CONFERENCE AGENDA RELEASED

Thursday evening - Optional pre-conference Emerald Princess Casino cruise for those who are 21 and older. Separately paid admission of $25 includes shuttle bus transportation from Jekyll hotels to the ship and back. Space is limited to 300 people.

Friday morning - Golf and tennis tournaments.

Friday evening - Reception for Governor Ted, dinner with the entire district, theme costume parade, first plenary session and party (entertainment TBD).

Saturday morning - Continental breakfast and second plenary session. For spouses and/or kids, separately registered events include a guided tour of the GA Sea Turtle Center from 9-10am and an ecotour of the marshes from 10:30-noon.

Saturday afternoon - Family of Rotary carnival and beach party

Saturday evening - Reception for DGE Roy, dinner with entire district, third plenary session featuring keynote speaker Glen Ward, GRSP Cabaret on the main stage and a party with entertainment provided by the Swingin Medallions.

Sunday morning - Final plenary session with keynote speaker Ron Clark, featured on Oprah, subject of the movie "The Ron Clark Story" (in which he was played by Matthew Perry) and founder of the Ron Clark Academy.

DON'T MISS THE FUN! WATCH FOR YOUR E-MAIL ANNOUNCING THE OPENING OF ON-LINE REGISTRATION...COMING SOON!!!

WHO WANTS TO GET LUCKY???

Join us for a special, pre-conference evening aboard the Emerald Princess II Casino Ship. Thursday evening, April 23, we'll set sail for an evening of food, fun and games of chance. There is no charge for the cruise and we'll be offering shuttle bus service for about $25/person so you don't have to worry about driving. Just come along and have an evening of Rotary fellowship with friends old and new. Space is limited to the first 300 people.

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!

YOU'VE SEEN HIM ON OPRAH, READ ABOUT HIM IN THE NEW YORK TIMES AND WATCHED HIS STORY UNFOLD IN A MADE-FOR-TV MOVIE...NOW COME MEET HIM FOR YOURSELF!

Ron Clark, founder and dreamer behind The Ron Clark Academy, will be the keynote speaker at Sunday morning's closing session. Don't miss Ron's inspiring story and the even more inspiring stories of his students. He'll have you laughing one minute, crying the next and heading home from the 2009 District Conference newly convinced of the power of one person to make a difference!

Don't miss this opportunity to meet this amazing man! It will be a story you'll never forget.

Sunday morning, April 26, 2009 - Jekyll Island Convention Center

Governor Ted wants to know...

ARE YOU READY

FOR A

ROUND-UP?

Governor Ted Propes invites all Rotarians of District 6900, their spouses/significant others/partners and families to join him for a Rotary Roundup on Jekyll Island, GA. Come prepared to celebrateor successful efforts to "Make Dreams Real" for people in our communities, locally and worldwide.

Efforts are underway to make this conference fun for everyone! Visit http://www.rotaryroundup.com/ often for conference news and announcements, including some exciting new additions to the conference schedule!

Post your comments and questions here for your fellow Rotarians. Tell us why you're looking forward to going back to Jekyll and share some of your district conference traditions.

ROUND 'EM UP and MOVE 'EM OUT TO JEKYLL!!