Events

M ake the most of your convention experience by taking part in the special activities planned for the 2010 RI Convention.

See the tentative program schedule  for more information about times.

Unofficial affiliate events | RI luncheons | Host events

Venues

The 2010 RI Convention takes place at

Palais des congrès de Montréal
1001, place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
514-871-8122
Métro: Place d'Armes

Centre Bell
1260, rue de la Gauchetière Ouest
514-932-2582
Métro: Bonaventure or Lucien-L'Allier

The eco-friendly Palais des congrès is the site of the breakout sessions, RI luncheons, and the House of Friendship. The Centre Bell, one of North America's largest and most technologically advanced arenas and home of a professional hockey team, hosts plenary sessions.

The two venues, situated within less than a mile (1.2 km) of each other, are connected by the métro's Orange Line. Located in downtown Montréal's International Quarter, the two venues are within walking distance of several restaurants, hotels, and attractions. See a map of Montréal's métro line .

Use the city's métro line to visit some of the events going on before, during, and after the convention, such as Les FrancoFolies  and the Festival International de Jazz . Read more  about Montréal festivals.

Unofficial affiliate events

Event registration deadline: 29 March 2010

Add to the fellowship of the convention by planning your own event. Unofficial affiliate events can include district and zone receptions, intercountry committee dinners, Global Networking Group meetings, and regional events.

The procedures form  will give you an overview of the process. Your event can be held at a hotel (PDF) or the Palais des congrès . Download the convention center form .

Global Networking Group chairs may use the meeting request form (PDF) to reserve space for their groups to hold an annual meeting. However, any Global Networking Group chair that wants to plan events outside of the Palais des congrès should submit the UAE request for hotel space  (PDF).

Please direct your questions to Jatare Barrett , small meetings specialist.

RI luncheons

See colleagues from around the world at one of these special luncheons.

President's Recognition Luncheon
Monday, 21 June
US$45
Celebrate the year's accomplishments with fellow leaders, including current RI officers, district governors, club presidents, RI committee members, and spouses.

President-elect's Leadership Luncheon
Tuesday, 22 June
$45
Meet incoming Rotary leaders, including incoming RI officers, district governors, club presidents, and spouses.  

On-to-New Orleans Convention Luncheon
Wednesday, 23 June
$45
Learn the latest information about New Orleans to take back to your club and district. Open to all convention participants and their guests.

To register for preconvention and convention luncheons, please fill out a registration form or register online at Member Access . If you’ve already registered and would like to add or change an event, please contact RI Registration Services . After 31 March, tickets available due to cancellations or visa denials can be purchased on-site in the registration area.

Host Organization Committee events  

Events organized by the host committee give convention goers the opportunity to experience Montréal's cultural offerings with local Rotarians.

These events, which were recently added and not included in the registration booklet, can be booked on the HOC Web site, www.rotary2010.com . All HOC event prices are in Canadian dollars.

An Evening at the Cirque
Saturday, 19 June, 18:00 and 20:30
C$60
Marvel at the remarkable talent of rising young circus artists who train at the internationally renowned École nationale de cirque (National Circus School). As a pioneer of the circus renaissance, the school has contributed to the emergence of several circus companies, including Cirque du Soleil. Attend their graduation performance.

Ecomuseum
Monday, 21 June, 17:00
$35
The Rotary Club of Montreal-Lakeshore invites you to the Ecomuseum, an educational wildlife park operated by the Saint Lawrence Valley Natural History Society. After the tour, visit the beautiful banks of Lake Saint Louis and enjoy homecooked BBQ, salad, and desserts at Fritz Farm in Baie d'Urfé.

Lobster Festival
Monday, 21 June, 18:00
$120
The Rotary Club of Montreal-Westward invites you to a traditional Maritime Canada lobster festival. It's all-you-can-eat, and transportation is provided.

Kingston and the Thousand Islands Tour
Thursday-Saturday, 24-26 June
$180
Travel by bus to Kingston, Ontario , with the Rotary clubs of Cataraqui-Kingston, Gananoque, Kingston, Kingston-Frontenac, and Napanee. Enjoy hospitality in Rotarians' homes for two nights. In addition, tour a Canadian heritage site at Upper Canada Village, take a boat tour of the world-famous Thousand Islands, visit the national historic site of Fort Henry, and dine with local Rotarians at the Vimy Officers' Mess in Kingston. See the full itinerary on the HOC Web site .

Book these and other events and tours at www.rotary2010.com  .