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

Additional Hotel Rooms Available: Holiday Inn New Orleans Airport North | Room Block Closes: July 17, 2026 | 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 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 of DCON at 3pm (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 Dozier 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 Oscar Brown Kiwanis Club of Millington	2026-2027 District Vice Governor Candidate John Gherardi Kiwanis Club of Lafayette

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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 15, 2026

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DCON SERVICE PROJECT

You can participate by purchasing and bringing activity items from this LIST to DCON and or donating funds to the DCON Service Project HERE.

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GOVERNOR’S PARTY

Mardi Gras Mask Contest Rules

1. Bring your best Mardi Gras flair—masks can be purchased, handmade or and comfortable enough to wear safely.
2. Get ready to wow the crowd! Judges will be looking for creativity, color, sparkle, and lots of Mardi Gras spirit.
3. Don’t miss your moment to shine—wear your mask to the Gov party and let the good times roll so the judges can make their final selection.

Mardi Gras Costume Contest: Let the Good Looks Roll!

1. Dress to dazzle: Bring the sparkle, the feathers, the flair, and all the fabulous Mardi Gras energy you can muster.
2. Give us your best strut: Each contestant gets a moment to pose, twirl, shimmy, or show off their look for the crowd.
3. Cheers choose the champion: The crowd decides the winner, so clap it up, shout it out, and let the loudest love take the crown!

Second Line Umbrella Decorating Contest

Let the good times roll and bring your brightest Mardi Gras spirit! Join us with your decorative umbrella for a playful contest filled with color, creativity, feathers, beads, and plenty of festive fun. Whether you go bold, sparkly, silly, or elegant, everyone is welcome to show off their one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Our own Jester DJ Bob will serve as auctioneer, and all proceeds will go to support Metro Centers for Community Advocacy to help provide care and resources for those in need in our community.

Decorate it. Parade it. Celebrate it.
Come join the fun and make a difference!

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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 | Mardi Gras Costume with a costume contest

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, 4-Day Western Caribbean Cruise on Carnival Dream out of New Orleans, July 29-August 2, 2027
• 110th Annual LaMissTenn Kiwanis District Convention, Alexandria, LA, August 4-6, 2028