About The Event
In the heart of Jacksonville, where the St. Johns River meets the Atlantic Ocean, the city’s waterways symbolize flow, connection, and resilience. Like the rivers shaping its landscape, Rotary flows through communities, sparking innovation and growth. These waters are more than just channels; they carry Currents of Creativity, much like the energy and ideas that drive Rotary’s mission forward.
Jacksonville, with its rich history and vast expanse, embodies the spirit of expansion and transformation—qualities mirrored in Rotary’s commitment to embracing new ideas and creative solutions to global challenges. Just as the rivers flow through the city, Rotary’s creativity flows through our shared service, connecting diverse minds and hearts.
Join us for the 2025 Zone Summit in Jacksonville, Florida, where Rotary’s Currents of Creativity will inspire action, forge connections, and create lasting impact. Together, we’ll explore new pathways of service and innovation, ensuring a brighter future for all.
WHERE
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
WHEN
Leadership Training
September 10-11, 2025
Zone Summit
September 11-14, 2025
#CurrentsOfCreativity
Soak up the vibrant energy of Jacksonville and reconnect with old friends! The Currents of Creativity will be flowing at this event, and it’s one you won’t want to miss.
We’ll have an incredible line-up of speakers to share inspiring stories and plenty of Rotary insight to spark your imagination and fuel your Rotary year ahead. Expand your reach and connect with old friends, incoming leaders, and local Rotarians. Together, we’ll harness the Currents of Creativity to build “a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves,” starting wit the Jacksonville Zone Summit!
About Jacksonville
Stretches of stunning beaches and waterways, the largest urban park system in the country, extraordinary cultural and historical spots, and experiences that engross the mind, body, and inner adventurer lure you to experience Jacksonville.
840 square miles of experiences. Relax on stretches of stunning beaches; paddle through our nature-filled waterways; hike, bike and explore our national, state and city parks; dine in our top-rated restaurants; and take the time to enjoy and unwind in a place that makes it all possible. There’s plenty to do in Jax for families, couples, nature-lovers, adventure junkies, foodies, sports fans, arts and history travelers and more.
Speakers
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Team Jacksonville
RI President 2025-26
Rotary Club of Ragusa, Italy
A Rotary member for 36 years, Arezzo has served as vice chair of the Joint Strategic Planning Committee and as RI director, chair of the 2023 Melbourne Convention Committee, learning facilitator, and district conference presidential representative, among other roles.
He is married to Anna Maria Arezzo-Criscione, an entrepreneur in the tourism field. They have two daughters and two grandchildren. His daughter Raffaela spent a year in Florida as part of a Rotary Youth Exchange. Francesco and Anna Maria are Benefactors and Major Donors to The Rotary Foundation.
