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Convention Program
(Tentative and Subject to Change. All events, unless otherwise listed, will be at Kovalchick Convention Center.)
| Thursday, August 16, 2012 | |
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| 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Convention & Credentials Registration - Kovalchick Convention Center Lobby |
| 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Convention Office, Store, & Theme Basket Auction open |
| 3:00 PM | Exhibit Tables open for set-up and display |
| 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 2012-13 Club Officer Training (A make-up/catch all training session for those 2012-13 Club officers not able to attend the club officer training in their home division or region.) |
| 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Amish Wedding Feast (Departs from Holiday Inn) |
| 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Dinner and Jimmy Stewart Museum including a movie |
| Friday, August 17, 2012 | |
| 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Convention/Credentials Registration – Kovalchick Convention Center Lobby |
| 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Convention Office, Store & Theme Basket Auction open |
| 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 2011-12 Lt. Governors Meeting |
| 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 2012-13 Lt. Governors & Trustee Meeting |
| 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 2012-13 District Chairs Meeting |
| 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM | Orientation Session for Convention First Time Attendees |
| 10:30 AM – 11:35 AM | Kiwanis Forums/General Interest Forums |
| 11:45 AM – 2:15 PM | Kiwanis Heroes in Service & Sponsored Leadership Programs Luncheon (The 2011-12 Kiwanis Heroes in Service will be recognized along with other Kiwanis awards including 2010-11 Distinguished Clubs. Additionally, we will hear from the leaders of our Sponsored Leadership Programs including Circle K Governor Victoria Spera and Key Club Governor Tessa Rhinehart.) |
| 2:30 PM – 4:45 PM | Kiwanis Forums/General Interest Forums |
| 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Exploring The Christmas Tree Capital of the World (Depart from Holiday Inn) (Visit a local Christmas Tree Farm, a covered bridge and stop at a local family owned vegetable and beef farm.) |
| 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM | Past Lt. Governors' Association Annual Meeting |
| 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Dinner and Show (Dinner followed by a show featuring some great talent from Indiana County and the surrounding region.) |
| 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Past Governors Meeting (Holiday Inn) |
| 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Meet the Candidates Hospitality Room (Holiday Inn) (A hospitality room to meet the candidates for District Office and the Foundation Board.) |
| Saturday, August 18, 2012 | |
| 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Convention Blood Donation/Blood Drive |
| 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Convention & Credentials Registration |
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Convention Office, Store & Theme Basket Auction open |
| 8:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Foundations Breakfast (This will be a joint breakfast for the District and International Foundations. Presentations will be made on the PA District Foundation and Kiwanis International Foundation. Awards will be presented for both Foundations. George F. Hixson, Tablet of Honor and Pliny Wilson presentations will be made. There will be a Parade of Love, which is time for clubs and individuals to present gifts to the Foundation.) |
| 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Shopping and Winery in Smicksburg (Bus departs for from Holiday Inn) (A lunch and wine tasting/tour that, also, includes shopping in Smicksburg and a covered bridge visit.) |
| 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM | Kiwanis Forums/General Interest Forums |
| 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:30 PM – 4:45 PM | Convention Business/Voting Session Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance God Bless America Keynote Address – Mr. Melvin Jenkins Legion of Honor Early Learning Presentation On-to-Vancouver - 2013 Kiwanis International Convention Remarks – Kiwanis International Board Representative Report of Credentials Committee Report of District Executive Director/Secretary/Treasurer – Kevin Thomas Proposed Resolutions Proposed Bylaw Amendments PA District Foundation Annual Meeting – Dale Brackin, President On-to-Gettysburg/2013 Pennsylvania Kiwanis District Convention Election of 2012-13 District Governor Election of 2012-13 District Governor-Elect |
| 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Governor’s Banquet Introductions Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Dinner Special Presentations (Limited to no more than 2) Address – Governor Cathy Szymanski Remarks & Induction of 2012-13 District Board of Trustees, Lt. Governors & Chairs – Kiwanis International Trustee Remarks – Governor-Designate Bruce Eberly Announcements |
| 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Hospitality Room(s) hosted by Governor Cathy Szymanski & Governor-Designate Bruce Eberly & New Governor-Elect (Holiday Inn) |
| Sunday, August 19, 2012 | |
| 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Farewell Breakfast Introduction of 2012-13 District Chairs Invocation Breakfast Memorial Tribute for Deceased Kiwanians Theme Basket Report Remarks – Bruce Eberly, 2012-13 Governor Closing Address – Dr. Erik Lauber Benediction |
