Mid-Year Education Conference

2026-2027 Kiwanis International President Hope Markes will be attending Mid-Year 2027 for her official visit to the LaMissTenn District!

#LaMissTennMidYear2027

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Marriott Baton Rouge (5500 Hilton Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808)

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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 (TBD)
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: TBD
11:10am-11:20am	Break
11:20am-12:20pm	Education Program 2: TBD
12:20pm-1:05pm	Lunch (TBD) Announcements Awards
1:05pm-1:20pm	Break
1:20pm-2:35pm	Education Program 3: TBD
2:35pm-2:50pm	Gift Basket Winners & Endowments
3:00pm	Adjournment

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Registration

EARLY REGISTRATION:	February 12, 2026	$50
REGISTRATION:	March 12, 2026	$60

Registration online only

Onsite registration will NOT be available

*Registration includes a LIGHT BREAKFAST (assorted muffins and Danish, Chobani Greek yogurt, assorted cereals with milk and bananas, orange, apple, and cranberry juice) and LUNCH (Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs, caprese salad, squash and zucchini medley, gratin potato, red wine demi glace, white chocolate bread pudding). Please include any dietary restrictions in your registration form.

ATTENDANCE INCENTIVES:

• New Club Attendance Incentive: free registration for up to 2 members of each new club chartered since Mid-Year 2026; contact the district office at [email protected] before registering online to take advantage!
• Club Attendance Challenge: Clubs that meet their attendance goal will be entered for a chance to win$150 to use as you wish! Check your club’s goal & status at the link above.
• Division Attendance Challenge: Lt. Governors whose division (all clubs) meet their attendance goal will be entered for a chance to win $75 to use as they wish! Check your division’s goal & status at the link above.

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Location & Hotel

LaMissTenn Mid-Year 2027 will be held at the Marriott Baton Rouge (5500 Hilton Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70808).

Hotel reservations within the room block can be made by visiting booking link or calling (225) 924-5000. If calling,identify your affiliation with the “LaMissTenn Kiwanis Mid-Year Education Conference 2027” event.

Features part of the room block:

• $149/night for a double queen or king room
• Complimentary Wifi in guest rooms and meeting space
• Complimentary self-parking for all guests and visitors

Block Close Date: February 26, 2027

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Sponsorship Opportunities

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, 2027

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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 10, 2027