Scroll below for information on the DCON hotel, candidates, certified delegates and alternates, proposed amendments, DCON program advertisements, DCON Expo, first timers, attire, Governor’s party details, DCON service project, the District Foundation’s Gift Basket Raffle, and awards and contests.
2023-2024 District Governor, John Fry, Kiwanis Club of Union City, TN
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: email to [email protected] or mail to LaMissTenn Kiwanis District Office, 10000 Celtic Drive, Suite 706, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.
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.
Help decrease the cost of DCON by purchasing an advertisement in the official program.
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!
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.
In Memoriam
After 7/15, names will not be able to be included in the DCON Program, but will be included in the DCON presentation.
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.
NEW! Clubs can set up a table to sell club fundraising goods with the purchase of any program ad!
First-Timers Convention Attendees (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
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.
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 (casual: shorts, sundress, etc., dancing attire)
Sunday, August 6th | Business Casual
Governor’s Party
Governor Bruce Hammatt’s Saturday night party will feature “The World’s Premier Zydeco Showman” himself, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band! The funky zydeco band’s latest release, “Zydeco Junkie,” earned one of the highest musical accolades when it was named Best Zydeco or Cajun Album during the 53rd annual Grammy Awards celebration in February 2011. In addition to the coveted Grammy, the band was honored with OffBeat magazine’s Best of the Beat award when it named “Zydeco Junkie” as the Best Zydeco Album. Furthermore, the 2010 Big Easy Music Awards awarded the group for Best Zydeco. You won’t want to miss this Louisiana flavor!
DCON Service Project
The District is happy to support Mable’s Tables as the DCON 2023 Service Project! Mable’s Table is a non-profit who mission is to empower and inspire at risk youth in Acadiana. They strive to work through the pillars of language arts, STEM, Health and Fitness and Growth Mindset. One of their projects this year is emergency food kits for elementary school children. These food kits will be available to at risk children who show up to school hungry or need to take food home on the weekend.
We hope you will join us in helping this organization by supplying nonperishable items from our food list. Their goal is to pack 500 emergency kits for children in need. To learn more, visit their website at www.mablestable.org or contact them at [email protected].
District Foundation Gift Basket Raffle & DCON Special
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!
The Foundation is offering a 20% discount on the John T. Roberts and River of Life endowments purchase through DCON. Get yours today! Click the graphic below for more information and to purchase.
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District Convention 2023
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. CLICK ‘REGISTRATION FORM’ BELOW FOR FULL DETAILS.
Scroll below for information on the DCON hotel, candidates, certified delegates and alternates, proposed amendments, DCON program advertisements, DCON Expo, first timers, attire, Governor’s party details, DCON service project, the District Foundation’s Gift Basket Raffle, and awards and contests.
DoubleTree by Hilton
$119/night + tax & fees
Room block held until July 20, 2023.
Candidates
2023-2024 District Governor, John Fry, Kiwanis Club of Union City, TN
Certified Club Delegates & Alternates
House of Delegates
Sponsors (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
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.
DCON 2023 SPONSORS:
DCON Program Advertisements (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
Help decrease the cost of DCON by purchasing an advertisement in the official program.
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.
In Memoriam
After 7/15, names will not be able to be included in the DCON Program, but will be included in the DCON presentation.
District Expo (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
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.
NEW! Clubs can set up a table to sell club fundraising goods with the purchase of any program ad!
First-Timers Convention Attendees (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
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.
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 (casual: shorts, sundress, etc., dancing attire)
Sunday, August 6th | Business Casual
Governor’s Party
Governor Bruce Hammatt’s Saturday night party will feature “The World’s Premier Zydeco Showman” himself, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band! The funky zydeco band’s latest release, “Zydeco Junkie,” earned one of the highest musical accolades when it was named Best Zydeco or Cajun Album during the 53rd annual Grammy Awards celebration in February 2011. In addition to the coveted Grammy, the band was honored with OffBeat magazine’s Best of the Beat award when it named “Zydeco Junkie” as the Best Zydeco Album. Furthermore, the 2010 Big Easy Music Awards awarded the group for Best Zydeco. You won’t want to miss this Louisiana flavor!
