Training Information

2024-2026

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.

• District Leadership Academy   2025-2026 DLA Nomination Form 
  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.

•  Presidents-Elect Mid-South Training Seminar (PETS)   (March 20-22, 2025)

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 2026 PETS will be March 19-21, 2026)                                                                                              

• Assistant Governor's Institute (AGI) (March 20-22, 2025) 

Trains incoming and current assistant governors in technique with trainers from multiple districts within our Zone.   The dates for the 2026 AGI  will be March 19-21, 2026.

• Grants Training Club Qualification Plan  (October 4, 2025) 

Grants training will be held immediately following PETS Orientation. Attendance is required by at least 2 club members to be eligible to receive a district or global grant. Club members may attend two different years.  The training will take place in Crossville.                                                                               

• Presidents-Elect Training Seminar Orientation (PETSO) (October 4, 2025)
  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)  (February 22, 2025)

  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 2026 will be January 17, 2026)

• Club Learning Assembly (CLA)  (May 17, 2025)

  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. 

• Vibrant Club Seminars (August 16, 2025: Manchester and Knoxville; August 23, 2025: Lebanon and Chattanooga)
  Prepares club and district leaders along with interested Rotarians to support vibrant club activities at the club and district levels. Topics will be Membership, Foundation, Youth Services, and Public Image. 

• Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) 

March 8, 2025 - Chattanooga

April 26, 2025 - Lebanon

       Contact RLI Chair Teresa Music with any questions.

           What is Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)?

• Series of three fast-paced, interactive, one-day courses
• Designed to build knowledge of Rotary. Among others, topics include Membership, Service Projects, and the Rotary Foundation
• Courses are fun, topical, hands-on – Class members learn from each other – No lectures!
• Geared toward busy business professionals who want to be more effective leaders in their vocation and in their Rotary club
• 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 Seminar, Louisville, Kentucky - July 19, 2025

• Zone Summer Seminar, Gardendale, AL - August 2, 2025

• Zone-Level Governors-Elect and Governors-Nominee Training Seminars (GETS/GNTS)  (September 2-4, 2025)  

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 2025 training will be held in Columbus, Ohio. 

• Zone-Level District Governor Training & Reunion (September 3-4, 2025)  This event will be held in Columbus, Ohio. 
•  Zone 30-31 Institute: (September 4-7, 2025) 

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 2025 Institute will be held in Columbus, OH.

•  Zone-Level District Trainer Programs 

Prepares and instructs district trainers in conjunction with Rotary Institutes.