Rotary District 6840 2014 District Conference
May 8-10 Biloxi Civic Center
Come one, come all for a fabulous Friday evening of food and
fellowship
The Friday Night Food Fest will be held at the Biloxi Civic Center,
located at 578 Howard Ave. It’s sure to be a festive culinary experi-
ence for diners and chefs alike. The Biloxi Civic Center is a perfect
venue. Its ample space and parking will allow all to have a great time.
Entertainment will be provided by Rotarian Stu Guey and his band.
And, the icing on the cake is that the food and entertainment are
FREE!
Clubs interested in serving a dish or beverage
Clubs are encouraged to sign up for a booth to wow Rotarians with a
delicious dish, beverage or dessert. Food Fest details and a fillable
sign up sheet for clubs to participate are attached at the end of this
brochure.
Project Presentation Boards by all Clubs
Each club is strongly encouraged to display at Food Fest a three sid-
ed presentation board bragging on your most successful project(s)
and provide a handout on each project and contact information for
Rotarians interested in the project(s). A display area will be designat-
ed at Food Fest for the presentation boards.
Reserve Your Table Today Friday Night Food Fest
Important Dates
As Soon as Possible
Sign up for Biloxi Schooner Excursion
April 1
Rotary room rate at hotel expires
April 4
Deadline to turn in Club Registration
Form
April 15
Deadline to become a sponsor
April 25
Deadline to
sign up for Food Fest
register for Golf Tournament
Turn in name and info on deceased
Rotarians for Memorial Service
May 8
College of Governor’s Dinner at Mary
Mahoney’s Restaurant
May 9-10
Conference
Table of Contents Food Fest 1
Featured Speaker 2
House of Friendship 2
Memorial Service 2
Schooner Excursion 3
Registration Procedure 3
Shoes for Orphan Souls 3
Plenary Sessions 3
Conference Schedule 4
Hotel 5
Golf Tournament 5
DG Message 6
Directory of Info 6
Saturday Plenary Session
8:40-11:40am
Michael Angelo Caruso
“Selling More, Better Faster…”
“How to Engage Someone in 15 Seconds”
5 cool ideas for qualifying a new Rotarian
A secret for building trust that nobody makes time for
How to deal with “no”
How to increase your club membership by 10-20 % by changing how you sit
Caruso is a Rotarian from Troy, Michigan. He will serve as the District Governor for District 6580 in 2016
-17. Leading to this selection, Caruso also served as club president, Assistant District Governor and Dis-
trict Public Image chairman. He has been a keynote speaker at Rotary District Conferences, District As-
semblies, and PETS all across the country. By profession, he is a communications consultant and veteran
sales consultant with 30 years of experience.
Be sure not to miss this exhilarating session. All Rotarians, especially presidents-elect and membership
chairmen, will find this session beneficial for membership development.
House of Friendship
Calling all clubs that would like to share, or brag about, their community or international projects. The
House of Friendship is the place for you.
The cost for a table is only $25. Use it to display project boards, distribute brochures or show videos. It’s
an excellent opportunity to showcase projects that need a partner. Contact Vicky Magas at 985.646.1006
(O), 985.646.1007 (F) or vickym16@hotmail for more details and to coordinate your place in the House of
Friendship.
Memorial Service
Friday morning
Each year we remember those Rotarians who passed away since the previ-
ous District Conference. If your club has any members that died since April 2013,
please send the name and a copy of the obituary or information on the Rotarian to
Ace Necaise at [email protected]. Please provide the information no later than April
25, 2014.
Don’t Miss the Boat!
Book your spot today on the
Biloxi Schooner
Step on board the White Winged Queen Schooner and enjoy the Mississippi Gulf Coast from a new
perspective. It is a 2 1/2 hour excursion. Food, soft drinks and water will be provided. Participants are
encouraged to wear deck or rubber soled shoes.
Departure will be on Friday between 9:00am to 9:30am. Space is limited to 40 spots and is expected to
fill up fast. So, don’t delay, book your spot today.
Cost: $40 per person. There’s a two step registration process. First contact Vicky Magas at
985.646.1006 (o), 985.646.1007 (f) or [email protected] to book your spot. Then sign up for the
event on your club’s registration sheet and pay through your club registration. Names of all persons in a
party participating in the excursion must be provided to Vicky and listed on the club registration form.
Visit rotary6840.org and maritimemuseum.org/schooners for more info.
Registration Procedure
Registration is through each club. Each participant should sign up on the registration form provided to
each club president. A copy of the registration form is also attached to this publication and posted at
rotary6840.org.
The form includes registration for the conference and Food Fest by Rotarians and non-Rotarians and
registration and payment for the Schooner Excursion, Golf Tournament, Saturday breakfast and lunch
and a table at the House of Friendship. There is no per se registration fee.
