Category Archives: Training

Getting ready for 2014 Mystic District Conference/Assembly

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The 2014 District Conference and Assembly will be held at the Mystic Marriott in Groton May 2-4th this coming year and the District Conference/Assembly committee is hard at play putting together a unique and fun event for the attendees.

Our District Conference returns to the great State of Connecticut for the first time in over 20 years which should give many Rotarians, friends and family the opportunity to attend a District Conference for their very first time. Our conference is structured so that attendees can save money by registering without a hotel room if they live nearby or they can pick the registration option that gives you a great room at the Mystic Marriott. The conference features a hands-on community service project, club project showcasing, recognitions for outstanding clubs and more fun than you would expect to have (What’s that mean? Well…Nick Casella is in charge of entertainment on Friday and Saturday night so anything can happen).

Two in one

Save $50 by registering before 11/1/2013

But wait there is more. DGE Mukund Nori and I have taken advantage of the event location and teamed up to combine the District Training Assembly with the District Conference. The District Assembly will run from 12 PM – 5 PM on Saturday May 3rd.

Bonus for early conference/assembly registration: Attendees that register before Nov 1st will get the District Assembly for free ($50 per person value).

Click here for full conference information and registration information

VTT Chair Nancy Riella guides Norwalk through application process

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VTT Chair Nancy Riella helping the Norwalk Rotary Club

VTT Chair Nancy Riella helping the Norwalk Rotary Club

District 7980 Vocational Training Team (VTT) Chair Nancy Riella spent her morning training members of the Norwalk Rotary Club on how to properly navigate thorough the VTT Global Grant application process for their Early Childhood Development Training in Sierra Leone.

Vocational Training Team (VTT) is an educational program of The Rotary Foundation wherein Rotary districts in different countries are paired to send and receive professional study groups of non-Rotarian team members and one Rotarian team leader to travel for four weeks, staying in the homes of Rotar­ians when possible.

It is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for education professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in initial years of professional life. The program is designed to develop professional and leadership skills among young adults so that they can ad­dress the needs of their communities and an increasingly global workplace.

VTT participants follow an extensive and rigorous program of international travel and team activities. For four weeks, team members experience the host country’s culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.

Mark Kriebel Keynote Speaker at the District Installation next Monday

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PDG Mark Kriebel (District 7170)

PDG Mark Kriebel – Installation Keynote Speaker

PDG Mark Kriebel has agreed to be the keynote speaker at our District Installation on July 1st.

Mark joined Rotary in 1977 in Ebensburg, PA, and is currently a member of Endwell Rotary, where he served as President in 2001-2002 and as District Governor in 2006-2007 (District 7170). Mark has served RI as a Training Leader and a Public Image Coordinator.

Mark and Patricia met while students singing in the Ithaca College Concert Choir.In addition to music, their interests include world travel and community service. Mark has served as President of Endwell Baseball, a founding Board member of Maine-Endwell Dollars for Scholars, and is extremely active in the Boy Scouts of America, where he has served on the Board and as President of the Baden-Powell Council, President of Northeast Region Area 3, and sits on the National Council’s Executive Board of the Northeast Region. His work in scouting has earned him both the Silver Beaver and Silver Antelope Awards.Mark is a familiar voice on radio, television, in stores and “on-hold”, and, for over 25 years, has been the principal in the MUZAK franchise serving a 10 county area of New York.

I had the pleasure of meeting Mark at the International Assembly in San Diego this January and he is an engaging  speaker that will be a special treat for the event attendees.

Contact Doug Lisk to register for the District Installation on July 1st.

Multi-District PETS Make-up at SCSU School of Business

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SCSU School of Business

SCSU School of Business

25 Presidents-elect from all over New England attended a day long Rotary PETS makeup at the School of Business of Southern CT State University in New Haven, CT on Saturday May 11th.

The training session was facilitated by DGE Mike Barnett (D7890), DGE Rick Bassett (D7980), PDG Julie Reppenhagen and PDG Rick Benson.

Topics covered included: Club Administration, Membership, Public Relations, Foundation and Goal Setting.

The event was catered by Theresa Viele, Debbie Volain and Jon Martinek  of the North Haven Rotary Club.

Here are links to the documents which we addressed during the training:

Many thanks to everyone for being part of this important event.

Photo Album and Materials from District Assembly

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Westport Sunrise Rotary sends 16 to the District Assembly

Westport Sunrise Rotary sends 16 to the District Assembly

Rotary District 7980’s District Assembly was held at Southern CT State University on April 13, 2013 and was attended by 250. Attendees were treated to excellent keynote speakers, breakout sessions, a Grants Management Seminar and pretty good food service.

SCSU’s School of Business provided substantial sponsorship to the us making it possible for us to utilize the Adanti Center for this event.

The North Haven Rotary Club, led by District Assembly Chair Nick Casella, did a fabulous logistical job organizing the event and keeping everything moving along on proper timing.

The links below are to presentations and materials shared during the District Assembly:

Thanks to everyone for making this event a success.

Rick Bassett, DGE

The 2013 District Assembly Concludes

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The 2013 Rotary 7980 District Assembly came to successful conclusion on Saturday afternoon.

We had approximately 250 attendees throughout the day which participated in dozens of sessions in the Breakout and Foundation Tracks which were led by our very talented facilitators and Rotary Club participants.

The Adanti Center at Southern CT State University was a fabulous venue for the District Assembly that was made possible by the generosity of SCSU’s School of Business.

I want to thank everyone who contributed to the success of the event.

Rick Bassett