Session Descriptions

Using Social Media to Communicate

Social media is a great way to communicate, but how do you break through the clutter? In this session, we will go through the basics of a business page vs. a group page vs. a personal page and break down the type of content that works best when speaking to the community. Have a question on something social media related? Bring it to this session and have it answered!

Speaker: Christie Bierlein, Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce

How to Engage Members & How Clubs Are Dealing With the Pandemic

How to Engage members – This year is about making lemonade out of lemons. You will hear from three Club President panelists that have kept their members engaged throughout the year. Learn how they are adapting and making an impact with their clubs.

Panelists: Shelby Albrecht, Rotary Club of Frankenmuth Morning; Carla Derocher, Rotary Club of Bay City Morning; and Jasmine Echinger, Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant

Fundraising with Eventgroove

What fundraising level is your club this year? Have you considered doing an on line fundraising event this year? Our District 6310 has a fundraising platform with Eventgroove. Each club in our district can be under the district “umbrella”. You will hear from panelists whose clubs are actively involved with online fundraising.

Panelists: Michelle Sponseller, Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant; Shelly Gunden, Rotary Club of Pigeon; Debra Kranz, Rotary Club of Cass City.

District Peace Scholar Katrina Kalcic

Katrina currently serves as the Fund Operations Consultant with the United Nations Spotlight Initiative, a global €500 million fund dedicated to eliminating violence against women and girls. Prior to joining Spotlight, Katrina served as the Country Director of Impact Water Uganda, a safe drinking water project benefiting approximately 1 million students in schools throughout the country. As Country Director, Katrina led project execution, sales, innovation, operations, and finance. She has extensive experience in the area of women's empowerment, leading projects ranging from sexual health education for women and girls affected by HIV, to studying inclusive economic development policies in Ghana. Katrina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Literacy with Johnathan Rand

Do you have an idea for a book, but don’t know where to start? Join author Johnathan Rand as he shows you, step-by-step, how he creates the books in his multi-million selling Michigan and American Chillers series! Topics will include creating an outline, writing the first draft, and the all-important revisions. Rand will also discuss other aspects of ‘the business,’ such as setting up a disciplined writing routine, seeking agents and publishers, self-publishing, and more! If you’ve ever thought about writing a book but didn’t know how to go about it, this special breakout is for you!