Shoes for Orphan Souls
Bring new shoes and socks to Conference. The District committee will take it from
there to deliver these items to the sponsoring organization.
Why new shoes? New shoes provide health, education and hope to orphans and needy families.
Plenary Sessions There will be three plenary sessions on Friday: one by Brian Hall, one by DGND Randy Feldman on
District Long Range Planning/Imagining and one by Elizabeth Van Sant on Youth Exchange.
Thursday, May 8
6:30pm College of Governors Dinner Mary Mahoney’s Restaurant
Friday, May 9
8:00am Registration
8:30am Tee Time
Golf Outing Shell Landing Golf Course
Gauthier, Ms
9:00am—11:30 am Sailing Excursion Biloxi Schooner
8:30am—2:30pm Brian Hall’s Sessions Biloxi Civic Center
578 Howard Ave.
Noon—5:00pm Registration for Conference Biloxi Civic Center
2:00pm—5:00pm Set up for House of Friendship
Set up for Food Fest
Both at Biloxi Civic Ctr
3:00pm—4:30pm Randy Feldman
Long Range Planning/Imagining
Biloxi Civic Center
Green Room
4:30pm—6:00pm Elizabeth Van Sant
Rotary Youth Exchange
Biloxi Civic Center
Green Room
6:00pm Food Fest Biloxi Civic Center
6:00pm-6:45pm Food Fest: Welcome, Introductions,
& Stu Guey and his band (6:45pm)
Saturday, May 10
7:00—9:00am Registration for Conference
7:00am Breakfast/catered by RC of Ocean Springs
Featuring RI Rep. Diana White
Biloxi Civic Center
8:10am Memorial Service Biloxi Civic Center
8:40am—11:20am Michael Angelo Caruso
Featured speaker for the Conference
Biloxi Civic Center
11:20—11:40am Break
11:45am—2:00pm Luncheon Biloxi Civic Center
2:00pm Closing remarks for Conference, DG Barbara Mauldin Biloxi Civic Center
2014 District Conference
DG Barbara Mauldin
May 8-10 Conference Schedule Biloxi Civic Center
The Four Points by Sheraton
Incredibly spacious and luxurious rooms with a
grand view. The beds are so comfortable you
might not want to get up!
Fabulous discount rate of $119 per night, plus taxes. Deadline
for discount rate is April 1; there is a limited number of rooms
in the block. Use the code ROTARY to secure the $119 rate.
900 Beach Blvd. 228.546.3100 or 866.716.8133
Outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness facility.
Restored white sand beaches nearby.
Reserve Your Room Today
Parking is free.
Four Points by Sheraton Biloxi Beach is
centrally located on the Ms Gulf Coast. Enjoy
the beautifully restored beaches across the
street, or visit the casinos on the coast and the
Biloxi Lighthouse.
FORE! Get into the swing of Conference by playing in the Golf Outing on Friday morning at the Shell Landing Golf course in
Gautier. Golf Digest named Shell Landing among America’s Best New Courses of 2002. The January 2003 issue
ranked the Davis Love III championship design #5 in America in the Best New Upscale Public category, and the only
one in the top 5 located in the South. In 2007 Shell Landing was recognized by Golf Digest when it was presented the
“Architecture Award” in recognition of its outstanding design and was named among the “Best Courses in the State.”
Check-in: 8:00am Shotgun shot start at 8:30 am. Four person scramble.
Complimentary water, Powerade and soft drinks will be served on the course, followed by lunch.
$100 per player, includes Shell Landing golf cap and three golf balls.
Gift certificates for closest to the hole par 3, longest drive and the winning team.
Two part registration: Registration of the team with the Tournament Chairman. Payment is made by way of the club
registration form. Contact Ace Necaise at [email protected] or 228.217.6789 for more information. Both forms are
attached to this brochure. Deadline to register is April 25.
Message from District Governor
Calling all Rotarians and Rotary families. Come share Rotary like only we can at
the 57th Annual District Conference. We’ll convene in Biloxi. There’s plenty to
do in Biloxi; enjoy the white beaches, visit the casinos, tour the Biloxi lighthouse,
and travel to nearby localities for the local flavor there.
What better way to see the Mississippi Gulf Coast than on the Biloxi Schooner?
Followed by our signature Conference event, the Friday night Food Fest will be
absolutely spectacular. Without a doubt it will be the best ever, and that’s saying a
lot.
Our Conference is shorter this year, but featured speaker on Saturday morning,
Michael Angelo Caruso, is sure to make it a memorable experience. So, join us
as we celebrate Rotary.
