District Convention 2025

AUGUST 8-10, 2025

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DCON LOCATION

Hilton Memphis

939 Ridge Lake Blvd, Memphis, TN 38120 | (901) 684-6664

Rooms: $151/night | Room Block Closes: July 8, 2025 | Reservation Link

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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 10, 2025

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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 15, 2025

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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

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 (if attending).
• 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 15, 2025: email to [email protected] or mail to LaMissTenn Kiwanis District Office, 10000 Celtic Drive, Suite 706, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.

Submission deadline: July 15, 2025

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CANDIDATES

2025-2026 District Governor Candidate Marcel Lashover Kiwanis Club of Dawn Busters, LA	2025-2026 District Governor-Elect Candidate Andrew Dozier Kiwanis Club of Abbeville, LA

Vice Governor Application submission deadline: July 15, 2025

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AWARDS & CONTESTS

Facebook Award, Nomination Form

Newsletter Award

Annual Community Awards:

• Firefighter of the Year, Nomination Form
• Lawperson of the Year, Nomination Form
• Layperson of the Year, Nomination Form
• Teacher of the Year, Nomination Form

Submission deadline: July 15, 2025

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DCON SERVICE PROJECT

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GOVERNOR’S PARTY

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DCON ATTIRE / DRESS CODE

Friday, August 8th | Business Casual

Saturday, August 9th, day | Show Your K Day, wear your Kiwanis attire and show your pride in our great organization!

Saturday, August 9th, night/party | Cocktail Attire

Sunday, August 10th | Business Casual

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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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EVALUATION FORM