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 |
 | Jamie Higgins Little Rock Communications/ Promotions 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 |
 | Macy Vintson Joe Rotaract Club of Birmingham Rotaract Representative Contact |
 | Madeline Rae King Huntsville Rotaract Rotaract Representative Contact |
 | Thomas Yerby Rotaract Club of Birmingham Rotaract Representative Contact |
Embassy Suites
800 Monroe St SW
Von Braun South Hall
Hampton Inn
313 Clinton Avenue W
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
2024 Huntsville Institute
Gold Sponsors
Blue Sponsors
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: $179+tax LIMITED ROOM AVAILABILITY
- 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.
Alternate Accommodations
Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville Downtown
313 Clinton Avenue W | Huntsville, AL 35801
256-270-9120
Rate: $149+tax
Self-parking: $15.00 per day
Two blocks from Embassy Suites
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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) -Arrive Monday Evening-
- 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) -Arrive Tuesday Evening-
- 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) -Arrive Thursday Morning-
- 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
-Arrive Thursday Morning-
- 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: -Arrive Thursday Afternoon-
(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) -Arrive Thursday Morning-
- 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
| 11:30 AM | DGE-DGN w/Partners, Lunch |
| 12:30 PM | DGE-DGN, Transit to Space Center |
| 12:30 PM | Partners, Transit to separate off-site activity |
| 1:00 PM | DGE-DGN, Team Building Activities |
| 5:00 PM | DGE-DGN w/Partners, load bus and transit to dinner |
| 5:30 PM | DGE-DGN w/Partners, Dinner at Twickenham Center |
| 7:30 PM | DGE-DGN w/Partners, load bus and return to hotel |
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast on Your Own |
| 8:30 AM | DGE or DGN or partners, Learning Sessions Start |
| 12:00 PM | DG-DGE-DGN w/Partners, Lunch |
| 1:30 PM | DGE or DGN, Learning Continues |
| 1:30 PM | DG Learning Starts |
| 5:30 PM | DG, DGE, DGN & Partners, Transit to Dinner |
| 5:45 PM | Group Dinners at Mars |
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast on Your Own |
| 8:30 AM | DG-DGE-DGN Learning Continues |
| 8:30 AM | District Chair; DMC, DRFC, DPIC, Admin, DLC, AG Learning Sessions Start |
| 11:00 AM | Council on Legislation Learning Session Required for all District COL Representatives Sessions runs from 11am till 2pm, includes Lunch |
| 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 |
| 3:00 PM | All Thursday Learning Sessions Conclude. |
| 3:30 PM | Transportation to Space Center Commences |
| 5:00 PM | Lift Off Event – Opening Session Keynote; Marcia Lindstrum |
| 5:30 PM | Beer Garden/Space Center Evening Event US Space and Rocket Center |
| 8:00 PM | Hospitality Suites Open |
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6
| 8:30 AM |
General Session1 |
| 8:30 AM | Emerging Rotary Leaders (ERL) Program (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM) |
| 9:45 AM |
Break |
| 10:00 AM |
Breakouts
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| 10:45 AM | Break |
| 11:30 AM | Peace Incubator Jim Roxlo Ignite your passion |
| 11:40 AM | Peace Breakouts Choose from 3 different Peace Fellows |
| 12:25 PM | Break |
| 12:45 PM | General Session 2 All Club Lunch Keynote; Miquette McMahon “Rotary Gives Hope and Restores Dreams” Rotary made the impossible possible. |
| 2:00 PM | Break |
| 2:15 PM | Senior Leader Update RIP Stephanie Urchick, CEO John Hewko, RID Beth Stubbs, Mark Maloney, Akira Miki, John Germ, facilitated by Brian Hall, RIDE |
| 4:30 PM | Reception for Major Donors (by invitation) |
| 8:00 PM | Hospitality Suites Open |
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7
| 9:00 AM |
General Session 2 Speakers; Mark Maloney, Chair, The Rotary Foundation and PRIP, and Akira Miki, Trustee, The Rotary Foundation |
| 9:45 AM |
Break |
| 10:00 AM |
Breakouts
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| 10:45 AM |
Break |
| 11:00 AM |
Mid Morning Session |
| 11:30 AM |
Break |
| 11:45 AM |
Breakouts
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| 12:30 PM | Break |
| 12:45 PM | Lunch Session Keynote ; Darla Silva, Chief Global Programs Officer / UNICEF USA “The Power of Partnership: UNICEF and Rotary” Highlight Rotary & UNICEF’s longstanding partnership & how UNICEF works to reach the most disadvantaged children & adolescents – and to protect the rights of every child, everywhere.” |
| 2:15 PM | Break |
| 2:30 PM |
Afternoon Sessions
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| 3:15 PM | Break |
| 4:30 PM | Free Time |
| 5:30 PM | Director’s Reception – cash bar |
| 6:30 PM | Directors Black & White Dinner Keynote; Stephanie Urchick, President 2024-25, Rotary International The Magic of Rotary |
| 8:30 PM | Hospitality Suites Open |
