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Dear Rotarians and Friends, On behalf of more than 60,000 Rotarians in Zones 28 and 29, we are honored to welcome you to Chicago for ChiZone 2017! We will be celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of Rotary in the Birthplace of Rotary. Our Host Committee has many wonderful events planned for you. We will celebrate the Past with a Rotary History and Heritage Tour, including visits to Room 711 where the first Rotary meeting took place, to the residence of our founder Paul Harris and to his memorial gravesite, to a meeting at the first club, RotaryOne, and of course, a visit to Rotary International. We will also hear some messages from the early days of Rotary, not to mention celebrating the past with a “Roaring 20’s Great Gatsby Party!”

We will celebrate the Present with updates on Rotary by our global leaders, and spend time in continuous learning of our best practices presented in informative seminars, including a renewed focus on leadershipdevelopment. We will have a special presentation by John O’Leary, whose inspirational message will be remembered forever.

We will also celebrate the Future with a visit from Rotary International President-Elect Barry Rassin, Rotary Foundation Trustee Sushil Gupta, and we will enjoy a special evening for dinner at the Adler Planetarium, located on Chicago’s lakefront with spectacular views of the skyline, and next to the Rotary Centennial Park. We will host a ground-breaking program for Future Leaders. And finally, we have some surprises planned for you, so enjoy the ChiZone celebration! As Chicago natives, Nancy and I are proud to welcome you to our home. And like Rotary, for more than a century the City of Chicago has been motived by the words of its famous architect, Daniel Burnham, whose transformation of the city was based on the theme of “Make No Little Plans!” So, welcome to the Birthplace of Rotary, where we have been Making A Difference in the world in service to others since 1905. Warmest regards, Robb and Nancy KnuepferRotary International Director

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Table of ContentsGreetings ............................................................................1

Letter from the President ...................................................3

Ian Riseley ..........................................................................4

Barry Rassin ........................................................................5

Sushil Gupta .......................................................................6

Robb Knuepfer ...................................................................7

Larry Dimmitt .....................................................................8

Mary Beth Growney Selene ................................................9

Shannon Scheffel ..............................................................10

Nicki Scott ........................................................................11

Institute Schedule .......................................................12-17

Special Interest Discussions ........................................18-19

Speakers ...................................................................20 - 27

Future Leader Program .....................................................28

Entertainment ............................................................29-30

District Governors ............................................................31

District Governors Elect ...................................................31

Zone Leadership ...............................................................32

Rotary International Staff ...........................................33-36

Hotel Maps ..................................................................37-39

House of Friendship ..........................................................40

ChiZone Planning Team ....................................................41

Activities......................................................................42-43

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IAN RISELEYROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT 2017-2018

Dear Fellow Rotarians:

Welcome to this Rotary Institute. Over the next several days you will have the opportunity to celebrate our successes, expand your network across borders and cultures, and share your ideas for the years ahead. Please enjoy the event and participate to the fullest because then you will be best able to really make a difference.

As Rotarians, our commitment to service is what drives us, and we want to be part of something larger than ourselves. This Institute is where we take our passion for community service to the next level, finding inspiration in each other’s accomplishments to bring our service to greater heights.

I hope you take the knowledge gained at this Institute back to your clubs and districts to help them succeed throughout the coming year. Together we will achieve great things through our service in Rotary: Making a Difference.

Sincerely,

Ian H.S. RiseleyPresident, Rotary International 2017-18

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IAN RISELEYROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT 2017-2018 ROTARY CLUB OF SANDRINGHAM VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA Ian H.S. Riseley is a chartered accountant and principal of Ian Riseley and Co., a firm he established in 1976. Prior to start-ing his own firm, he worked in the audit and management consulting divisions of large accounting firms and corporations. His firm specializes in income tax and management advice for individuals and small businesses. He has a master’s de-gree in taxation law and graduate diplo-mas in accounting and income tax.

Riseley has been a member of the boards of both a private and a public school, a member of the Community Advisory Group for the City of Sandringham, and involved in Sea Scouts and sporting groups, as well as honorary auditor or adviser for a number of charitable organizations.

Riseley’s honors include the AusAID Peacebuilder Award from the Australian government in recognition of his work in East Timor, the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the Australian community, the Distinguished Service Award and the Regional Service Award for a Polio-Free World from The Rotary Foundation.

A Rotarian since 1978, Riseley has served as treasurer, director, Foun-dation trustee, and member and chair of numerous RI and Foundation committees.

He and his wife, Juliet, a past district governor, are Major Donors and Bequest Society members of The Rotary Foundation. They live on seven hectares at Moorooduc, where they practice their personal philosophy of sustainable and organic living. They have two children and four grandchildren.

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BARRY RASSINROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT 2018-19 ROTARY CLUB OF EAST NASSAU NEW PROVIDENCE, BAHAMAS Barry Rassin, of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, earned an MBA in health and hospital administration from the University of Florida and is the first fellow of the American College of Health-care Executives in the Bahamas.

He recently retired after 37 years as president of Doctors Hospital Health System, where he continues to serve as an adviser. He is a lifetime member of the American Hospital Association and has served on several boards, including the Quality Council of the Bahamas, Health Education Council, and Employer’s Confederation.

A Rotarian since 1980, Barry has served Rotary as director and as vice chair of The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees. He was an RI training leader and the aide to 2015-16 RI President K.R. Ravindran.

Barry received Rotary’s highest honor, the Service Above Self Award, as well as other humanitarian awards for his work leading Rotary’s relief efforts in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake there. He and his wife, Esther, are Major Donors and Benefactors of The Rotary Foundation.

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SUSHIL GUPTAROTARY INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE 2014-18 ROTARY CLUB OF DELHI MIDWEST DELHI, INDIA

Sushil Gupta is chair and managing director of Asian Hotels (West) Ltd., chair of Edenpark Hotels (Qutab-Clarion), and owner of Hyatt Regency Mumbai and JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity.

He also chairs the Gangotri Conservation Project and is a trustee of the Himalayan Environment Trust and member of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation.

He received the prestigious national award of Padma Shri from the president of India for Distinguished Service to the Tourism Industry and Social Work.

A Rotarian since 1977, Gupta has served as director; resource group ad-viser; committee member, vice chair, and chair; RI training leader; and district governor.

Gupta and his wife, Vinita, are Major Donors, Paul Harris Fellows, and Benefactors of The Rotary Foundation.

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ROBB KNUEPFERROTARY INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR 2017-2019 ROTARY CLUB OF CHICAGO, IL USA Robb Knuepfer represents Zones 28 and 29 as our Rotary International Director. He joined the Rotary Club of Chicago in 1982, served as Centennial President of Rotary/One in 2005, and then served as District Governor in 2010-2011. Robb is the first director from the Birthplace District since 1981, and the first director from our Founding Club since 1946.

