Rotary International Convention : Hamburg Update
Rachel C. Ocampo
The Host Organizing Committee has put together exciting events (Host-ticketed events) for Convention-goers to experience the diversity of Hamburg and to connect with old and new friends in the Rotarian family. You will see that they are very popular and while some have sold out but there are still lots of exciting opportunities for convention goers.
Additional tickets are now available for three popular lunch events. You can purchase tickets through the online registration system at www.riconvention.org.
· President’s Recognition Luncheon, 3 June — Celebrate a successful and productive 2018-19 with RI President Barry Rassin.
· President-elect’s Leadership Luncheon, 4 June — Join RI President-elect Mark Daniel Maloney as we look to the coming Rotary year and the 2020 convention in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
· Rotary Club Celebration Luncheon, 5 June — Join us in celebrating our dynamic Rotary clubs. The keynote speech will be given by author, trend forecaster, and Rotarian Michael McQueen.
New speakers that have recently been added:
· Lark Doley, Distinguished Toastmaster - 2018-19 International President, Toastmasters International
· Patience Asiimwe - Resource Mobilization Officer, Uganda Cancer Society
· Chris Wells - Member and District 1070 Rotaract representative, Rotaract Club of Market Harborough, Leicester, England
Go to the convention speakers page for the latest list.
INTERFAITH SERVICE: Saturday, 1 June, 08:00 to 09:00, at St. Michaelis Church. St. Michaelis — or “Michel,” as Hamburg residents call it — is a city landmark and one of the most famous baroque-style churches in northern Germany. Come experience music and messages of peace from a variety of faith traditions. There are 2500 seats available and while it is free it will be on a first arrival basis. I have also included a photo below for your use in sharing this event. The composer and pianist Johannes Brahms was baptized on May 26, 1833 in this church and confirmed at the age of fifteen by Pastor von Ahlsen, who had married Brahms's parents.
WOMEN IN ROTARY EVENT: I am excited to share with you that 2019 “Women in Rotary” event in Hamburg, Germany will be on Tuesday, June 4th from 5 to 7pm. At this event we will be presenting the 3rd annual Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award. The deadline for nominations is May 15th. It’s a hip location, cool food and lots of good conversation! All are welcome – meaning men and women!
The Nomination form for the Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award is attached to this email for your use.
TRANSPORTATION: The HVV (Hamburger Verkehrsverbund), Hamburg’s public transit system, will be your main transportation during the convention. It’s an extensive bus, rail, and ferry network that makes travel throughout the city easy. Attendees will use their convention badges to board. The badges are valid for travel Friday, 31 May, through Thursday, 6 June.
Download the HVV rail system map and use your convention badge for travel anywhere within the gray oval on the map. Most public transportation options run 05:00 to 23:00. Learn more about the HVV.
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