After an assortment of coffees and light breakfast fare, the group assembled in the main room as District 7720 Governor Brad Sears welcomed the group to Greenville. Zone 33 RLI Chair Bevin Wall delivered some brief comments and thanked both students and faculty for making the commitment of their time and talents to strengthen their Rotary clubs and the service they provide to their respective communities. District 7710 Governor Barry Phillips and District 7710 Governor-Elect Don Bucker were also present and participated in classes throughout the day. District 7720 Governor-Elect Vivian Mott served on the event Faculty.  

The students maintained a high level of energy throughout the day and aggressively tackled many of the core issues facing our organization, volunteerism in general, and issues of leadership. An excellent Faculty of PDG Rocky Jacobs, Mark Lynch, Bob Melone, DGE Vivian Mott, PDG Charlie Seay, Van Sherrill, and Greg Wallace prompted and engaged the students during each session.   

During the luncheon, the group was treated to free time to discuss the morning's activities and to get to know their fellow Rotarians better. A buffet lunch with salad and a potato bar was well received. 

To the credit of all, going into the last afternoon session, there was 100% retention of students. All students were encouraged to attend the next class of RLI at one of the many upcoming events including the Fayetteville NC RLI on October 27 and the High Point NC RLI on November 16.      

RLI State Coordinator for Eastern NC Bob Stinson of Shallotte, NC was the Program Chair for the event, and District 7730 RLI Chair Don Mott served as Facilities Chair and onsite registrar.