Robb began his legal career as a federal prosecutor in Chicago, and then served as senior partner of the international law firm of Baker & McKenzie. While working in Budapest, Hungary for the firm, he founded the Budapest City Rotary Club, one of the first clubs behind the former “Iron Curtain.”

Robb and Nancy served on a Polio Immunization Team to India, and as President’s Representatives to six district conferences. Robb has served on committees of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, as well as the Council on Legislation. Robb and Nancy are Major Donors and Benefactors to The Rotary Foundation. He also serves as Chair of the Paul Harris Home Foundation, which is restoring the Harris residence known as “Comely Bank” in Chicago.

Robb has served on the boards of the Adler Planetarium, Metropolitan Family Services, Executives Club, LeaderShape Foundation, and Boy Scouts of America, to name a few. He taught at Northwestern University for decades, and is the author of eight books on business transactions.

Robb earned a BA from Denison University, and JD and MBA degrees from Northwestern University. In recognition of his service to others, he was awarded the Alumni Medal from Northwestern, the Alumni Citation from Denison, and was knighted by the Republic of Hungary, which he served as consul general. In June 2017, he earned a Master of Divinity degree from the University of Chicago Divinity School.

Robb is an owner and senior executive of The HallStar Company, a private chemical manufacturer in Chicago with global operations. Robb and Nancy reside in Hinsdale, Illinois, and have four children, and nine grandchildren.

Like Paul Harris, Robb is a lawyer. And like Paul Harris, Robb has devoted his life to community service. In fact, Robb’s birthday, February 23, is the same date Rotary was founded – February 23, 1905!

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LARRY DIMMITTROTARY INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR ZONES 21B - 27 2018 - 2020 ROTARY CLUB OF TOPEKA, KS USA Larry Dimmitt has been a member of the Downtown Topeka Rotary Club since 1983. He served on the club’s board of directors, and has held several club offices, including president in 2001-02. He was honored as “outstanding club president” in the district. He helped start an Interact Club at Topeka High School in 2001, and helped charter two new Rotary clubs in 2003. Larry was an As-sistant Governor for three years and was chair of the Heartland Multi-District PETS. He served as District Governor in 2006-07. He was District Foundation Chair for three years, and served as District Annual Programs Fund Chair. He also served as Zone 27 Rotary Foundation Alumni Coordinator and currently serves as Assistant Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, as Paul Harris Society Coordinator for Zone 27 and has been selected as Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator for 2014-17.

Larry has been on four service missions to Panama, and has prepared nu-merous international grant applications, including those for India, Bang-ladesh and Pakistan. He and his wife Lois have been Rotary International President’s representatives on two occasions. He is a Paul Harris Fellow, a Benefactor, a member of the Bequest Society, a member of the Paul Harris Society, a Major Donor and actively supports the Topeka Rotary Founda-tion. He has been awarded the Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service.

Larry is originally from Kansas City, Kansas. He is a graduate of Kansas State University and Washburn Law School. He is retired from AT&T where he served as General Attorney. Thereafter, he served as an adjunct professor at Washburn Law School. Larry and Lois live in Topeka. They have two grown children, Cindy and Michael.

Larry’s hobbies include collecting vintage musical instruments, playing the guitar and banjo, genealogy research and relaxing on their farm property near Topeka. He and Lois enjoy traveling, and have been to ten Interna-tional Rotary Conventions.

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MARY BETH GROWNEY SELENEROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION TRUSTEE 2016-2019 ROTARY CLUB OF MADISON WEST, WI USA

Mary Beth is the founder and President of Ryan Signs, Inc., in Madison, WI. She is a non-lawyer Fee Arbitrator and a (past) non-lawyer member of the Client Security Fund of the State Bar of Wis-consin. Mary Beth is a former member of the Board of Directors and supporter of the What If? Foundation, which works to feed and educate children in Haiti.

Personal time is shared with her husband Alan Selene (PDG, District 5970), daughter Bridget and son-in-law Sean Hart.

Mary Beth has been a member of the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton, WI since 1987 and served her club as President in 1993-1994. She has been a host parent to four Rotary Youth Exchange students.

In her District 6250 she served as Governor in 2000-2001; District Membership Chair and District Rotary Foundation Chair.

Mary Beth has had the opportunity to serve as the Rotary International President’s Representative to several District Conferences. She served as a Training Leader at the International Assembly in San Diego in 2008 and 2009 and was the District 6250 Representative to the Council on Legisla-tion in 2004, 2007 and 2010.

She served as the General Chair for the 2005 Zones 27 & 28 Institute and was a Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator for Zone 27, the Public Image Resource Coordinator for Zone 28, and as Zone 28 Rotary Coordinator. Mary Beth served as Rotary International Director in 2013-2015 and is currently serving on the Polio Plus Advocacy Committee, the Rotary Foundation Centennial Committee, the Rotary International Districting Committee and the Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group.

She has received Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service.

Mary Beth and Alan are Major Donors to The Rotary Foundation, Sustain-ing Members to the Annual Fund of The Rotary Foundation and Bequest Society members to The Rotary Foundation’s Endowment Fund.

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SHANNON SCHEFFELCHIZONE VICE CHAIR DISTRICT GOVERNOR D6420 2014-15 ROTARY OF LOVES PARK, IL USA

Shannon joined Rotary in 2002. She served as the 2014-15 District Governor for District 6420. She has been very active as a Rotarian in her club and her District. She has served in a variety of club officer positions, on its Charitable Foundation Board, and helped the club start a satellite club this year. Her other Rotary activities include Youth Protection Officer, Youth Exchange District Committee, Zone Club Extension Chair, and Secretary of Midwest PETS. Shannon has traveled to Nigeria to work on project development and was Team Leader for a 2016 Vocational Training Team to Uganda. Shannon attended the University of Iowa where she earned her BA degrees (Soci-ology and Political Science) and her Masters of Social Work degree. She moved to northern Illinois in 2001 after her ex-husband retired from the United States Air Force. She is the Executive Director of the Harlem Community Center – a mul-ti-purpose center that provides recreational, social, and educational programs and a 225 child state-licensed child care facility. Shannon is active in the community serving as a past Junior League of Rockford member, past board member of the Rockford Woman magazine, and past Board member of the Rockford Network of Professional Women. Shannon has three middle school and high school children - Alyssa, Madeline, and Jeremy. All three of her children are Paul Harris Fellows. When she was District Governor, Shannon tried to bring one of her children to as many official club visits as possible. The children also attended the International Convention in Sydney, Australia. They have become quite versed in the Rotary world!

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NICKI SCOTTCHIZONE CHAIR DISTRICT GOVERNOR D6450 2014-15 ROTARY CLUB OF NAPERVILLE SUNRISE, IL USA

Rotary is a way of life for Nicki who consid-ers herself to be a global citizen. The values of Service above Self, internationalism and building understanding between different cultures and religions resonate strongly with Nicki’s own principles. After serving as President of Naperville Sunrise in 2009/10 and Assistant Governor in 2011 she had the honor of serving as District Governor 6450, in 2014-15. In continuation of her work with Rotary Nicki was appointed to a three year term as Rotary Coordinator for Zone 28 beginning July 1, 2016. Most recently, she was invited by President John Germ to serve on Rotary International’s Strategic Planning Committee.

