The District Conference feels GREAT!
The annual district conference will be in Tallinn on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
I’ve included the conference’s topics, the evening program and a registration link below. Also, please look at the information about the Sunday day’s activities.
See you at the conference!
Download: Rotay_invitation 2023.pdf
DG Urmas Kaarlep
Sign UpThe District 1420 Conference will feature exciting and informative discussions on the topics: “The World Today – Changes in Us, Our Community and the World”, “Rotary Today – Imagine Rotary”, and “Rotary Tomorrow – Rotary and Youth”.
In addition to presentations, the conference price includes lunch at the MEKK restaurant and coffee breaks. Breaks provide an opportunity to communicate with other Rotarians and learn about the clubs’ charitable projects.
After the conference and before the evening gala, there will be a ceremonial opening of the oak tree planted by Paul Harris in Kanutiaia Park, Merepuiestee 5, Tallinn.
FRI, 14.04.2023
PRE-CONFERENCE THE SPRING MEETING
The District Spring Meeting will be held on April 14, 2023, at 17:00 at the Radisson Collection Hotel and is an official part of the district conference. Just to let you know, registration is required.
General meeting of the district and committee meetings are held.
This will be followed by a gathering at 20:00 at the ISSEI bar of the Radisson Collection Hotel on the 24th floor. We would recommend that you register.
Spring Meeting, 14.04 info ISSEI BAR, 14.04 infoSAT, 15.04.2023
DISTRICT CONFERENCE AND GALA
We have had an exciting Rotary year.
The district conference is part of that, featuring exciting and edifying discussions on world and Rotary topics. It’s the big event of the Rotary year, and
It’s a celebration for all of us!
The district conference and gala shall be on April 15, 2023, at the Radisson Collection Hotel.
Galas’s DRESS CODE is Festive Attire.
Conference, 15.04 info Gala, 15.04 info
SUN, 16.04.2023
SUNDAY ACTIVITIES
Sunday offers the opportunity to go on several different tours. Choose your favourite and join other Rotarians and friends. Register in time!
More information about the Sunday day’s activities:
SIGN UP
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60,00 €
By purchasing a supporter's ticket, you support the goals of organising the conference.
English
60,00 € – 518,00 €
*Pre-register price is valid if registered and paid at the latest March 31, 2023. Select from all three: conference, gala and Slava Ukraini support. If you participate with a guest, choose "Rotarian +1".
0,00 €
Attendance at The Spring Meeting (14.04) the day before the district conference is free & registration is required.
Suomeksi
0,00 €
Piirikonferenssia edeltävänä päivänä Ilta ISSEI-baarissa (14.04) on ilmainen (ei sisällä juomia ja aterioita) ja ilmoittautumisen on suositeltavaa.
The conference price includes lunch at the MEKK restaurant and coffee breaks.
Breaks allow communicating with other Rotarians and learning about the clubs’ charitable projects.
DISTRICT CONFERENCE PROGRAM FROM FRIDAY TO SUNDAY
FRIDAY, 14. APRIL
17:00 The Spring Meeting
17:00 District Spring meeting for authorised representatives of the club – DG Urmas Kaarlep
Radisson Collection Hotel, Rävala 3, Tallinn
20:00 Gathering at the ISSEI Rooftop Bar
20:00 Gathering at Radisson Collection ISSEI rooftop bar
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
09:00-10:00 Gathering and registration
Radisson Collection Hotel, Rävala 3, Tallinn
10:00-10:30 Opening words
Moderator Gunnar Toomemets (Tallinn Rotary Club).
How I imagine Rotary growth in Estonia and Finland – District 1420 governor Urmas Kaarlep
Bringing in the flags
10.30-12.00 WORLD TODAY “Changes in us, the community and the world.”
How big of a war are we in? – Marko Mihkelson, Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Parliament of Estonia
Video greeting from Johanna-Maria Lehtme, Chairperson of the NGO Slava Ukraini, 2022 European of the Year
Kelly Johanson, guitar – Viimsi RK scholarship holder
Will the European Union remain united in solving crises – Marina Kaljurand, Member of the European Parliament, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, matron of the Sun Camp
Sustainability in Action: Ethical Implications and Challenges in Transitioning to Renewable Energy – Kaspar Kaarlep, energy technologist and innovator
12.00-13.00 LUNCH at the Restoran MEKK
Radisson Collection Hotel, Rävala 3, Tallinn
13:00-14:15 ROTARY TODAY “IMAGINE, ROTARY”
Panel moderator DG Urmas Kaarlep
Increase our ability to adapt – People of Action – Lena J. Mjerskaug, Director of RI Enebakk RK, Chief of Administrative Control at the Defense Staff Norway
How to create a successful Rotary Club – Martti Sjölund, DG 1410 Laitila RC
Tallinn Reval Rotary Club’s charity project “Päikeselaager” – Marina Pilv, Tallinn Reval RK charter member, past president 2017-2018, club board member, LEADELL Pilv Law Office administration
and CFO
Experiences of water protection activities in the District and future prospects for the environment-
related projects – Lotta Ruokanen, Chair, Baltic Sea Forum D 1420r
14.15-14.45 BREAK
Acquaintance with club initiatives
14:45-15:00 Rotary mixed choir
Rotary Club of Tallinn mixed choir
15:00-16:05 ROTARY TOMORROW “ROTARY AND YOUTH”
Rotaract in Europe – Karlis Bankvics, Head of Rotaract Europe.
