Where Stars Align
September 5 -8, 2024
Ignite ∙ Lead ∙ Soar
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Calling all Rotarians to join us for takeoff in the Rocket City of Huntsville, Alabama for the 2024 Rotary Zone Institute – Where Stars Align.
Come and be ignited by engaging speakers and fellowship with other Rotarians.
Learn to better lead your clubs and districts to help make the world a better place and get ready to soar as you take back home great ideas, renewed spirt and new friendships.
The stars are aligning in Huntsville don’t miss out. Register today!
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Huntsville Mission Control
2024 Huntsville Institute Team Committee Members
Mark E. DiBiase Greenville Program Contact |
Todd Jenkins Bentonville Communications/ Promotions Contact |
Mary Carol Argo Shades Valley Local Engagement Contact |
Mary Grace Evans Greater Huntsville Local Engagement Contact |
Craig G. Maxey Reynoldsburg-Pickerington Attendee Experience Contact |
Jerome Bannister Downtown Franklin Audio/Visual Contact |
Sigrid B. Solomon Wilmington VIP Experience Contact |
Ryan D. Byers Jacksonville Institute Producer Contact |
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Von Braun South Hall
The Venue & Accommodations
Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville
800 Monroe St SW | Huntsville, AL 35801
256-539-7373
website Must book by August 10, 2024
Rate: $149+tax (rates are higher if 3 or more in a room)
- The convention center is connected to the hotel via a skybridge. see map below
- On-site self-parking: $12 USD daily
- The Huntsville airport HSV is 14 miles from the venue.
- Limited airport transportation will be available.
Use of the Google browser is the preferred booking platform for Hilton reservations.
Join Us for Soaring
Rotary Fun & Engagement
REGISTRATION CLOSES AUGUST 20
Select the appropriate tab for additional details.
For District Governor Elect or District Governor Nominee
DGE or DGN Package includes:
(6 Days T-W-T-F-S-S)
- Tuesday Afternoon Offsite Leadership Experience
- Tuesday Dinner Offsite
- Wednesday DGE or DGN Training and Lunch
- Wednesday Evening Dinner
- Thursday DGE or DGN Training and Lunch
- Thursday Opening Session and Evening Event at US Space and Rocket Center
- FRI-SAT-SUN Institute Sessions
- Friday All Club Lunch
- Saturday Lunch
- Saturday Director’s Dinner
$1210
Spouse/Partner $750
DGE’s and DGN’s plan to arrive by Tuesday September 3 in time for the afternoon offsite leadership experience which is scheduled to depart from the hotel around 1pm.
For District Governors 2024-25
DG Celebration Package includes:
(5 Days W-T-F-S-S)
- Wednesday Lunch
- Wednesday Afternoon DG Celebration and Evening Dinner
- Thursday DG Celebration Continues
- Thursday Lunch
- Thursday Opening Session and Evening Event at US Space and Rocket Center
- FRI-SAT-SUN Institute Sessions
- Friday All Club Lunch
- Saturday Lunch
- Saturday Director’s Dinner
$830
Spouse/Partner $605
DG’s plan to arrive by Wednesday September 4 in time for lunch which is scheduled at 12 noon.
For Past District Governors and any attendee wanting to experience the full Summit
PDG Package includes:
(4 Days T-F-S-S)
- Thursday Opening Session and Evening Event at US Space and Rocket Center
- FRI-SAT-SUN Institute Sessions
- Friday All Club Lunch
- Saturday Lunch
- Saturday Director’s Dinner
$425
spouse/partner $325
Rotaract Member $210
Plan to arrive by Thursday September 5 in time for the Opening Session and US Space and Rocket Center event which is scheduled to depart from the hotel starting at 4pm.
District Committe Chairs DMC-DRFC-DPIC (membership-foundation-public image)
District Learning Facilitators (District Trainers)
District and Club Admins
Assistant Governors
- Thursday Learning Sessions AM & PM
- Thursday Lunch
$100/Thursday Learning Only or
$150/Thursday Learning plus Space Center Event or
$425 Full Institute
ERL Package:
(Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Friday Morning ERL Sessions
Friday All Club Lunch
Friday Afternoon ERL Sessions
$100/Friday ERL Program with Lunch Only or
$150/Friday ERL Program plus Thursday Evening Space Center Event or
$425 Full Institute
Training and Event Package
ERL, District Chairs (DMC-DRFC-DPIC) or Assistant Governor
(THUR or FRI with Thursday Evening Space Center Event)
- District Chair or AG Learning Sessions Thursday AM & PM with Thursday Lunch
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- ERL Program Friday AM & PM with Friday All Club Lunch
- PLUS
- Thursday Opening Session and Evening Event at US Space and Rocket Center
$150/THUR or FRI with THUR Evening Space Center Event or
$425 Full Institute
If your registration selection includes the Opening Session and US Space and Rocket Center event, the buses are scheduled to depart from the hotel starting at 4pm.
Program Overview
tentative 4-1-2024
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3
1:00 PM | DGE-DGN Off Site Event |
5:30 PM | Reception – cash bar |
6:30 PM | Dinner |
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4
8:30 AM | DGE-DGN Learning |
12:00 PM | Lunch |
1:00 PM | DGE-DGN Learning |
1:00 PM | DG Reunion |
6:00 PM | DG, DGE & DGN Dinner |
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5
8:30 AM | DG-DGE-DGN Learning Continues |
12:00 PM | Lunch DG-DGE-DGN including Partners District Chairs, DMC, DRFC, DPIC, District & Club Admins, and District Learning Chairs and AG’s and ERL’s will also be attending this joint lunch session. |
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1:00 PM | Pre-Institute Learning Seminars for District Chairs, DMC, DRFC, DPIC, District & Club Admins, District Learning Chairs, and Assistant Governors |
4:00 PM | Free Time – Cash Bar Open in the HUB |
5:00 PM | Board Busses for Off Site Event |
6:30 PM |
Thursday Opening Session and Evening Event |
8:00 PM | Hospitality Suites Open |
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6
8:30 AM |
General Session1
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8:30 AM | Emerging Rotary Leaders (ERL) Program (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM) |
10:45 AM |
Peace Incubator Ignite your passion! |
12:30 PM | General Session 2 All Club Lunch and Keynote |
2:30 PM | Senior Leader Update |
3:30 PM | Council on Legislation Learning Session Required for all District COL Representatives |
4:30 PM | Reception for Major Donors (by invitation) |
8:00 PM | Hospitality Suites Open |
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7
8:30 AM |
General Session 3
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9:30 AM |
Breakouts
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10:45 AM |
Mid Morning Session
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12:30 PM |
General Session 4
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2:15 PM | Afternoon Sessions |
3:15 PM | Breakouts |
5:30 PM | Director’s Reception – cash bar |
6:30 PM |
General Session 5
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8:30 PM | Hospitality Suites Open |
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8
8:00 AM | Breakfast |
8:30 AM | A Celebration and Remembrance of Lives Well Lived |
8:45 AM |
Closing Session |
10:00 AM | Adjournment |
Stephanie A. Urchick
President 2024-25, Rotary International
Mark Daniel Maloney
Chair 2024-25, The Rotary Foundation
Beth Stubbs
Director 2023-25, Rotary Zones 30&31
Akira Miki
Trustee 2021-25, The Rotary Foundation
Darla Silva
Chief Program Officer, UNICEF USA
Marcia Lindstrom
Strategic Communications Manager, NASA MSFC
Miquette McMahon
Excutive Director, TeacHaiti
Alex Montoya
Alex Montoya Foundation