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District Conference May 2026
May 01, 2026 12:00 p.m. - May 02, 2026 10:00 p.m.
Register today and be part of something special:
https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50335/Events/district-conference-may-2026
Great Scott! District 5495 Is Going Back to the Future!
Friday, May 1 – Saturday, May 2
Get ready to hit 88 MPH at the District 5495 Conference—a high-energy weekend of service, inspiration, celebration, and connection. Guided by Together We Thrive, and as Arizona looks ahead to America’s 250th, we’ll celebrate our people, our impact, and the future we’re building together.
Conference Highlights by Event
Friday Lunch | Celebrating the Clubs with Music, Service & Community
- Meet the Beatles — a fun, high-energy tribute to launch the conference
- Club Grammy-Style Awards celebrating outstanding clubs and members
- A perfect blend of celebration, recognition, and nostalgia to start the weekend
- Enjoy a RYLA experience or attend Council on Legislation
- 3:00 – 5:00 PM Roll up your sleeves for hands-on service projects with fellow Rotarians, community partners, and local nonprofits, proof that when we serve together, our impact grows
- Recognizing Rotary’s community impact and the future we are creating together
- Featured keynote: Elizabeth Mahoney, PDG, a crowd favorite and highly sought-after speaker at district conferences and PETS across the zones, delivering inspiring insights on leadership, purpose, and Rotary’s impact
- A powerful spotlight on our amazing youth and the future of Rotary
- Inspiring stories from Interact, Rotaract, Youth Exchange, RYLA, and scholarship leaders
- A look at how Rotary is shaping the next generation as we approach America’s 250th
Saturday Lunch | Leadership & Resilience
- Featured speaker: Eric Swann, former Arizona Cardinals All-Pro Tackle, 1st-round NFL draft pick, and an extraordinary human being. Eric shares a compelling story of perseverance, leadership, and personal growth you won’t forget
Saturday All Day | Back to the Future Fun
- A cast of characters from Back to the Future entertaining and engaging attendees
- Photo ops, surprises, and plenty of smiles along the way
- Elegant evening of dinner, music, celebration, and recognition as we honor our achievements and look ahead
- Featured keynote: Wyn Spiller, Rotary International Director, Zones 26-27
Attire
- Conference Sessions: Business Casual
- Saturday Evening: Prom or Formal Wear (tuxedo not required)
“Where we’re going… we don’t need roads.”
Just service, connection, and a shared vision for the future.
Register now — Great Scott, you won’t want to miss it!
Together We Raise Celebration Dinner - Thursday April 30th - Separate Registration Link Attached
(Sheraton Room Block Reservation Link Attached)
Serve Bright and Early: Mobile Food Pantry at St. Luke’s
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For almost 15 years, Phoenix Rotary 100 has proudly supported food distribution at St. Luke's at the Mountain Church —and we’re still going strong! It’s an early start (yes, 5:30 - 8 am), but for the families we serve, it makes a world of difference. Rain or shi
ne, every 2nd and 4th Saturday, volunteers are needed to help distribute food and bring hope to our community.
This effort is in partnership with St. Mary's Food Bank, whose mobile delivery service brings essential groceries to sites like St. Luke’s. Come join us and start your morning with purpose!
Location: 848 E. Dobbins Road, Phoenix
Dates: 2nd & 4th Saturdays | Time: 5:30–8:00 AM