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Countdown to the Stars
Rotary International Convention
Los Angeles
June 15-18, 2008
March 17, 2008 - Zone 22 - LA Convention News
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www.Rotary2008.com

 


IMPORTANT REMINDER
Register by March 31st in order to save on registration fees.
Register yourself and encourage other club members to join us in LA for what is shaping up to be one of the best RI Conventions ever. Please announce the March 31 deadline for the lower registration fee at your club for the next two weeks!!   Participating in a Rotary Convention is the best way to experience how "Rotary Shares ".Come and meet fellow Rotarians from every corner of the Rotary world. Registration information ...
ZONE 22 REGISTRATION UPDATE
Zone 22 districts are registering in record numbers. So far 800 Rotarians from Zone 22 districts are registered.   How many Rotarians are registered from your District?   Read more . . .

Not registered for LA yet? Go to www.Rotary2008.com


CONVENTION REBATE
Under the LA2008 Worldwide Financial Incentive Plan, any district with more than 2 percent of its membership registered for the convention will receive a cash rebate for each paid adult registrant.The rebate increases according to the percentage of people registered. The incentive ends on March 31, 2008, the final pre-registration deadline. This is a significant financial advantage for your district.  Read more . . .


ZONE 22 WILL BE VERY VISIBLE AT THE LA CONVENTION 
Come and be part of celebrating a great contribution to Rotary International leadership by our own RI President Wilf Wilkinson and TRF Chair, Bob Scott. We are hoping to provide a Sea of  RED at the Convention. Several Canadians are featured, including
Stephen Lewis , Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, The Canadian Brass , Canadian Opera Star Measha Brueggerosman and the Langley Ukulele Ensemble.  
Other performers will be the  famous American Boys Choir, Natalie Cole, the Pasadena Symphony Orchestra and many many more.

Order your Zone 22 "Wilf Wear" and be part of the Sea of RED - Read more . . .


CLUBRUNNER NAMED OFFICIAL TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR IN LA
The LA Host Organization Committee has partnered with ClubRunner from Mississauga, Ontario to deliver e-communication marketing for the LA Convention. ClubRunner is a leading provider of communications software for Zone 22 Clubs and Districts and Clubs and Districts around the Rotary world. Visit the ClubRunner booth in LA.
Read more . . .

NORTHERN LIGHTS BRUNCH
The 2008 Zone 22 Northern Lights Brunch, is being held at the RI Convention in Los Angeles,   LA Convention Centre,  Peetree Hall,  Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 10 am to 12 noon. This is the opportunity for Rotarians and friends of Rotary from across Zone 22, Canada, Alaska and the northern US districts to share fellowship.  Buy tickets on Line - Read more . . .
Read the LA Convention preliminary program update, keynote speakers, entertainment and special events - Read more . . .



WHAT CAN YOU DO?

  1. Forward this newsletter to all of your club members
  2. Visit the LA2008 Convention booth at your District Conference
  3. Plan a program on the LA convention for your Rotary Club. Contact your district's LA promotion committee chair or your District Governor for assistance

 

 

 

 
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