Great Scott! Join Rotarians from across District 5495 as we go Back to the Future for a weekend of service, inspiration, celebration, and an unforgettable Enchantment Under the Sea Prom.
Great Scott! District 5495 Is Going Back to the Future!
Friday, May 1 – Saturday, May 2
Get ready to hit 88 MPH at the District 5495 Conference—a high-energy weekend of service, inspiration, celebration, and connection. Guided by Together We Thrive, and as Arizona looks ahead to America’s 250th, we’ll celebrate our people, our impact, and the future we’re building together.
Conference Highlights by Event
Friday Lunch | Celebrating the Clubs with Music, Service & Community
- Meet the Beatles — a fun, high-energy tribute to launch the conference
- Club Grammy-Style Awards celebrating outstanding clubs and members
- A perfect blend of celebration, recognition, and nostalgia to start the weekend
Friday Afternoon | Together We Serve
- Enjoy a RYLA experience or attend Council on Legislation
- 3:00 – 5:00 PM Roll up your sleeves for hands-on service projects with fellow Rotarians, community partners, and local nonprofits, proof that when we serve together, our impact grows
Friday Evening | Special Celebration Dinner with state and local officials & community leaders
- Recognizing Rotary’s community impact and the future we are creating together
- Featured keynote: Elizabeth Mahoney, PDG, a crowd favorite and highly sought-after speaker at district conferences and PETS across the zones, delivering inspiring insights on leadership, purpose, and Rotary’s impact
Saturday Breakfast | Youth & What’s Next
- A powerful spotlight on our amazing youth and the future of Rotary
- Inspiring stories from Interact, Rotaract, Youth Exchange, RYLA, and scholarship leaders
- A look at how Rotary is shaping the next generation as we approach America’s 250th
Next | Forward-thinking breakout sessions to spark ideas, strengthen leadership, and help our clubs thrive together
Saturday Lunch | Leadership & Resilience
- Featured speaker:
Next | More Forward-thinking breakout sessions to spark ideas, strengthen leadership, and help our clubs thrive together
Saturday All Day | Back to the Future Fun
- A cast of characters from Back to the Future entertaining and engaging attendees
- Photo ops, surprises, and plenty of smiles along the way
Saturday Dinner | Rotary Back to the Future with Enchantment Under the Sea Prom
- Elegant evening of dinner, music, celebration, and recognition as we honor our achievements and look ahead
- Featured keynote: Wyn Spiller, Rotary International Director, Zones 26-27
Attire
- Conference Sessions: Business Casual
- Saturday Evening: Prom or Formal Wear (tuxedo not required)
As Doc Brown said:
“Where we’re going… we don’t need roads.”
Just service, connection, and a shared vision for the future.
“Where we’re going… we don’t need roads.”
Just service, connection, and a shared vision for the future.
Register now — Great Scott, you won’t want to miss it!