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM | A Celebration and Remembrance of Lives Well Lived |
| 9:15 AM | Closing Session |
| 10:00 AM | Adjournment |
Special Learning Sessions
tentative 7-1-2024
- Investment in your District
- Interactive, workshop format with small group discussions
- Augment your local teams’ resources with Zone and Rotary International resources
- Encourage peer to peer networking beyond your district
- Bring new ideas back and share your best practices with others
- Learn how the Rotary Action Plan can help guide your District into the future
For Council on Legislation Delegates - COL
Thursday, Sept 5, 11a – 2p, includes lunch
- Required learning for all COL Representatives
- Optional, but encouraged learning for all COL Alternates
- Learn how the council works in both general and specific activities
For District Membership Chairs - DMC
Thursday, Sept 5, 8:30a – 3p, includes lunch
- Learn how the Membership Action Plan can help you reach your membership goals
- Learn how flexible Rotary models for membership and clubs are helping Districts grow
- Direct Rotary International Staff and Zone Membership resources to answer questions and offer resources
- Learn how Districts can build a new club formation team to increase opportunities
- Learn how to help your members have an irresistible experience
- Learn how to have a successful new member onboarding process
- Learn how to onboard a new club and the support they may need
For District Foundation Chairs - DRFC
Thursday, Sept 5, 8:30a – 3p, includes lunch
- Learn how to leverage the different programs of The Rotary Foundation in your District
- Learn how to engage all clubs in participation in district grants
- Learn how Global Grants can deepen your members’ engagement
- Learn how the Endowment fund can help members of all generations support The Rotary Foundation
- Learn how a Legacy dinner can help inspire your members
- Learn how to leverage The Rotary Foundation to external donors
- Learn how to engage your members and community in support of the eradication of Polio
For District Public Image Chairs - DPIC
Thursday, Sept 5, 8:30a – 3p, includes lunch
- Learn how to tell meaningful stories within your community that demonstrate the measurable impact
- Learn how to inspire your members with the projects that are occurring in your district
- Learn how to help your members’ share their stories with their family, friends and co-workers to invite them to join us
- Learn how to leverage different media formats with targeted material to expand your reach Learn about the many resources
- Learn the Rotary Brand Center to help in your role
For District Administrators/Executive Secretaries
Thursday, Sept 5, 8:30a – 3p, includes lunch
- Learn “what’s new” in Rotary year 2024-2025
- Learn how others are leveraging limited resources to ensure the club and district data remains current
- Learn how technology resources can help
- Learn about new membership and club models and how some districts are adapting
- Learn from Rotary International Staff resources directly with an opportunity for you to ask questions
- Learn best practices in ensuring the clubs remain compliant
For District Learning Chairs (formerly training chairs)
Thursday, Sept 5, 8:30a – 3p, includes lunch
- Learn how the Rotary Learning Center can help you in your role
- Learn how to track incoming leader requirements
- Learn how the shift from Training to Learning is expanding our reach
- Learn how to engage your club leaders in participation of district learning opportunities
- Learn how to build a Rotary year learning calendar and where technology can help
For Assistant Governors - AG
Thursday, Sept 5, 8:30a – 3p, includes lunch
- Learn how the role of Assistant Governor is critical to the success of a district and how they support the District Governor
- Learn how to coach your club leaders and the tools available to help
- Learn how to engage with your clubs in a way that is meaningful to them
- Learn in an interactive workshop environment to develop ideas and share with each other
- Learn how to work with your District leadership team to identify resources and opportunities to support your clubs
- Learn how to build regional teams to help support membership engagement, new club development, public image and supporting The Rotary Foundation
- Learn of resources in the learning center to help in your role as well as to assist your club leaders in their learning needs
- Learn how to build regional continuity as Assistant Governors transition to other roles
FRIDAY - Emerging Rotary Leaders - ERL
Friday, Sept 6, 8a – 3p, includes the All-Club Lunch
- Learn how the various roles available in your district, zone and Rotary
- Learn key leadership traits
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
John Hewko
General Secretary, Rotary International
Darla Silva
Chief Program Officer, UNICEF USA
Marcia Lindstrom
Strategic Communications Manager, NASA MSFC
Miquette McMahon
Excutive Director, TeacHaiti
Alex Montoya
Alex Montoya Foundation
