Lone Star Division RLI Graduate Course (Session 1)
Contact:
Rebecca Maddux
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 Lone Star RLI Division
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 Mar 10, 2026 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM
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We're excited to announce the first Lone Star Divsion Rotary Leadership Institute (LSRLI) Graduate Course has been scheduled and registration is open!
We'reNote: This course will consist of two (2) sessions: The first session is on March 10th, and the second sessison is on March 12th - Attendance at both sessions is required.
Lone Star Division RLI Graduate Course: Practical AI for Rotary Clubs - From Curiosity to Confident Use
♦ EVENT DETAILS
Dates: Tuesday March 10 and March 12, 2026 (Both sessions required. First half of course is March 10th, and 2nd half is March 12th)
Time: 6:30 P.M. - 8:45 P.M. Central
Virtual via Zoom (Zoom link will be sent before event)
Space is limited to 20 paid registrations
Tuition Fee: $50 (includes Session 1 on March 10th and Session 2 on March 12th)
♦ COURSE REQUIREMENTS
RLI Parts, I, II and III must be completed before enrolling in the LSRLI Graduate Course.
RLI graduates (Parts I-III) who are club leaders, district leaders, committee chairs and Rotarians interested in future-focused leadership are eligible. Attendance and participation at both sessions; a computer (desktop or laptop), audio, video (camera) and internet access are required. No AI technical background is required. Curiosity is.
♦ COURSE PURPOSE
To equip experienced Rotarians with the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on experience to responsibly use artificial intelligence to strengthen club operations, membership engagement, service projects, fundraising, communications, and leadership development—while remaining consistent with Rotary values and ethics.
♦ LSRLI CERTIFIED FACILITATORS
• Lead Facilitator: Dr. Zehra Surani (Dr. Z), PDG District 5930
Dr. Zehra Surani (Dr. Z) is an Organizational Psychologist, global facilitator, and Rotary International Past District Governor known for experiential, high-impact leadership development. A Lone Star RLI Facilitator, she blends evidence-based psychology, mindfulness, and practical innovation to help Rotarians lead with clarity and purpose. Her sessions are engaging, human-centered, and designed to turn insight into action.
• Co-Facilitator: Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers (Dr. F-M), AG ’26-'27, District 5790
Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers (Dr. F-M) is a Political Scientist, leadership trainer, and Past President of Arlington Rotary Club ('22-'23), District 5790 Community Service Chair ('25-'26) and incoming Assistant Governor ('26-'27). In addition to teaching at the graduate level at SMU, she runs a local leaders training institute (Arlington Civic Engagement Institute) with the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce. She also is a certified instructor with Lone Star RLI, and often works with local non-profits and boards on strategic planning and governance. As a facilitator, she blends leadership theory and a focus on individual strengths with practical, hands-on real world application to foster the skill of leading with intention and authenticity.