Rotary District 5180 Fall Conference 2026

A Spooktacular Rotary District 5180 Fall Conference

We will Engage, Energize and Elevate your Rotary Experience.

Join us at Margaritaville in South Lake Tahoe!

There is no shortage of fun planned at this year's conference! 

  • A paper airplane contest that takes over the hotel
  • Comedian Turner Sparks – click here for a sneak peek
  • A Jimmy Buffett tribute band
  • A Halloween costume contest
  • Dancing!
  • A PolioPlus walk

Schedule: Engage, Energize and Elevate

 
 
 

Conference Registration

FRIDAY, October 30, 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

SATURDAY, October 31, 8:30am - Close 

Check in at the registration area

 
 
 
The Parrot Heads
Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band
 
 

Friday, October 30

6:15 PM - 9:30 PM

Welcome Reception & Opening Celebration

All registered attendees will receive a complimentary welcome drink as we begin a weekend focused on engaging, energizing and elevating Rotarians throughout District 5180

  • Heavy hors d'oeuvres and themed food stations
  • Casual networking ad fellowship
  • Meet the Rotary Youth Exchange students
  • Flip flop decorating contest (winners announced during Saturday dinner)
  • Rock out to the Parrot Heads, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band
 
 
 
 
 
Lunch Keynote Speaker
Elizabeth Mahoney
 
 
 
 
 
Dinner Keynote - Comedian
Turner Sparks
 

Saturday, October 31 

  • 9:00 AM - 8:00 AM - PolioPlus fundraiser walk
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Breakfast on your own
  • 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM - Opening Keynote: John Blount and “The Power of Storytelling”
    • Featuring Rotarians sharing why they joined, how Rotary has impacted their lives and how storytelling builds connection and purpose
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Morning breakout sessions
    • Storytelling for membership growth and everyday life
    • ClubRunner workshop - websites, events, membership and communication
  • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Flight for Peace Contest
    • Launch paper airplanes from upper-level balconies toward a target surrounding a Peace Pole
    • Categories: closest to target, longest flight, most creative design
    • Winner receives the Peace Pole to dedicate in their community
  • 12:00 PM - 1:45 PM - Lunch general session
    • Keynote speaker Elizabeth Mahoney “AI and the Future of our Lives”
      • Understanding AI, ethics and opportunities, practical application in Rotary and everyday life
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Afternoon breakout sessions
    • Using AI in Rotary
    • Rotary Youth Exchange student panel
  • 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM - District business meeting
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Free time
  • 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM - Triple Crown Reception (invite only)
  • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Masquerade of Laughter and Light
    • Plated dinner
    • Turner Sparks, comedian from New York City
    • Costume contest and awards
      • Categories: best overall, most creative, funniest, best group
    • Flip flop decorating contest winners announced
    • Dancing and celebration

Sunday, November 1

  •  8:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Foundation brunch buffet
  • 11:30 AM - 11:40 AM - Million-Dollar Challenge Celebration
  • 11:40 AM - 11:45 AM - Conference adjourns

Join us at Margaritaville in South Lake Tahoe! $236.96/night for the King. Valet parking is an extra $21/day. 

Note that this rate is only available to those that book through the registration site. 

Click here to reserve your room at our discounted Rotary rate.

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