A Message from Jim:
"I recently had the privilege of attending the Rotary Midwest PETS Training Conference in Itasca, IL. This conference was developed to prepare Presidents-Elect for the responsibilities of leading their clubs during the 2025–2026 club year.
The wide range of training was provided in a comprehensive set of sessions that were both informative and highly motivating. These sessions were coupled with a wealth of opportunities for sharing among fellow Rotarians.
In addition to the training and motivation, there was a comprehensive list of “How To’s,” along with numerous creative ideas for growing our club while making our efforts even more impactful.
I came away with a sense of being even more prepared to fulfill the responsibilities of being our club President.
In addition to the training, camaraderie, and sharing, I now have a new sense of WHO and WHAT it means to be a Rotarian. It’s more than just a club, a Tuesday meeting, or the organizations we support… It’s our ability to do all of that on both a local and global basis, summed up in one word: HOPE."