Having experienced first hand in Zambia and India the incredible good that The Rotary Foundation and our EndPolioNow effort does in the world, Nicki is a strong supporter: a founding member of the Paul Harris Society, a Major Donor and member of the Bequest Society.

With a background in corporate finance, strategic planning and change management consulting Nicki then owned a promotional product business for 12 years and developed expertise in branding and entrepreneurship. She recently returned to being a mentor and coach for CEOs and business owners as one of the newest Peer Advisory Group Chairs in the Chicago-land market for Vistage Worldwide. Both Rotary and Vistage are great out-lets for Nicki’s core passions; professional speaking, business coaching and leadership development. She aims to use these skills in service to Rotary International to help to bridge the gap to the next generation of leaders for our second century of service to the world.

Nicki’s son Sam (24) is an industrial designer in Chicago and daugh-ter Chloe (21) is in her senior year at Arizona State University studying Non-Profit Leadership and Sustainability. Both children have been deeply influenced by Rotary ever since they traveled to Zambia with Nicki aged 13 and 11.

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ChiZone Schedule

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2017

All Day Leadership Development Summit

8:15 am - 9:00 am Facilitator Orientation Gallery Ballroom

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Facilitator Orientation Carlyle, Second Floor

10:00 am - 5:00 pm District Governors Elect Stanford Room, Second Floor

10:00 am - 5:00 pm District Governors Elect Partners Alton Room, Second Floor 10:00 am - 5:00 pm District Governors Nominee Lakeshore Ballroom

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm District Governors Nominee Partners Radcliffe Room, Second Floor

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hospitality - by invitation Hosted by: ChiZone Chair, Nicki Scott Vice Chair, Shannon Scheffel

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner and Entertainment Lakeside Pavillion

• Tour Rotary International and Room 711 (a replica of the office of the first Rotary room) • Make a stop at Paul Harris’ original office building• Join members of RotaryOne for lunch, the world’s first Rotary Club• Visit the site of the first service project• Experience the Paul Harris Memorial• Complete the tour at the Paul Harris Home with snacks and drinks Board Buses at 8:00 am, Front Entrance of Hotel

Rotary History and Heritage Tour

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2017

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ChiZone ScheduleTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2017

All Day Leadership Development Summit Arrival of District Leadership

10:00 am - 5:00 pm Zone Registration Atrium

1:00 - 3:00 pm Vendor & Exhibitor Set-up House of Friendship Atrium

3:30 pm Board Buses for Reunion Dinners Front entrance of hotel

5:30 pm Reunion Dinners - All Attendees Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive • Chicago

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017

Past: Historic, Hip and Humorous

6:30 am - 8:00 am Breakfast Buffet Atrium

7:00 am - 4:00 pm Zone Registration

8:00 am - 5:00 pm House of Friendship Atrium

8:00 am - 11:30 am Leadership Development

8:00 am - 11:30 am Past District Governor Forum Gallery Ballroom

11:30 am - 12:45 pm Lunch Atrium

1:00 pm OPENING GENERAL SESSION Back to our Roots Grand Ballroom Paul Harris - Getting Started Redmink Productions

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Celebrating our Past Rotary International Director, Robb Knuepfer

Welcome to ChiZone ChiZone Chair, Nicki Scott Vice-Chair, Shannon Scheffel Greetings Rotary International President 2018-2019 Barry Rassin

Rotary: Past, Present and Future Making A Difference in the World Since 1905 Rotary International Director, Robb Knuepfer

Celebration Zone 2018 Chair, Jim Eberly

Meet our 2017-2018 District Governors Rotary International Director, Robb Knuepfer

Announcements

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Break - Visit the House of Friendship

2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Special Interest Discussion Groups • Honoring Our Past During Our Transition to the Future: From Classifications to Innovation PDG Sue Goldsen, Assistant Rotary Coordinator Zone 28, Irene Sottile Marlborough Room - Second Floor • The History of Rotary From the ROTARY/One Archives PDG David Templin Barrington Room - Second Floor • Perfect Attendance vs Perfect Engagement Director of Membership Development Rotary International, Brian King Stanford Room - Second Floor

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017 - continued

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2:45 pm - 3:45 pm • Rotary Fellowships and Friendship Exchanges: How They Spur Membership PDG Dave Warren, DGN Edwin Bos, Rotarian, Mark Burchill Windsor Room - Second Floor • Future Leaders Session Crucial Conversations and Emotional Intelligence PDG Cliff Lyda, Rotary Peace Fellow, Lauren Coffaro Trafalgar Room - Second Floor 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm Break - Visit House of Friendship

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS The Power of One Best-selling Author and Speaker, John O’Leary

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cocktail Reception - All Attendees Atrium

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Future Leaders Reception By Invitation Gallery Ballroom

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm “Great Gatsby Gala” Come dressed in Black & White Grand Ballroom

Deja Vu - Dance the Night Away Grand Ballroom

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017

Present: Connected, Creative and Captivating

6:30 am - 7:45 am Breakfast Atrium

8:00 am GENERAL SESSION TWO Join Leaders, Exchange Ideas, Take Action Grand Ballroom

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ChiZone ScheduleSATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017 - continued

Report from the General Secretary Rotary General Secretary, John Hewko

Our Foundation at Work Rotary Foundation Trustee, Sushil Gupta “From Nazism to Judaism” Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger, MD

On to Toronto Toronto Coordinator Zone 28, Tom Gump Toronto Coordinator Zone 29, Janet McPeek

Membership Awards Rotary Coordinator Zone 28, Nicki Scott Rotary Coordinator Zone 29, Chris Etienne

Announcements

9:50 am - 10:20 am Break - Visit the House of Friendship

10:20 am Special Interest Discussion Groups • Leveraging Rotary Foundation Dollars with Global Grants and Partnerships Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, Zone 28, Newell Krogmann Assistant Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, Zone 28, Pat Merryweather PDG Carlos Frum and PDG Craig Leiser Lakeshore Ballroom • Peace-Building Locally and Globally Rotary Peace Fellow, Lauren Coffaro Vice President of Global Strategy and Execution, International Justice Mission, Jesse Rudy President and CEO of Project Concern International, Carrie Hessler-Radelet Marlborough Room - Second Floor

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10:20 am • End Polio Now – Preparing for Eradication Rotary Foundation Trustee, Mary Beth Growney Selene, End Polio Now Advisor Zone 28, Gary Nolte Trafalgar Room - Second Floor • Spark your Creativity, Communication and Collaboration - Imagine the Possibilities Diana Martinez, DLM CREATIVE Stanford Room - Second Floor • Future Leaders Session Storytelling and Public Speaking Past Rotary International Vice President, Jennifer Jones Windsor Room - Second Floor

