Get ready for an adventure of service, fellowship, and fun at Rotary 7620’s District Conference! Join us at the stunning Merriweather Lakehouse in Columbia, MD, where the activities abound and endless possibilities for learning, fellowship, and action.
7620 District Conference
Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11, 2026
Merriweather Lakehouse, Columbia, MD
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Reserve your House of Friendship Table!
House of Friendship
Show off your products, projects, or passion at a table in the House of Friendship! You’ll receive a high visibility location, a table, a table skirt and 2 chairs. Set up 1:30pm – 6pm on Friday. Clubs, Community Organizations, and Nonprofit Rate: $50; For-profit business Rate: $100.
Community Service Project
We’re delighted to announce that for our service event on Saturday, October 10, we are partnering with Comfort Cases. Comfort Cases provides backpacks filled with comfort and personal care items for youth entering the foster care system. View a list of what a Comfort Case contains for different age groups here.
For our District Conference service opportunity, we are asking attendees to bring new backpacks and new items for teens (please note size limits, as the items must fit into a backpack):
- Backpacks (preferably 17”) & small duffel bags
- Pajamas, Child Size 10 to Adult 3XL
- Bombas Socks
- Blanket no larger than 30”x40”
- Adult Toothbrush (1 – 3 pack)
- Toothpaste (travel size)
- Shampoo & Conditioner (travel size)
- Lotion (travel size)
- Soap or Body Wash (travel size)
- Deodorant
- Feminine Pads for girls (no tampons)
- Stuffed Animal (12” or smaller)
- Journal
- Pens & Pencils
- Book
Mega Hospitality Suite
Gather together in one great space to celebrate fellowship and community service ideas with friends from across the district with a beverage of your choice.
Merriweather Lakehouse sits on the edge of Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia, MD—where lakefront calm meets the energy of live music, local dining and arts just steps away. It’s the kind of place that feels like a world apart, even when everything is within reach. Settle into spa-inspired rooms designed for genuine rest. Spend an afternoon at the rooftop pool overlooking the water, linger over a meal at the restaurant or let the lake set the pace. When the occasion calls for it, our event spaces and collaborative areas are built for groups who want something more than a standard meeting room. Free parking. Complimentary WiFi. Pet-friendly. Connected to Baltimore and Washington, DC via I-95.
$235 + tax and fees
Overview of Conference Schedule
Friday, October 9, 2026
- Summer: The Donna Summer Musical at Toby’s
Saturday, October 10, 2026
- 7:00am – 8:00am | Mindful Morning Moments: Walk & Yoga (Optional)
- 8:00am – 4:00pm | Registration Opens
- 9:00am – 4:00pm | House of Friendship Opens
- 9:00am – 11:00am | Brunch and Keynote
- 11:00am – 4:00pm | Breakout Sessions
- 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Service Project Activity 2:15pm – 5:00pm | Service Project Activity
- 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Dinner
- 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Keynote
- 8:00pm – ?? | Hospitality Suite
Sunday, October 11, 2025
- 8:00am – 11:00am | House of Friendship
- 9:00am | Reunion Breakfast / Brunch Farewell / Speaker and Closing Remarks
- 11:00am | Close
Sponsorship Opportunities
To discuss a tailored sponsorship package, please reach out to Amir Kahn. For assistance with payments, please contact office@rotary7620.org
Platinum | $5000
- Premium Ad Placement during event announcements and digital assets
- Opportunity to introduce one keynote
- House of Friendship Booth
- Naming rights for one premium conference event/offering
- Banner display on site all weekend
- Logo on all printed material
Gold | $3000
- Opportunity to introduce one keynote
- Naming rights for one premium conference event/offering
- Banner display on site all weekend
- Logo on all printed material
- House of Friendship Booth
Silver | $1500
- Naming rights for one premium conference event/offering
- Banner display on site all weekend
- Logo on standard printed material
Bronze | $500-750
- Banner display on site all weekend
- Logo on standard printed material
- Mention during event announcement
Friend | $100-$250
- At $250, name on sponsors banner
- Name on standard printed material
Naming Opportunities Available: House of Friendship, Service Project, Audio/Video, Hospitality Suite, Breakout Sessions
A Special Thanks to our 2026 Planning Committee
District Governor Dawn Wittfelt
Conference Chair Linda Ostovitz
Hotel Liaison, Marci Glavin
For questions regarding the conference, contact:
Conference Chair Linda Ostovitz
For questions regarding registration or sponsorship payments, contact: office@rotary7620.org