Hotel reservations are extra - all hotel reservations at the conference hotels must be made through GLRPELS
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Welcome to Great Lakes Rotary President-Elect Learning Seminar
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A great experience is being planned for you. Great Lakes Rotary PELS – a partnership of seven Rotary districts – will be your first opportunity as a president-elect to network and share ideas with other PE's outside your district and to learn from some of Rotary's prominent leaders. At Great Lakes Rotary PELS you will gain practical information to prepare you for your leadership year as a Rotary club president. PELS trainers have developed a curriculum based on years of experience and feedback from the previous attendees. That experience tells us club presidents-elect often feel some trepidation about handling their new role. Surveys tell us that after attending PELS confidence tops 95%. This year will be no different. You will be inspired! |
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Conference Hotel | Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites at Kalamazoo Center
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The Radisson Hotel and Suites at Kalamazoo Center is in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo located at 100 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007. Conference attendees will enjoy popular attractions, restaurants, breweries and local boutiques all within a short walking distance of the hotel and conference center. If you have a little time to spare, you will find plenty to do in downtown Kalamazoo.
GLRPELS attendees can also explore and discover the many amenities the Radisson has to offer. You can enjoy delicious cuisine at three unique, onsite restaurants or stop at Starbucks for a snack. Get your daily workout at the fully equipped Kalamazoo Athletic Club, or visit the full-service Blush Salon + Spa for hair, skin, nail care or massage. Shop for locally produced craft beer, wine, apparel, souvenirs and travel necessities at RIO: Regionally Inspired Offerings, located on Radisson’s lobby level. |
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PELS is Required BUT that doesn't mean it can't be fun!
Every Rotary club president-elect is required to participate in a President-elect learning seminar each year. With that in mind, Great Lakes Rotary PELS designs the three day conference to truly benefit the attendees providing opportunities to learn about the breadth of Rotary and share ideas with fellow Rotarians and have some fun along the way!
As a seven-district president-elect learning seminar, Great Lakes Rotary PELS can attract engaging, motivating speakers and the best trainers and facilitators from each of the districts. The curriculum is frequently updated so new ideas are presented and discussed.
So much is covered in the three days, president-elect nominees (PN) are encouraged to attend and have a separate training track so the next year of training as a president-elect is not redundant. PN’s leave PELS prepared to create a 15 month plan so when it is their year to serve as club president a vision of what the club can do in one year is already in place.
RI's by-laws requires mandatory PELS attendance for all presidents-elect. You cannot serve if you have not attended PELS. If you are unable to attend Great Lakes Rotary PELS, immediately contact your district governor-elect to make arrangements to attend another PELS in a different region. It may be a single district PELS or another multi-district PELS in another state. It will be up to you to make those arrangements to meet the requires of RI. Be aware, however, opting not to attend one's own PELS but instead attending a PELS elsewhere is a joint decision which must be made in concert with your governor-elect. All PELS, world-wide, generally take place during a six-week window that runs from mid-February through the end of March.
To see a list of many of the multi-district PELS in North America go to the PETS Alliance.
As a seven-district president-elect learning seminar, Great Lakes Rotary PELS can attract engaging, motivating speakers and the best trainers and facilitators from each of the districts. The curriculum is frequently updated so new ideas are presented and discussed.
So much is covered in the three days, president-elect nominees (PN) are encouraged to attend and have a separate training track so the next year of training as a president-elect is not redundant. PN’s leave PELS prepared to create a 15 month plan so when it is their year to serve as club president a vision of what the club can do in one year is already in place.
RI's by-laws requires mandatory PELS attendance for all presidents-elect. You cannot serve if you have not attended PELS. If you are unable to attend Great Lakes Rotary PELS, immediately contact your district governor-elect to make arrangements to attend another PELS in a different region. It may be a single district PELS or another multi-district PELS in another state. It will be up to you to make those arrangements to meet the requires of RI. Be aware, however, opting not to attend one's own PELS but instead attending a PELS elsewhere is a joint decision which must be made in concert with your governor-elect. All PELS, world-wide, generally take place during a six-week window that runs from mid-February through the end of March.
To see a list of many of the multi-district PELS in North America go to the PETS Alliance.
Resources
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There are a variety of resources for you to use to help make your year a Club President successful.
Looking for Resources to help you in your year as Club President? CLICK HERE to find the Club President's Manual, Club Leadership Plan, The Rotary Foundation Reference Guide, an so much more. Have questions about Great Lakes Rotary PELS? CLICK HERE to find the answers to the most frequently asked questions. My Rotary Rotary International provides resources to Club Leaders and members at My Rotary. Signing in to My Rotary gives you a customized experience and easier access to tools and information that are relevant to you. |
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Future GLRPELS Date2026 | March 19, 20, and 21
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GLRPELS is held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center | 100 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007