District Training Assembly (DTA)
DTA 2025 – 25th and 26th April (Tentative Programme)
Theme: UNITE for GOOD by Advancing Together through Innovation, Continuity, and Partnership
Innovation: Embrace change to keep our efforts relevant and welcome new ideas and perspectives.
Continuity: Build upon each other's work to ensure sustained leadership and collaboration.
Partnership: Amplify our impact and expand our reach by working together within Rotary and with external organisations.
Welcome Dinner
Friday, 25th April 2025
Time: 1830 to 2230
Venue: Grand Ballroom
Theme: Night light
District Training Assembly
26th April 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 0810 to 1700
Governor's Banquet
26th April 2025 (Saturday)
VenueGrand Ballroom
Dress Code :
Men : Black Bow Tie and Dark Suit
Ladies in conformity
DTA - 26 April 2025 (Saturday) |
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Time |
Session |
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08:10 - 09:00 |
OPENING GENERAL SESSION 1 Auditorium, Level 10 INTRODUCTION & ROLL CALL Dress code: Formal business attire OPENING ADDRESS 2024-25 Governor Dr Yap Lip Kee DTA OVERVIEW District Learning Committee Chair, PP James Lee |
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09:00 - 09:30 |
PRESENTATION OF 2025-26 PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE FOR THE YEAR AND DISTRICT GOALS 2025 - 26 Governor Dr Shahul Hameed INTRODUCTION OF PAST ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT, Shekhar Mehta |
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09:30 - 10:00 |
GENERAL SESSION 2 KEYNOTE ADDRESS TOPIC: INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP: MAKING A LASTING IMPACT IN ROTARY Shekhar Mehta Past Rotary International President Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar |
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10:00 - 10.10 |
Vote of Thanks PDG Dolly Yeap |
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10:10 - 10:30 |
TEA BREAK AND NETWORKING ACTIVITY |
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10.30 - 11:20 |
GENERAL SESSION 3 "My Rotary Moment" - Global Environmental Project worked on with Past Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta in 2021 PDG Dr Kazuo Arai (20min) ""Innovative" – Membership" – 2022-25 Rotary Coordinator Jason Lim (20min) |
Mandarin Track
After several years, our Mandarin Track is back, designed especially for Mandarin-speaking Rotarians in our district. We're thrilled to have the distinguished PDG Huang Yung Hui from Taipei as our special speaker, curated by PDG Lee Kong Hwee, PP Fred Tai, PP Chia Cheng Wee and PE Chew Kian Wee. |
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11:20 - 11:50 |
Q&A for GENERAL SESSION 2 & 3 Panel : PRIP Shekhar Mehta, DGE Dr Shahul Hameed, DRFC PDG Dr Kazuo Rai, Rotary Coordinator PDG Jason Lim Moderated by PDG Andre Suharto |
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11:50 - 12:50 |
LUNCH (Meet your District Chairs) |
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS |
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12:50 - 14:50 |
Enhancing Participant Engagement
Curated by Incoming Rotary Coordinator PDG Joanne Kam, Rotary Coordinator PDG Jason Lim and District Membership Chair PP Foo Kok Hing, and supported by PP Andrea Chan, this session guides club leaders and members in strengthening Rotary membership, understanding club culture and why club experience is crucial for member satisfaction
and retention, understanding how all roles can support membership
growth, and identifying opportunities for starting clubs or establishing other channels into
Rotary. Learn how embracing change and new ideas can keep our efforts relevant.
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Expanding Your Reach
Curated by PDG Andre Suharto, PP Elsie Chua, and PP Mona Manap, this session emphasizes the importance of building your image and provides insights on brand building for the club and its individual members to shape the community's perception of Rotary. Guided by our core pillars of innovation, continuity, and partnership, we will explore fresh and creative approaches to branding, highlight the significance of sustained leadership and collaboration, and showcase the extraordinary potential in working together with external organizations to amplify our service and impact. |
Increase Ability to Adapt
CP Anil Changaroth (with fellow peace experts) and RI officer Vanthana Champi explores how Rotary’s Action Plan of Increasing the Ability to Adapt can in the face of a changing global climate, be driven by innovative tech practices (including online tools), towards better managing our clubs (while being guided by our core pillars of innovation, continuity, and partnership), in ultimately promoting Peace Building (including fostering sustained leadership, and collaborating with external organisations to amplify our impact). |
Increasing Our Impact (Grants Management Seminar) Curated by PP Ng Yaw Hua and PP James Lee, this session equips PEs and their club TRF committee members with the knowledge to meet mandatory funding requirements for impactful projects. These projects can uplift the club’s image both within the community and among its members. Featuring notable speakers such as DRFC PDG Kazuo Arai, and DG Demura Chikako, we will explore fresh approaches to project funding, emphasize sustained leadership, and highlight the power of partnerships to amplify our impact. |
Mandarin Track Interesting topics conducted in Mandarin featuring the distinguished PDG Huang Yung Hui from Taipei as our special speaker, curated by PDG Lee Kong Hwee, PP Fred Tai, PP Chia Cheng Wee and PE Chew Kian Wee. |
14:50 - 15:20 |
TRANSITION TO MAIN HALL Coffee & Tea |
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15:20 - 16:20 |
GENERAL SESSION 4 TOPIC: Membership – Continuity and Innovation (Perspectives from India, Taiwan, Japan and Zone) Panel: PRIP Shekhar Mehta, Rotary Zone Coordinator PDG Jason Lim, PDG Huang Yung Hui , DG Demura Chikako & DGE Dr Shahul Hameed Moderator: RI Learning Facilitator and 2025-28 Rotary Coordinator, PDG Joanne Kam Theme Focus: Innovation, Continuity → Membership is the backbone of Rotary. The panel will explore innovative engagement strategies, mentorship for continuity, and collaboration to sustain Rotary Membership growth. |
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16:20 - 16:50 |
GENERAL SESSION 5 TOPIC: ROTARY ACTION PLAN – A DISTRICT PERSPECTIVE Panel: Rotary Action Plan Champion, PDG Joanne Kam (District Committee Chairs): Rotary Foundation (PP Ng YH), Membership (PP Foo KH), Public Image (PP Elsie Chua), DGE Dr Shahul Hameed Moderator: PDG Andre Suharto |
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16:50 - 17:00 |
Closing Remarks by Convener 2025 – 26 Governor Dr Shahul Hameed & Presentation of Tokens of Appreciation |
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17:00 |
Preparation for Governor's Banquet |
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