Past International President Thomas DeJulio and Dr. Rosemary DeJulio show the certificates they had just received for their service during the 2012-13 year.

Past Gov. Al Norato Jr. and his first lady, Dr. Jenny Wang, being applauded as they entered the dinner.

The left side of the dais, from left: Dr. Lavonia Risbrook, Past Gov. Bill Risbrook, Past Gov. Mike Malark, Past Gov. David Booker, Past Lt. Gov. Peter Pellittieri, Past Gov. Doreen Pellittieri and Past Lt. Gov. Nydia Corace.

The right side of the dais, from left, Former First Lady Debra Rothman, Distinguished Past Gov. David Rothman, Past Lt. Gov. Virginia Eppolito, Past Gov. Joe Eppolito, Former First Lady Renee Scharoff and Past Gov. Jack Tetamore.

Gov. Joe Aiello and First Lady Carole Aiello.

Kiwanians gathering at the reception before Saturday's dinner.

Starting at the upper left and going around the table: Past Gov. Doreen Pellittieri, Linda Christiano, Past International President Jerry Christiano and Past Lt. Gov. Peter Pellittieri.

Nydia Corace speaking during the On to Japan session promoting attendance at this year's International Convention.

Lunch on Saturday.

Signs in the hotel courtyard welcomed the divisions to the event.

Past Gov. Joe Eppollito receiving a Zeller award at Saturday's lunch. Sister Anne-Marie Kirmse, the district's Eliminate Project coordinator, is in the rear. Helping with the presentation is Gov.-Elect Eric Paul. Seated are J.P. DiTroia and Past Gov. Al Norato Jr.

Distinguished Past Gov. Joe Corace took time during Friday evening's dinner to thank everyone for their cards and messages of support during his recent illness. Standing are his wife, Nydia Corace, and Gov. Joe Aiello; seated is Rich Caster, the featured speaker at the Opening Session which followed the dinner.

Past Gov. Dave Booker during a forum on secretary reporting procedures.

The session on the First Lady's Project was all work and no talk. Volunteers sorted and assembled bags of personal items, candy and gifts to be sent to soldiers overseas.

An assembly line made quick work of the project.

Sister Ann-Marie Kirmse speaking on the Eliminate Project during a forum.

Kiwanis representative Lanton Lee speaking on strengthening clubs.

New York Circle K Gov. Kelly Chan (left) and New York Key Club Gov. Paul DeSantis addressed the opening session on Friday evening.

Recipients of Brittany Awards and Brittany Emerald Awards after they were presented. The awards support the Kiwanis Pediatric Lyme Disease Foundation.

Faced with the prospect of putting one of his Governor's Pins on Friday night's guest speaker Rich Caster, Gov. Joe Aiello quickly came up with a solution by standing on a chair to do it.

Past International President Thomas DeJulio didn't use a chair to put an Honorary Kiwanian pin on Caster.

Later several present wanted their picture taken with Caster.

Friday's events ended with Karaoke.

Friday's events ended with Karaoke.

More than 70 baskets were raffled off.