SCHEDULE
Great Times Await You at Far West PETS March 7-9, 2025
DoubleTree San Jose, CA
Go to farwestpets.org for Speaker Bios and more!
DoubleTree San Jose, CA
Go to farwestpets.org for Speaker Bios and more!
TENTATIVE TRAINING SEMINAR SCHEDULE
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FRIDAY, MARCH 7
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| 7:00 am | Photo Booth Open (closed 12:45-2:00 pm) |
Bayshore Foyer
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| 8:00 am | PETS Check-In Open | Hotel Lobby |
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8:00 am
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Vendor Sales Open
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Bayshore Foyer
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10:00 am
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Project Expo Opens
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Gateway Foyer
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11:30 am
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Sandwich Buffet
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Bayshore Ballroom
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12:30 pm
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Opening Session 1 Seating
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Gateway Ballroom
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1:00 pm
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Opening Session 1 & Welcome
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Gateway Ballroom
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Welcome and PETS Intro - John Blount
"It's All About Leadership"
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2:20 pm
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Core Learning Session 1 – Leadership & Vision
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Meeting Rooms
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| Encore Presidents - Session 1 | ||
| Assistant Governors - Session 1 | ||
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4:05 pm
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District Meeting 1 – Meet with your District Governor-Elect (Room Key Distribution)
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District Rooms
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5:40 pm
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Champagne Break
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First Floor Elevators
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6:00 pm
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No-Host Cocktail Reception
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Gateway Foyer
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6:55pm
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Ballroom Doors Open
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Gateway Ballroom
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7:15 pm
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Call to Order and Welcome
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Gateway Ballroom
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7:15 pm
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General Session 2 and Dinner
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Gateway Ballroom
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Keynote - Roger Crawford
Leadership & Vision
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9:30 pm
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Adjourn to District Hospitality Suites
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9th & 10th Floors
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SATURDAY,MARCH 8
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7:00 am
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Photo Booth Open (closes at 1 pm)
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Bayshore Foyer
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7:30 am
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Vendor Sales Open
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Bayshore Foyer
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7:30 am
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Project Expo Opens
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Gateway Foyer
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8:00 am
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PETS Check-In Open
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Hotel Lobby
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7:30 am
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General Session 3 & Breakfast
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Gateway Ballroom
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Keynote - Jean Irwin
Leadership & Communication
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9:25 am
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Core Learning Session 2 – Leadership & Communication
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Meeting Rooms
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| Encore Presidents - Session 2 | ||
| Assistant Governors - Session 2 | ||
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11:00 am
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Focused Conversations - Session 1
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District Rooms
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12:35 pm
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General Session 4 & Lunch
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Gateway Ballroom
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Keynote - Marilyn Fitzgerald
Leadership & Collaboration
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2:45 pm
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Core Learning Session 3 – Leadership & Collaboration
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Meeting Rooms
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| Encore Presidents - Session 3 | ||
| Assistant Governors - Session 3 | ||
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4:00 pm
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Focused Conversations - Session 2
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Meeting Rooms
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5:30 pm
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No-Host Cocktail Reception
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Gateway Foyer
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6:30 pm
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General Session 5 & Dinner
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Gateway Ballroom
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Keynote - Lance Miller
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8:30 pm
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Adjourn to District Hospitality Suites
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9th & 10th Floors
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SUNDAY, MARCH 9
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7:30 am
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Coffee
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Hotel Lobby & Foyers
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8:15 am
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District Meeting 2 – Create your Club Leadership Plan
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District Rooms
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10:30 am
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General Session 6 & Brunch
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Gateway Ballroom
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Keynote - Mário César Martins de Camargo
Rotary International President-Elect
Your Action Plan
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12:10 pm
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Adjourn – End of Far West PETS
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Safe Travels
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