Dear All,
 
the draft program is attached for the District Assembly scheduled to be held on the 30th of March at the Observatory on Hackney Road. 
 
If you have any questions about the program please contact:
 
Di Clements
Learning and Development Chair
 
I look forward to your support and please spread the word around your clubs so that we will have good response for the registrations
 
Link for your quick perusal:
 
Thanks and kind regards
Rajeev
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Dr. Rajeev Kamineni
District Governor Elect (2025-26)
Rotary District 9510
 
 
District Assembly
Sunday 30th March 9am – 3.30
At: Observatory 23, Hackney Rd, Adelaide
RUNNING SHEET - Draft
 
TIME
MEETING
WHERE
WHO
 
8.30
Registration and coffee/tea
Registration desk 
Pam, Lisa, Tim, Maureen
 
8.50
10 minute movement bell
Foyer area
Pam
 
8.55
All seated
Main Room
 
 
9am – 9.10
Acknowledgement/Welcome of Country                     
Housekeeping
DG welcomes Rotarians
 
Main Room
Di Clements
M-l Lees
 
9.10 – 9.30
DGE welcome 
  • Share RIPE Mario Cesar Martins de Camago vision and message for the 2025-26 Rotary year. 
 
 
Main Room
 
DGE Rajeev
 
9.30 – 10.00
The Rotary Foundation 
  • What is our Foundation
  • What does it do
  • How it sits within Regional Adaptability Zone 8 Pilot
  • Goals, Giving, Grants
 
Main Room
Peter Shaefer & Julie Irwin
 
10.00 – 10.30
Regional adaptability - Zone 8 Pilot
  • Review brief history and reason for the Pilot
  • One year in, what is the current status
  • What does it mean for you as a Rotarian and/or executive/board member of your club
  • Information about what the district will continue to be responsible for and what the Regional Council are responsible for
  • Rotary Community Groups and your involvement
 
Zone 8 Regional Council
See Rotary Community Leader information 
See Specialist Network information 
Communication from the Regional Council
District 9510 Board and Committee structure 
See District organisational chart 
  • Introductions of District Board
  • Communication from the District
Main Room
DGE Rajeev
 
 
10.30 – 10.55
Morning Tea 
Main Room
 
 
10.55
5 minute movement bell
Move to workshop - either A or B ready for a 11.00am start
 
Main Room
 
 
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
11.00 – 11.40
Session 1 A
Youth Programs
 
Main Room
Stephanie Martin
 
11.00 – 11.40
Session 1 B
Secretary and President’s Elect
 
The Loft
(upstairs)
Pam and Lisa
 
11.40 – 11.50
10 min break to move to next session, either A or B ready for an 11.50 start 
 
 
Attendees
 
11.50 – 12.30
Session 2 A
             International Programs
 
Main Room
 
 
Tim Mee
 
11.50 – 12.30
Session 2 B
Treasurer and President’s Elect
 
The Loft
(upstairs)
Robin Wiessel and Tony Simmons
 
12.30 – 1.10
Lunch
 
Bar area
All attendees
 
1.10
 
5 minute movement bell to main auditorium area-all seated
 
 
 
 
1.15 – 1.30
Rotary business (Budget approval)
Presidents Elect or pre organised club representative only has voting authority
 
Main Room
DGE Rajeev and District Finance Chair Tony Simmons
 
1.30 – 2.15
Importance of Governance
What you need to consider regarding Governance and Risk
  • Risk 
  • Protection 
  • Insurance 
Opportunity for questions
 
Main Room
Presenters
 
Andrew J
Mark Thomas
John Rix 
 
 
2.15 – 2.45
An introduction to the IT tools that support all Rotarians
 
Main Room
Robyn L-G
 
2.45 – 3.00
Multi impact summit raffle draw
 
Main Room
Ian Renshaw
 
3.00 – 3.30
 
DGE Rajeev’s Final comments and close
 
 
Main room
 
DGE Rajeev
 
 
 
 
 
 
Breakout Session Information
SESSION 1
Learning For
WHY ATTEND
OUTCOME
FACILITATOR
 
Club Secretary 
To learn how to best support your club members and the President and as club secretary  
Have a sound understanding of how to do the secretary role within your club and where/how to source support.
 
Incoming District Secretary Pam Vaughan – Past Secretary, St Peters 
Current District Secretary – Lisa Dallow
 
 
Youth
Understanding and support for planning
  • goal setting 
  • budgeting
  • risk management & protection
  • importance of a quality interview
  • forming partnerships with clubs, schools & community youth programs
You will gain understanding of how to set goals, factor in to your budget and risk manage youth programs and the breadth of programs your club could be involved with.
District Youth Leadership Service and Support
 
SESSION 2
 
Learning For
WHY ATTEND
OUTCOME
FACILITATOR
 
Treasurer
Information about how to work successfully as Treasurer of your club 
To learn how to best support your President and club members whilst complying with Rotary Governance. 
Have a sound understanding of the Treasurer’s role within your club. 
District Finance Chair Tony Simons and District Treasurer Robin Weissel
 
International