Education Information & Learning Opportunities
2026-2027
Through a variety of learning opportunities, Rotarians gain knowledge about Rotary and prepare for their leadership roles in order to accomplish much "Service above Self."
The opportunities for club leaders and members consist of many events at both the CLUB LEADER and DISTRICT LEADER levels.
Click here for information from the Rotary International website pages on CLUB LEADER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.
- Vibrant Club Seminars (August 22, 2026: Cleveland, Cookeville, & Knoxville)
Prepares club and district leaders along with interested Rotarians to support vibrant club activities at the club and district levels. Topics will include Membership, The Rotary Foundation, Youth Services, and Public Image.
- Grants Training (Fall, 2026)
Grants training will be held via Zoom with multiple opportunities to attend. Attendance of two members from each club wishing to receive a grant for their service project is required.
- Presidents-Elect Training Seminar Orientation (PETSO) (October 10, 2026)
This half-day of training is the initial training step as the District prepares the Presidents-Elect for their year as Presidents. Assistant Governors are expected to attend. This will take place in Crossville.
- District Team Training Seminar (DTTS) (January 30, 2027)
The purpose of this learning opportunity is for District 6780 to discuss with Presidents-Elect, Assistant Governor’s and District Committee Chairs the goals and vision for the upcoming Rotary year. This will take place in Crossville. (The date for 2027 will be January 30, 2027)
- Presidents-Elect Mid-South Training Seminar (PETS) (March 18-20, 2027)
Prepares Presidents-Elect of the District 6780 Rotary clubs for their term. Presidents-Elect attendance is mandatory. Click on the underlined link above for more information about the PETS seminar. (The dates for 2027 PETS will be March 18-20, 2027)
- Assistant Governor's Institute (AGI) (March 18-20, 2027)
Trains incoming and current assistant governors in technique with trainers from multiple districts within our Zone. The dates for the 2027 AGI will be March 18-20, 2027.
- Club Learning Assembly (CLA) (May 1, 2027)
Prepares incoming club leaders and other interested Rotarians for the Rotary year ahead. Clubs can select Rotarians to attend; the target group is the incoming officers, committee chairs, District Officers, and Assistant Governors. This will take place in Crossville.
DLA is designed to provide intensive training for Rotarians who are thought to have high potential for future leadership positions within the District. Prospective members are nominated by District leaders and a selection committee selects the new students for each training year. This is a premier program that has been in place for decades and is highly recognized by other Rotary Districts. Click on the underlined link above to learn more about the District Leadership Academy. Click HERE to learn more about the District Leadership Academy and its curriculum and requirements. For additional information, please contact DLA Dean & Chair Devrin Kuipers at devrin@devrin.com or (865) 599-9145.
- Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)
September 26, 2026 - Location TBD
October 16-17, 2026 - 2-day RLI Retreat, Location TBD
January 16-17, 2027 - 2-day RLI Retreat, Location TBD
February 6, 2027 - Location TBD
April 16-17, 2027 - 2-day RLI Retreat, Location TBD
Contact RLI Chair Jane Bowen with any questions.
What is Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)?
- Series of three fast-paced, interactive, one-day courses
- Designed to build knowledge of Rotary – ideal for every Rotary member – serves as a perfect orientation for new members
- Courses are fun, topical, hands-on – Class members learn from each other – No lectures!
- Provides meaningful opportunities for seasoned members to reconnect to Rotary’s purpose – re-energizing their engagement
- Participants return to their club with new friends, enthusiasm, fresh ideas, & valuable leadership skills
Who should attend?
- New members
- Active Rotarians
- Future club leaders, especially presidents-nominees and elect
ZONE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
- Zone Summer Leadership Seminar, West Chester, OH - July 18, 2026
- Zone Summer Leadership Seminar, Franklin, TN - August 1, 2026 REGISTER NOW
- Zone Summer Leadership Seminar, New Orleans - August 8, 2026
Registration for the Summer Leadership Seminars is now open:
https://www.rizones30-31.org/events/leadership-seminars/
- Zone-Level Governors-Elect and Governors-Nominee Training Seminars (GETS/GNTS) (August 25-27, 2026)
Offers incoming Rotary International District Governors training on virtually every aspect of successful district-level Rotary leadership at the Zone level during the month of September at a revolving site within the Zone. The 2026 training will be held in New Orleans, LA.
- Zone-Level District Governor Training & Reunion (August 25-27, 2026)
This event will be held in New Orleans, LA.
- Zone 30-31 Institute (August 27-30, 2026)
Brings current and past District Officers up to date on the latest Rotary developments, including RI policies and programs, and provides a forum for suggestions and ideas. The 2026 Institute will be held in New Orleans, LA.
- Zone-Level District Trainer Programs
Prepares and instructs district trainers in conjunction with Rotary Institutes.
