Let’s go back 100 years 1917

The city was on the move, with a population > 165,000 and growing….

America entered World War I in April 1917….

On May 21, “The Great Fire of Atlanta” destroyed 300 acres including 2,000 buildings, leaving 4000 people homeless. There was only one fatality.

The Rotary Club of Atlanta Board met in Woodrow Wilson’s law office to discuss bringing the 1917 Rotary Convention to Atlanta.

In a 1917 edition of The Rotarian, the promotional ad for the “International Rotary” convention noted that Atlanta had 2500 hotel rooms and 1500 baths!

2,588 Rotarians and guests attend the 1917 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta

On July 18, 1917 then RI President Arch Klumph proposes the creation of the Rotary Foundation. “Rotary will constantly find it necessary to seek new fields of service. Think of the possibilities of helpful service in developments in science, education, art, health protection.”

Things to Know About 2017 Convention When: June 10-14, 2017 Where: Georgia World Congress Center What: Rotary Foundation ‘s 100th Anniversary Attendance: Budget @ 22,500 Goal > 35,000 Volunteers Needed: 1200 How Funded? District Assessment Funds (DAF) House of Friendship Booths Corporate Sponsors Arch Klumph Portrait Host Ticketed Events DAF Raised (2/15/2016): $1,130,631.07 DAF Raised From all 3 Georgia Rotary Districts

Why Atlanta? Rotary History: The Rotary Foundation Centennial Location: Rotary Foundation started in Atlanta 80% of US Population within 2-hour flight World’s Busiest Airport & Gateway to the South Local Venues: Center for Civil & Human Rights CNN Studios College Football Hall of Fame Georgia Aquarium World of Coke Convenience: ~10,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the GWCC It’s Time: 6 years since Rotary Convention in North America

Ave. Top Ten Attendance by Country (1989-2014) United States Japan Korea Australia Canada Taiwan France India Nigeria Philippines

Host Committee Activities Planned Saturday: 3K Run/Walk Saturday: HoF Opening & Completion of 100-mile Torch Relay Saturday: “Art in the Park” (Artist Booths, BBQ & Concert) Sunday : “Gone with the Wind” at the Fox Monday: Special Events @ Delta Flight Museum & World of Coke Monday: Host Hospitality Night Tuesday: Tour of Little White House & Roosevelt Warm Springs Tuesday: Marietta Street Block Party (4 Restaurants) Tuesday: GRSP Reunion @ the Fox Tuesday: Candlelight Vigil for “End Human Trafficking” Service Project Opportunities: HoF - Habitat House Build HoF - “Stop Hunger Now” Meal Packing West Side Legacy Project

Registration Registration: Convention and Hotel Registration opens May 28, 2016 Fees: May 28 – June 6, 2016 $265.00 June 7 – Dec 15, 2016 $340.00 Dec 16, 2016 – Mar 31, 2017 $425.00 On Site Registration $490.00 You must register to serve as a Volunteer/Guide

Atlanta Promotion PLAN

Come to Atlanta in 2017 Celebrate 100 Years of Doing Good in the World by Our Rotary Foundation It’s a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity

On to Atlanta District Chair District Governor District Governor Elect On to Atlanta District Chair District Governor Nominee Atlanta Area Rep Atlanta Area Rep Atlanta Area Rep Atlanta Area Rep Atlanta Area Rep Atlanta Area Rep Atlanta Area Rep Atlanta Area Rep Atlanta Club Chair Atlanta Club Chair Atlanta Club Chair Atlanta Club Chair Atlanta Club Chair Atlanta Club Chair Atlanta Club Chair Atlanta Club Chair

Sample Club Committee Structure Club Board Strategic Planning Committee (optional) Committees Club Administration Membership Public Relations Service Projects Rotary Foundation

Team Training Cycle-Step #1 District “On to Atlanta” Seminars: To be held in each District Convened jointly by DG & District Atlanta Promotions Chair 2 hour Program provided by the Regional Promotion Chair & his/her team Attendees: DG, District Atlanta Promotion Chair, Atlanta Area Promotion Chair, DRFC and available Club Foundation Chairs as well as those invited by the DG, DRFC & District Atlanta Promotion Chair  

Team Training Cycle-Step #2 “On to Atlanta” Area Seminars: The Program will be held in designated areas of AGs Convened jointly by the District Atlanta Promotion Chair, Areas’ Assistant Governors and the Area Atlanta Promotion Rep. Attendees: Club Presidents, Club Atlanta Promotion Chairs, Club Foundation Chairs, and other invited guests

Team Training Cycle-Step #3 “On to Atlanta” Club Assembly Program To be held in each Rotary Club using materials provided by the Regional Promotion Chair and District Atlanta Promotion Chair Club Promotion Chair is the “driver”

Team Training Cycle-Step #4 For those Districts that hold District Conferences in the Fall the Regional Promotion Chair & District Atlanta Promotion Chair should work together and be placed on the District Conference Program. For those Districts that hold District Foundation Seminars the Regional Promotion Chair & District Atlanta Promotion Chair should work together in promoting attendance at the Atlanta Convention.

Goals to be Set-Criteria All Goals Set must be: Motivational Achievable Measurable Ownable

Atlanta Promotion Resources Celebration of 100 Years of Our Rotary Foundation in Atlanta – A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity Atlanta Promotional Coordinators Regional Promotion Coordinators Program for District “On to Atlanta” Seminars District Atlanta Promotion Chair Program for Area “On to Atlanta” Seminars Area Atlanta Program Chairs Program for Club “On to Atlanta” Program Club Foundation Chairs RI Atlanta Convention Website and Social Media RI and HOC marketing materials

The Atlanta Promotion PLAN is the VEHICLE The “CLUB On-to Atlanta” Chair is the DRIVER

Important Websites to Know R.I. CONVENTION WEBSITE www.riconvention2017.org R.I. CONVENTION PROMOTION RESOURCE WEBSITE www.ricon17promotion.org R.I. CONVENTION ATLANTA HOST ORGANIZATION SITE www.rotaryconvention2017.org ROTARY FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL WEBSITE http://centennial.rotary.org/en