12:00 Noon - 1:15 pm Lunch - Grand Ballroom

12:30 pm GENERAL SESSION THREE Being a Change Agent for Peace

Vaccinating the World Against Violence Vice President of Global Strategy and Execution, International Justice Mission, Jesse Rudy The Role of Rotarians in Building a Peaceful World President and CEO Project Concern International, Carrie Hessler-Radelet

2:30 pm Zone Realignment/Pairing Rotary International Director, Robb Knuepfer Regional Membership Officer Zone 28, Haris Sofradzija, Senior Officer, Club and District Support Zones 27-33, John Hannes Windsor Room Second Floor

3:30 pm Council on Legislation Update Rotary International Director, Robb Knuepfer, Regional Foundation Coordinator Zone 28, Newell Krogmann Windsor Room Second Floor

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017 - continued

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2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Future Leaders Spark your Creativity, Communication and Collaboration - Imagine the Possibilities Stanford Room Second Floor

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cocktail Reception - All Attendees Atrium

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Major Donor Reception - by invitation Gallery Ballroom

6:00 pm AWARDS DINNER / GENERAL SESSION FOUR Celebrating Our Accomplishments Black Tie Optional Grand Ballroom

Introductions and Welcome Rotary International Director, Robb Knuepfer

Presentation of the District Governors-Elect PDG Georgene Hildebrand

Dinner Rotary International President-Elect Address Barry Rassin Awards and Recognitions

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017

Future: Intentional, Inspirational and Impactful

8:00 am - 9:00 am Celebration of Life Grand Ballroom PDG Cliff Lyda

8:30 am - 9:25 am Breakfast Buffet Atrium

9:30 am GENERAL SESSION FIVE People of Action Grand Ballroom

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Rotary’s Unpublished Fellowship of Dragonslaying - A Talk on Attracting Younger Generations Rotarian, Mitty Chang Polio Free-World Awards Polio Plus Recognition Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator Zone 28, Newell Krogmann End Polio Now Advisor Zone 28, Gary Nolte Celebration Zone 2018 Chair, Jim Eberly Back to the Future Chief Strategy Officer Rotary International, Tom Thorfinnson

Future Leaders Program Recap Rotary Peace Fellow, Lauren Coffaro

Hall of Fame - Celebrate Toronto PDG Shannon Scheffel

Branding - People of Action Director of Marketing and Communications Rotary International, Chaunda Roseborough-Smith

Closing Recognitions and Thank Yous Rotary International Director, Robb Knuepfer ChiZone Chair, Nicki Scott Vice-Chair, Shannon Scheffel 11:30 am Adjourn

Safe Travels - Time to Take Action!

11:30 am - 2:30 pm Rotary Making a Difference PDG Osei David Andrews-Hutchinson Barrington Room - Second Floor

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017 - continued

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MITTY CHANGROTARY CLUB OF SILICON VALLEY

Mitty Chang is the Creative Director and Founder of Candeavor, a digital marketing and design agency based in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a millennial, Mitty grew up during the internet high tech boom during the turn of the century. His entrepreneurial spirit started young. Mitty built his first website while in the fourth grade, and began his first business as a freelance web designer while in the seventh grade. Over 15 years later, Mitty continues designing and develop-ing websites professionally, while giving back to his community through Rotary.

Mitty joined the Rotary family 14 years ago as an Interactor. He later graduated into Rotaract and chartered two Rotaract Clubs - one at the University of California, Davis and one in his hometown of Fremont, California. For 8 years, Mitty helped build Rotaract - serving a variety of positions from Rotaract Club President to Rotaract District Governor. He has spoken to Rotarians and Rotaractors in Canada, Portugal, Thailand, Australia, Brazil, Korea, and throughout the USA on Rotaract and attracting young professionals into Rotary.

A food lover and an avid traveler, Mitty is the immediate past president of the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley. Mitty is also Founder and Chair of Big West Rotaract MDIO’s Board of Trustees. Big West Rotaract is the Rotary Zone 25/26 leadership organization for Rotaract, training Rotaract clubs on the west coast of the USA. Mitty is also a member of the Rotary International Rotaract and Interact Committee. Through Mitty’s agency, Candeavor provides free landing page websites for Rotary clubs around the world at the website www.doinggood.io.

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LAUREN COFFAROROTARY PEACE FELLOW

Lauren Coffaro is a Rotary Peace Fellow and an educator and practitioner in the area of peace education, intercultural dialogue, and diplomacy. A member of Fellow Class XIV at University of Bradford, England, she graduated with an M.A. of Peace Studies with Distinction in December 2016.

Currently she is based in Barranquilla, Colombia, where she is a Research Professor in the Center of Higher Studies for Peace at the Universidad Autónoma del Caribe. As part of this role, she is overseeing the launch of PeaceJam Colombia, an international youth peace education program that works with 14 Nobel Peace Laureates to inspire young people to take action for peace in their communities. Prior to assuming this role, she worked with PeaceJam in Guatemala at the foundation of Nobel Laureate Rigoberta Menchú Tum, coordinating two large-scale leadership conferences with indigenous youth from around the country.

Prior to the Rotary Peace Fellowship, Lauren received her Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and subsequently lived and worked at an international non-profit in Chicago managing an intercultural exchange program that is a critical part of U.S. public diplomacy initiatives. During this time, she was an active leader in Rotaract in Districts 6450 and 6440, including serving in such roles as Club President, District Rotaract Representative, and District Youth Chairperson.

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JOHN HEWKOROTARY INTERNATIONAL GENERAL SECRETARY ROTARY CLUB OF KYIV, UKRAINE

John Hewko is the general secretary of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation.

From 2004 to 2009, John was Vice President for operations and compact development for the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a U.S. government agency established in 2004 to deliver foreign assistance to the world’s poorest countries. At MCC, he was the principal United States negotiator for foreign assistance agreements to 26 countries in Africa, Asia, South America, the Middle East, and the former Soviet Union. During his tenure, he completed the negotiation of assistance agreements totaling $6.3 billion to 18 countries for infrastructure, agriculture, water and sanitation, health, and education projects.

Prior to joining MCC, John was an international partner with the law firm Baker & McKenzie, specializing in international corporate transactions in emerging markets. He helped establish the firm’s Moscow office and was the managing partner of its offices in Kyiv and Prague.

While working in Ukraine in the early 1990s, John assisted the working group that prepared the initial draft of the new Ukrainian post-Soviet constitution and was a charter member of the first Rotary club in Kyiv.

John has been a public policy scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, an adjunct professor of law at Georgetown University, and a visiting scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He has published papers and articles in leading U.S. and international publications, and he has spoken extensively on political and business issues dealing with the former Soviet Union, Central Europe, Africa, and Latin America. He is also a member of the Council of Foreign Relations.

John holds a law degree from Harvard University, a master’s in modern history from Oxford University (where he studied as a Marshall Scholar), and a bachelor’s in government and Soviet studies from Hamilton College in New York.

