2026-2027 Annual District Assembly

Join us on May 23, 2026, for the annual District Training Assembly. Come learn more about the 2026-2027 Rotary 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

9:30 | Boarding Begins
Registration opens. Arrive, check in, and connect with fellow Rotarians as we prepare for takeoff.

10:00 - 11:00 | Launch Initiated (Opening Group Session)
Opening Session. District Governor Elect Dennis Franklin and Rotary International Director Nominee John Chase share their vision and direction for the year ahead. The winners of the District Business Plan Competition and Essay Contest will also be presented.

11:10 - 11:55 | Mission Briefing: Breakout Session 1 (Choose 1)
Club Treasurer Training
Club Secretary Training
President Elect and Area Governors Round Table
Youth Services Part 1 - RYLA, TLC & Contests
Rotaract
Rotary Foundation & Giving Strategies

12:05 - 12:50 | Mission Briefing: Breakout Session 2 (Choose 1)
Membership Growth Strategies
Public Image, Social Media & Branding
Board Member Essentials
Rotary Foundation & International Service
Youth Services Part 2 - Interact & Rotary Youth Exchange
Rotaract

12:50 - 1:40 | Fuel Station
Lunch and fellowship. Refuel, recharge, and strengthen connections

1:40 - 2:25 | Mission Briefing: Breakout Session 3 (Choose 1)
Incredible Resouces - Dacdb.com/Ignite, Rotary5300.org, Zone2627.org and Rotary.org
District Volunteering and Leadership Opportunities & Vocational Service
Using AI in Rotary
Community Service, Project Planning & Implementation
Fundraising
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) / DDF / Grant Management

2:35 - 2:55 | Final Mission Debrief and Landing
Closing of Assembly Learning Sessions

3:00 - 5:30 | Celebrating 2025-2026 Mission Success
Dan Stover Music Challenge Finalists
4-Way Speech Finalists
District Awards
Transfer of Leadership