Who Should Attend PELS?

Multi-District Northeast PELS

Presidents-Elect Learning Seminar

Participating Districts

7780, 7850, 7890, 7910, 7930, 7950, 7980

Rotary Presidents-Elect from across New England plus southern Quebec – 500 Rotarians strong – come together each spring at Northeast Presidents-Elect Learning Seminar (NEPELS). All are eager – and a bit apprehensive – about their approaching year as Club President. PELS is where they learn from one another, from Rotary facilitators, and from senior Rotary leaders about how best to prepare themselves and their clubs for the year ahead. In addition to the Presidents-Elect, their Assistant Governors also receive specialized training at PELS.

Assistant Governors from all our regions come as well.  They will assist their governors and serve as resources to the clubs throughout the year.  It is important that they hear the same messages as the club presidents.

Rotaract Presidents-Elect joined us in 2024 for the first time as equals with all other club Presidents.  Rotaract clubs are now co-equal with all other Rotary clubs, with the same privileges and responsibilities we all share.

Northeast PELS has been fortunate over the years to attract stellar speakers from across the Rotary world. It is not unusual for the Rotary International President-Elect or a Past Rotary International President to participate. In addition, Rotary International Directors and Foundation Trustees are often part of the mix.  Our list of Speakers for NE PELS 2025 will be released in the months leading up to the event.

 

The breakout sessions are facilitated by active Rotarians from across the region who return each year to share their knowledge and experience with the Presidents-Elect and Assistant Governors. Furthermore, the breakouts are small enough that Presidents-Elect can learn from one another, as well.

Finally, attendees benefit from informal peer-to-peer discussions and interactions in a friendly, collegial atmosphere, especially at mealtimes.