2020 District 5040 Conference
Apr 24 - 26, 2020

Celebrate the 2019-2020 Rotary Year and set your Rotary vision at the 2020 Rotary District 5040 Conference. A great conference that will be held in one of the world's most picturesque locations!

Register now at the Early Bird Rate for the 2021 District Conference

The 2021 District Conference is shaping up to be a great and unique program for our members. Check out the conference site for the latest information.

It's not too early to register for next year's 2021 District conference. Until August 31, 2020 there is a special early bird rate of $325 + GST. Register now and to lock in your reduced rate.

COVID-19 related ban leads to District Conference cancellation

Our District’s 2020 Vision Conference in Vancouver April 24 – 26 was expected to attract upwards of 350 registrations. With great regret District leaders have cancelled the District Conference in response to BC Health Minister Adrian Dix’s announcement on March 12 that the provincial government has banned all events with more than 250 people to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including sporting events, upcoming concerts and all religious gatherings.

Festive, tasty, fun, Filipino dining for those attending the 2020 Vision Conference next month

World famous Adobo -- chicken meat marinated in briny mixture of spices, vinegar and soy sauce, slowly browned and simmered in its marinade – is one of the tasty dishes featured at the Filipino dinner which is an option at the Rotary District 5040 2020 Vision Conference April 24 to 26, 2020 in Vancouver.

Erhu to play in background while dining Chinese option at the 2020 Vision Conference April 24 to 25

From Hong Kong to Vancouver, the chef and sous chef of Victoria Chinese Restaurant bring a wide range of Chinese dishes made with high quality, fresh ingredients to those who choose this option while attending the 2020 Vision Conference of Rotary District 5040.

Win $2,743 in flights and other prizes when registered at hotel for conference

Would you like to fly FOR FREE to the 2020 Vision District Conference or visit some relatives or friends in parts of BC you don’t get to often enough? Well maybe you can.

Pacific Coastal Airlines has donated a GOLD Travel Voucher worth $2,743.30

All you have to do to qualify for a chance to win it is stay at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel before, during or after the 2020 Vision Conference.

Learning our Past. Towards a brighter Future.

Anishnaabe/Cree and French interdisciplinary artist Jenifer Brouseau shares stories of her travels throughout our vast country, from coast to coast to coast for the past 25 years. They are stories of resilience and connection and her own journey of reconciliation through digging deep to learn truth and find a brighter future. She will be speaking at the 2020 Vision Conference of Rotary District 5040, April 24 to 26, 2020, at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel, in Vancouver.

Making positive changes in your mind to get what you want

The future of the mind: Clinical Hypnotherapist Kirsten Bloomquist will explain the different parts of the mind and how one can begin to tap into the power of the subconscious when she speaks at the 2020 Vision Conference of Rotary District 5040, April 24 to 26, 2020, at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel, in Vancouver. [LINK:

Top notch Italian dining for those attending the 2020 Vision Conference in April

Meticulously crafted, home-style Italian dining is in store for those who choose this option while attending the 2020 Vision Conference of Rotary District 5040. C|Prime Restaurant Executive Chef Bruce Woods says every dish is prepared in house with locally sourced and curated ingredients after countless hours of ensuring ingredients are of superior quality.

Vision: blindness to graduation

When Rumana Monzur’s ex-husband blinded her while trying to kill her in June 2011 her life turned into an obstacle course. Along with blindness came many hardships and challenges. She kept tripping, stumbling and falling down. But as she struggled to get up each time, she learned that adversity is the best university! To graduate from it, you need hope, courage, personal participation and transformation. Rumana Monzur will be speaking at the 2020 Vision Conference of Rotary District 5040, April 24 to 26, 2020, at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel in Vancouver.

The New Rotary-Toastmasters Alliance for one unlimited future

Toastmasters helps people find their voice through training in communication and leadership. 1st Vice President of Toastmasters International Margaret Page will speak at the 2020 Vision Conference of Rotary District 5040 about the new strategic alliance between Toastmasters and Rotary International which promises to unlock the great potential of members in both organizations and the world of service.

Global Citizenship at 2020 Vision Conference of Rotary 5040

What is Global Citizenship? What does it mean to be a Global Citizen? First year International Relations student at the University of British Columbia, Sameer Esmail, brings his wealth of experience through Rotary and other global service agencies to explore these definitions and understand why the world needs more global citizens. Sameer will speak about the need for young people to immerse themselves in the global environment, at the Rotary District 5040 2020 Vision Conference, April 24 to 26, 2020, at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel in Vancouver.

Things To Do in Vancouver before or after the April 24-26, 2020 District Conference

Posted on Dec 09, 2019

Vine & Hops: Urban Wine & Distillery Tour is just one of the organized tours available before or after the 2020 Vision Conference for Rotary District 5040 in Vancouver, April 24 - 26, 2020. It's an all inclusive day of fun offering a customized, behind the scenes guided tour, of some of the funkiest venues in Vancouver. These off the beaten track locations will be sure to tantalize your taste buds as you learn about the distillery and wine making process. $109 per person + up

What a view! What a deal! Book low priced Vancouver hotel room for 2020 Vision Conference next April

Posted on Sep 24, 2019

Just steps from the best of downtown Vancouver and two blocks from the city’s famous Seawall, the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront -- venue for the 2020 Vision Conference April 24 to 26, 2020, of Rotary District 5040 -- has it all at a great price.

Fighting poverty through better sight at 2020 Vision Conference of Rotary 5040

Posted on Oct 12, 2019

Over 100,000 of the world’s poor have been given opportunities for education and better health for themselves and their families thorough improved eyesight. That's the achievement of Third World Eye Care Society (TWECS), a Vancouver-based, International Charity of eye doctors and opticians who travel to developing countries to provide thorough eye exams and prescription eyeglasses. Filipino Canadian activist and humanitarian Dr. Marina Roma-March, who founded TWECS, has pursued a mission of alleviating the burden of poverty by helping people see better. She will be speaking at the 2020 Vision Conference of Rotary District 5040 in Vancouver April 24-26, 2020.

Hola! Dine Mexican at the 2020 Vision Conference next April

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 11, 2019

Authentic Mexican Food on Vancouver's waterfront is one of four dine out options for those attending the 2020 Vision Conference of Rotary District 5040. On the evening of April 24, 2020 renowned Mexican Chef Arturo, owner of “Arturo’s to go,” will serve a dinner buffet, with chicken, beef, pork as well as vegetarian options.

Cathedral Thinking to inspire us at 2020 Vision Conference of Rotary 5040

Posted on Jul 30, 2019

We should all be involved in unfinished work. That’s Cathedral Thinking. Those who anticipate the long term ramifications of what they do today, and who put in place a vision for success, are often called "Cathedral Thinkers". Former CEO of Tourism Vancouver, which launched the successful bid to bring the 2010 Winter Olympic Games to Vancouver and Whistler, Rick Antonson, will be speaking to us on this visionary approach to how we lead our lives, at the 2020 Vision Conference of Rotary District 5040, April 24 to 26, 2020, at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel in Vancouver.