2. Let’s go back 100 years
1917

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

4. America entered World War I in April 1917….

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

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

7. 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!

8. 2,588 Rotarians and guests attend the 1917 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta

9. 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.”

10. Things to Know About 2017 Convention
When:
June 10-14, 2017
Where:
Georgia World Congress Center
What:
Rotary Foundation ‘s 100th Anniversary
Attendance:
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, DAF Raised
From all 3 Georgia Rotary Districts

11. 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

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

13. 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 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 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

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

15. Atlanta Promotion PLAN

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

17. 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

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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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”

22. 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.

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

24. 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

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

26. Important Websites to Know
R.I. CONVENTION WEBSITE
R.I. CONVENTION PROMOTION RESOURCE WEBSITE
R.I. CONVENTION ATLANTA HOST ORGANIZATION SITE
ROTARY FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL WEBSITE