

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 District Conference & Awards Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: District 6950 is proud to announce that we are closing out the 2025-26 Rotary year with sunshine, celebration, and a lot of heart — and you’re invited!

Join us for the 2026 District 6950 Conference 
TradeWinds Resort, St. Pete Beach
June 25–28, 2026

This isn’t just a conference — it’s a beach bash full of Rotary moments, awards, special guests, and resort fun. We’re celebrating everything we’ve accomplished together, and we’re doing it in style.

Keynote Speakers:
We’re honored to welcome -
- Ramesh Ferris, a Canadian polio survivor and global advocate for eradication efforts. His story will inspire and energize us all.
- Mariama Armstrong - Came to US from Sierra Leone as a war refuge with the help of Rotary Clubs - shares her story of survival and perseverance.
- John Smarge - Past Rotary International Director
- Alan Willkett - Updates on human trafficking efforts

Plus......  Parade of Presidents and President Elects
             Live Entertainment
            Scotch vs Bourbon Tasting by George Roberston-Burnett
            Youth Programs including Flag Presentation by RYE
            Rotary Speed Networking by Angel &amp; Holiday Rotary Club
            Free time - Beach &amp; Resort Fun with Rotary Family

Registration Highlights:

Register on DACdb:
Full weekend cost: $300
Friday only: $125 | Saturday only: $225
Rotaract, Interact, RYE: $150
Bonus: Register by February 28th and you’ll be entered to win a Peace Pole for your club — a beautiful symbol of Rotary’s commitment to peace, ready to install in your community. It’ll be on display at the conference for the lucky winner to take home!

Hotel Info:
Rooms: $199–$239 includes resort fee. 

Book online: https://book.passkey.com/go/Rotary6950
Or call: 1-800-808-9833 (mention “Rotary 6950”)

Thanks to our Conference Sponsors:

Title Sponsor - Rotary Club of St. Petersburg
Saturday Night Cocktail Hour - B.A.I. Rich, Geoff and Rick Balkcom
Peace Pole Giveaway – Rich Balkcom
Polio Walk – Allen Collins Realty – PDG Allen &amp; TLC Collins
Photo Booth – PDG Jeanie Germain &amp; Bill Jackson and Julie Cotton
Dance Floor – PDG Jamie Mick
Scotch Tasting – Pontlitz Asset Advisors – PDG Derek &amp; Stefanie Pontlitz
Major Donor Reception - Justin Searcy
Governor's Brunch - DG Becky Bennett &amp; DGE Mark Middleton
Governor’s Circle of Giving:  PDG Allen &amp; TLC Collins, PDG Jeanie Germain &amp; Bill Jackson, PDG Eloy &amp; Maria Nunez,PDG Tim &amp; Barbara Schuler
Table Sponsor: Executive Title Services of Florida

Sponsorships are open, and we’d love to feature your name or organization. Reach out to Gov. Becky Bennett or PDG Jeanie Germain to learn more.

Let’s make this a celebration to remember — for our clubs, our communities, and the incredible work we’ve done together.

See you at the beach,
Becky Bennett
District Governor 2025–2026
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- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, brunch, holiday, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 53

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://book.passkey.com/go/Rotary6950?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=st+pete+beach-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: St Pete Beach
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: TradeWinds Resort
- **lat**: 27.729613259192
- **long**: -82.743850797415
- **full address**: TradeWinds Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706-2323, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Becky Bennett (https://allevents.in/org/becky-bennett/1209460)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** TradeWinds Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706-2323, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Becky Bennett
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, conferences, brunch, holiday, parades
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 District Conference & Awards Celebration ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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