DCON Service Project
The District is happy to support Mable’s Tables as the DCON 2023 Service Project! Mable’s Table is a non-profit who mission is to empower and inspire at risk youth in Acadiana. They strive to work through the pillars of language arts, STEM, Health and Fitness and Growth Mindset. One of their projects this year is emergency food kits for elementary school children. These food kits will be available to at risk children who show up to school hungry or need to take food home on the weekend.
We hope you will join us in helping this organization by supplying nonperishable items from our food list. Their goal is to pack 500 emergency kits for children in need. To learn more, visit their website at www.mablestable.org or contact them at [email protected].
District Foundation Gift Basket Raffle & DCON Special
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!
The pre-order form will be closed July 31st.
The Foundation is offering a 20% discount on the John T. Roberts and River of Life endowments purchase through DCON. Get yours today! Click the graphic below for more information and to purchase.
Awards & Contests (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
Submission deadline: June 15, 2023
Evaluation Form
Upcoming events
Kiwanis Club of Grenada Anniversary 8/27/1946
Deadline for all district requirements to be submitted to KI to remain "District in Good Standing"
Kiwanis Club of the Twin Cities Anniversary 9/1/2019
Kiwanis Club of St. Martinville Anniversary 9/4/1991
Monthly Club Report Due
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ouachita Anniversary 9/13/1921
Submission Deadline for LaMissTenn District News
Kiwanis Club of Denham Springs Anniversary 9/16/1954
Key Club Rally: 4A, 4B, 4C, 8A, 8B, 13A, 13B
Kiwanis Club of Broussard-Youngsville Anniversary 9/17/2020
Kiwanis Club of Crowley Anniversary 9/18/1946
Monthly 2023-2024 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Crescent City Eye Openers Anniversary 9/20/1974
Kiwanis Club of Cortana Anniversary 9/21/1977
CKI Advisor Round Table Webinar
District Foundation Board Meeting
District Foundation Board Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Houma Anniversary 9/24/1968
CKI Anniversary (1947)
Kiwanis Club of Southeast Shreveport Anniversary 9/26/2000
Kiwanis Club of Union City Anniversary 9/28/1939
Kiwanis Club of South Lafourche Anniversary 9/29/2000
Kiwanis Club of Leesville Anniversary 9/30/2022
Key Club Rally: 2, 3, 5, 14A, 14B, 15
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Month
Kiwanis Club of eLaMissTenn, Baton Rouge, La. Anniversary 10/2/2017
District Board of Trustees Meeting
Kiwanis Youth Protection Week
Kiwanis Youth Protection Week
Kiwanis Youth Protection Week
Kiwanis Youth Protection Week
Kiwanis Youth Protection Week
Monthly Club Report Due
Kiwanis Club of Lake Charles Anniversary 10/11/1919
Kiwanis Club of Red River Parish Anniversary 10/13/2022
Key Club Rally: 6, 7A, 7B, 9, 11, 12
Circle K International Week
Circle K International Week
Circle K International Week
Circle K International Week
Circle K International Week
Monthly 2023-2024 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Key Club Rally: 1A, 1B, 2, 10
Kiwanis Club of Rankin County Anniversary 10/23/1962
Kiwanis Club of Louisville Anniversary 10/26/2021
Halloween/Trick or Treat for UNICEF
Kiwanis Club of Germantown Anniversary 11/1/1963
Key Leader South
Key Leader South
Key Leader South
Key Leader South
Kiwanis International North American District Secretary Meeting
Kiwanis International North American District Secretary Meeting
Kiwanis International North American District Secretary Meeting
Kiwanis International North American District Secretary Meeting
Key Club Week
Key Club Week
Key Club Week
Key Club Week
Key Club Week
Kiwanis Club of Corinth Anniversary 11/10/1925
Key Club District Fall Board Meeting
Key Club District Fall Board Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Anniversary Shreveport 11/12/1921
Kiwanis Club of Acadiana-Lafayette Anniversary 11/17/1983
Monthly 2023-2024 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Thanksgiving
Deadline for dues payments to KI
CKI Tomorrow Fund Applications Close
District Board of Trustees Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Sulphur Anniversary 12/6/1988
Monthly Club Report Due
Kiwanis Club of Gulfport Anniversary 12/12/1921
Kiwanis Club of Amory Anniversary 12/15/1924
Kiwanis Club of St. Gabriel Anniversary 12/16/2003
Kiwanis Club of Vicksburg Anniversary 12/17/1934
Monthly 2023-2024 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Year-End Gifts to Kiwanis Children's Fund posted
New Year's Day
Kiwanis Club of Dawn Busters Anniversary 1/9/1974
Monthly Club Report Due
Kiwanis International Regional Governors Conference
Kiwanis International Regional Governors Conference
Kiwanis International Regional Governors Conference
Monthly 2023-2024 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Kiwanis Club of River City, Savannah Anniversary 1/17/1985
Kiwanis Club of New Iberia Anniversary 1/25/1935
Key Club Board Meeting
Key Club Board Meeting
Key Club Board Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Pointe Coupee Anniversary 1/27/1977
Mid-Year Regional Education Conference
Kiwanis Club of New Albany Anniversary 1/30/1929
Application Deadline for LaMissTenn Circle K and Key Club Scholarships
Application Deadline for Kiwanis Children's Fund Scholarship
Mid-Year Regional Education Conference
The Kiwanis Club of The Natchez Trace Anniversary 2/6/1941
Kiwanis Club of Tri Parishes Anniversary 2/8/2022
Kiwanis Club of Jennings Anniversary 2/9/1938
Monthly Club Report Due
K-Kids Week
K-Kids Week
K-Kids Week
K-Kids Week
K-Kids Week
Mardi Gras
Valentine's Day
Kiwanis Club of Picayune Anniversary 2/15/1979
Kiwanis Club of Bartlett Anniversary 2/16/1993
Circle K District Convention
Kiwanis Club of Tupelo Anniversary 2/17/1928
Kiwanis Club of Booneville Anniversary 2/19/1985
Monthly 2023-2024 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Lucedale Anniversary 2/25/1999
Kiwanis Club of Ponchatoula Anniversary 2/27/1948
Kiwanis Club of Baton Rouge Early Risers Anniversary 2/28/1974
Mid-Year Regional Education Conference
Aktion Club Week
Aktion Club Week
Aktion Club Week
Aktion Club Week
Aktion Club Week
Kiwanis Club of Carencro Anniversary 3/9/2022
District Board of Trustees Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Rayne Anniversary 3/10/2022
Submission Deadline for LaMissTenn District News
Kiwanis Club of Long Beach Anniversary 3/18/2019
Builders Club Week
Builders Club Week
Builders Club Week
Builders Club Week
Monthly 2023-2024 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Clarksdale Anniversary 3/25/1999
Kiwanis Club of New Orleans Anniversary 3/29/1919
Kiwanis Club of Ridgeland-Madison County Anniversary 3/30/2023
Submission Deadline for District's prior FY statements to KI
Circle K GATC
Circle K GATC
Circle K GATC
Circle K GATC
Key Club DCON
Kiwanis Club of Red Stick Anniversary 4/8/1959
Kiwanis Club of Port City Anniversary 4/9/1974
Kiwanis Club of Biloxi Anniversary 4/10/1947
Kiwanis Club of Paris-Lakeway Anniversary 4/14/1972
Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi Anniversary 4/15/1957
Monthly 2023-2024 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Martin Anniversary 4/18/1968
Kiwanis Club of Lakeside, Metairie Anniversary 4/20/1979
Kiwanis Club of D.S., West Livingston Anniversary 4/22/1987
Kiwanis Club of Baton Rouge Anniversary 4/24/1919
Key Leader North
Key Leader North
Key Leader North
Kiwanis Club of Columbus Anniversary 4/28/1921
Kiwanis Club of Millington Anniversary 4/29/1971
Kiwanis Club of Orange Grove Anniversary 5/1/1984
Kiwanis Club of North Lake Charles Anniversary 5/3/1973
District Board of Trustees Meeting & LG Training
Kiwanis Club of Third District Anniversary 5/7/1947
Monthly Club Report Due
Mother's Day
Kiwanis Club of Pontchartrain Anniversary 5/16/1979
Monthly 2023-2024 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Kiwanis Club of East St. Mary Parish Anniversary 5/22/1986
Kiwanis Club of DeRidder Anniversary 5/24/1954
Memorial Day
Kiwanis Club of Camellia City, Slidell Anniversary 5/31/2011
Reporting Deadline of Club Officers to KI
Kiwanis Club of Oxford Anniversary 6/3/1965
Kiwanis Club of Kenner-North Anniversary 6/9/1976
Monthly Club Report Due
Kiwanis Club of Big Easy Anniversary 6/13/1991
Submission Deadline for LaMissTenn District News
Kiwanis Club of South Lake Charles Anniversary 6/15/1971
Kiwanis Club of Greenwood Anniversary 6/18/1920
Monthly 2023-2024 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Memphis Anniversary 6/20/1918
Kiwanis Club of Pineville Anniversary 6/22/1940
Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches Anniversary 6/24/1946
Kiwanis Club of New Iberia-Cajun Anniversary 6/25/1968
Kiwanis Club of Abbeville Anniversary 6/30/1949
Deadline for District Foundation Level I (up to $5,000) CSG Grants
109th Annual Kiwanis International Convention
109th Annual Kiwanis International Convention
109th Annual Kiwanis International Convention
109th Annual Kiwanis International Convention
Key Club International Convention
Key Club International Convention
Key Club International Convention
Key Club International Convention
Key Club International Convention
Kiwanis Club of Southwest-Lafayette Anniversary 7/11/1984
Monthly 2023-2024 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Starkville Anniversary 7/24/1964
106th Annual LaMissTenn Kiwanis District Convention
106th Annual LaMissTenn Kiwanis District Convention
106th Annual LaMissTenn Kiwanis District Convention
Kiwanis Club of Jackson, Tenn. Anniversary 7/27/1954
District Board of Trustees Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Greater Haughton Anniversary 8/1/2019
Kiwanis Club of Lafayette Anniversary 8/8/1944
Monthly Club Report Due
Kiwanis Club of Northshore Mandeville Anniversary 8/12/1986
Deadline to file Form 990 and Form 990-EX extensions, if needed
Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro Anniversary 8/20/1987
Monthly 2023-2024 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Greenville Anniversary 8/26/1922
Kiwanis Club of Grenada Anniversary 8/27/1946
Kiwanis Club of Louisiana State University Anniversary 8/31/1976
Kiwanis Club of the Twin Cities Anniversary 9/1/2019
Labor Day
Kiwanis Club of Pascagoula Anniversary 9/4/1945
Monthly Club Report Due
Submission Deadline for LaMissTenn District News
Kiwanis Club of Denham Springs Anniversary 9/16/1954
Kiwanis Club of Walker Anniversary 9/17/1992
Monthly 2023-2024 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Southern Hills Anniversary 9/18/2007
Kiwanis Club of Crescent City Eye-Openers Anniversary 9/20/1974
Kiwanis Club of Cortana Anniversary 9/21/1977
Kiwanis Club of Houma Anniversary 9/24/1968
Happy Anniversary to the Kiwanis Club of Southeast Shreveport (2000)!
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