As general secretary, John leads a diverse staff of 800 at Rotary International’s World Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA, and seven international offices. He is a Paul Harris Fellow and he and his wife, Margarita, live in Evanston.

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BRIAN KINGDIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ROTARY CLUB OF EVANSTON IL, USA Brian was born in Nairobi, Kenya where he lived until he was 7 years old. He then moved to Des Moines, Iowa where he grew up.

Brian earned his Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Psychology from the University of Iowa. He completed his Master’s at the University of Florida in Anthropology, with a specialization in African studies and development admin-istration.

He resides in Evanston, IL, the home of Northwestern University and World Headquarters of Rotary International. Brian began working for Rotary in 2001. He has held a number of positions within The Rotary Foundation’s development office including the Director of International Fundraising and Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations. He currently serves as the Director of Membership Development for Rotary International, a position he assumed in December 2014. As Director of Membership Development, Brian leads of team of 14 staff who develop and implement targeted efforts at the club, district, zone and organizational level, with the ultimate objective of strengthening each club’s capacity to attract and engage a vibrant and diverse member base.

Brian is married and the father of two sons, Dillon and Ben. In his free time, Brian coaches youth soccer and enjoys running, gardening and most things outdoors. Brian is also a proud member of the Rotary Club of Evanston, a Rotary Foundation benefactor and a multiple Paul Harris Fellow.

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JOHN O’LEARYNATIONAL BEST SELLING AUTHOR AND SPEAKER In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given a 1% chance to live.

This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, “Over-whelming Odds”, in 2006. Originally printing 200 copies for friends and family, his parents have sold 60,000+ copies, most in back-of-room sales at John’s speaking events. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world.

John inspires 50,000+ people at 100+ events each year. He speaks to companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, business, safety, marketing, financial services, faith, education and insurance.

Consistently described as “the best speaker we’ve ever had,” John receives 100% of his engagements from referrals. His schedule is a testament to the power of his message and who he is as an individual. His emotional story-telling, unexpected humor, and authenticity make each of his presentations truly transformational.

John’s first book “ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life” was an instant #1 National Bestseller; 30,000+ copies sold in the first 3 weeks. John is a contributor for The Huffington Post and Parade Magazine website and has an online community of 75,000+.

John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family.

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CARRIE HESSLER-RADELETPRESIDENT AND CEO, PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL Carrie Hessler-Radelet is president and CEO of Project Concern International (PCI), where she leads the global development organization’s effortsworking with families and communities in 16 countries to enhance health, end hunger, and overcome hardship. Previously, Carrie served as director of the Peace Corps from 2012 to 2017, and deputy director from 2010-2012, leading America’s iconic international volunteer service organization with programs in more than 65 countries. Prior to being appointed to the Peace Corps by President Barack Obama, she served as vice president and director of the Washington D.C. office of John Snow, Inc., overseeing the management of public health programs in 85 countries around the world. Her decades of leading global health efforts also includes serving as the lead consultant on the first U.S. Five Year Global HIV/AIDS Strategy for the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, working with the U.S. Agency for International Development in Indonesia on maternal and child health and HIV programming, founding the Special Olympics in The Gambia, and serving as a Peace Corps volunteer with her husband in Western Samoa. Carrie holds a master’s degree in health policy and management from Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree in political science and eco-nomics from Boston University.

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VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION

Jesse Rudy serves as the Vice President of Global Business Solutions at International Justice Mission. In this role, Jesse oversees IJM’s global planning and budgeting process, working with leaders across the organization to develop strategies that will protect the poor from violence on a global scale.

Jesse joined IJM in 2009 as the Field Office Director in Kampala, Uganda. Under Jesse’s leadership, IJM Uganda secured relief for more than 500 individual victims of property grabbing, opened a second Field Office in Gulu, and launched a system reform program to improve the ways police, courts and local governments protect widows and orphans from having their homes and land stolen from them.

In 2014, Jesse and his family relocated to the Philippines where Jesse served as National Director, overseeing IJM’s three Filipino Field Offices. In Jesse’s two years in the Philippines, he led IJM Philippines to successfully conclude projects that drastically reduced the availability of children for commercial sex in Cebu, in Manila and in Pampanga. Jesse also led the team in launching a casework and system reform project designed to combat the online sexual exploitation of children across the Philippines.

Prior to joining IJM, Jesse served as an attorney at Wiley Rein & Field LLP in Washington, D.C., and McGuire Woods LLP in Tyson’s Corner, VA, specializing in employment and non-competition litigation. Jesse holds a B.S. in Pre-Law from John Brown University and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Jesse and his wife, Amy, live with their three children in Vienna, Virginia.

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TOM THORFINNSONCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER, ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ROTARY CLUB OF EDEN PRAIRIE NOON MN, USA Tom is a graduate of St. Olaf College in Northfield MN; majoring in mathematics and economics and graduating with honors. He received his law degree from Marquette Law School in Milwaukee WI and was engaged in private practice for over 35 years in the greater Minneapolis area. For two years he was General Counsel for Accra Care Inc. the largest home health care agency in the State of Minnesota. He has served on the board of directors of over 25 for profit and not for profit organiza-tions. For 16 years he was an instructor of business law for the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, and was a frequent lecturer for continuing legal education courses. In October of 2016 Tom stepped down as Trustee and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees for The Rotary Foundation and assumed the role of Chief Strategy Officer for Rotary International. Tom joined Rotary in 1980 and has served Rotary in various volunteer capacities including; Vice President and Director of Rotary International, Vice Chair and Trustee of the Rotary Foundation, seven years as either a member of or liaison to the Strategic Planning Committee, Chairman of the TRF Programs Committee, Chairman of the TRF Water and Sanitation Major Gifts Initiative, Chairman of the Steering Committee of the RI/USAID International H2O Collaboration, Chairman of the Audit Committee, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, Zone 28-29 Institute Chair and Polio Eradication National Advisor. As a member of the Eden Prairie Noon Rotary club (MN USA) Tom has served District 5950 as District Governor, District Membership Chair and TRF Annual Giving chair.

Tom and his wife, Jamie, have two daughters, Alexis and Ashley. Alexis and her husband Mike live in Chaska, MN and both work for Wells Fargo. Ashley and her husband Chris recently moved to Minneapolis. Chris works for an international marketing and research firm. Ashley has a Masters in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute.

Tom has made over 20 volunteer trips to developing countries, a majority of those trips to Haiti.

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Bernd Wollschlaeger is a board- certified family physician in private practice (Aventura,FL). He received his medical education in Germany and Israel and completed his residency training at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL.

He received additional training in addiction medicine and is a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

Dr. Wollschlaeger also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Miami School of Medicine, The Florida International and the Florida State University College of Medicine.

He is a former Board member of the Florida Academy of Family Physicians (FAFP) and is the Past President of the Dade County Medical Association and the Past President of the Florida Society of Addiction Medicine. In 2012 Dr. Wollschlaeger was honored as the FAFP Family Doctor of the Year.

