Program Overview

2021 Virtual PETS Program

DGEs Janet, Dana, Evan, and Bruce + the Empire MDPETS planning committee are working hard to bring you an impactful and informative program. Here is a general outline. Click here for a welcome message from our PETS Chair Deborah Glisson.

Time: 3:45 PM Friday, March 19 to approximately 2:30 PM on Saturday, March 20

Click here for detailed version of our agenda.

Session Highlights: 

• Friday afternoon/evening

  • Louise Rourke – Polio/Foundation – polio survivor who swam the length of Lake George as a polio fundraiser.

  • A special message from Rotary International President-nominee Jennifer Jones

  • Jason Browne - 'Tokens ≠ Inclusion: How to find true value'

• Saturday morning/afternoon

  • LIVE! Rotary International President-elect Shekar Mehta will be addressing us live at 10:25 AM for a 45 minute session – 15 minute address, then a 30 minute Q&A

  • Nicki Scott- Strategic Planning – “The Future of Rotary - A More Diverse Perspective” – RI Director-elect from North Cotswolds, England, recipient of RI’s Service Above Self Award

  • Herb Klotz - "Successful Data-Driven Club Membership Growth Strategies" – Zone 28/32 Innovative Club Advocate 2020-21

  • Tom Gump - "Cause, We Are People Of Action" - Governor District 5950

  • Kimberly Kouame – The Learning Center – RI staff

  • Mark Rokow – Rotaract – Mark chartered a Rotaract Club at the American University in Washington, DC with over 100 members!

  • Kristen Welker Video – Ambassadorial Scholar – Kristen moderated the last presidential debate, and we were pleased to learn that she was an Ambassadorial Scholar!