In High Point, according to District 7690 Chair Abby Donnelly "The participants contributed to a great experience, sharing ideas, engaging, building relationships and learning more about Rotary and Leadership. The faculty was excellent – they were engaging, prepared, and fostered meaningful conversation among the participants." She particularly singled out District 7690 Governor David McCoy for credit "for arranging the facility and for marketing this training and supporting it throughout the year. We got a high caliber participant and it’s because of the emphasis [DG McCoy] put on the importance of this training." Registration and lunch were both excellent at the event according to Donnelly. This also marked one of the first Zone 33 RLI events where PowerPoint technology was used by the Faculty, and it was well received by the participants.

Fredericksburg boasted a familiar venue for RLI, Mary Washington University, and was the second event held within the boundaries of District 7610 in as many months. District 7610 Chair Jon Allan indicated that by all accounts the Institute was successful. He praised both RLI Faculty and Staff by relating "I was impressed by the way everyone jumped in and worked cooperatively to get the job done - and done very well!  The evaluation sheets looked good and we have 5 new graduates."  Like the other event, the successful participation level was in large part due to the efforts of District 7610 Governor (and RLI Faculty Member) Travis White. Governor White welcomed participants, attended sessions, and helped present recognitions to the graduates at the luncheon.        

During the Fredericksburg Graduate Recognition, 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. 

High Point RLI boasted 7 Part III Graduates, while Fredericksburg RLI saw 5 Graduates. The Graduates were presented with RLI pins at the luncheon, and will also receive recognition at the Club and District Conference level.      

State Chairs Bill Wilson (Western NC) and Abe Clymer (VA) supported their respective events. Faculty in High Point included: PDG Rocky Jacobs, PDG Joe Ferguson, PDG Mitzi Ellis, PDG Bruce Baker, PDG Bob Newton, DGN Karen Shore, and Michael Shaw. Faculty in Fredericksburg included: Facilities Coordinator PDG Ken Tillman, PDG Jon Allan, PDG D.R. Butler, Board Member & PDG Bob Stallworth, PDG Tom Payne, PDG Andy Turner, AG Gary Dehnel, PP Stan Cahn, and AG Carol Foley