~ What to Wear, What to Bring and Other Tips
Passports or Passport Cards are REQUIRED!
First and foremost, don't forget your PASSPORT!! Also remember to take a picture of it and keep it in your phone in case of emergency.
Preparation
First and foremost, don't forget your PASSPORT!! Also remember to take a picture of it and keep it in your phone in case of emergency.
Preparation
- Upon arrival, your room may not be ready. The front desk will hold your luggage if you'd rather not leave it in your car.
- There is a restaurant in the hotel if you arrive early enough to have a meal. Lunch is not served on Friday afternoon.
- Bring an open mind. Remember that you will be in settings with many non English-speaking Rotarians and we are in their home country. But we are all there with a common goal in mind. It's a great time to try out your French with scores of willing teachers! We are also all volunteers running the event. We are not AV professionals, training professionals or event planning professionals. But we have worked very hard to bring you a fun, informative, and top-notch experience.
- Be prepared to WORK! It is a very intense weekend. You will be expected to put in long days of listening, interacting and otherwise learning all we can teach you about Rotary. If you need a break outside of the scheduled breaks, feel free to take one. If you need fresh air, feel free to go outside. If you need to get up and stretch, or use the facilities, please go right ahead. We will continue on with what we need to accomplish for the weekend, but we want you to know you should do what you need to be comfortable.
- There are coffee breaks. Coffee, tea and juice is available at those times. The meals are wonderful and there is always plenty to eat. Remember you will need to feed yourself Friday lunch and Sunday night supper. There will be many locals around to help you pick out a nearby restaurant. I seem to always end up at Mama Bear's in Jackman!
- There is always water available at the table in the conference rooms, but if you'd prefer something else, feel free to bring it into the room with you. We will also have some snacks available, but feel free to bring pre-packaged snacks with you. No fresh produce is allowed to cross the border! Fresh fruit and other fresh foods are available locally.
- If you have a laptop, please bring it. We will be working online on Rotary Club Central to show you how to enter your club goals and to show you the tools available there for you.
- Bring pens. You can bring paper to write notes on, or write notes in your manual while following along with the presentations. You will also receive a packet of info that you has specific notes areas for each session you will be attending.
Attire
One of the most frequently asked questions is, "What do I wear to PETS?" Business casual is the best description of how to dress. Wear comfortable clothing and dress in layers. My favorite is slacks or skirt and a blouse with a jacket. The rooms are usually pretty comfortable, but having the option of wearing a jacket or not makes it nice.
For the evening, I frequently change into a suit or dress.
One of the most frequently asked questions is, "What do I wear to PETS?" Business casual is the best description of how to dress. Wear comfortable clothing and dress in layers. My favorite is slacks or skirt and a blouse with a jacket. The rooms are usually pretty comfortable, but having the option of wearing a jacket or not makes it nice.
For the evening, I frequently change into a suit or dress.