Rotary District 5240 Convention Page

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Information for District 5240 Rotarians on Registration,
Housing, Event Ticketing Process, Budgeting

Please read this information for an overview and pencil out a plan of activities before ordering tickets.

This information/registration form is also where you will order tickets for RI Ticketed Events. There is a separate process for Host Committee Ticketed Events. See below. The form asks for Main Registrant’s Membership ID. Ask your club secretary or look on the mailing label of your Rotarian magazine. Your ID # is the 7-8 digit # on the second line. Your Guest Registration info goes on page 2; if your spouse/partner/guest is a Rotarian, their member # is not required.

Below is an illustration of the costs for a couple registering for the convention and ordering tickets (on the same form) for selected RI Ticketed events:

Second Step: Reserve your hotel room. Many have already reserved one of the 70 rooms we blocked in our D5240 headquarters hotel, The Little America Hotel & Towers. That block is sold out. Please check with Kathy Hill 805-987-2940 to see if something has opened up due to a cancellation. She can add you to the waiting list; or you can also request a room at other hotels in all price ranges through the convention’s central online/mail/fax booking process. For that information and form, Click HERE.

Third Step: Order Host Committee Ticketed Events. See event descriptions and pricing on pages 3-4 of this document before Clicking HERE to order online.

Far West RI Zones 23/24 (includes D5240) will have a welcome reception Saturday, July 16, most likely from 5-7 pm. We will probably sell tickets at PETS and the District Assemblies.

DGE Jane McClenahan, EAG Stewart Fries, and Ojai-West President-Elect Paul Blatz will be inviting D5240 Rotarians, families, and guests to smaller receptions in hospitality suites we have booked in the Grand America Hotel, across the street from the Little America Hotel & Towers.

Pre-Convention or Post-Convention Tours and Travel. The Salt Lake City Convention Host Organization Committee has 3-day, 2-night coach tours through Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, and Jackson before and after the convention. They have tours to other Utah National Parks and day tours to attractions around Salt Lake.

Basic Convention Calendar
(This will be updated from time to time through the year.)

• International Institute (for current and past RI officers) Welcome Reception

Convention Preliminary Program Highlights, General Sessions, Workshops, and Exhibits

Saturday, 16 June
(Arrive on Saturday to be able to participate in Saturday evening and Sunday morning activities.)

• House of Friendship (opening day) with project exhibits, LA2008 convention promotion, shopping

• Continuing Rotaract Meeting, Youth Exchange Officers Meeting, RYLA Meeting (by invitation only)

• D5240 Pre-convention National Parks Tour returns to Salt Lake City approximately 2 p.m.

• Zones 23/24 welcome reception, 5-7 p.m., location TBA. Tickets available at PETS.

• Rendezvous with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (host-ticketed event; free but requires ticket)

• D5240 Hospitality Suite, times TBA, Grand America Hotel (across from Little America)

• President’s (2006-07 presidents) Recognition Luncheon (RI-ticketed event)

• Presidents-elect (2007-08 Incoming Presidents) Leadership Luncheon (RI-ticketed event)

• D5240 Hospitality Suite, times TBA, Grand America Hotel (across from Little America)

• RI Convention Early Morning Fun Run/Walk (Host-ticketed event, benefits PolioPlus Partners)

* Workshops are Monday-Wednesday, 1330-1500; Monday-Tuesday, 1530-1700 discussing membership, humanitarian grants, future vision of The Rotary Foundation, water management, literacy, health and hunger, and Family of Rotary.

Salt Lake City 2007 Host Ticketed Events

Click HERE to purchase online

Rendezvous Discount Package ($98.00 if purchased separately; you may purchase any of the listed events separately)
This package includes the following three Saturday-Sunday events (see below for additional ticketed events Monday-Wednesday).

