1. A Planters Guide to District Convention!
QuynhAnh Dam, District Convention Chair
Le An Pham, Division 37 East Lt. Governor
Ricardo Ruiz, Division 15 Lt. Governor

2. Welcome to Convention!

3. Why are we here? It’s a weekend to celebrate all of your achievements
Meet thousands of Key Clubbers with tons of Key Club spirit
Elect the new District Executives
Over 40 educational seminars
Service and College EXPO
Governor’s Ball and Alternative Activities
Recognition for Planting the Seeds of Service
The experience of a lifetime

4. It’s time to BREAK THE ICE
with an icebreaker!

5. What to Expect This Weekend

6. Friday Dinner Service EXPO College EXPO Meet the Candidates
General Session: Opening
Seminars
Region Session

7. Friday: Dinner
Friday’s dinner will not be provided but you can consider the following:
Mi Casa Mexicana
Pizza Hut
Starbucks
Baja Fresh Express
Coco Family’s Restaurant
Cheese Cake Factory
Thuyen Vien

8. Friday: Service Expo
Meet members and organizations across the district and learn about different service projects
Club/Division/Region Showcases
Preferred Charity representation
Kiwanis Family
Donations in exchange for merchandise!
Gain insight on successful project planning

9. At the same time as Service Expo
Friday: College Expo
At the same time as Service Expo
Meet and speak to representatives from different colleges and universities
Ask questions about college, admissions, and Circle K

10. Friday: Meet the Candidates
During Expos
Candidates will be standing alongside their campaign material. Introduce yourself and ask one-on-one questions!
Meet all candidates running for district office or seeking international endorsement

11. Seminars Attend fun, informational, and engaging seminars
Friday-Saturday
Attend fun, informational, and engaging seminars
Seminars for ALL attendees
Ask questions and learn with other attendees
Socialize and meet new friends

12. Friday: General Session 1
8:30PM-10:15PM
Focus: Opening
Introduced to District Executives, candidates, and guests
Listen to inspirational speeches and performances made by Key Clubbers
Spirit Stick & Social Media Feed
Motivational Speaker: Patrick Maurer

13. Friday: Patrick Maurer

14. Friday: Patrick Maurer
Mr. Patrick Maurer is a past distinguished CNH District Governor!
Certified Speaking Professional Designation, an honor given only to the top 10% of speakers
Serving boldly and rediscovering passion are some of his topics, so get ready for an awesome time!

15. Friday: Region Session
10:30PM-11:30PM
Regions share a room and session
Led by the respective Lieutenant Governors; each region’s program is different!
Filled with recognition, bonding, and celebration

16. Saturday Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Caucus Sessions & Seminars
House of Delegates
General Sessions 2 & 3
Governor’s Ball
Alternate Activities

17. Saturday: Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided. Attendees are required to attend.
Breakfast & Lunch = Buffet-Style.
Before dinner, BEE sure to change into semi-formal clothes!
What is semi-formal?
What is recommended?

18. Saturday: Caucus Session
8:00AM-10:00AM
Attendance is not mandatory for non-delegates. All members are welcome to attend caucus OR seminars!
The caucus session will be in one room
Listen to each candidate’s speech
Ask the candidates questions about their campaign and goals!

19. Saturday: House of Delegates
10:15AM
Attendance is not mandatory for non-delegates.
2 delegates from each club gather to listen to the candidates’ answers one last time
Delegates vote for the next District Governor, District Secretary, District Treasurer, and International Endorsements

20. Saturday: General Session 2
1:45PM-3:45PM
Focus: Kiwanis Family
Hear from the different branches of the Kiwanis Family, such as Circle K and KIWIN’s
District Board introduction
Region pictures
Speeches from KC International President

21. Saturday: General Session 3
7:30PM-9:45PM
Focus: Recognition
Get recognized!
Distinguished Club Officers Awards
Distinguished Lieutenant Governor Awards
Division Awards, Member Rec. Program
Kiwanis Family Scholarships Recipients
Talent Show
New Executive Board Announced

22. Saturday: Governor’s Ball
10:00PM-11:30PM
Dance with thousands of Key Clubbers
Follow the Code of Conduct!
Follow dress code!

23. Saturday: Alternative Activities
10:00PM-11:30PM
Board games and video games
Karaoke
Photo backdrop
Icebreakers with other members

24. Sunday Brunch General Session: Closing Pictures & Farewells
Have a safe trip home!

25. Sunday: General Session 4
9:30AM-10:45AM
Focus: Transition
Officers and District Board will be retired.
Officers and District Board are installed.
District Governor Kevin will present a retirement speech and make us all cry

26. Sunday: Convention Closes
“Emotional and life changing weekend” will be all that you can think of!
Pack up luggage, check out of hotel room, say any last farewells
Have a safe trip home
See you again for the 72nd DCON in Reno, Nevada!

27. Convention Souvenirs Name tag with position Logo pin
Convention t-shirt
Convention lanyard, complete with DCON Program Book
Wristband

28. Donation Opportunity: Ribbons
Attendees may donate $1 to receive a ribbon or button
Available at: Service EXPO, College EXPO, and after the last workshop on Saturday
Ribbons available:
Ohana Means Family
Ask Me How I Feel
I ♥ Service
I ♥ Key Club
Proud to Be a CNH BEE
Key Club Changed My Life
Seeds of Service
District Convention 2017
Old Timer
First Timer
Special Ribbon

29. Maximizing the Experience
Make sure you’re making the most of your time at DCON.
Scavenger hunt: Look out for our Member Involvement Team and complete all the items on the list (found on our official DCON app) to be entered into a drawing for a SPECIAL RIBBON
Bucket list: If you haven’t done all of these by the end of convention, you are missing out.
Talking about DCON on social media? Use #CNHSeedsofService and #CNHSOS to be shown on the Social Media Feed!

30. Complete an item from the Scavenger Hunt!
ACTIVITY
Complete an item from the Scavenger Hunt!

31. ? ?
Questions?
Comments?
Concerns?
Go for it!

32. Acknowledgements
The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years.
District Convention Committee, District Convention Committee, Ricardo Ruiz, Division 15 Lt. Governor, Le An Pham, Division 37 East Lt. Governor,