“The one Rotary event this year you don’t want to miss.”Register now for the District Conference Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Registration is only $99 for such a fun-packed day including lunch buffet!
Click this link for more information and registration. Deadline to register is April 18, 2026.
Featuring Keynote Speaker William Golden. Bill is expert on Coastal Flooding the importance of moving from Planning to Action. Bill is an attorney who was instrumental in the creation of the US Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, the Urban Harbors Institute and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. Bill serves as the Executive Director of the National Institute for Coastal and Harbor Infrastructure. He is dynamic and not to be missed.
If you haven't been to Salem MA lately, this is your chance to pack in a fun and energizing day:
- Hear the latest in the District over an amazing luncheon
- Participate in a district service activity
- See the sites of the amazing city of Salem via a (optional) trolley tour, and;
- Go Pirate! Visit one of Salem's top attractions - Real Pirates Salem
- Hear the latest in the District over an amazing luncheon
- Participate in a district service activity
- See the sites of the amazing city of Salem via a (optional) trolley tour, and;
- Go Pirate! Visit one of Salem's top attractions - Real Pirates Salem
Agenda:
Time Activity
9:30 am - 10:00 am Registration
10:00 am - 10:10 am Welcome
10:10 am - 11:00 am Business Meeting
11:00 am Transition to project room
11:05 am - 11:45 am Service Project (Back Packing)
11:50am - 12:45 pm Breakout Sessions (2 options)
Fundraising: Panel Discussion -- Putting Fun in Fundraising. Fundraisers that work.
Foundation: Grants (Anne Lewis)
12:45 - 1:00 Break/Bio-break
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Keynote Speaker: William Golden
Lunch
Awards/recognition
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm Trolley Tour around Town of Salem
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm Memorial Service
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Pirates Museum Tour and Rum Tasting
5:30 pm onward: Feel free to explore Salem area, enjoy the night away!
This event will take place at the beautiful Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites, offering an ideal setting for this special occasion.
If you'd like to spend an overnight, the hotel is offering special rates.
Contact Jill Cross, event manager at the hotel directly at 978-619-1105 (or email her at jcross@salemwaterfronthotel.com). Mention Rotary 7930 to book a room with the option of booking one night at the negotiated price. (Otherwise, the hotel requires two-night stay).
Contact Jill Cross, event manager at the hotel directly at 978-619-1105 (or email her at jcross@salemwaterfronthotel.com). Mention Rotary 7930 to book a room with the option of booking one night at the negotiated price. (Otherwise, the hotel requires two-night stay).
Looking forward to seeing you there!