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“As a brand new Rotarian, the district conference was an extraordinary opportunity to really get a picture of everything that Rotary does and has the potential to do. And the possibilities are endless! All new Rotarians should attend a district conference as part of their initiation. The caliber of speakers at the conference in Edmonton were not only thought provoking, they were amazing and life altering. I am so excited to be joining this phenomenal group of people, doing phenomenal work!” Dawn Harsch – Edmonton Downtown, member since Oct. 2011

Highlights of the District Conference Sep 21- 23.

First time ever: Rookie Rate of $250 for first time conference attendees.

Save $50 (a couple) if you sign up by end of June – $300 a person

Thanks to a grant from Servus Credit Union – youth attend for $125. Yes there are youth focused events and speakers. Above includes food and lodging and transport in the city.

All details and updates at (This is as of June 1,2012)

Speakers booked so far:

Michael Kerr. Putting the “Laugh” in Learn, lead, Laugh!

Hall of Fame speaker, trainer, and bestselling author Michael Kerr is one of Canada’s most in-demand content motivational speakers. Michael uses safe, clean, sometimes outrageous humor to deliver insightful, relevant, practical and provocative ideas on how to create more inspiring workplaces – the way work OUGHT to be!

Many of the head office staff thought you were the best keynote speaker we’ve ever had! Thank you for your invigorating and energizing keynote presentation.” Tanya Dusyk, Territory Manager, Shell Canada

Peter Legge -Award Winning Motivation and Business Speaker

Peter Legge has a gift for motivating people to re-evaluate and re-engineer their lives and to recognize their specific definition of success. A successful entrepreneur, and an outstanding human being, he is renowned across North America for the passion for success he uncovers in his audiences.

“Peter Legge alone is worth the cost of registration forthe District Conference.” Pauline Perreault,Rotary Club of Edmonton South

Special Guests You’ll Want to Meet

Mr. Honda (President 2010-2011 – Koriyama South, Fukushima, Japan) and his wife as well as Mr. Kihara and his wife, will be pleased to attend Rotary International District 5370’s Conference. Both were host families for 5370 exchange student Karly Hilgers when the March, 2011 earthquake hit. District 5370 is honoured to have our guests from Japan. Our Japanese guests will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Grande Prairie Sunrise.

District 5370 is honored to host the 12/13 District 4150 Governor from Mazatlan, Mexico. Grande Prairie and District 5370 have a proud history with Mazatlan and District 4150. 2012/13 District Governor Pepesan Sanchez has been a key person co-ordinating the well known “Emergency Vehicles To Mazatlan” program where Grande Prairie and various 5370 Clubs have driven vehicles to Mazatlan area and donated them to the local region for the past 10 years.

More to come! Keep going to the web site for updates.

Kevin D. Hilgers and Spouse Janice McNeice

Governor 2012 2013 - Rotary International District 5370 (In Western Canada)

Home Club:Rotary Club of Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

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