Rotary District 6400 Conference 2025: Full Schedule

1:00pm EDT

Registration

Friday May 30, 2025 1:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

St. Clair Centre for the Arts, Main Lobby

Registration is open

Friday May 30, 2025 1:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
St. Clair Centre for the Arts, Main Lobby

5:00pm EDT

Reception

Friday May 30, 2025 5:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

St. Clair Center for the Arts, Skyline Ballroom

Welcome!

Friday May 30, 2025 5:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
St. Clair Center for the Arts, Skyline Ballroom

5:30pm EDT

Session #1

Friday May 30, 2025 5:30pm - 5:45pm EDT

St. Clair Center for the Arts, Skyline Ballroom

530pm Master of Ceremonies Gordon Orr
Welcome Remarks, DG Nick Krayacich
Welcome Remarks, RIP Representative Vicki Puliz
2026 Promotion, DGE Lina Morrow

Speakers

Vicki Puliz, a dedicated Rotarian since 1992, is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Sparks, Nevada. She has served in numerous leadership roles, including Rotary International Director (2021-2023) and District Governor (2013-2014). Passionate about leadership development and youth... Read More →

Linda Morrow

Friday May 30, 2025 5:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
St. Clair Center for the Arts, Skyline Ballroom

6:00pm EDT

Dinner

Friday May 30, 2025 6:00pm - 7:15pm EDT

St. Clair Center for the Arts, Skyline Ballroom

Dinner

Friday May 30, 2025 6:00pm - 7:15pm EDT
St. Clair Center for the Arts, Skyline Ballroom

7:30pm EDT

Depart for Capital Theater

Friday May 30, 2025 7:30pm - 7:45pm EDT

St. Clair Centre for the Arts, Main Lobby

Depart for Concert at Capital Theatre

Friday May 30, 2025 7:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
St. Clair Centre for the Arts, Main Lobby

8:00pm EDT

Concert with Gaby Moreno and The S'Aints

Friday May 30, 2025 8:00pm - 10:30pm EDT

Capitol Theatre Windsor

Welcome DG Nick
MC Rina Hyland
Zara Janjua Overview of evening/Food Insecurity/Donors
Opening Act: The S'Aints
Intermission
Joe Berniger & Howard Lobb Present To GLP
Main Act: Gaby Moreno
Nick Krayacich and Gisele Seguin presentation to GLP

Speakers

Nick Krayacich

Rina Hyland

Zara Janjua

Zara Janjua is a multi-award-winning Scottish-Pakistani broadcaster, comedian, writer, and ﬁlmmaker. Known for her versatility, she has hosted national news, comedy, and cookery shows for BBC, ITV, and STV. Zara is a passionate advocate for diversity and philanthropy, dedicating... Read More →

The S'Aints

Joe Berninger and Howard Lobb

Joe Berninger is the co-founder and Executive Director of Cooperative for Education (CoEd), a Cincinnati-based NGO dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala through education. Since 1996, Joe has spearheaded initiatives like textbook programs, computer centers, and scholarships... Read More →

Gaby Moreno

Gaby Moreno, born in Guatemala City, is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter celebrated for her soulful blend of blues, jazz, R&B, and Latin inﬂuences. Singing in both English and Spanish, she captivates audiences with her heartfelt lyrics and versatile voice. Since moving to Los... Read More →

Gisele Seguin

Friday May 30, 2025 8:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
Capitol Theatre Windsor

10:30pm EDT

Reception for Presidents, Presidents-Elect, President Nominees and VIPs, Sponsors/Donors

Friday May 30, 2025 10:30pm - 11:00pm EDT

Capitol Theatre Windsor

By Invitation only

Speakers

Nick Krayacich

Friday May 30, 2025 10:30pm - 11:00pm EDT
Capitol Theatre Windsor

7:30am EDT

Breakfast

Saturday May 31, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am EDT

St. Clair Center for the Arts, Skyline Ballroom

Saturday May 31, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
St. Clair Center for the Arts, Skyline Ballroom

8:00am EDT

Registration

Saturday May 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am EDT

St. Clair Centre for the Arts, Main Lobby

Saturday May 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
St. Clair Centre for the Arts, Main Lobby

8:30am EDT

Session #2

Saturday May 31, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am EDT

St. Clair Center for the Arts, Skyline Ballroom

Opening remarks/Stronger Together DG Nick
Flag Ceremony - PDG Noel Jackson
Land Acknowledge - Suzanne Grouette
Introduction of DGND - PDG Noel Jackson
Four Way Test/Beatbox - Dean Hendrick Detroit Rotary Club
Practical how to connect with influencers and why? Paul Katz and David Alexander, PRIP Jennifer Jones
Break

Speakers

David Alexander

David Alexander serves as the Chief Communications Oﬃcer at Rotary International, leading a global team to share Rotary's story in 10 languages. With over 30 years of experience in communications, he has directed public relations campaigns, managed Rotary's website, and overseen... Read More →

Paul M. Katz

Paul M. Katz is a GRAMMY-nominated music executive, social entrepreneur, and founder of Entertain Impact, a leading social impact agency. With decades of experience, Katz has pioneered campaigns that merge entertainment and philanthropy, collaborating with celebrities like Kevin Bacon... Read More →

Jennifer Jones

Dean Hendricks

Suzanne Grouette

Noel Jackson

Nick Krayacich

Saturday May 31, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
St. Clair Center for the Arts, Skyline Ballroom

10:05am EDT

Session #2 Part II

Saturday May 31, 2025 10:05am - 12:00pm EDT

St. Clair Center for the Arts, Skyline Ballroom

Club Highlights - with Bruce Goldsen
Awards/COG/PHF/Major Donors with DG Nick and DRFC Chair Sue Goldsen
Renee Yancy, Detroit Rotary Club
Club Highlights - with Bruce Goldsen
Adjourn
Pick up Box Lunches 12noon

Speakers

1:00pm EDT

Pre-Registered Guests Boat Tour

Saturday May 31, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

People will need to walk across the street to the Boat Dock. Premier Cruises will be your hosts.

Saturday May 31, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT