Presidents-Elect Learning Seminar 2025–2026

Theme: Sustainable Leadership, Lasting Impact
Dates: 24 - 25 April (Thursday & Friday) 2025
Venue: Holiday Villa, Johor Bahru
(Highlighted in Yellow will be split to English and Mandarin track)

Agenda (Tentative)

Day 1
Dress code: (Turquoise colour shirt given by DGE - to be given out that day)

10:30 - 13:30: Registration (collection of name tag)
13:30 - 13:45: Team-Building Activities
13:45 - 14:15: Opening Session
Convener District Governor-elect Dr. Shahul Hameed
  Welcome Remarks
District Learning & Development Committee Chair PP James Lee
  District Governor's Address
District Governor Dr. Yap Lip Kee
14:15 - 14:45: General Session 1:
Leading Impactful Clubs through Creating Lasting Change
Convener District Governor-elect Dr. Shahul Hameed to open PETS
14:45 - 15:00: Refreshments & Transition to Breakout Rooms (EN & CH)
15:00 - 15:10: Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Convener District Governor-elect Dr. Shahul Hameed to open PETS
15:10 - 15:45: General Session 2:
Inspirational Leadership in Rotary: Leading Rotary Clubs in a New World!

Past Rotary International President (PRIP) Shekhar Mehta
15:45 - 17:45: Discussion Session 1: Leading the Club
  • Planning the Year Ahead
  • Conducting Effective Meetings
  • Preparing to Lead
17:45 - 18:00: Wrap-up
18:45: Dinner organised by the DTA Committee
Meeting point: Lobby at 6pm.
Attire: Turquoise Shirt given by DGE


Day 2
Dress code: Business attire (jacket to go with 2025 – 26 tie or scarf which will be given at PETS)

09:00 - 09:15: Networking Activities
09:15 - 10:00: General Session 3 (Forum):
Transformational Leadership: Inspiring Change and Fostering Innovation
Past RI President (PRIP) Shekhar Mehta & PDG APPs & DGE Dr Shahul Hameed
Moderated by PDG Andre Suharto
10:00 - 10:15: Refreshments & Transition to Breakout Rooms (EN & CH)
10:15 - 12:15: Discussion Session 2: Club Sustainability
  • Engaging Club Members
  • Attracting New Members
12:15 - 13:15: Lunch with AGs (DTTS to sort out the numbers, Photo Taking )
13:15 - 14:15: General Session 4: Meet Your District Chairs: Presentation of 2025-26 Programmes. (Key ones – Membership, TRF, Public Image & Community Service etc) (Share their role and how they can support the clubs in the district - 5 min)
14:15 - 15:00: General Session 5: Managing Your Club (Rotary Online Resources) by Vanthana Champi, RI Officer
15:00 - 15:30: Refreshments
15:30 - 16:30: Presentations by Club Presidents-elect (Club Plans) 2 CN PEs and 4 EN Pes (10 min each)
16:30 - 17:00: Closing Remarks by Convener DGE Dr. Shahul Hameed & Group Photo
18:30: Welcome Dinner (Theme - Glow in the Dark)

Host Club:
Rotary Club of Pasir Gudang Mandarin