Rotary International's first-ever Rotary Virtual Convention, in June, attracted more than 60,000 registrants and 175,000 viewers during its weeklong program. The robust participation shows that Rotary members are finding ways to experience key parts of Rotary’s annual international convention, fellowship and fun, despite the COVID-19 pandemic that forced the cancellation of the in-person convention that had been planned this year for Honolulu, Hawaii.
Virtual breakout sessions covered topics such how to engage members online, how to plan events that are better for the environment, growing Rotary with new club types, using digital trends to engage with millennials, and others.
Learn more about planning and implementing projects that make an impact. The recordings of several breakout sessions from the 2020 Rotary Virtual Convention are now available. You can also view the slide presentations and find other materials from these sessions in the 2020 Virtual Convention Breakout Presentations topic in RI's Learning Center. Note: Rotary-member login is required to access other session materials.
- How to Submit a Great Global Grant Application, by RI staff members
- How to Start and Manage Microfinance Projects/Cómo iniciar y administrar proyectos de micro finanzas (presented in English and Spanish), by the Rotary Action Group for Community Economic Development
- Greening Rotary Events: Be Plastic-free, Offset Carbon, and More!, by the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group
- Rotary Action Groups Elevate Rotary’s Impact and Reach, by RI staff members
- District Resource Networks Make Service Projects Successful, by Rotarian William Gormont
- Learning From WASH Failures by the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Rotary Action Group
- The World Environment of Rotary and the United Nations, by the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group
- Ending Modern-Day Slavery, Engaging Our Rising Rotarians, by the Rotary Action Group Against Slavery
- Educating Girls: A Long-Range Community Investment, by the Literacy Rotarian Action Group
- What Can I Do as a Rotarian to Help End Alzheimer's?, by the Alzheimer’s/Dementia Rotary Action Group
- The Power of Partnerships With ShelterBox and Habitat for Humanity, by ShelterBox and Habitat for Humanity