Dr. Wollschlaeger’s medical office also received the NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home Recognition (PCMH) and offers high quality medical services utilizing state-of-the-art medical information technology solutions.

Dr. Wollschlaeger is also an author, and his book “A German Life: Against All Odds Change is Possible” describes his struggle growing up in Germany in the shadow of his Father, a highly-decorated WWII tank commander and Nazi officer. He has published two other books, “Samson’s Shadow” and “Stauffenberg: My Life in the Shadow of a Hero”

He eventually converted to Judaism, emigrated to Israel and served in the Israel Defense Forces as a Medical Officer.

BERND WOLLSCHLAEGER, MD,FAAFP,FASA

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Future LeadersChiZone 2017 is thrilled to offer a Future Leaders Program, which combines Emerging Leaders and the Young Professionals Summit of prior years. It is intended for Future Leaders of all ages who are committed, not only to Rotary’s growth but their own professional growth. We have Rotarians and non-Rotarians attending this signature event. Participants attend all of the Rotary general sessions and then have their own breakouts which focus on leadership skills relevant to their daily work life.

College of DuPageHarlem Community Center

Pececa Business ConsultantsWynndalco Enterprises

Our heartfelt thanks to sponsors of this program

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DEJA VU BAND Deja Vu is our musical entertainment for the Great Gatsby Party on Friday night, and their lead vocalist is Jennifer Knuepfer, daughter of RI Director Robb and Nancy Knuepfer. Jenny is a clinical psychologist by day, and a rocker by night!

Since 1997, Deja Vu has been recognized as the premiere choice of live music for thousands of corporate events, weddings, festivals, and various public music venues in states across the nation. Whether you are looking for a band to provide a “Rock Concert” performance, a “Traditional Style” orchestra, or a “Dance/Pop” variety band, Deja Vu is your choice.

The success of Deja Vu can be measured by the number of repeat clients we serve every year. We pride ourselves on the fact that most of our business is repeat or referral. Deja Vu is a unique band because of our ability to connect and interact with our audiences, making them feel like they are a part of the show. We provide a non-stop, high energy dance show ensuring the party goes on all night long and creates lasting memories for years to come.

For bookings call 847-202-4942 or see our website: www.dejavuband.com

Entertainment

JAZZ TRIOCHICAGO ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS

Bass - Micah CollierPiano - Justin DillardDrums - Cliff Wallace

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REDMINK PRODUCTIONSJohn Betts (tenor) With over 35 years of singing barbershop harmony, John has sung the bass part, and now sings tenor. He also plays and sings in the “Jerry Cole and the High Plains Drifters” band. He enjoys going to his home in Kirtland to be with his wife, Diana.

Rick Haywood (lead) Rick started his barbershop singing in 1982 with the Elyria Cascade Chordsmen and has served in numerous vocal and administrative capacities for two choruses and three quartets. He’s the fast talker of the group and usually sticks to the melody line. Elyria is home for Rick, his two teenagers and a really cool dog.

Dave Rubin (baritone) Dave has been involved with both instrumental and vocal music throughout his life. Barbershop keeps him very busy as a director, arranger, certified judge, and singer. He actually has a full time job, too. When he and his musician wife, Judy, are home, they reside in Solon.

Dave Smotzer (bass)

Dave is a graduate of Bowling Green State University and was the tenor in the Rapscallions, the 1984 international quartet champions. He has been a front-line director of several international medalist men’s choruses, and currently directs the Lake Ridge Legacy Chorus of Sweet Adelines Interna-tional. He lives in University Heights with his wife, Eileen, who is a member of the Rotary Club of Cleveland.

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Zone 28 & 29District Governors

2017-2018 District Zone 2018-2019

Debra Warner 5580 28Tom Cardwell 5650 28Bob Halagan 5950 28Kyle Haugen 5960 28Ralph Smith 5970 28Mike Ruby 6000 28Tina Hall 6220 28Joe Ruskey 6250 28Jeff Reed 6270 28Ed Swart 6290 29Patricia Post 6310 29Teresa Brandell 6360 29Barry Fraser 6380 29Rick Caron 6400 29Steve Kuhn 6420 28Donald Brewer 6440 28Scott McAdam 6450 28Deborah Cheney 6600 29Amy Kapostasy 6630 29Mike Raulin 6650 29Don Milton 7120 29Phyllis Danks 7150 29Zoe van der Meulen 7170 29Fred Daniels 7190 29Judith Hughes 7280 29Ward Garner 7300 29Steve Arnowitz 7330 29Mike Hornby 7360 29

Blaine JohnsonJulie O’HaraIrene M. KellyMike BeckerNeil W. FellTom NarakAnn FugeBill HoelKola O. AlayandeBrian RobertsonMichael ElliottJim CupperJane McManusPaul SincockKathy Kwiat-HessJulie ClarkPedro J. Cevallos-CandauMaris Lynn BrennerBeverly Ghent-SkrzynskiScott SchulickMike SlovakMarvin JoslynJeff SmithTammy HeckenbergM. Scott BaylineSuhendra Singh AjmaniCherie SearsDan Bennett

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Rotary Zone 28 Leadership

Rotary Zone 29 Leadership

NICKI SCOTT - D6450

ROTARY COORDINATOR Phone: 630-730-0753Email: dg6450nicki@gmail.com

KATHRYN FAHY - D5970

ROTARY PUBLIC IMAGE COORDINATOR Phone: 605-359-7177Email: kathy@kbrandmarketing.com

LIZ SMITH - D6400

ROTARY PUBLIC IMAGE COORDINATOR Phone: 248-227-8152Email: elismith@umich.edu

CHRIS ETIENNE - D6290

ROTARY COORDINATOR Phone: 231-838-2031Email: cetienne@bayharbor.com

NEWELL KROGMANN - D5960

ROTARY REGIONAL FOUNDATION COORDINATOR Phone: 612-432-2678Email: krogmann@earthlink.net

DENNY CRAWFORD - D7300

ROTARY REGIONAL FOUNDATION COORDINATOR Phone: 412-496-8897 Email: dlcdenny@danddholdings.com

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CHRIS BROWN

ANALYST | WEB

Christopher Brown has worked at Rotary for 17 years. He started in Club and District Support working closely with Rotarians throughout Canada and the Northern States. Then 2 years ago, he moved over to the Web Department to serve as their business analyst. Chris’s penchant for technology and freelance web design/management in the past has made his move to the Web Department a great fit. As a business analyst, he assesses the needs of Rotarians and other Rotary staff and translates these into “user stories” that the web developers use to build new online features. In his spare time, Chris is an artist and musician, virtual reality enthusiast, and in constant pursuit of learning new creative skills.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL STAFF

CONNER FITZPATRICKRPIC SPECIALIST | REGIONAL LEADER SUPPORT

Conner Fitzpatrick is the Rotary Public Image Coordinator (RPIC) Specialist in Regional Leader Support. In his role, he promotes Rotary’s public image initiatives to RPICs and connects them with resources to be successful trainers and communicators of Rotary’s brand identity. While Conner works directly with the Rotary Public Image Coordinators, his team supports all four regional leader groups (RRFCs, RCs, RPICs, and E/MGAs). They work closely with other RI staff – both in Evanston and the international offices – to provide resources, coordinate on-going training, and connect regional leaders with their peers and best practices.