How do we create a Rotaract club, and why do young people want to be its members? – Karen Kaarlep, Tallinn International Rotaract club president and president-elect Sandra Kallas.
Welcome and presentation of exchange students.
Professional and social activities and volunteer work, Rotary values are also suitable for busy people – Ruth Oltjer and Gretta Oltjer-Timberg.
16:05-16:20 Speech by the President of the Republic of Estonia
Speech by the President of the Republic of Estonia, Alar Karis
16.20-16.30 End of the conference
DG Urmas Kaarlep, Gunnar Toomemets
17:00 Gathering in the hotel lobby
Radisson Collection Hotel, Rävala 3, Tallinn
17:15 Walk to Kanutiaia Park
A 15-minute walk from the hotel to Kanutiaia Park, Merepuiestee 5, Tallinn.
17:30-18:00 Paul Harris memorial plaque
Official opening of the Paul Harris plaque (Kanutiaia Park)
20:00-00:00 Saturday Night Fever
Three-course gala dinner “Tastes of Estonia” with matched drinks.
Lottery and auction
Dance
Taking pictures
APRIL 16, SUNDAY
10:00-12:00 Activities for Rotarians and friends
Rotarian initiatives and various visits, e.g. Altia tour, Chaga visit, MUBA visit, etc.
See for more: SUN, 16.04.2023
Learn more about cancellation and photography/recording notification
Cancellation of registration
Places are reserved in order of payment.
If you have registered and cannot participate, please send a cancellation notice to info@rotary.ee, as early enough notification allows the following people who wish to participate in the conference.
If you cancel your participation 30 days before the conference, the participation fee paid by you will be returned in full.
You must be reimbursed half of the participation fee if you cancel at least 20 days before the conference.
If you let us know of your cancellation later than the dates we mentioned, we have taken into account your participation, and the participation fee is not refundable.
Photography/recording notification
By attending or attending Rotary District 1420 conferences, pre-conference events, Rotary ticketed events, and hosting organisation committee events; you consent to your and your children being recorded by any means, including photography, audio, interview and video recording (“Recordings”).
You grant Rotary a royalty-free, irrevocable, worldwide right to use, copy, display, modify, distribute, publish and license the Recordings and your likeness, statements, name and voice for advertising, marketing and educational purposes without incurring any debt or liability to Rotary International or the Rotary Club.
Rotary uses the recordings on its website, publications, streaming and social media and retains them and personal data for historical and research purposes.
additional information
#RotaryIsGreat
So that a wider audience can participate, please use the hashtag #rotaryisgreat when posting pictures and news from the events on social media!
HOTEL
We have a certain number of rooms booked at the Radisson Collection Hotel, promotional code ROTARY.
If you order via email, please send orders to: reservations.tallinn@radissoncollection.com. Keyword Rotary.
Hotel address: Tallinn, Rävala Street 3, Tallinn, 10143, Estonia.
FERRY TICKET
Ferry tickets Helsinki-Tallinn-Helsinki.
Please send the order for ferry tickets to the travel agency Fiesta Reisid. fiesta@fiestareisid.ee. Name and date of birth required for ticketing.
NGO SLAVA UKRAINI
A citizens’ initiative was launched with Estonian Rotary clubs’ support.
NGO Slava Ukraini focuses on medical supplies, first aid equipment, humanitarian aid, transport and stabilisation equipment for the wounded, medical equipment, and tactical medical training in Ukraine.
Registration Fees
Special registration discount EARLY BIRD: 01 January to 28 February 2023 and pre-registration discount: 1 March to 31 March 2023.| REGISTRATION CATEGORY | 01 Jan to 28 February 2023 | 1 March to 31 March | 1 March to 10 April 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.04 Spring Meeting: Club member | Free | Free | Free |
| 14.04 Evening at the ISSEI bar: Club member, Nonmember, or quest | Free | Free | Free |
| 15.04 District Conference: Club member, Nonmember, or guest | 60 EUR | 70 EUR | 80 EUR |
| 15.04 District Gala: Club member, Nonmember, or guest | 139 EUR | 159 EUR | 189 EUR |
