Registration is open through Feb 28, 2026
Registration Instructions
It is important that all who plan to attend in any capacity take the time to register so we can have enough seats and meals for all. From planning committee members, to vendors, to pre-paid roles like President Elect and speakers, we need to know if you are coming!
Choosing the Right Ticket
When you click the blue REGISTER button, a window will appear where you will select your ticket. Below are descriptions for each ticket so you know which is correct for you based on why and in what capacity you are attending MD PELS:
- President Elect (PE): If you will be the president of your club for the 2026-27 Rotary year, you need this ticket, which costs $0 and includes the full weekend of meals and attendance.
- Club Representative: If you are going in place of your club's PE, you would choose this ticket, which also costs $0 and includes the full weekend of meals and attendance.
- President Nominee: If you will be the president of your club for the 2027-28 Rotary year (in two years), you need this ticket, which costs $275 and includes the full weekend of meals and attendance. Choose this if you are going in addition to your club's PE.
- Additional Club Leader: If you are in another leadership role in your club and wish to attend for your own educational purposes or because your club is sending you, choose this ticket, which is $275 and includes the full weekend of meals and attendance.
- Assistant Governor/Area Rep: If this is your title and you are attending as an AG/AR, please use this ticket. Your registration fee is $0 and includes the full weekend of meals and attendance.
- PELS Committee Member: Only 2025-26 committee members should use this ticket for registering to attend. The registration fee is $0 and includes the full weekend of meals and attendance.
- Speaker/Presenter: Speakers who should use this ticket will have been notified directly that their costs are covered. The registration fee is $0 and includes the full weekend of meals and attendance.
- Spouses & Guests: Should any non-Rotarian partners or guests wish to join in the weekend, they are welcome to attend for $275, which includes the full weekend of meals and attendance.
- Vendor: For any committees or businesses hosting a table in our community fair space, please use this ticket, which includes either lunch or dinner with your visit. Come and have lunch, then table, or do your tabling and stay for the dinner and excellent speaker. This is $75 and includes one meal on Saturday.
- Visiting President-Elect: If you are an incoming Club President from a district other than 7120 or CNY, please choose this ticket to sign up and join us for $300, which includes the full weekend of meals and attendance.
- Visiting Rotarian: If you are a member with some other role or no special role at all, hailing from a district other than 7120 or CNY, please choose this ticket to sign up and join us for $300, which includes the full weekend of meals and attendance.
Tell Us Your Meals
When registering, we will ask which meals you are attending. While most tickets include the full weekend of meals, perhaps you know that you are leaving early or are unable to attend some portion of the weekend. Telling us about any meals you will miss can help us reduce our costs by accurately reporting to the hotel how many are expected at each meal - Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast.
Paying for PELS
Should your registration incur a fee, you will have two options to pay - by check or by credit card through PayPal.
If paying with a credit card, please know that you do not need to have a PayPal account to complete the transaction. Click the button to proceed with payment and, instead of logging into PayPal, click the Pay by Credit/Debit Card button.
If paying with a credit card, please know that you do not need to have a PayPal account to complete the transaction. Click the button to proceed with payment and, instead of logging into PayPal, click the Pay by Credit/Debit Card button.
If paying by check, please put that in the mail in a timely manner.
Book Your Hotel Stay
If you are coming from any distance away, you may want to have a place to lay your head and avoid the commute. We have arranged for discounted room rates for anyone attending this event and encourage you to take advantage. Sometimes it is the after hours conversations on Saturday night that can be the biggest takeaway for you! Click here to book a room under our discounted block of rooms by 2/11/26. This is a separate step from registration. Our venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Syracuse, 6301 NY-298, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Please reach out to one of the event planners noted on this page if you have any issues with registration.
How should I prepare for this weekend?
There are several key things to do in preparation for an in-person learning event like this:
- Attend our remaining monthly, virtual Pre-PELS Fireside Chats (and watch the recordings if you missed any) because these teach you the nuts and bolts of running a Rotary Club
- Complete the Club Presidents Essentials courses in the Learning Center at learn.rotary.org
- Follow us on our NEW Facebook page to get helpful reminders and tips
- Pay attention as the detailed schedule is rolled out to review speaker bios and choose the best breakout sessions to attend
Other Things to Know
- The dress code is Rotary casual
- Bring your laptop or tablet to attend the Tech Lab for help with all things online - ClubRunner, My Rotary and the Brand Center
- Russell Hampton will be on site with Rotary swag for purchase
- Be ready to take lots of notes, pictures and business cards home
Click here for answers to more Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)