2018 International Convention
Former New York First Lady Helene Irvine speaking at a forum on the Warm Beginnings project. Standing at the rear is her husband, Past Gov. Forbes Irvine.
Metropolitan Lt. Gov. Keith Cummings presenting a forum on bullying. Standing at the computer is Michele Geresi.
The Eiffel Tower in front of the Paris casino. The convention took place at the Paris and Bally casinos.
Long Island North Lt. Gov. Joel Harris presenting a forum on photography.
A group of New York Kiwanians at the district caucus.
The head table at the caucus, from left, International Trustee Peter Mancuso, Gov. Candace Corsaro, Past Gov. Steven Sirgiovanni and District Secretary Rich Hall.
The flags of Kiwanis countries were marched in during the opening ceremonies.
International President Jim Rochford, always looking for new members, was talking to Elvis Presley on the Strip. The real Presley was a Key Club member when he was in high school.
Landscape Structures, a Kiwanis partner, had a large display including musical instruments that attracted many of the young attendees.
The New York District was honored twice during the convention for its work in the current year. The district placed 7th in both the number of new clubs opened and the number of new members inducted. Gov. Candace Corsaro, fourth from the left, accepted the awards.
The convention activities kept everyone busy sometimes with unintended results.
Elvis entertaining in the showcase area.
Gov. Candace Corsaro with some new friends.
The 2018-19 Kiwanis International President Florencio "Poly" Lat and his wife receiving applause at the closing ceremonies.
Poly Lat, right, following the closing ceremonies.
Seven members from Kiwanis Club Of Chinatown were in Las Vegas, from left, DPP Patrick Ng, DPP Jimmy Yee, DPP Grace Law, DPP Regina Chan, Nancy Ng, DPP Fred Chan and Bun Leung.
The 2019 Convention will be at Disney World.