DG Barbara Mauldin
For more information
District Website
rotary6840.org
Conference Chairman,
Sponsorships & House of Friendship
Vicky Magas, Co-chairman
Janice McKellar, Co-chairman
Registration
Kathie Short
Food Fest
Vicky Gutierrez [email protected]
Golf Tournament & Memorial Service
Ace Necaise
Sponsorships
Invest in the success of Conference:
$1,000
4 free tickets to breakfast and lunch
Full page ad in the program
Name on sponsor board
$500
2 free tickets to breakfast and lunch
1/2 page ad in the program
Name on sponsor board
$250
1 free ticket to breakfast and lunch
1/4 page ad in the program
Name on sponsor board
$100
Name on sponsor board
1/4 page ad in the program
$25 Business card ad in program
$25 Table in House of Friendship
See fillable Sponsorship form attached
to this brochure for more details.
Rotary District 6840 District Conference
May 9‐10, 2014
Sponsorship Opportunities
$1,000 $500
Name on the Sponsor Board Name on the Sponsor Board
Full page ad in the Conference Program Half page ad in the Conference Program
Four tickets to breakfast and lunch Two tickets to breakfast and lunch
$250 $100
Name on the Sponsor Board Name on the Sponsor Board
One‐fourth page ad in the Conference Program One‐fourth page ad in the Conference Program
One ticket to breakfast and lunch
$25 $25
Business Card ad in Conference Program Table at House of Friendship: display brochures, posters, films, photos and information on projects.
Please provide
Color print ready pdf version of business or personal logo or business card
Complete name of sponsor, whether it be a business or individual
Make check payable to Rotary District 6840 Conference
Send print ready pdf of logo or business card and check to:
Vicky Magas
2208 Second St.
Slidell, LA 70458
Name of Sponsor as it is to appear on materials: _____________________________________________________
Contact Person: _______________________________________________________________________________
Email address: _________________________________________________________________________________
Tel No.: __________________________ Rotary club affiliation, if applicable: ____________________________
Sponsorship Level: $1000 $500 $250 $100 $25
$25 House of Friendship
FOOD FEST (MAY 9TH) 2014 REGISTRATION SHEET
DEADLINE TO REGISTER – APRIL 25TH
This form will register your club. You will need to register member attendance on the Conference Registration Form.
Club Name_________________________________________ Contact Person___________________________________________
Contact Phone______________________________________ Print Contact Email________________________________________
Food/Drink being served________________________________________________________________________________________
We are expecting 400‐500 in attendance at the Food Fest.
Do you need: (1) electricity? Yes No (2) to be close to water? Yes No
(3) to be close to the kitchen? Yes No
1) Important times: Setup begins at 2:00 p.m. Please do not arrive early as we need time to set up the space. Please plan on your food service to begin at 6:00 p.m. 2) We will provide: two tables and two chairs trash bags ice 3) You should bring:
all items necessary to cook and serve your food
paper products
serving utensils
extension cords
buckets
cookware
presentation board and handouts (see below)
table decoration (see below)
5) You should not bring any Styrofoam chests; they are not permitted at the Civic Center. 6) Please clean your cooking and serving area at the end of the night.
7) We ask that you decorate your table in a very festive way. Something that will show off your item or your club. 8) There will be amble parking at the Civic Center. 9) There will be amble seating available inside and outside in the courtyard. 10) You are also asked to prepare a presentation board to show off your club’s most successful fundraiser or service project. (Ex. ‐
the board the kids use for Science and Social Studies school projects) Please also prepare a small handout about your project that includes the project’s name and a contact person’s information in your club so that others who are interested can contact you at a later date. You will have 3ft of tabletop space to display your presentation.
Registration Procedure This form is to register clubs for Food Fest participation. All individual members attending the Food Fest need to register through conference registration forms. Please return this completed form to Vicky Gutierrez – [email protected]. When I receive your form I will send you an email. If you do not hear from me then I didn’t receive your form. You may also reach me at: 228‐297‐8686 (Vicky cell) 385‐1161 (fax)
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR ROTARY!
2014 Rotary District 6840 Golf Outing Registration Form
Friday, May 9 Shell Landing Golf Course Gautier, Ms 4 person scramble $100 per golfer
Closest to the hole, par 3 $50 gift certificate Longest drive, par 5 $50 gift certificate Winning Team $50 gift certificate/player
Registration 8:00am
Tee time 8:30am
Each player will receive a Shell Landing golf cap and three
golf balls.
Complimentary water, Powerade and soft drinks will be
served on the course.
Lunch will be served at the end of play.
Team Information
Captain/Player Name: ___________________________________________________________
Club __________________________________________ Handicap _____________________
Tel ____________________ Email ________________________________________________
Player Name: __________________________________________________________________
Club __________________________________________ Handicap _____________________
Tel ____________________ Email ________________________________________________
Player Name: __________________________________________________________________
Club __________________________________________ Handicap _____________________
Tel ____________________ Email ________________________________________________
Player Name: __________________________________________________________________
Club __________________________________________ Handicap _____________________
Tel ____________________ Email ________________________________________________
Return registration form by April 25 to Ace Necaise at [email protected] or 3105 Magnolia Lane, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.
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