CALL TO 2020 DISTRICT CONVENTION
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of our lives, including Kiwanis activities. The District Board has been carefully monitoring the evolving conditions, including State and Federal restrictions and guidelines. Particularly, the District Board has carefully considered whether to hold this year’s annual District Convention, scheduled to take place August 21-23, 2020 in Savannah, Georgia. Many factors have been considered, but the most important factor is the health and well-being of our Kiwanis members and their families, associates and communities.
District bylaws provide for other methods to conduct district elections and vote on amendments and resolutions in emergency conditions such as these. At this time, based on the best information we know or anticipate, the District Board has decided to CANCEL this year’s convention and instead have a “called meeting of all persons having the status of Delegate-At-Large”. This would be made up of the current Officers, District Board, Past Governors, and all Past Lt. Governors. Therefore, in accordance with the District Bylaws, we are hereby providing 60 days’ notice that the meeting of the Delegates-At-Large will take place, but in an abbreviated format as follows: Friday, August 21st Finance Meeting, Foundation Meeting, 2019-20 Board Meeting, 2020-21 Board Meeting, and Past Lt. Governor’s Meeting – No Dinner – Saturday, August 22nd House of Delegates, Installation of Officers – Lunch - Adjourn.
An online form will be published on the District Website for the Delegates-At-Large to register for this meeting.
If you registered prior to the Board cancelling the Convention your registration and meal fees will be refunded.
District bylaws provide for other methods to conduct district elections and vote on amendments and resolutions in emergency conditions such as these. At this time, based on the best information we know or anticipate, the District Board has decided to CANCEL this year’s convention and instead have a “called meeting of all persons having the status of Delegate-At-Large”. This would be made up of the current Officers, District Board, Past Governors, and all Past Lt. Governors. Therefore, in accordance with the District Bylaws, we are hereby providing 60 days’ notice that the meeting of the Delegates-At-Large will take place, but in an abbreviated format as follows: Friday, August 21st Finance Meeting, Foundation Meeting, 2019-20 Board Meeting, 2020-21 Board Meeting, and Past Lt. Governor’s Meeting – No Dinner – Saturday, August 22nd House of Delegates, Installation of Officers – Lunch - Adjourn.
An online form will be published on the District Website for the Delegates-At-Large to register for this meeting.
If you registered prior to the Board cancelling the Convention your registration and meal fees will be refunded.
Date
Friday, August 21
Registration
Questions?
Brent Leslie
Logistics Chair
kermit5839@yahoo.com
Logistics Chair
kermit5839@yahoo.com
Workshops Online
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The staff at Kiwanis International is aware that many of your districts have canceled an in-person district convention and are exploring the opportunity to provide a virtual experience. Some of the virtual plans include a blend of district business along with education. The Global Membership and Education team has paired-up with our Service Leadership Programs team to record our most frequently requested presentations typically offered when our staff travels into the districts for conventions. Click here for a list of workshops.
We are excited to provide a wide variety of workshop topics that your district can use for any upcoming training (virtual district convention, mid-year events, division council meetings, etc.). I am pleased to present our “greatest hits.” Here is the link: https://www.gotostage.com/channel/2020virtualdconworkshops There will be at least one more video uploaded on Youth Protection guidelines/best practices. Please feel free to contact your Area Director if you have any questions about your virtual district convention/event. We are glad to assist and support. Sincerely, Brian Tenclinger, M.S.Ed. Area Director Manager Kiwanis International 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA |
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We encourage you to engage with other fellow convention attendees on this group and share your convention photos! Even if you are not attending, this is a great chance to see how much your fellow Kiwanians are enjoying the convention!
We encourage you to engage with other fellow convention attendees on this group and share your convention photos! Even if you are not attending, this is a great chance to see how much your fellow Kiwanians are enjoying the convention!