Prior to joining Rotary in 2016, Conner worked in media analysis and outreach for two state legislative offices and a public relations firm in Colorado. He is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a B.A. in Public Policy.

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RACHEL GREENHOE

MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER ZONE 28THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

Rachel Greenhoe has been with The Rotary Foundation for over seven years. As the Major Gifts Officer for Zone 28 since July 2014, she helps donors achieve their philan-thropic goals to create lasting change in their communities and abroad. Previously, Rachel worked as an Annual Giving Officer where she promoted Annual Fund giving within Texas and the Rocky Mountains and Plain States in the US and later, the Northeastern United States and Canada. Rachel was first introduced to Rotary in 2007 when she was selected as a Group Study Exchange team member to District 1770 in France. Upon her return she joined the Rotary Club of Chicago Lakeview where she has served in a variety of leadership roles including Club President, 2012-13. She has travelled with her Rotary club in support of a grant project in Peru in 2011 and in December 2013 to India for Polio Eradication work. She recently joined the Rotary Club of Park Ridge, IL.

Before joining the staff of Rotary International, she worked for six years in the non-profit sector supporting arts organizations in the areas of fund-raising and public relations. Rachel has her Masters of Arts in Arts Administration from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs of Indiana University and is proud to hold the accreditation of Certified Fund Raising Executive.

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JOHN M. HANNESSENIOR OFFICER CLUB AND DISTRICT SUPPORT, AMERICAS

John Hannes is a Senior Officer with Club and District Support, Americas, representing Rotarians in Zones 27 through 33. He and his team members provide personalized service, training, and regional guidance on Rotary’s Resources and Services, Ad-ministrative Procedures, Board Policy and Rotary Constitutional Documents, Navigating www.MyRotary.org and Conducting Business Online.

He graduated from Dominican University (River Forest, IL) with a BA in Theatre Arts, and lives in Evanston, IL. John has been on staff with Rotary since November 2010, is a Paul Harris Fellow +2, and current Secretary of the Rotary Club of Chicago Lakeview, IL where he has held a variety of positions including Club President, 2013-14. You may also catch John as the host of the Convention Minute updates found on www.RIConvention.org and Rotary’s

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KEVIN KELLYMAJOR GIFTS OFFICER ZONE 29THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

Kevin joined The Rotary Foundation in January of 2016 as a regional Major Gift Officer. He lives and works out of Detroit, Michigan. Kevin is responsible for major gift cultivation and stewardship in Zone 29 which includes Michigan, and parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, West Virginia and Ontario, Canada.

Prior to joining The Rotary Foundation, Kevin served as the director of development for Easter Seals Michigan as well as a major gift officer for Starr Commonwealth, an organization that serves troubled youth in Michigan. While Kevin is a Michigan native, he spent 8 years living in Charlotte, North Carolina working for Pi Kappa Phi National Fraternity as the director of risk management and their philanthropy called Push America as the director of development.

Kevin discovered his passion for supporting others through an opportunity that was presented to him in college. He accepted the challenge to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities through an event presented by Push America called the Journey of Hope. This event was a 4,000 mile cycling trip from San Francisco, California to Washington, DC. This life-changing experience encouraged him to continue serving others personally and professionally. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife and two young girls. He also spends time playing soccer and obsessively supporting his local sports teams in Detroit.

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CHAUNDA ROSEBOROUGH-SMITHDIRECTOR | MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Chaunda Roseborough-Smith is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Rotary International. A strategic communications professional, she brings more than 20 years’ experience to helping cause-and advocacy-focused organizations develop and implement public education, marketing, social media, advocacy, cause marketing and media programs. A creative, results-driven motivator and leader, Chaunda has developed and executed communications programs for The Ounce of Prevention Fund, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, American Red Cross, and Planned Parenthood. She began her career “on the agency side,” providing counsel to such clients as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Visiting Nurse Associations of America, American Cosmetic Dentistry Association, and several pharmaceutical companies. She holds an MA in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago and a BSJ from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

HARIS SOFRADZIJAREGIONAL MEMBERSHIP OFFICER | MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Haris Sofradzija is the Regional Membership Officer for Zones 28 through 31. In his role, Haris supports Rotary leaders at the zone, district and club level in developing and implementing member attraction and engagement strategies. His responsibilities include increasing clubs’ awareness and use of key Rotary resources, helping to increase the diversity of club membership, supporting overall club growth, and improving member retention in clubs.

Haris has a wealth of experience at Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, having previously successfully worked on the Rotaract program, humanitarian grants, president’s representatives to district conferences, and donor services. He has been honored as a Paul Harris Fellow twice (2003 and 2015) for his outstanding support of Rotarians.

Haris earned B.A.s in history and Russian and East European studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has lived overseas in Croatia and has traveled to 39 countries on five continents.

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Find your Way

GROUND LEVEL

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We hope you will join us in thanking the staff at the Westin Chicago Northwest for their out-standing hospitality and service. The Westin has always been welcoming and supportive of Rotary events held at their facilities. When RID Robb wanted to bring Zone 2017 to Chicago, it was an easy decision to recom-mend this hotel. Filling an entire hotel with Rotarians creates a very special effect.

We also need to give a special thank you to Audrey Bach, Convention Services Manager, for her assistance. She has definitely gone the “extra mile” in her service.

Celebration Zone 2018 Jim Eberly/Linda YatesDACdb, LLC Michael Soden Diveheart Jim Elliott End Polio Now Gary NolteHealth Rays Carlos Frum/Karen HutchingsHeartwood Creations Anita PapichMechanical Cow & WASH in Schools Dr. Narayan Murarka Barrington Breakfast Rotary ClubMexico Earthquake Project Rotary Club of Chicago Little VillageNational Awards 4U Sam VarnOn-to-Toronto 2018 Tom GumpOperation Warm Richard LalleyPeace Conference Chicago Pat Merryweather

House of Friendship

A Special Thank You WESTIN CHICAGO NORTHWEST HOTEL

Ravis Custom Tailors Richard Dawson Rochelle Rotary’s 3 Angels Orphanage Pat BurchRotary Coordinators Chris EtienneRotary Global Awards Naish ShahRotary International Haris SofradzijaPaul Harris Home and Memorial Gravesite Irv Kaplan, Dave PhelpsRussell Hampton Jesse DahlinShelter Box Greg KruskaTrees that Feed Mary McLaughlinWheels of Hope Al Bonney/Christopher CoxWorld Affairs Seminar Tom Platenberg

