PETS/SETS - Inspire Greater Confidence

Traditional lighting of the oil lamp to commence PETS/SETS


DG, DGE, DGN & key District Officers Elect with Club Presidents Elect

The PET/SET Seminar held at the tropical 5* Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana has truly inspired & provided the necessary confidence for the Presidents Elect to lead their Clubs & "Make Dreams Real" during Rotary 2008-9. Double click on photos to enlarge.

District Officers Elect with Club Presidents & Secretaries Elect

DGE Nalin thanks Dist. Chair PDG Lucky Pieris for TRF presentation

PETS/SETS participants give serious attention to the presentations

28-30 March: PETS / SETS Programme

DG Thariq conducting the training session - "Working with Your Club"

Friday, 28th March - Dressed in Smart Casual
02.00-05.00p.m. : Check-in @ Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana
Double click http://www.cinnamonhotels.com/Habarana/Spaces.htm
05.00-05.30p.m. : Opening Plenary Session. Welcome - Pres. Kasun
05.30-07.30p.m. : Annual Theme, Goals & Effective Clubs- DGE Nalin
07.30-08.30p.m. : Open Discussion with AGEs
08.30-10.30p.m. : Dinner & Fellowship

AG Major Douglas conducting the training session - "Setting Goals"

Saturday, 29th March - (Group Photo - Jacket/ Formal Dress)
08.20-09.30a.m. : Registration
09.30-10.10a.m. : President's Role & Responsibilities - DGE Nalin
10.10-11.00a.m. : Goal Setting - AGE Maj. Douglas

Secretary's Elect: Separate session - Conducted by DSE Taslim with AGE Sahabdeen, AGE Ratnasothy & AGE Imran

11.00-11.15a.m. : Tea Break
11.15-12.00noon : Working with Your Club & District - DG Thariq
12.00-12.45p.m. : Service Projects - PP. Delip & Pres. Prabhu
12.45-02.30p.m. : Lunch
02.30-03.15p.m. : Club Administration - AGE Ratnasothy
03.15-04.00p.m. : Membership - PP. Dharshan
04.00-04.30p.m. : Break
04.30-05.15p.m. : The Rotary Foundation - PDG Lucky
05.15-06.00p.m. : Public Relations - Pres. Deepal & Web Genius
06.00-07.30p.m. : Group Discussion / Q & A
08.00-10.00p.m. : Dinner & Fellowship

Secretaries Elect at their key session - "Role & Responsibilities"

Sunday, 30th March - Dressed in Smart Casual
09.30-10.10a.m. : Annual & Long Range Planning
10.10-10.30a.m. : Council on Legislation - PDG Paths
10.30-10.40a.m. : Attendance - PP. Dr. Thilak
10.40-11.00a.m. : Tea Break
11.00-12.00noon : RI Presidential Citation, District Citation etc.
12.00-01.10p.m. : Q&A, PETS Evaluation/Closing Plenary Session
01.10-02.40p.m. : Lunch (Vacate Rooms by 2.00p.m.)
Organised by: Rotary Clubs of Kegalle & Panduwasnuwara

A group of those who attended PETS/SETS together by bus.

Prepare for PETS & SETS: 28-30 March, 2008

RI stipulates that all Presidents Elect shall attend the Presidents Elect Training Seminar (PETS). The main purpose of PETS is to develop Club Presidents who have the necessary skills, knowledge, and motivation to create or maintain an effective Club as defined by the RI Board. RI recommends that expenses be paid by the Clubs/ District (As it stands, RI Dist. 3220 does not collect/ allocate District Funds towards PETS) . The PETS & Secretary's Elect Training Seminar (SETS) will be from 28 March 3.00p.m. - 30 March 3.00p.m. at Chaaya Village (now upgraded to the 5* Cinnamon Lodge), Habarana organised by: Rotary Clubs of Kegalle & Panduwasnuwara.

Cheques in favour of "Rotary Club of Panduwasnuwara" & mailed to: Rtn. PP. Chamila Wickramasinghe,
Rotary - District Treasurer Elect,
58, Maya Avenue,
Colombo - 6.

Get the most from PETS by reviewing the Club President’s Manual . Assess and set goals using the Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs . Also prepare a list of questions to discuss with your Governor Elect, AG Elect & fellow Presidents Elect during PETS.

Please bring a Navy/Dark Blue Blazer/Jacket or Full Suit for 1 of the key sessions + for the OFFICIAL PHOTO. Rest of the Programme in smart casual dress. Spouses are most welcome.

Single Room (1 night) - Rs.8,600/- (Full Board - for a single person). Single Room (2 nights) - Rs.13,900/-(Full Board - a single person). Double Room (1 night) - Rs.12,900/-(Full Board - 2 persons sharing). Double Room (2 nights) - Rs.18,600/-(Full Board - 2 persons share). Meals only - Rs.4,900/- per person (3 main meals).

An A/C bus will travel from Colombo to Habarana. Starting at 6.30 a.m. from 25, Vivekananda Road (adjoining Roxy Cinema), Colombo 6. Proposed bus route: Wellawatte, Bamba Flats, Col.-3, Ward place/ Odel - Borella - Ambepussa - Kurunegala (Stop for Jumma / others proceed to Saruketha for Lunch) - Habarana, with a few stops for Rotarian's en-route. All interested in traveling by A/C Bus - Cost Rs.1,300/- per person (leave 28th 6.30a.m. & Return 30th 8.30p.m.) double click on comments below & indicate your name/s.

Pre-PETS in Colombo & Kandy a Success

It was fantastic that 80% of the Presidents Elect took time off to attend 1 of the 2 Pre-PETS. Pre-PETS was successfully held at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo (organised by the RC of Capital City) & Hotel Topaz, Kandy (organised by the RC of Kandy) on 8 & 9 March, respectively. A few photographs are attached below.

Now Lets prepare & look forward to PETS & SETS :-)