In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2012, the Rotary Club of Orlando has created our community support event. The Rotary Club of Orlando is committed to the mission of Rotary International --- to support education and job training, provide clean water, combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, and eradicate polio.
The Rotary Earth Fest is a community event providing education, information and connection to the resources that promote sustainability, environmental responsibility and an appreciation for the world in which we live.
Who do we benefit?
Within our local community, our 92-year-old club has a rich history of supporting organizations that speak to these Rotary ideals. The Rotary Club of Orlando Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support through its fundraising initiatives.
Past recipients of our events such as the Rotary Sidewalk Chalk Fest have included:
African School Project
Boy Scouts
Boys' Club
Gift of Life
Girl Scouts
Girls' Club
Great Oaks Village
House of Hope
Ivey Lane Elementary
Junior Achievement
Russell Home
How can you participate?
We are pleased to offer vendor opportunities to companies committed to our shared missions. We invite you to submit your vendor application here or by completing the vendor application included in this package.
Vendor Package
$200.00 for business, individuals or other non-exempt organizations
$150.00 for 501(c)(3) organizations
Your vendor package includes ---
Display table provided at event at no cost
Acknowledgement in Rotary Club of Orlando's newsletter
Acknowledgement and link on Rotary Club of Orlando's website
Inclusion as a vendor in the event directory
Thank you for joining us at The Rotary Club of Orlando's Inaugural Earth Day celebration. Your generous support and participation will enable The Rotary Club of Orlando to host this memorable, family inclusive event which includes a hybrid car show, student and children's activities, informational booths and food and beverage vendors.
What's Happening at Rotary Earth Fest 2012?
Our event list is growing so we hope you'll come back often to see the latest.
Before we kick off the outdoor event at 11:00 am, you're invited to attend some great educational seminars offered by the Earthweb Foundation, Inc. They're free and are held at the Orlando Science Center.
8:00 - 8:30
Registration
8:30 - 8:45
Introduction -- Dr. Oswald Saavedra, M.D.
8:45 - 9:30
"Climate Change: What We Know Globally and Need to Know Locally" -- Brent M. Lofgren, Physical Scientist, NOAA, Great Lake Environmental Research Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI
9:30 - 9:45
Q & A
9:45 - 10:30
"Ocean Acidification" -- Dr. Frank J. Millero, University of Miami, Rosenthal School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
10:30 - 10:45
Q & A
10:45 - 11:00
Break
11:00 - 11:30
"Electric Cars Fueled by Solar to Electric Panels Manufactured in Florida at Half the Cost of Gasoline" -- James M. Fentor, PhD, Director, Florida Solar Energy Center, University of Central Florida
11:30 - 11:45
Q & A
11:45 - 12:45
"Energy, Economy, Environment: How Clean Energy Will Solve the Rest" -- Jon Ippel, Sustainability Manager, City of Orlando
12:45 0 1:00
Q & A
How the Rotary Club of Orlando Benefits Our Community
The Rotary Club of Orlando is the oldest and largest Rotary club in the central Florida area. Founded in 1920 by a group of prominent business and community leaders, our club has continued to serve as a cornerstone of the downtown Orlando business community.
Our 1st annual Rotary Earth Fest 2012 is our newest signature community club event. In keeping with the initiatives of Rotary International, proceeds from this event will be given by the Rotary Club of Orlando Foundation, Inc. to community organizations dedicated to education, children and green initiatives.
