June 26 - 27, 2020

Virtual District Conference 2020 Goes Viral!

A very first and different kind of Virtual District Conference 2020 is finally kicked off on Friday, June 26 at 6:30pm EST; and successfully closed on Saturday, June 27 at 12:30pm.  With the extended session of the election of our new District Counsel of Legislation, it finally ended at 1:15pm. 

The highlights of Day 1 June 26's Virtual District Conference are:

-- A Stimulationg Opening Keynote: What Will Rotary Look Like in 2025 by Tom Thorfinnson, Chief Strategy Officer of RI
(See His Presentation)

-- An Amazing 4-Way Test Competition, the winners are:
                               1st place: Aislinn Murray - Severn High School;
                               sponsored by Lake Shore-Severna Park Rotary Club (video)
                               2nd place: Sai Badugu - Mt. Hebron High School (video)
                               3rd place: Rio Biran - Urbana High School (video)
                               4th place: Ben Ault - Rockbridge Academy (video)

-- A Wonderful Panel of Global Scholars:
                                In-Bound Global Scholar: Dr. Satoshi from Japan
                                Out-Bound Global Scholar: Ms. Aminata
                                Global Grants Scholarship Presentation

-- A Thoughtful Memorial Service - Celebration of Life for our passing Rotarians (watch it here)

The highlights of Day 2 June 27's Virtual District Conference are:

-- District Club Awards - Rotary Year 2019-2020 (watch here)

-- An Impressive Keynote Enterpreneur: The Intersection of Entrepreneurship  by Seth Goldman, Honest Tea

-- People of Action: Virtual Services Projects for Your Club by Catonya Lester from Baltimore Sunset Rotary Club

-- A Little Fund with DG Citations: Barton Goldenberg's Acknowledgements and Awards (watch video)

-- Remarks from Incoming District Governor Jimmie Gorski

-- Closing Remarks: DG Barton Goldenberg

-- Special Session | Councel of Legislation Presentation & Vote (watch video)

Candidates:
PDG Andy Baum from Carroll Creek Rotary Club;
PDG Claude Morissette from Potomac Rotary Club. 

We are very proud to announce that PDG Andy Baum was elected to be our D7620 COL Representative for the Year 2020-2023.  And we are so fortunate to have PDG Claude Morissette as the Alternate  Representative for such position. 

This unprecedented Covid-19 theatened and changed our life.  However, it also gave us the opportunities to connect the world even more and better.  We are fearless, we are people of action.  We got a record-high contribution, we also got a record-high registration for a virtual meeting, thank you for all of your great and strong support!  Your participation made our very first Virtual District Conference even more special! 

Rotary Family Vacation & District Conference 2020

May 8 - 10, 2020

​Hyatt Golf Resort & Marina
100 Heron Blvd.
Cambridge, MD 21613

Get ready for some Rotary fun and sun for the entire family! District 7620's Rotary Family Vacation and Conference has something for everyone and promises to be a weekend you never forget. Learn more and Register! 

 See the video​