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 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)
Time
Session
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
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
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
10:00 - 10.10
Vote of Thanks PDG Dolly Yeap
10:10 - 10:30
Tea Break and Networking activity
(Club officers to meet respective District Chairs at Breakout Rooms)
10.30 - 11:20
GENERAL SESSION 3
"My Rotary Moment"  - Global Environmental Project worked on with RIP Shekhar Mehta in 2021
PDG Dr Kazuo Arai (20min)
“Impact of Global Grants” – PP Noel Alidio (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.
11:20 - 11:50
Q&A for GENERAL SESSION 2 & 3
Panel : PRIP Shekhar Mehta, DGE Dr Shahul Hameed, DRFC PDG  Dr Kazuo Rai, PP Noel Alidio
Moderated by PDG Andre Suharto
11:50 - 12:50
LUNCH (Meet your District Chairs)
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
12:50 - 14:50
Enhancing Participant Engagement
Join us for an enlightening session on membership topics and strategies for engaging members. Discover innovative strategies to enhance engagement while ensuring the sustainability of our initiatives. Learn how embracing change and new ideas can keep our efforts relevant and impactful. This session is curated by PP Foo KH and the Membership team & AG Andrea Chan, supported by PDG Joanne Kam. Our special guest, PDG Jason Lim, will share valuable insights to help you maximize your impact and involvement.
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 PRIP Shekhar Mahta, 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
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, PDG Joanne Kam
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
16:50 - 17:00
 
Closing Remarks by Convener 2025 – 26 Governor Dr Shahul Hameed
& Presentation of Tokens of Appreciation
17:00
Preparation for Governor's Banquet

Host Club:
Rotary Club of Pasir Gudang Mandarin