Conference Update

 

Conference Update from Nick Courtney

 
 
It is now only nine weeks until Arie’s ‘Dare to be Different’ conference. It's time for the club to step up and Nick, chair of the organising committee, is calling everyone to arms, so to speak.  
 
We will have awesome speakers in an awesome facility at St Margaret’s College. As an example, Annah Stretton will address the conference on Friday night. In addition to being a renowned dress designer, Annah runs the charitable organisation RAW, or Reclaim Another Woman, which supports, inspires and educates women who are socially disadvantaged. Have a look on Club Runner; the calibre of speakers – all thinking, energetic people with much to give - will make your mouth water.
 
The Saturday ‘Night of the Stars’ function at the Transitional Cathedral will be a glittering but relaxed evening, with lots of laughs.  And Sunday promises a range of activities for delegates to choose from, including a showcase of our city’s rejuvenation and rebuild.
 
Now, about that Call to Arms…EVERYONE in the club should have a ‘job’. Behind the scenes, at front of house, administration - whatever spins your wheels - there is something enjoyable for you to do before, during or after the conference. Examples are:
 
  • Saturday evening function organisation/assistance
  • Keynote speaker Hosts
  • Rotary showcase Display organisation/support
  • Front of House team/ registration/Help Desk/Greeters
  • Assembly of conference bags
  • Assembling /arranging printing of Lanyard labels
  • Friday night donation collection helpers in auditorium
  • Tea break marshals /bell ringer
  • AV/ IT support/liaison with venue technician
  • Time keeper
  • Exhibition space
  • Venue set-up and dismantling team
Please volunteer, otherwise you will be (gently) shoulder-tapped!
 
Nick and his committee continue to seek sponsorship and are drumming up registration. One suggestion is for each club in 9970 to appoint a Conference Champion to provide information to their members and encourage attendance. If you have any bright ideas about sponsorship, marketing or anything else, please contact Nick.
 
Early bird registration closes on 25 August. Please register NOW, volunteer to share the load and help to make Arie’s conference the Best Ever!