The Carolinas District MidYear Conference February 5-6, 2010
Kingston Plantation Embassy Suites


CONFERENCE INFORMATION
REGISTRATION FORMS
FORUMS
HOTEL INFORMATION/RESERVATIONS
DIRECTIONS

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Calling ALL Kiwanians! Calling ALL Kiwanians!

You’re invited to the MidYear Conference in Myrtle Beach, February 5-6, 2010. 
Escape the boring winter blues; enjoy great Kiwanis fun and fellowship.

Kingston Plantation Embassy Suites will host the 2010 Carolina Kiwanis MidYear Conference. 

The special Kiwanis rate of $102 per room includes a full buffet breakfast for two and unlimited evening cocktails!

We’ve set our sights on a minimum of 400 Kiwanians. 
So, what’s in it for you?  Not only will you learn more about Kiwanis,
you’ll have time to meet with your Kiwanis friends across North & South Carolina as well as other visiting Kiwanians. 
You’ll learn more about why you want to be more involved in Kiwanis, as well as have some fun!

GENERAL AGENDA INFORMATION
Time Event
FRIDAY, Februay 5, 2010
4:00 - 7:00 pm Registration
10:45 - 12:45 pm District Board Meeting
1:00 - 5:00 pm Earlybird Club Leadership Orientation (CLO)**
Free Cocktails from Hotel for registered hotel guests at 5:00 pm
7:30 pm Opening Session w/ Heavy Hors D'oeuvres
SATURDAY, February 6, 2010
Breakfast On Your Own (Free Breakfast for 2 from Hotel for registered hotel guests)
8:30 - 10:00 am Registration
8:00 - 9:00 am Carolinas District Kiwanis Foundation Meeting
9:00 - 10:00 am Q&A with District Leaders
10:30 - 11:20 am Concurrent Forums I
11:30 - 12:20 pm Concurrent Forums II
12:30 pm Doors Open for Governor's Luncheon
Keynote Speaker: SC Attorney General Henry McMaster
3:00 - 3:30 pm Divisional Council Time
3:30 - 4:00 pm Regional Caucus Time
4:00 - 5:00 pm Past Lt. Governor's Council General Membership Meeting
Free Cocktails from Hotel for registered hotel guests at 5:00 pm
7:30 pm Governor's Banquet*

*There will be a drawing for a free registration to District Convention as well as drawings for gift cards, a Garmin and a digital camera -- must be present to win.

**CLO is for incoming club officers - this will be the only free session for the year! Separate registration required. See below.

REGISTRATION FORMS Online Registration Closed 1/24. Please register on site.

FORUMS (Tentative)

Concurrent Forums Group 1
Membership Growth for Small Clubs For clubs with under 25 members
Membership Growth for Medium Clubs For clubs with 25-50 members
Membership Growth for Large Clubs For clubs with more than 50 members
How to Build a Kiwanis Club Come learn how to open a club in a new community.
Kiwanis NextWhat will Kiwanis Next look like? What will be different about this new program? Come to hear the newest details.
PR & Technology - Part I How to get the word out.
Concurrent Forums Group 2
Learn the details for being a: Lt. Governor
Governor
Club President
Club Committee Chair/Board Member
How to Build a Kiwanis Club Part II More details on opening a new Kiwanis Club
PR & Technology - Part II How to get the word out.

HOTEL INFORMATION/RESERVATIONS

Hotel reservations should be made directly with the hotel AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
but the absolute deadline for a guarunteed special rate is January 8, 2010. Rooms are subject to early sell out.
Call Embassy Suites Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach (800-876-0010, select Embassy Suites option).

To ensure our Kiwanis rast of $102.00, plus taxes, per night, identify yourself by group rate code KIW .
A full buffet breakfast for two and unlimited evening coctails are included in this special rate.
If you have any problems securing our rate or a room, contact Reservations Manager Patrice Gore at 843-497-7467 or by email to patrice.gore@hilton.com.
For more information on the hotel, visit www.kingstonplantation.com/accommodations/embassy-suites/ .

We look forward to seeing you in Myrtle Beach!

DIRECTIONS
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