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! On to SEOUL ! On to SEOUL Rotary International Convention May 28 - June 1, 2016 The 2016 Rotary International Convention takes place in Seoul, May 28-June 1, 2016. Capital city of the ancient, modern, dynamic country of South
Rotary International Convention May 28 - June 1, 2016
International Convention takes place in Seoul, May 28-June 1, 2016.
ancient, modern, dynamic country of South Korea…
to discover amazing Korea in 2016!
Seoul 2 0 1 6 Host Organization Com m ittee w ebsite: http:/ / w w w .riconvention2 0 1 6 .org
brought the world MP3 players and touch screen mobile phones
“Connect w ith Korea… Touch the W orld”
Seoul has several high-rise business districts.
central Seoul is Namsan mountain with its tower and wooded park.
many hotels are located here.
the center
Center is located in Goyang, upper left
(Hangang) divides the city.
the burgeoning Gangnam district from Namsan (South Mountain) in Central Seoul.
in low-, mid- and high-rise city apartments.
fashionable district for living and shopping “Gangnam Style” made famous globally by Korean rapper PSY.
hosted the Olympic Games, the World Cup, and a Rotary Convention in 1989.
Korean and English.
south side of the Han River, across from downtown.
in this complex; Marriott Executive Apartments and Marriott Courtyard located nearby.
the haze to the right; Incheon Airport beyond.
Temples, and Royal Palace grounds are a respite from busy commercial areas.
boutique shopping
Dance” costumes trace back to what country folk would wear for a local celebration
in their ancient cultural traditions.
grilled garlic and kimchi.
Setting
homogenous, but has business and leisure visitors from around the world.
Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul
Bridge changes the color and shape of its spraying jets.
hotels and upscale department stores are everywhere. This is Lotte World theme park.
activities will take place at KINTEX, Korea International Exhibition Center, in Goyang (Metro: Daewha) 40-60 minutes from the main hotels.
the most hi-tech RI Convention ever.
Guide” app and audio guide content in advance that you can use at tourist destinations with or without 3G/ LTE connection
Seoul 2 0 1 6 Online Registration at w w w .rotary.org is now open! Your Seoul 2 0 1 6 RI Convention Registration I ncludes:
2 8 -June 1 , 2 0 1 6 . Arrival by Friday May 2 7 recom m ended
Bus Transportation
Pre-Convention Option$
May 2 7 -May 2 8 , 2 0 1 6 Sign-up on RI Reg. Form
Optional Ticketed Events during Convention:
Sign-up on RI Reg Form
Sign-up on HOC W ebsite w w w .riconvention2 0 1 6.org
Sessions/ Entertainm ent
May 27-28; continues through Convention
19-years or older
and registered by Rotary Districts
assist with travel cost
included during YLS
Cards Pins Sm iles Banners
RI Ticketed Events
Presidents Recognition Luncheon Mon. Presidents-Elect Leadership Luncheon Tue. Atlanta Convention Prom o Luncheon W ed. Book RI Events on RI Registration Form
Host Com m ittee Ticketed Events
3 K W alk for Peace Saturday Morning W elcom e Festival Saturday Evening Cultural Events Sunday, Monday Evenings Host Hospitality Evening ( Sun.Mon., Tues.) Book HOC Events: riconvention2 0 1 6 .org
Saturday, May 2 8 , 8 :3 0 -1 0 :0 0 AM Walk from Seoul City Hall Plaza along Seoul’s main thoroughfare. Korean Royal pageantry to lead the
their traditional garb, exhibiting 111 years of Rotarian service to their local and world communities. Peace ceremony and Korean Circle Dance will conclude the parade.
Location: Seoul City Hall Plaza
Tickets: $ 1 0 . Book at riconvention2 0 1 6 .org
Saturday, May 2 8 , 8 :0 0 PM
Host Committee and people of Seoul welcome Rotarians, friends, families, Rotaractors, Interactors, and Young Leaders Summit delegates. Connect w ith Korea-Touch the W orld Seoul Convention theme comes alive in exciting performances of Korean dance, K-POP and classical music.
Location: Olym pic Gym nastics Hall Subw ay: Line 5 to Olym pic Park
Tickets: $ 4 0 , $ 3 0 , $ 5 ( youth categories)
Sunday May 2 9 , 8 :3 0 -9 :1 5 AM
“Our Most Inspiring Memory of the
Rotary Convention”
Rotarians from several nations and
faiths read from their sacred texts.
Inspirational choral singing between
the readings …
Then all in attendance join in singing
“Let There Be Peace on Earth”
A profoundly unifying and uplifting
Rotary experience. Sing in the Choir! Visit w w w .ifrm .org
W orld Cerem ony
Dignitaries
Contem porary Entertainm ent
Sunday, May 2 9 , 8 :0 0 PM Korea Sym phony Night Seoul Arts Center
Tickets: $ 8 0 , $ 6 0 , $ 4 0 , $ 2 0
Monday, May 3 0 , 7 :3 0 PM Korean National Ballet
Korea National University Arts Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center
Tickets: $ 5 0 , $ 4 0 , $ 3 0 , $ 2 0
2 0 0 6 - 0 7 Rotary I nternational President Bill Boyd and friend. 2 0 1 5 - 1 6 Rotary I nternational President K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran and Vanathy.
Hear from RI and Foundation officers; ask them questions; share your ideas. Attend “Find a Project Partner” workshop.
Late Afternoon/ Early
Evening Host Hospitality. These are smaller events
always with food & drink, hosted by Clubs, Districts.
Book on HOC Events site
riconvention2 0 1 6 .org. $20
You will be assigned to
an event and contacted by the organizers about time, place, transportation.
for thousands of rooms at dozens of hotels at different rates.
link at www.rotary.org.
in central Seoul near DGE Nick & Heather (probable venue of D5240 Social Event).
activities and factors are important to you.
Beginning m id-June 2 0 1 5 , link to convention housing at rotary.org
Your Seoul 2 0 1 6 Convention Registration I ncludes:
Transportation betw een RI Room Block Hotels and Kintex.
Provided by RI or not, Seoul subw ays/ buses offer single tickets or passes, plus a 3 -tiered taxi system
See Subway Slide # 6
Seoul 2 0 1 6 Host Organization Com m ittee w ebsite: http:/ / w w w .riconvention2 0 1 6 .org Good Sightseeing Link: http:/ / w w w .visitseoul.net
May 2 1 -May 2 7 , 2 0 1 6
Custom tour of scenic, historic, dynam ic Gyeongnam Province. Hom e of our Friendship Exchange District 3 7 2 0 , this region features w orld heritage sites, beautiful coastlines, inspiring tem ples, and fast-changing cities. Our Korean Rotary friends look forw ard to w elcom ing you.
Em ail Seoul 2 0 1 6 Prom o Chair Jack McClenahan at JJMCC@Roadrunner.com or call 8 0 5 -7 9 8 -2 5 6 3 to be on the list for m ore detailed info as it becom es available.