District Convention

The LaMissTenn 2023 District Convention will be here soon!

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 15, 2023

Scroll below for information on the DCON hotel, candidates, certified delegates and alternates, proposed amendments, DCON program advertisements, DCON Expo, first timers, attire, DCON service project, the District Foundation’s Gift Basket Raffle, and awards and contests.

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DoubleTree by Hilton

$119/night + tax & fees

Room block held until July 20, 2023.

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Candidates

(coming soon)

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Certified Club Delegates & Alternates

Per District Bylaws, each chartered club in good standing is entitled to three (3) voting delegates and three (3) alternate delegates as representatives at the Annual District Convention. Two (2) of he delegates should be the Club President and President-Designate.

Use the form at the link below to submit the names of your Club’s elected delegates and alternates.

This is NOT a convention registration form. Delegates and alternates must also complete the convention registration form and submit it with payment to receive voting credentials.

No delegate will receive voting credentials for any club that has indebtedness to the LaMissTenn District or to Kiwanis International.

If no member of your Club is able to attend convention, you may prearrange to have representation through the current or past Lieutenant Governor who is a member of another club within your division.

Delegates at large need not complete this form unless you plan to represent a specific club.

Complete and return this form no later than July 29, 2023: LaMissTenn Kiwanis District Office, 10000 Celtic Drive, Suite 706, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 or email at [email protected]

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Proposed Bylaw Amendments

(coming soon, if applicable)

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Advertise your business, club, and more with one of the DCON Sponsorships! Benefits include free registration(s), website recognition, social media posts, newsletter recognition, and much more! See Sponsorship Level Benefits for full details.

Diamond Level: $5,000	Silver Level: $500
Platinum Level: $2,500	Bronze Level: $250
Gold Level: $1,000

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DCON Program Advertisements

Help decrease the cost of DCON by purchasing an advertisement in the official program.

• Encourage a fellow member who has gone over and beyond in their service
• Congratulate your club or a member on their Kiwanis anniversary
• Recognize your fantastic incoming or outgoing club leadership or Lieutenant Governor
• Highlight a successful service project
• Remember a lost member

Reserve your ad early as space is limited. Submission deadline: July 12, 2023

Submit your design in a JPEG format or tell us what you want to say and we will design the ad for you!

• Full page (4.5w x 7.5h): $200
• Half page (4.5w x 3.75h): $150
• Quarter page (4.25 x 1.875): $75
• Inside Front Cover (4.5w x 7.5h): $300
• Inside Back Cover (4.5w x 7.5h): $300

Advertisements of a religious or political nature, ads that are discriminatory or that are disrespectful of a person or group of persons are prohibited. All ads are subject to review and approval of the LaMissTenn Kiwanis District Executive Director.

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District Expo

Does your club have a great service project or fundraiser you want to share? Sign up for a 3’x3′ space to exhibit a project display. Even better, bring a “How To” page that other clubs can take with them or take a picture of to easily replicate in their community! Register to be a part of the Expo at the button below.

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First-Timers Convention Attendees

There will be a casual and informative “DCON 101: Welcome Session for First Timers” workshop held Friday, August 4th at 3:00pm. Presenters will provide some tips and tricks to make your first Kiwanis DCON (District CONvention) a success. Learn about the bigger Kiwanis picture and meet other DCON first timers.

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DCON Attire / Dress Code

Friday, August 4th | Business Casual

Saturday, August 5th Day | Show Your K Day, wear your Kiwanis attire and show your pride in our great organziation!

Saturday, August 5th Night/Party | Festival Dress

Sunday, August 6th | Business Casual

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DCON Service Project

(coming soon)

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DCON Fundraiser

(coming soon)

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District Foundation Gift Basket Raffle

The District Foundation will once again host a Gift Basket Raffle. Make sure your Club is represented with a donated gift basket and get your tickets for your chance to take home one of these wonderful baskets!

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Awards & Contests

Submission deadline: June 15, 2023

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Evaluation Form