| | 2010 Rotary International Convention Montreal June 20-23, 2010 | | This Newsletter is for our Canadian Rotarians and those in Districts of Zone 24
Cette lettre est pour nos Rotariens canadiens et ceux dans les districts de la zone 24 | | This Newsletter and other information about the Convention
can be viewed at this Website |
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Quick Links | | | | THANKS FOR MAKING THE NUMBERS GROW | | 
| | CONVENTION GOERS WEB SITE | | Check it Out!!!!
CHECK IT | | Let's all go Red Canada! | | Special Canadian Convention Promotion
Promotion Canadienne spéciale de la Convention:
A variety of clothing items have been made available for Canadian Convention goers.
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Une variété de vêtements est disponible pour promouvoir la Convention « Fièrement Canadien » ou « Convention Goers »ble for
$5.00 from each garment purchased will go to the Rotary Foundation.
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Un montant de $5 par vêtement ira à la Fondation Rotary
Download the flyer HERE and print out for distribution at your club.
For inquiries contact/Pour information:1-866-550-0455
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Télécharger le dépliant et imprimez-le pour distribution à votre club
Pour information : 1-866-550-0455 |
| | | Dear Julianne, | | March 2010 See you in Montreal!
During the past 7 or 8 months I have communicated with many people about the International Convention in Montreal, either in person or via e-mail.
Almost every Rotarian, in particular those from Canada or Zone 24, is just as excited about having the convention in Canada as I am. To show my commitment and enthusiasm, (and of course to save some money) both, my husband and I registered while in Birmingham last year. Registration figures for Montreal are excellent, but I know of a number of my Rotary friends, who say "See you in Montreal" have not yet registered.
My friends, you can still save $100 PER COUPLE.
Let's set an example for the rest of the Rotary world and register prior the March 31.
SEE YOU IN MONTREAL Please encourage Fellow Rotarians
to Register before March 31
 
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Staff and volunteers at Rotary International are always working hard for you to improve communication and education during the Convention, so you will get the most out of it. You may be interested to know, that Interactive Discussion Groups are now called Idea exchanges.
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A Tentative Breakout Session Schedule for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday can be downloaded HERE.
(Click in the On To Montreal Link)
Tentative Convention Program can be downloaded HERE
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Register on line for the HOC events on Saturday night.
To give Registrants for the Convention a taste of what is being offered Saturday night prior to the convention in Montreal, visit the Cirque de Soleil website.
Considering that graduates of the Cirque performed at the
opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Vancouver must tell you something about the quality of performers.
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Don't miss the French performance of Les Miserables
A block of tickets has been set aside for Rotarians for the 19 June French-language production of Les Misérables, the centerpiece of Les FrancoFolies this year. Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Victor Hugo novel will take place at 8 p.m. in the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier concert hall at Montréal's Place des Artes. Buy your tickets early during an exclusive online presale (type ROTARY for your access code), or call 866-842-2112 and mention ROTARY to the operator.
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There are still tickets available for the Recognition Lunches on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Register early for these as they often sell out prior to the Convention.
All Convention Speakers are now confirmed, check the Montreal Convention site on the RI web site for recent updates. | | REDUCED HOTEL RATES | | 
In an effort to partner with Rotary International, the following hotels have REDUCED their nightly room rates for the International Convention:
- Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth Hotel
- Le Sheraton Centre Montréal
- Hotel Gouverneur Place Dupuis
- Hôtel Omni Mont-Royal
- Delta Montréal
The revised rates will apply to all attendees who book in the room block, including those who booked prior to the rate change.
New forms with adjusted rates are available on the
RI WEBSITE
| | Montreal's Art Beat | | Whether checking out a contemporary arts institution or a hip new gallery, Margot Ross, Director of Galerie Pangée, has an eye for picking out the finest in Montréal's visual arts.
Here, she shares a few of her favorites.
One of the newest art galleries in Montréal,
Battat Contemporary is located in Little Italy in an old, atmospheric industrial building.
7245 Alexandra St., Suite 100, 514-750-9566,
DHC/ART is one of the first spaces to bring international contemporary art exhibitions to Montréal, like Prenez soin de vous by French artist Sophie Calle in 2008.
451 Saint-Jean St., 514-849-3742
For one-stop viewing, the Belgo Building also has several excellent art spaces such as Galerie SAS, Galerie René Blouin, Galerie Division and Pierre-François Ouellette art contemporain.
For more information about What's on in Montreal, please contact: 1-877-BONJOUR (1-877-266-5687)
Tourisme Montréal,
Tourisme Québec, |
| | | | Testimonials from first time convention goers | |
I think every Rotarian should try to attend at least one international convention.
Prior to my trip to last year's convention in Birmingham, I was told by many club members who have been to previous conventions, that it would change my relationship with Rotary forever. They were right.
Now I will stand amongst them and tell you the same thing: Nothing will inspire you more than the energy of thousands of people from all countries, races, and walks of life who are dedicated to the ideal of Service Above Self.
Few things may make you more proud to be Canadian than learning how our country helped make Rotary one of the world's largest, most successful humanitarian organizations in the world.
Join me this June in Montreal as an ambassador of Canada and a proud Rotarian.
Brad Mastaler, President Rotary Club of Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
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Birmingham convention was a success, giving the fact that it occured at a time when the whole world was struggling through a financial crises .
I personally enjoyed the warm hospitality of all the Rotarian I met.
This year, I was able to add an extra three people on our list of attendance. During my presentation to my club . I told them ,about my experience with Rotarians from other countries. The importance of such an international event should be attended by every one at least once. The experience is just unbelievable .
I have never been in the midst of so many friendly people. People don't care if you are black or white, as long as you are a Rotarian you are as important as any one else. Long live rotary, long live the solidarity.
Safi Manneh, Gambia
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If you have questions about the convention or need help directing you to forms or websites,
contact Elly Contreras-Vermeulen
2010 Montreal Convention Promotion Committee Canada/Zone 24
If you like to know who your District Convention chair is, contact Kevin Hilgers
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Si vous avez des questions au sujet de la Convention ou si vous avez besoin d'aide pour les sites web ou les formulaires contactez
Elly Contreras Vermeulen
Comité de Promotion Montréal 2010 Zone 24
Si vous désirez savoir qui est votre responsable de District de la Convention contactez Kevin Hilgers
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