​Breakout Sessions
Art of Gathering
​Transform your Rotary club from routine meetings into magnetic gatherings that members can't wait to attend and visitors remember forever. Discover the proven strategies from The Art of Gathering that turn ordinary club experiences into purposeful, energizing events that ignite passion and drive real community impact. Learn how to become the Rotary President who creates the kind of club culture that attracts new members, re-energizes longtime Rotarians, and makes your year unforgettable.
Nurturing a Sense of Belonging in Your Club
​
For members of a Rotary club, where service, fellowship, and leadership converge, cultivating a true sense of belonging isn’t just important – it is foundational.
Leading with Inspiration: The Role of the President-Elect & Tools for Success
This session explores how the President-Elect can lead with vision, purpose, and inspiration.
Participants will gain practical tools to motivate others, set direction, and build momentum.
Attendees will leave confident and prepared to lead effectively from day one.
AI Unplugged: Empower, Enlighten, Elevate Your Rotary Year
Discover what AI really is (and isn’t), understand the pitfalls before you dive in, and unlock practical ways to supercharge your Rotary leadership—with confidence, clarity, and creativity.
Leading Beyond Your Year: Continuity Starts with Team
NCPELS Learning Facilitator Team & NCPELS Exec Kyle Haugen
This session will cover how to identify the right roles and strengths so team members are aligned for long-term success.
Participants will learn strategies for knowledge transfer and succession planning to ensure smooth leadership transitions.
The discussion will also focus on building a collaborative and accountable team culture that supports continuity.
Invest in the Future - Get Involved in Rotary Youth Programs
​
Come to this breakout to learn more about how your club can impact the lives of future leaders! Panelists will provide an overview of the Camp Enterprise, Interact, RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), and Youth Exchange programs, highlighting specific opportunities for club involvement. You will leave with a smile on your face and great ideas on how to get your club engaged with our next generation of leaders.
From Challenge to Change: Unlocking Opportunity
Cynthia Adams and Michael Lovett
​
Participants will be able to recognize when ‘tried and true’ practices may be limiting club growth and to lead change that respects tradition while engaging all members.
Equip Rotarians with the skills to lead confidently through challenges, manage conflict constructively, and foster change and opportunity within their clubs.
Finding Your Third Place
​
Richard Kyte is the Endowed Professor of Ethics and Director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He is the author of several books, including An Ethical Life: A Practical Guide to Ethical Reasoning and Ethical Business: Cultivating the Good in Organizational Culture. He is cohost of “The Ethical Life” podcast and writes a biweekly column appearing in 73 US newspapers. He is a long-time member of the Rotary Club of La Crosse. His latest book, Finding Your Third Place, is available from Fulcrum Publishing.