Rotary District 5440 Conference
Join us at Embassy Suites in Loveland, CO, from June 12th -14th | Register Today
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The District Conference is more than just another "conference" - it's a Rotary Experience you don't want to miss!
What to Expect:
- Enjoy inspirational keynote speakers
- Witness the recognition of outstanding clubs and Rotarians in our district year-end club awards and celebrations
- Engage in dynamic breakout sessions, gain practical skills with hands-on AED training from the Loveland Fire Department, and arm your club with innovative growth strategies
- Experience the art, heart, breweries & more of the “Sweetheart City”
- Enjoy free time, networking events, and lively cocktail hours while you forge lasting friendships with other Rotarians in our District
Leave empowered and inspired, ready to bring the Magic of Rotary to your club!
The 2025 District Conference Details
The Rotary District 5440 conference is a 3-day experience featuring keynote speakers, Club awards and Rotarian awards, educational and interactive breakout sessions, presentations and inspiration for clubs, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, free time and networking, coordinated events and cocktail hours, and more!
Conference Location:
The primary location for the conference will be at The Embassy Suites in Loveland:
4705 Clydesdale Pkwy, Loveland, CO 80538
The Embassy Suites is holding a block of rooms for the conference at a rate of $189 a night. Your hotel reservation is not part of the registration fees so you must book your hotel directly with the the Embassy Suites by clicking here.
Conference Registration:
Full conference registration includes Thursday social, all meals, breakout sessions and speakers for both Friday and Saturday as well as Friday dinner and Saturday dinner.
REGISTRATION RATES
For Rotarians and Guests of Rotarians:
- March 15-31, 2025 - Pre-Sale offer at $275
- April 1-May 31, 2025 - Regular rate at $325
- June 1-12, 2025 - Late rate at $375
Rotaract members:
- March 15-31, 2025 - Pre-Sale offer at $225
- April 1-May 31, 2025 - Regular rate at $250
- June 1-12, 2025 - Late rate at $275
Interact Conference:
- Friday evening & All Day Saturday - $100
- Click here to register.
If you can not make the entire conference or want to bring a guest to a specific portion of the conference, we are offering ala carte options that you can view on the registration page.
Registration will close June 1, 2025. If you want to register at the late fee please contact Kellie at rotary5440@yahoo.com. A 10% cancellation fee will be charged for all cancellations received no later May 31, 2025. After June 1, 2025 there will be no refunds.
Tentative Conference Agenda - Experience the MAGIC!
Thursday, June 12th
- Daytime: Explore Northern Colorado & Arrive at Embassy Suites
- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Registration Open at Embassy Suites
- 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Home Hospitality Dinner (Registration Required)
- 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Meet & Greet Social at Embassy Suites Featuring Cocktails (Cash Bar) and Dessert
Friday, June 13th
- 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM: Registration Open at Embassy Suites
- 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Breakfast
- 8:30 AM - Welcome/Introductions:
- DG Julie Johnson Haffner
- Loveland Chamber Welcome
- Youth Exchange Student Flag Ceremony
- 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Kickoff Keynote Speaker Mandy Fabel - Rooted & Reaching: Leading with Curiosity in a Changing World
- 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM: Awards (Presidents of the Year: Small, Med, Large Club Sizes)
- 9:50 AM - 10:15 AM: Rotary International President's Representative Naomi Luan-Fong Lin
- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Breakout Sessions
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Lunch
- 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Keynote Speaker: Nancy Barbee - The Rotary Flame - Polio Torch Journey to Calgary
- 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Torch Activity to Benefit End Polio Now Campaign - money being raised by The Rotary Flame organizers
- 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM: Business Meeting (all members welcome)
- 2:15 PM - 5:00 PM: Afternoon Break/Free Time (Loveland Museum tickets provided for Governor's Art Show - transportation on your own)
- 5:00 PM - Cocktail Hour
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dinner at Embassy Suites - Keynote Speaker: Greg Podd, The Rotary Foundation Trustee
Saturday, June 14th
- 7:15 AM - 3:00 PM: Registration at Embassy Suites
- 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Breakfast
- 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Welcome Back/Opening - DG Julie Johnson Haffner
- 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM: Memorial Rose Ceremony to honor Rotarians we have lost this Rotary year
- 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Lessons in Leadership Development - David Dunne/Kerrie Luginbill - Rotary Club of Fort Collins
- 9:45 AM - 11:55 AM: Breakout Sessions & Networking
- 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM: Lunch
- 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM: HeartSafe Panel Presentation/AED Speaker
- 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM: AED/CPR/Stop Bleeding Training Breakouts (100 person limit, pre-registration required)
- 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM: Breakout Sessions & Networking
- 5:00 PM: Cocktail Hour
- 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM: Closing Dinner
- 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM: Closing Program Entertainment:
- National Inspirational Comedienne Toni Blake
- Celebration of Exchange & Interact Students
- Rotary Learning Institute Graduation Awards
- Rotarian of the Year Awards
- Changing of the Guard
- Silent Auction: To Benefit End Polio Now Campaign
Why Attend the Rotary 5440 District Conference? To Experience the Magic, Of Course!
Rotary District Conferences are truly exciting experiences that bring a kaleidoscope of people, messages, and skills to Rotarians all wrapped up in one jam packed weekend!
This year's conference invites you and your family to experience Loveland, Colorado with other Rotarians from all around our big, beautiful district. We guarantee you will have a Rotary experience like none other; all knit together with great fun, delicious food, a fabulous vacation venue and summer activities all around the area for singles, families, seniors and, yes, even your dog!
Of course, we will have our traditional district conference favorites - the Home Hospitality Evening and the Exchange student's energy and enthusiasm! Also, this year, you will enjoy Rotary's nationally known speakers, grab a chance to obtain free lifesaving AED skills training, and obtain free leadership development specifically all designed to grow your Rotary, professional and personal lives. Oh, and one more thing, you can take part in the incredibly special Polio Torch Journey to Calgary!
So much to experience, so many memories to make; register today for your spot and join us!
You Gotta Love That Rotary Magic!
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