House of Friendship

One table per registration. Includes table, skirting, two chairs, and limited electricity (must request).
Cost: $50 plus conference registration.
Set-up: Friday, April 17, at 7:30 a.m.
Tear-down: Saturday, April 18 at 12:00 noon.

LIFT

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WASH in Schools
Impact and Sustainability

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WASH in Schools- Impact and Sustainability

Information about Rotary club connecting with NGO partners and WASH projcets. We'll have photos, a video on a laptop and handouts.

Unite for Water - Adopt a Drain

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Adopt a Drain

This exhibit will share resources to help clubs develop a water project,

Literacy

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District 5960 Literacy Team

Our exhibit will display youth literacy programs that district clubs are successfully promoting in their respective communities. Each program presented addresses the challenge of raising the literacy proficiency levels of our youngest students and preparing them for future success.

North Star Youth Exchange

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Unite for Water" and "What's a National Heritage Area?

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Unite for Water and "What's a National Heritage Area?"

This shared table offers you (personally) and your club ideas on how to achieve the multi-District "Unite for Water" project (btw, it doesn't have to be complicated), as well as information on "Operation Pollination" and a new Rotary effort called "Project SkyBridge" (for individuals as well as Clubs). Sharing the table will be a representative from the proposed North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix National Heritage Area — they want to work with Rotarians on a project and have a few ideas to share with you.

INTERNATIONAL ROTARY PTSD INITIATIVE FOR DISABLED UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS

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INTERNATIONAL ROTARY PTSD INITIATIVE FOR DISABLED UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS

NTERNATIONAL ROTARY PTSD INITIATIVE FOR DISABLED UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS Veterans Empowered Inc, a Rochester MN nonprofit, will feature and display its three-volume set of PTSD books titled “Veterans in Crisis” written by Dr Steve Lansing and Colonel B. Wayne Quist. Due to the ongoing war with Russia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and suicide are epidemic in Ukraine today. In February 2026 the Lviv Ukraine Rotary Club, Unbroken military hospital in Lviv, ministry of defense and Taras Shevchenko University in Kyiv each received book presentations and copies of “Veterans in Crisis” and requested 50,000 copies in the Ukrainian language be procured for Ukrainian soldiers and families. Disabled Ukrainian soldiers and medical professionals refer to the book as the “PTSD Bible.”

CERT

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CERT

PREPARE DON’T DESPAIR Learn how to prepare for hazards by joining a local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program. CERT personnel receive free training and develop skills to assist before, during, and after a disaster occurs. For information about finding or starting a CERT Program, please contact the Minnesota CERT Coordinator at hsem.volunteerresources.DPS@state.mn.us Minnesota State CERT Coordinator hsem.volunteerresources.DPS@state.mn.us

Rotary in Action: Local Fundraisers Making an Impact

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Rotary in Action: Local Fundraisers Making an Impact

Across Rotary District 5960, clubs are bringing communities together through meaningful and engaging fundraisers. From food and tasting events to silent auctions, family activities, and service projects, these efforts support vital local and global causes. Each event reflects Rotary’s commitment to service, partnership, and community impact—raising funds, building connections, and creating lasting change. Conference Opportunity for Clubs Local Rotary clubs attending the conference are invited to bring a flyer promoting an upcoming fundraiser to display on the shared vendor table. This is a great way to showcase your club’s work and connect with fellow Rotarians. Please note: Space is limited. This table is designated for fundraiser promotions only. We are unable to accommodate banners, displays, or non-fundraiser materials. Explore the many ways Rotary clubs are making a difference—and find an event to support.

Rotary International Convention

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Rotary International Convention

Attending a Rotary International Convention is a unique opportunity to experience the full power of Rotary on a global scale. It brings together thousands of members from around the world to share ideas, celebrate impact, and build meaningful connections across cultures. Whether you are looking to discover innovative service projects, gain fresh inspiration for your club, or strengthen your leadership skills, the convention offers engaging speakers, interactive sessions, and a vibrant House of Friendship showcasing Rotary in action. Most importantly, it reminds us that Rotary is more than local service—it is a worldwide network of people united in creating lasting change.

Rotary Friendship Exchange

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Rotary Friendship Exchange

District 5960 is partnering with District 4895 (Buenos Aires, Argentina) for a Rotary Friendship Exchange! This unique opportunity includes home and hotel stays, club visits, and cultural experiences—plus the chance to host Argentinian Rotarians here in our district. 🗓 Travel Dates: April 21–30, 2026 🔁 Hosting Dates: May 20–29, 2026

Unite for Water - Adopt a Drain

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The Outreach Program - Waterpoint system

The Outreach Program has an ongoing project to place water purification systems into Primary Schools in Tanzania. To date, we have supplied over 25,000 students with access to fresh water, and we are not stopping! Rotary clubs have an opportunity to sponsor a system and also be part of a service trip to Tanzania to help install the systems and do other important work. This is in addition to the meal packaging project that The Outreach Program will be covering in one of the Breakout sessions.

Literacy

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Chisago Lakes Rotary - Rotary Peace Trail

In 2024 we were awarded a District Grant to construct a trail in our local Rotary Park, located in Chisago City. This trail now allows people to have access to School Lake, an amazing environmental and wildlife lake. In addition to the construction of this trail ( a $20,000 project) we decided to integrate Rotary's "Make Peace Visible" theme into the park. this winter and spring we will have students and adults throughout our community painting "Peace Poles" , to be installed in 2-3 places within the park and the new trail. These will be place in what we call Peace Gardens. Those Rotary Clubs, foundations, businesses or individuals that contributed $1000 or more to the project will have their name on a Peace Pole. The project will culminate this spring when we have a dedication of the Peace Gardens sometime in May.