration do not include these features.

When you register online for PETS, you will be asked if you are also requesting a hotel room, what nights you will be staying and what kind of room you need. Your hotel reservation will be handled by the PETS registrar. You can choose a room at the Holiday Inn West (2747 S. 11th Street Kalamazoo MI 49009 - map with route to Radisson) with either two double beds or one king sized bed. You also have the option of a Suite at the Radisson. All room assignments are made on a space available basis, so reserve your room early.

Holdiay Inn West Room with two double beds or one king bed is $120/night ($140 after March 1, 2010).
Radisson Suites are $150/night ($170 after March 1, 2010).

Your credit card will be charged when you make your reservation.

A room at the Radisson includes free self-parking (i.e.not valet parking) in ramp on Rose Street, immediately west of the hotel lobby entrance. A covered over-street walkway connects the ramp's third level with the hotel.  

Your hotel room is not covered by the registration fee.

Room cancellation policy: If you need to cancel your room, a partial refund will be sent to you by check after PETS. Through February 1, you will be charged 15% of the room fees for all nights reserved; from February 2-15, you will be charged 40% of the room fees. No refunds will be issued for room charges after February 15.

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 hotels will NOT be able to help with registration questions.

You will be asked to select your meals when you register for PETS online.

All meals will require a "meal ticket" which are included in the registration packet. Be sure to pick up your registration packet prior to attending any meals.

Vegetarian meals will be available and must be indicated on the Registration Form. Those avoiding meat for religious reasons should sign up for vegetarian meals.

All PETS events are located at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo, MI.

Google Map with directions - from your location to Radisson Plaza, 100 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007.

Note: Online maps created using the hotel address (100 W Michigan Ave) direct you to the SE corner of the hotel (green arrow). However, the Radisson drive-up lobby entrance is located at the SW corner of the building, at the intersection of N. Rose Street and W. Michigan Ave (shaded red). The hotel parking ramp is located along N Rose St. directly west of the lobby entrance. A covered over-street walking ramp connects the parking ramp to the hotel.

To Holiday Inn West of Kalamazoo.

Click on map to the right to see route between Holiday Inn West and the Radisson. A new browser window will open with a larger map and written driving instructions.


Go to the Maps page for access to additional maps.

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