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All Conference events will take place at the Three Rivers Convention Center. The contracted Conference hotels are nearby; however, we will be offering a number of local transportation options:
Those staying at the Hilton Garden Inn may wish to walk across the parking lot to the Convention Center.
Those staying at the Red Lion may also wish to walk to the Convention Center, but they also have a van available. District Governor Don personally walked from the Red Lion to the Convention Center and indicates that it is a refreshing 12-minute walk, which included a 4-minute wait for a traffic light
Ben Franklin Transit offers a local shuttle which can transport from Convention Center hotels to the Convention Center and to the Columbia Center Mall.
Rotary Motorcoaches used to bring Rotarians over from the Seattle area will provide looping shuttles from the contracted Conference hotels to the Convention Center while we are holding meetings/functions in the Convention Center.
For personal vehicles, there is an enormous FREE parking lot attached to the Convention Center.
Tri-Cities CVB/S. Kingsford-Smith
COST: $100 per person
COST FOR DINNER ONLY: $25 per person
First-Ever "East/West" Golf TournamentOrganized by Lee Jones and John Claus, this special event will include golfers from District 5030 and District 5080 at the beautiful Canyon Lakes Golf Course. Included are a surf & turf dinner, 18 holes of golf, golf cart, prizes.
welcoming the GSE Team and Youth Exchange participants, camaraderie and interesting speakers and Rotary sessions. The RI President’s Representative, Hogie Hanson, will be escorted by PDG John Rasmussen, and Ezra has lined up some other impressive speakers.
Additionally, plans include Rotary Leadership Academy graduate recognition, along with the usual Club Awards and presentations to outstanding Rotarians.
Facilities Chair Stan Dickison and other members of the Committee are working with the Convention Center and the catering team on meals and logistics. Registrar Kathy Foster, reports that registrations continue to roll in. As we get closer to the Conference, hotel rooms are filling up, so please book your room as quickly as possible.
The District Community Project being coordinated by Cothron McMillian will have 5030 Rotarians delivering dictionaries to local schools on Friday morning. Additional information is available for distribution to clubs.
Tri-Cities has much to offer in the way of recreation. From kayaking, bicycling, ice skating, hiking trails to wine tasting at the over 50 wineries in the area, there is something for everyone. Please visit the Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau website at www.visittri-cities.com.
Wineries.
Local wineries have been advised that Rotarians will be in town wanting to come and sample their products. There are numerous wineries to visit. One convenient stop is at "Tulip Lane," where there are several wineries, including Barnard Griffin, Bookwalter & Tagaris.
Shopping.
Columbia Center Mall has some great shopping and is close to the Convention Center and Convention Hotels. There are also some unique boutiques and galleries in the area. The TCVB website is a valuable resource. FRIDAY, MAY 16
Opening Luncheon (12:30PM); Rotary Sessions; Wine Tasting Reception (Tri-Cities has many award winning Washington wineries); Dinner/Speakers
The Friday Night Wine Tasting Reception, organized by Tom Sheehan, will feature Washington State wines. An opportunity to order wines at a "Rotary Price" will be available, as well as purchasing wine for dinner.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Breakfast/Speakers; Rotary Sessions; Meeting
EVENING:
Governor's Ball
Suggested attire: International Dress or Black Tie Optional
General Reception (and invitation only receptions for Presidents & Presidents-Elect)
Dinner / Speakers
After-dinner dancing with music by "Shelley & the Curves”
SUNDAY, MAY 18
Ecumenical Service; Brunch/Speakers; Recognition
This year’s District Conference, Co-Chaired by Tom and Diane Jaffa, is the first to be held in our state in quite a long time. The sunny Tri-Cities is a scenic 3-1/2-4 hour drive from the Seattle area, and the Tri-Cities community, the Visitor & Convention Bureau, and local Rotary Clubs are all very enthusiastic about our District 5030 Rotarians coming to their part of the State.
The Three Rivers Convention Center is a new state of the art facility, and we have the entire building in which to have our program, meals, sessions and a special "House of Friendship" (headed up by Kay Cook), which will include the Club Display area (23 Displays already committed), Rotary merchandise, and the cyber cafe, where folks can grab a cup of coffee and visit with fellow Rotarians.
The District Conference Committee has been meeting for three years to work on creating the best conference ever! An interesting Rotary program is being developed by Program Chair Ezra Teshome and his team which includes District Trainer Ann Liberato, who is handling Rotary Sessions. The Conference Program will include many conference favorites such as: