District Convention 2026

Laissez les bons temps rouler with Kiwanis!

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DCON LOCATION

Hilton New Orleans Airport

901 Airline Drive, Kenner, LA 70062 | (504) 469-5000

Rooms: $129/night | Room Block Closes: July 9, 2026 | Reservation Link (TBD)

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Get free base registration(s) and fantastic recognition by becoming a DCON sponsor! Sponsorship opportunities start as low as $250! Check out sponsorship options below and purchase a sponsorship online at the link below!

Submission deadline: July 1, 2026

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DCON PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENTS

Help decrease the cost of DCON by purchasing an advertisement in the official program. Reserve your ad early as space is limited. 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.

Submission deadline: July 1, 2026

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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 8th at 3:00pm (confirm with finalized event program). 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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HOUSE OF DELEGATES

Submission deadline: July 17, 2026

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CANDIDATES

2026-2027 District Governor Candidate Andrew Dozer Kiwanis Club of Abbeville, LA	2026-2027 District Governor-Elect Candidate Laura Gilliland Kiwanis Club of Cortana, Baton Rouge, LA	2026-2027 District Vice Governor Candidate TBD Kiwanis Club of TBD

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AWARDS & CONTESTS

Facebook Award Guidelines & Nomination Form

Newsletter Award Guidelines and Nomination Form

LaMissTenn District Hall of Fame Guidelines and Nomination Form

Annual Community Awards:

• Firefighter of the Year Program Guidelines & Nomination Form
• Lawperson of the Year Program Guidelines & Nomination Form
• Layperson of the Year Program Guidelines & Nomination Form
• Teacher of the Year Program Guidelines & Nomination Form

Submission deadline for ALL Awards & Contests: June 17, 2026

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DCON SERVICE PROJECT

(TBD)

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GOVERNOR’S PARTY

(TBD)

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DCON ATTIRE / DRESS CODE

Friday, July 31st | Business Casual

Saturday, August 1st, day | Show Your K Day, wear your Kiwanis attire and show your pride in our great organization!

Saturday, August 1st, night/party | TBD

Sunday, August 2nd | Business Casual

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DISTRICT FOUNDATION

GIFT BASKET RAFFLE: The District Foundation will 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!

FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION RECEPTION & RAFFLE: Reception will be held Friday, 7/31 at 4pm for current Friends. Confirm if you are a current Friend or sign up as a Friend HERE!

RIVER OF LIFE RAFFLE: Enter the Raffle to win a framed River of Life – a $750 value! Winner to be drawn at House of Delegates. Must be present to win.

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FUTURE DCONS

• 109th Annual LaMissTenn Kiwanis District Convention, cruise, TBD
• 110th Annual LaMissTenn Kiwanis District Convention, Alexandria, LA, August 4-6, 2028