CHAPTER I

Rotary Code of Policies 117
January 2013
Article 22. District Conferences
22.010. District Conference Overview
22.020. District Conference Program
22.030. President’s Representative at Conference
22.040. Joint District Conferences
22.010. District Conference Overview
22.010.1. Purpose of the District Conference
The common purpose for the district conference is to bring together all Rotarians in the
district to
a) Recognize the service programs and projects of the district
b) Inspire Rotarians to greater involvement in service
c) Share a vision of Rotary beyond the club level
d) Enjoy a memorable fellowship experience
e) Provide opportunities to interact with Rotary leaders (June 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 249)
Source: June 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 249
22.010.2. Guiding Principles for Planning District Conference
The District Conference Committee shall provide
a) Relevance to Rotarians and clubs by using tools such as a member needs assessment
survey and previous conference evaluations
b) Attractive and convenient venues
c) Affordable rates for registration, hotel rooms, and other conference events (June 2010
Mtg., Bd. Dec. 249)
Source: June 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 249
22.010.3. Success Indicators for Evaluating the Effectiveness of District Conferences
The district governor and Conference Committee shall provide to the general secretary an
evaluation of the effectiveness of its conferences by establishing the following statistics:
1. Rotarian attendance percentage at all conference events
2. Degree of participant engagement in fellowship, networking, dialogue, and staffing
support provided to the conference
3. Participant satisfaction with fellowship, networking, program quality, inspiration,
discussion, participation opportunities, and overall experience
In addition, the president’s representative evaluation of program quality and participant
engagement will be provided to the RI President. (June 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 249)
Source: June 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 249