Registration opens on March 18. The event ticket price is $20 and the same price for all participants, including nonmembers and House of Friendship vendors.

Your in-person registration includes the following activities:

• Admission to the Celebration of Clubs and general sessions, where you’ll hear from inspiring and entertaining speakers, including Boyd Huppert, KARE 11, and DG Patricia McCleese, our District Governor.
• Opportunities to network and exchange ideas while browsing the House of Friendship
• Chances to win fun door prizes
• Continental breakfast, snack break, beverages

Rotarian-hosted weekend activities:

Reserve through the registration link: Registration Link
Registration deadline April 26, 2024

• Friday, May 3 – ( 5:30 – 8 pm ) – Welcome Event, Hospitality, Prairie, and Migrants, at the Carpenter Nature Center, WI. Hosted by local Hudson Rotary Clubs. (Free event) Enjoy the beauty of the nature center while enjoying a glass of wine, appetizers, and fellowship.  Guests are invited to a guided walk in one of the lovely prairies in search of pollinators! We hope to see you there. This free event is brought to you by local Rotary Clubs, but we do need registration by April 26.
• Saturday, May 4 – (1 pm) Lunch—Dine Around Hudson with fellow Rotarians. Restaurants include Pier 500, Post American Eatery, and the Black Rooster. Registration is required. (attendees pay for their lunch at the restaurants)
• Saturday, May 4 – (3 – 4 PM)—Octagon House Museum Tour—1004 3rd St, Hudson, WI 54016—Enjoy a tour of the historic Octagon House Museum and be immersed in 1800s furnishings, fixtures, and decor. This is a Rotary Group Tour Block. Tickets can be bought onsite at hudsonoctagonhouse.org. Reduced Rotarian Cost: $12 Students $8 | Families of 4 are $40.
• Saturday, May 4 – ( 4:30 – 6 PM) Rotary Pub Crawl: Beverages are on your own. (Buy your own drinks)
• Sunday, May 5  – (7 – 8:30 AM) Rotary Bike Ride: Cancelled
• Sunday, May 5 – (10 – 11:30 AM) Hudson History Walk: Cancelled

Purchase through vendor:

• Saturday, May 4 – (3 – 4 pm) Trolley Tour – Hudson Trolley Company Tours board and conclude at 1004 Third Street, Hudson, WI 54016 – Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Hudson aboard a nostalgic trolley car. Nestled in the banks of the St. Croix River Valley, Hudson boasts the best views of the scenic St. Croix River National Waterway, which includes stunning vista parks and many interesting sites.​ Lively narration is sure to entertain all! Please note there is minimal walking. Purchase at hudsontrolley.com  – Scenic /City/Historic Tour Price is $22 for Adults. $10 children 6- 18 yrs. old. Free children under 5. ​​No Refunds.
• Sunday, May 5 – (12 noon – 2 pm) A Gorgeous Trip Down the St. Croix River Sunday Brunch Cruise -Enjoy the first cruise of the season on the wild and scenic federally protected waterway with good food and friends! In additional to amazing views, the cruise includes a full breakfast/lunch buffet. The boat departs at noon so arrive early! Bar . – stcroixrivercruises.com/public-cruises/ sunday-brunch/  or call 651-436-8883 Adult $35/ Child $30.
• Saturday or Sunday – Octagon House Museum Tour – 1004 3rd St, Hudson, WI 54016 – Enjoy a tour of the historic Octagon House Museum and be immersed with 1800s furnishings, fixtures, and decor. Tours run through the weekend and tickets can be bought onsite hudsonoctagonhouse.org . Reduced Rotarian Cost – $12 Students $8 | Families of 4 are $40

What’s not included in the registration fee:

• Rotary hosted and vendor events as listed above.
• Accommodations and meals outside of Celebration at The Phipps Center for the Arts program.

Cancellations and refunds

Cancellations must be made 10 days prior to the event start date. (April 24, 2024)

Questions: Contact Kathy Hughitt, kathy.hughitt@rotary5960.org or 651-636-9054.

Rotary District 5960
District Calander 

District Member Visibilty Calendar

Events by Rotary Year

July – Peace Talk

August – North Star Rotary Youth Exchange student arrivals, Peace Talk

September – Global Grant fellowship announcement, Peace Talk

October – One Rotary Summit, Strike Out Polio, District Governor Nominee Designate Application Deadline, World Polio Day

November – Foundation Celebration, Camp Enterprise, North Star Rotary Youth Exchange Outbound Application Deadline

December – Presidents-elect Training, Rotary Youth Exchange Outbound Interviews

January – Mid-term, PELS Orientation, District Leadership Team Training Session (can also occur in February), RYE long-term Orientation #1, International Assembly for incoming DG, Peace Talk, One Rotary Summit (Virtual)

February – NCPETS, Share the Love, LIFT, RYE long-term Orientation #2, Peace Talk, Foundation Celebration (Feb 1, 2025)

March – Awards Deadline, Grants Management Seminars, Global Grants Workshops, World Rotaract Week, Peace Talk

April – Conference of Clubs (2025), Camp RYLA, RYE long-term Orientation #3, Peace Talk, Annual District Meeting

May – District Club (Officers) Assembly Training, Rotary International Convention, Shark Tank, Global Grant project review for the following year grants, Peace Talk, Celebration of Clubs

June – District Governor’s Installation, Awards Celebration, RYE East Coast Trip, District Grant project review for the following year grants, Peace Talk

Team Meetings Monthly: (Virtual)

• Club Vision Team –
• DEIB Team –
• End Human Trafficking Team –
• Facilitated Learning Team –
• Grants Subcommittee Team – Third Friday of the month @ 11:45 am – 1:00 pm
• Literacy Team – Third Tuesday of the month @ 4 pm
• Make Peace Visible Team – Secon Tuesday of the month @ 9 am
• Membership Team – Third Monday of the month @ 7 pm
• Public Image Team –
• Rules and Legislation Team –

Dues/Billing from RI and District

July – District 5960 Annual Dues/Training fee billing

July – Rotary International Semi-Annual Dues (based on membership as of June 30)

December – District 5960 pro-rated dues and training fees billing

January – Rotary International Semi-Annual Dues (based on membership as of December 31)

June – District 5960 pro-rated dues and training fees billing

Other Meetings

District Board & Finance Meetings – Rotary Year 2023/24 meetings will be held December 5, March 5, and May 7