District Secretary

Plans are under way for our Mid-Year Conference scheduled for March 5-7, 2010, at Honor's Haven Resort and Spa, in Ellenville, New York.

The focus of our Conference will be on Membership, club and member recognition and how to create a better Kiwanis Experience for everyone.

Activities begin on Friday afternoon with a Club Leadership Training session for Presidents and Secretaries and our New York District Board Meeting. Friday evening is our Sponsored Youth Dinner, followed by "Opening Session" where we'll hear from our Service Leadership Programs Leaders.

Saturday morning will be dedicated to our "Club Excellence Summit", presented by Paul Palazzolo, our Kiwanis International President. Paul and members of the Kiwanis International Staff will address "What Your Members Want to Know", in a fast paced interactive forum. A forum you won't want to miss. After lunch Membership Chair Joe Weiss will tell you how to get your club "Guest Ready" and New Club Building Chair Joe Eppolito will share his secrets on how to build a new club. Mid-afternoon, you will have an opportunity to "Ask the Experts" specific questions about your club, during a Question and Answer Forum with International President Paul, International Trustee Stewart Ross, Kiwanis International Staff member Lanton Lee, Membership Growth Chair Joe Weiss and New Club Builder Joe Eppolito. Late afternoon we will hear from "Team Tom", Tom DeJulio and his team will share their plans for Las Vegas, the importance of registering early and sending a full delegation from your club.

Saturday Evening, we will honor Immediate Past Governor Doreen Pellittieri, First Gentleman Peter and their team of Lieutenant Governors, for their dedication to the New York District.

Throughout the weekend you can purchase tickets for our Annual Basket Raffle. Carole Anelli and her committee will collect items from the "Kamp Wish List". (The Wish list can be found on the New York District web site at www.kiwanis-ny.org.) Governor Elect Mike Malark will be collecting items for Disaster Relief. A list Disaster Relief items can be found on our district web site.

The 2010 Mid-Year Conference will be full of fun, fellowship, celebrations and sharing. Please plan to join us for this action packed weekend. Be sure to make your reservations early as we are expecting many Kiwanians to attend this conference to participate in the Club Excellence Summit with International President Paul. Rooms will be available on a first come, first serve basis, so register early. Mail or fax your registration to Honor's Haven Resort and Spa, Att: Kiwanis Desk, 1195 Arrowhead Rd., Ellenville, New York 12428. Fax: 845-210-1612. Our conference will end with breakfast on Sunday morning. Hope to see you all in Ellenville.
 

Column Posted on Web Site December 28, 2009