Rendezvous Evening of Sensational Entertainment (Saturday, 1900-2100)
Rendezvous in the Park (Sunday, 1200-1500, 1700-1900)
Preferred seating for the Rendezvous with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performance (Sunday, 0900-1000)

Rendezvous Discount Package for these three events (Adult) at $83.00; (Youth 12-18) at $60.00; (Under 12) at $40.00

Rendezvous Evening of Sensational Entertainment
Saturday evening, 16 June 2007, 1900-2100
You will be thrilled by the variety and quality of the world class musical entertainment presented. Five Browns, the Osmond Second Generation, Alex Boye, Jenny Frogley, and George Dyer. (Included in Rendezvous Discount Package)

Rendezvous Evening of Sensational Entertainment (Adult) at $49.00; (Youth 12-18) at $35.00; (Under 12) at $25.00

Rendezvous with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Sunday morning, 17 June 2007, 0900-1000
Hear the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir perform as part of the longest continuous radio broadcast in the USA, The Spoken Word. The choir will perform music from Christian Liturgical repertoire that can be appreciated by people of all faiths. Note: While this event is free to all, including the public, there is always a demand for seating. (Preferred seating with Rendezvous Discount Package)

Rendezvous with Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Free. Preferred seating included in the Rendezvous Discount Package.

Rendezvous in the Park
Sunday evening, 17 June 2007, 1700-1900, 1900-2100
Experience the Old West with Native Americans, mountain men, pioneers, military and cowboys of the 1800s in the mountains of the western frontier. There will be authentic foods, entertainment, exhibits of early western living, hands-on craft demonstrations and more. The price includes Rendezvous Dollars (R$) for the purchase of food only. (Included in the Rendezvous Discount Package)

Rendezvous in the Park (Adult) at $49.00; (Youth 12-18) at $35.00; (Under 12) at $25.00

Monday Night Choice of Three Host-Ticketed Events:

Rotarian Hospitality or Musical/Opera or Western Revue

Host Hospitality, Monday, 18 June 2007, 1600 – 2100
Sign up early to enjoy the warm hospitality of Utah Rotarians. Some will be welcomed into homes of Rotarians while others will be treated to a famous Rocky Mountain Dutch Oven Dinner prepared in the great outdoors or in one of the fine restaurants in the area. Transportation provided to various locations. The event is hosted, but $10 is charged to cover transport expenses. Limited to the first 2,000 registrants. Host Hospitality Night at $10.00

A Memorable Evening of Musical Theater and Opera, Monday, 18 June 2007, 1900 – 2100
The Utah Festival Opera Company will perform selections from some of the world’s most beloved and familiar music from theater and opera. You will delight in this comfortable atmosphere of musical memories. If requested seating is sold out next best seating will be assigned, priced accordingly. A Memorable Evening of Musical Theater and Opera (box seats) at $40.00; (2nd Tier) at $30.00; (Balcony) at $25.00

Mountain West Entertainment, Monday, 18 June 2007, 1900 – 2100
Enjoy Western entertainment at its best. This event will feature the renowned and world traveling cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell and acclaimed western singer Don Edwards performing together as the “Bard and Balladeer.” You will not want to miss this event, a taste of Mountain West USA talent. If the requested seating is sold out the next best seating will be assigned and priced accordingly.

Mountain West Entertainment (box seats) at $40.00; (2nd Tier) at $30.00; (Balcony) at $25.00

Rocky Mountain Rodeo

Tuesday, 19 June 2007, 1800 – 2100
This will be your chance to experience a western rodeo with bull riding, barrel racing, bronco bucking and more. You will wonder at the antics of the rodeo clowns as they risk life and limb to protect the riders from the furious bulls. A variety of foods will be available for purchase. Rendezvous Dollars (R$) included with each ticket for purchase of food only.

Rocky Mountain Rodeo (Adult) at $49.00; (Youth 12-18) at $39.00; Under 12) at $25.00

RI Convention Fun Run - Walk

Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 0700-0900
For the exercise enthusiasts, there will be a 5K walk, 5K run, and 10K run. Enjoy a Rocky Mountain morning with Rotarians from around the world. Specify event preference and tee shirt size. (Proceeds will go to Polio Partners.)

RI Convention Fun Run - Walk (Adult) at $25.00; (Youth 12-18) at $20.00; (Under 12) at $13.00