THANK YOU AND SEE YOU IN 2027

Thanks to everyone who made our first conference at the historic Syracuse Marriott Downtown in April 2026 a great time for all. We loved the venue so much that we'll be returning again next year.
 
Let's reflect! With more than 200 in attendance, we:
  • Dined out
  • Toasted to the impact of our Rotary Foundation
  • Got a business update and connected with leaders who rotated tables
  • Spent time with our 40+ Youth Exchange Students
  • Honored members we lost the previous year
  • Saw with our own eyes the amazing work of CNY Gift of Life with special guest and our youngest attendee Bayarchimeg
  • Attended breakout sessions on peace, artificial intelligence, club culture, installing peace poles and more
  • Explored Rotary Row with a fun scavenger hunt while connecting with and learning more about fellow clubs and local Rotary resources
  • Enjoyed engaging speakers Kat and Bruce who encouraged us to keep engaging bravely and embracing the theme of Strength in Every Ability
  • Ate good food and made new friends
  • Rocked out with music bingo
  • PDGs dined together and discussed how they can support our fellow clubs and members
  • More than 100 people did service projects for several organizations in the Syracuse area

We look forward to doing it again with you next year and hope you will plan to join in more of the fun as we once again put together a customizable weekend experience for you.
 
Survey results are incredibly important, and we hope all members know that their suggestions and constructive feedback are factored in each year!
Remembering Our Members
As is tradition, we honored the lives of members who passed away during our conference gathering. Click the video thumbnail to the left to view this year's remembrance.
 
Click the button below to submit a member who you wish to see honored at our 2027 Conference.
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MEET YOUR CONFERENCE CHAIR

Welcome to our 2026-2028 Chair Pam Baxter. Pam currently also serves as our district DEI Chair and is in the final year of her term for that position. She is a charter member of Albany MOSAIC Rotary. Pam has a son, Jeremiah, also a Rotarian, and loves to travel. Professionally Pam is a Program Management Analyst for NYSDOT and a certified Travel Advisor with FORA. 
 
You can contact Pam at pamb7180@gmail.com or using the form below with any ideas about what you would like to see at conferences in the future or to get involved in the conference planning committee!

CNY ROTARY PRESIDENT 2026-27
PAMELA BAKER GRATTON

A member of the Auburn Rotary Club, Pamela has been a leader among volunteers throughout her career and truly has a heart for Rotary. Her passion is Mental Wellness and Brain Health, after working for the Alzheimer's Association and being moved by Past RI President Gordon McInally's kickoff of Rotary working to de-stigmatize talking about our mental health.
 
You can contact her at pbgratton@gmail.com if you have suggestions for or want to help with this conference!
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