2026-2027 Annual District Assembly

Join us on May 23, 2026, for the annual District Training Assembly. Come learn more about the 2026-2027Rotary club year. Engage and share ideas as you learn about best practices, tips, and tools with Rotarians from across southern CA and Nevada at Granite Hills High School, 22900 Esaws Ave. Apple Valley, CA 92307.

Mission Flight Plan: The Itinerary

0930 | Boarding Begins
Registration opens. Arrive, check in, and connect with fellow Rotarians as we prepare for takeoff.

1000 – 1100 | Launch Initiated (Opening Group Session)
Opening Session. District Governor Elect Dennis Franklin and Rotary International Director Nominee John
Chase shares vision and direction for the year ahead. The winners of the District Business Plan Competition and Essay Contest will be presented.

1100 | Mission Briefing: Breakout Session 1
Club Treasurer Training
Club Secretary Training
President Elect and Area Governors Round Table
Youth Services Part 1 including RYLA, TLC, Contests, Interact, and Rotaract
Using AI in Rotary

1200 – 1250 | Mission Briefing: Breakout Session 2
Membership Growth Strategies Part 1
Public Image, Social Media, and Branding
Board Member Essentials
Rotary Foundation including Grant Management and Giving Strategies
Youth Services Part 2 featuring Interact and Rotaract leadership
Fundraising Ideas

1250 – 1340 | Fuel Station
Lunch and fellowship. Refuel, recharge, and strengthen connections.
1340 – 1430 | Mission Briefing: Breakout Session 3
Online Resources including DACdb, District 5300, Zone 26 and 27, and Rotary International
District Volunteering and Leadership Opportunities or Vocational Service
Rotary Foundation and International Service
Club Service including Project Planning and Implementation
Memorandum of Understanding

1440 – 1500 | Final Mission Debrief and Landing - Closing of Assembly Learning Sessions.
Key takeaways and call to action.
Mission Outcome
You will leave equipped, connected, and ready to lead with clarity and purpose.
Agenda at a glance

1500 – 1730 / Celebrating Mission Success
Dan Stover Music Challenge Finalists
4 Way Speech Finalists
District Awards
Transfer of Leadership