Mid-Year Education Conference

#LaMissTennMidYear2026

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Natchitoches Event Center (750 2nd Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457)

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Event Timeline

All times are subject to change. As changes occur, information will be updated below.

9:00am-10:00am	Registration & Light Breakfast (fresh fruit, muffins, Danishes, coffee)
9:15am-9:45am	Gov/Gov-Elect, Club Presidents, & LGs Meeting PDO Meeting
10:00am-10:10am	Opening Session
10:10am-11:10am	Education Program 1: If you don’t A.S.K., you don’t G.E.T.
11:10am-11:20am	Break
11:20am-12:20pm	Education Program 2: Club Fundraising Panel
12:20pm-1:05pm	Lunch (Southern fried catfish, meat pies, potatoes, Cajun Maque Choux corn, salad, banana pudding) Announcements Awards
1:05pm-1:20pm	Break
1:20pm-2:35pm	Education Program 3: Club Networking & Co-Learning
2:35pm-2:50pm	Gift Basket Winners & Endowments
3:00pm	Adjournment

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Registration

EARLY REGISTRATION:	Until Feb 20, 2026	$40
LATE REGISTRATION:	Until March 11, 2026	$50

ONSITE Registration will not be available

*Registration includes a LIGHT BREAKFAST (fresh fruit, muffins, Danishes, & coffee) and LUNCH (Southern fried catfish, meat pies, potatoes, Cajun Maque Choux corn, salad, banana pudding). Please include any dietary restrictions in your registration form.

ATTENDANCE INCENTIVES:

• New Club Attendance Incentive: free registration for up to 4 members of each new club chartered since April 2025; contact the district office at [email protected] before registering online to take advantage!
• NEW! Club Attendance Challenge: Clubs that meet their attendance goal will be entered for a chance to win $200 to use as you wish! Check your club’s goal & status at the link above.
• NEW! Division Attendance Challenge: Lt. Governors whose division (all clubs) meet their attendance goal will be entered for a chance to win $100 to use as they wish! Check your divisions’s goal & status at the link above.
• NEW! Long Time, No See Club Challenge: Clubs that have not attended in the last three years that have at least one attendee at Mid-Year 2026 will be refunded one registration fee ($40)! Check your club’s goal & status at the link above.

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Hotel | Make a weekend of it!

Explore the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau for all the greatest attractions and events!

The LaMissTenn District has a room block at the Chateau Saint Denis Hotel, which is located directly across the street from the Natchitoches Events Center. Hotel reservations can be made by visiting Chateau St. Denis’ website, selecting the dates, and entering the promo code, KCMYT26 or calling 318-951-4105. If calling, you MUST identify your affiliation with the “LaMissTenn Kiwanis Mid-Year” event to receive the group rate of $149/night for a Double Queen or King.

Block Close Date: February 20, 2026

Other nearby accommodations:

• Church Street Inn: 120 Church St; 318-238-8888
• Violet Hill Bed and Breakfast: 917 Washington St; 800-441-8343
• Sweet Cane Inn: 926 Washington St; 318-352-5630

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Sponsorship Opportunities

For the first year, the LaMissTenn District is offering sponsorship opportunities for the Mid-Year Education Conference. Sponsorship benefits include free registration(s), social media post(s), logo on event signage, in the event program, and on the main event screen throughout the event. Check out the Sponsorship Program Flyer linked below for full details.

DEADLINE: MARCH 10, 2026

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Club Centerpiece Showcase

Each club attending the Mid-Year Education Conference is invited to apply for a Club Centerpiece Showcase. This is an opportunity to showcase the amazing aspects of your club including your club’s service projects and SLP partnerships.

Note, Club Centerpieces will be placed throughout venue based on spacing and may be placed on tables reserved for Distinguished Clubs or others where the club members may not sit at the table with their centerpiece.

DEADLINE: MARCH 13, 2026

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Baseball Game

Thanks to a GENEROUS donor, LaMissTenn Kiwanis members attending Mid-Year 2026 have the opportunity to sign up for a FREE ticket by March 13, 2026 to see the Northwestern State University of Louisiana Demons play the University of New Orleans Privateers at 6pm on Friday, March 20, 2026!

DEADLINE: MARCH 13, 2026

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Flavor of Louisiana

Northwestern State University is hosting the Flavor of Louisiana starting at 6pm on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Prather Coliseum (220 Jefferson St, Natchitoches, LA 71497). Check out the Flavor of Louisiana website for details and to purchase tickets; use the Kiwanis Discount code KIWANISFOL2026!

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