Rotary International, Zone 10
2008 Athens Rotary Institute Program
(Draft 1 - 26.06.2008)
Theme: Enhance ROTARY in Zone10 as you MAKE DREAMS REAL
Simultaneous Translation in English, French and Greek
28 November 2008, Friday
16.00 – 17.45 Opening Plenary
16.00 MC calls the meeting to order
Call to Moment of Silence by MC
Flag Ceremony by MC
All flags of Zone 10 countries -other than those of special recognition- in alphabetical order Flags of special recognition, in order of introduction: Rotary International, USA, Korea, Turkey, Greece
National Anthems: Korean, Turkish, Greek
MC invites the Chairman
Chairman: TRF Chair, PRIP Jonathan Majiyagbe
16.30 Welcome Remarks of the Host Governor
DG Maria Delivoria
16.35 Introduction of Guests and Rotary Senior Leaders – PRID Örsçelik Balkan, Convener
16.40 Presentation of the Institute Program – PDG George Apostolakos, Institute Chairman
16.45 Musical Entertainment
17.05 Welcome Address of the Mayor / State Governor of Athens
17.20 Opening Address of the Convener – PRID Örsçelik Balkan, Convener
17.40 Closing Remarks of the Chairman
17.45 Adjourn
17.45 Coffee Break
18.15 – 19.15 Second Plenary: Keynote Speakers
Chairman: PRIP Carlo Ravizza
18.15 Introduction of the Training Leaders and Facilitators by the Convener
18.20 Introduction of Key Note Speaker
18.25 Keynote Speaker on Child Mortality – Minister of Health (?)
18.45 Introduction of RI President Dong-Kurn Lee
18.50 Address on Presidential Theme of RI “MAKE YOUR DREAMS REAL”
RIP Dong-Kurn Lee
19.10 Closing Remarks of the Chairman
19.15 Adjourn
19.15 – 20.00 OPENING ENTERTAINMENT - Hotel Divani Caravel
20.15 – 22.00 INSTITUTE RECEPTION (with ambiance music) - Hotel Divani Caravel
29 November 2008, Saturday
09.30– 11.45 Third Plenary: Our Rotary Foundation
Chairman: Trustee, PRIP Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar
09.30 Greetings in Different Languages by MC –
09.35 Welcome Message of the Co-Convener – PDG Spyros A. Mavrakos
09.40 Introduction of the Current District Governors by the Convener
09.45 Our Rotary Foundation – Trustee Caroline Jones
10.05 TRF Future Vision Plan – Chairman, PRIP Jonathan Majiyagbe
10.25 Current Status of the Polio Program – (will be appointed by TRF)
10.45 Reflections from a Rotary Peace Fellow –
11.00 Ask Your Questions to your Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinators
RRFC Doros Jeropoulos
RRFC Nick Philips
RRFC Yusuf Kodwavwala
RRFC Akın Gökyay
RRFC Carlos Sarasso
RRFC Vishram Jadva Patel
How can the Clubs make better use of TRF Opportunities?
How Should We Prepare Ourselves to the New Structure of TRF as Stated by the Future Vision Plan?
How can we provide the Funds Committed for the Polio Challenge?
Comments and Further Questions about TRF
11.40 Closing Remarks of the Chairman
11.45 Adjourn
11.45 Coffee Break
12.15 – 13.30 Fourth Plenary: Presidential Emphasis and Citations
Chairman: RID Julio Sorjus
12.15 Introduction of the District Governors-elect and DGNs by the Convener
12.20 Membership – RID Catherine Noyer-Riveau
12.40 Health and Hunger -
12.55 Literacy -
13.10 Water – PDG Ron Denham
13.25 Closing Remarks of the Chairman
13.30 Adjourn
13.30 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 16.00 Group Discussions
Group 1: Literacy
Chairman:
Moderators:
Group 2: Water Management
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Group 3: Health and Hunger and Child Mortality
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Group 4: Membership
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Group 5: Youth
Chairman
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Group 6: Vocational Service
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Group 7: RI Public Image
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16.00 – 16.30 Coffee Break
16.30 – 18.30 Fifth Plenary: Future of Rotary
Chairman: PRID PRID Samuel A. Okudzeto
16.30 Introduction of the RI Staff by the Convener
16.35 Group Discussion Reports (3 minutes each)
17.00 RI Strategic Plan –
17.20 How Can We Attract Youth to Our Clubs– PRID Julio Sorjus
17.35 Opportunities for Development of Rotary in Zone10 – PRID Mohamed Benmejdoub
17.50 Peace is Possible – PRIP Carl Wilhelm Stenhammar
18.05 Future of Rotary – PRIP Carlo Ravizza
18.25 Closing Remarks of the Chairman
18.30 Adjourn
20.30 - Gala Dinner – Divani Caravel Hotel
Dress: Gentlemen: Black tie, Dark Suit Ladies: Evening Dress
Be sure to bring your invitations with you
30 November 2008, Sunday
09.00 – 09.45 Interfaith Service –
Orthodox: RRFC Doros Jerepoulos
Islam: PRCP, Prof. Dr. Beril Tugrul
Catholic:
Evangelic:
Judaism:
Hinduism:
10.00 – 11.20 Sixth Plenary: Rotary Business
Chairman: PRID Mohamed Benmejdoub
10.00 Greetings in Different Languages by MC –
10.05 Introduction of Sergeant at Arms by the Convener
10.10 Images of Athens and Greece – Video Presentation
10.20 Ethics and Vocational Mission of Rotary Today – PRID Robert Stuart
10.35 Public Image of Rotary -
10.50 RI Finance and Five Year Forecast – PRID Samuel A. Okudzeto
11.05 Questions and Comments from Audience
11.20 Adjourn
11.20 – 11.45 Coffee Break
11.45 – 13.30 Closing Plenary: Rotary Business
Chairman: RID Örsçelik Balkan, Convener
11.45 Promotion of the Birmingham Convention –
11.50 Promotion of the 2009 Seychelles Institute – PDG Vishram Jadva Patel
11.55 Promotion of the 2009 Antalya Institute – PDG Hasan Tahsin Tuğrul
12.00 Intercountry Committees (ICC) –
12.15 Reach out to Africa Initiative –
12.30 Review of the Institute – Lorentzos Chazapis
12.35 Meet Your President and Rotary Senior Leaders
Questions and Comments from Audience
13.10 Impressions and Evaluations – RIPE Dong-Kurn Lee
13.25 Resolutions and Closing Remarks – RID Örsçelik Balkan
13.40 Closing Ceremony
14.00 Adjourn