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Chair ..............................................Nicki ScottVice Chair ........................... Shannon Scheffel Registrar .......................................Linda Yates Treasurer .................................. Mike EricksenFacilities/Operations Chair ...... Steven SelvickLogistics Chair ............................ Dave WarrenProgram Chair ......................... Bruce GoldsenMarketing Chair .............................Kim TowarLeadership Development ..........Dean Ryerson,

Jane Millar, Mike DavanzoOutreach Program ..........................Osei David

Andrews-HutchinsonFund Development ... Pedro Cevallos-CandauAirport Greeters .................. Dennis Evashenk

Hieu NguyenAV/Technical ................................Larry WrightDecorations .................................. Debi RossFacilities Team ... Tom Friese, Cathy Edwards,

Joe Jones, Maggie JonesFree Time Activities ...................... Ellen YoungFuture Leaders .... Cliff Lyda, Lauren Coffaro,

Lena J. MjerskaugHospitality ..................................Jane HopkinsHospitality Assistants ..................Deb Glisson,

Phyllis DanksInterfaith .......................................... Cliff Lyda In Memorium .............................Anita Papich Major Donor Event ....................Sandy Schley,

Janet McPeekNewsletters ............................. Debbie StaceyNorthland Event ................. Shannon ScheffelOn-to-Toronto ...............................Tom Gump,

Janet McPeek Photographer ..........................Rodney AdamsRotary One Heritage Tour ............... Conor Gee

Sergeants-at-Arms ...................Ruzhdi BakalliSignage ................................Cathy Edwards Social Media ...........................Liz Smith YeatsStage Manager ......................... Linda Gerber

ChiZone Planning TeamCONVENER: ROBB KNUEPFER

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR

The Adler Event ..................Pat MerryweatherTransportation ................................. Al BonneyVIP Chair ..................................... Sue GoldsenVendors/Exhibitors and House of Friendship ................. Tamie KoopWebsite .................................. Mike Jimenez

Joan BonneyGary Bren

Gretchen BrenElise Cadigan

Jim ColoffKathryn CraigJudy Davanzo

Jim EberlySue EberlyDale Flinn

Bill GormontChuck Hanson

Georgene HildebrandMark KriebelCal LitwillerNeil McBeth

Janet McPeekPatty MeehanTim Murphy

Dean RyersonNancy Thornton

Melissa WardSteve Zabor

VIP Aides

Rick CaronKaren Gabrys

Deb Glisson and Phyllis DanksBruce and Sue Goldsen

Dean and Nancy McHughPat Merryweather

John Ockenfels Bill Pritchard Rick Rivkin

Tim Murphy and Sandy Schley

Leadership Development Facilitators

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SHOPPING

WOODFIELD MALL - Located in the northwest Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, at the intersection of Golf Road and Interstate 290. – Very close to the Westin in Itasca (six miles).

Woodfield Mall is the largest shopping mall in the state of Illinois and one of the largest shopping malls in the United States. The mall is located approximately 27 miles from the Chicago Loop and attracts more than 27 million visitors each year. The mall features nearly 300 stores and is anchored by J.C. Penney, Lord & Taylor, Macy’s (formerly Mar-shall Field’s), Nordstrom, and the country’s largest Sears store.

WALKING OPPORTUNITY

WESTIN ITASCA – surrounding the Westin Itasca are several miles of walking paths. You can easily take a relaxing afternoon walk of up to two miles – save your strength for interacting with your friends and connecting with new acquaintances.

FALL COLOR - MORTON ARBORETUM

The Morton Arboretum is at 4000 Route 53 in Lisle, about fifteen miles from the Westin in Itasca. Trees. Not a forest of them. Nor a parkway. Or a backyard shelter. But a cathedral. Trees that humble you with their grandeur. Trees that inspire you with their grace. Trees that restore you with their beauty. Trees that take you to a place you’ve never seen before. The mission of The Morton Arboretum is to collect and study trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world, to display them across naturally beautiful landscapes for people to study and enjoy, and to learn how to grow them in ways that enhance our environment. Their goal is to encour-age the planting and conservation of trees and other plants for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world. The Arboretum is open 365 days year! The grounds are open from 7:00 to sunset daily. Buildings, exhibits, and facilities have select hours. Because it is an outdoor destination, it occasionally is closed due to extreme weath-er.

When Joy Morton established The Morton Arboretum in 1922, he envisioned a “great outdoor museum” of trees. Today, their living collections inspire visitors to appreciate, learn about, plant, and protect trees. The Arboretum champions the world’s trees through plant collections, science and conservation, education, and

outreach.

The Morton Arboretum’s 1,700 acres hold more than 222,000 live plants representing nearly 4,300 taxa from around the world. Situated on the rolling Valparaiso moraine and bisected by the East Branch of the DuPage River, the Arboretum is planned and planted to nurture and display trees and shrubs in environments conducive to their growth.

CHIZONE SATURDAY ACTIVITY OPTIONS

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LEARNING OPPORTUNITY – FERMILAB – BATAVIA, ILLINOIS

Whether you’re interested in the science conducted here or just come to fish in our ponds, you’re welcome at Fermilab at S. Kirk Road & Pine Street, Batavia, about 30 miles from the Westin at Itasca. The laboratory is open to visitors every day of the week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November to March and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. the rest of the year. A map of Fermilab’s public areas and directions are available online.

Fermilab visitors are allowed to visit two buildings on their own: Wilson Hall and the Leon Lederman Science Education Center. The ground and first floor of Wilson Hall are open to the public every day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Science and educational displays, as well as observation areas for viewing the Fermilab grounds, are on Wilson Hall’s 15th floor. It is open to the public Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Fermilab Art Gallery is on Wilson Hall’s second floor. It is open Monday to Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Lederman Science Center is open to the public Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call 630-840-8258 to check on holiday hours or check the Lederman Science Center website. Groups of six or more must book a visit by calling the Center.

Visitors may enter Fermilab through any of the three entrances: Pine Street or Wilson Street in Batavia or the Batavia Road entrance in Warrenville.

A valid photo ID is required to enter the Fermilab site, and you must also tell the security officer the purpose for your visit. All U.S. state-issued IDs are accepted at the security checkpoints.

Certain areas of the site and roadways are open to the public; others are accessible only with a Fermilab or DOE ID badge. If you need help finding your way around

the site, the security officer can provide a map and give you directions to your destination. Roadways that are off limits to visiting members of the public are clearly marked with signs.

Sign up to get the public newsletter, Fermilab Frontiers, with the latest news and information on public events at the laboratory, delivered to your inbox once a month. If you have questions, please call 630-840-3351 or email fermilab@fnal.gov.

CHIZONE SATURDAY ACTIVITY OPTIONSThe Arboretum conducts leading scientific research on tree health and tree im-provement, collects and displays trees for study and enjoyment on the grounds, offers educational programming for adults and children, and presents nature-relat-ed activities year-round for people of all ages and interests.

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