MidYear Conference 2017 February 10-12, 2017               Kingston Plantation Embassy Suites

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.  IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO REGISTER ONSITE, PLEASE EMAIL LEAH MORETZ - districtoffice@carolinakiwanis.org

Schedule

Friday Feb 10

1:00 – 5:00 pm                  Club Leadership Orientation  Separate Registration required. Deadline Jan 30.

1:00 – 5:00 pm                  Club Membership Chair Traininng  Separate Reg required. Deadline Jan 30!

1:00 – 3:30 pm                  Carolinas District Board Meeting

1:30 pm                             Carolinas District Kiwanis Foundation Board Meeting  

3:00 – 7:00 pm                  On-Site Registration open

4:00 – 5:00 pm                  Lt. Gov Meeting w/ Governor Les

5:30 - 7:30 pm                   Free Cocktails available to  Embassy Suites Guests

7:30 pm                             Opening Session featuring our Service Leadership Programs

Saturday Feb 11

Morning                               Breakfast Buffet available to Embassy Suites Guests

8:00 – 10:00 am                  On-Site Registration open

8:00 – 8:30 am                    Division Caucuses

8:30 – 9:00 am                    Regional Caucuses

9:15 – 9:45 am                    Idea Fair  (See below for descriptions)

10:00 – 10:50 am                Concurrent Forums 1 

11:05 – 11:50 am                Concurrent Forums 2

12:00 – 2:00 pm                 Saturday Luncheon w/ Speaker Gary Faircloth

2:15 – 4:45 pm                    Afternoon Meetings  /    Free Time

2:15 pm                               Service Project

2:15 pm                              Club Openers Meeting

2:15 - 3:30 pm                    Past Lt. Governors Council Meeting

2:30 -3:30 pm                     Carolinas District Development Committee Meeting

3:30 - 5:00 pm                    Past Governors Meeting

5:30 – 7:30 pm                   Free Cocktails available to Embassy Suites Guests

7:30 – 10:00 pm                Saturday Night Banquet – Business Dress / Wear your Kiwanis medallions

Sunday Feb 12

Morning                                 Breakfast Buffet available to Embassy Suites Guests

9:00 am                                Devotional Service

Hotel Info 

(Hotel reservations are separate from conference registration.)

We’re back at the popular Kingston Plantation Embassy Suites in Myrtle Beach.

The Kiwanis rate is $114/night plus taxes and an $8 resort fee (includes parking and internet).

A BUFFET breakfast for 2 and evening cocktails (5:30 - 7:30 pm)  included in this rate.

Hotel Reservations should be made directly with the hotel AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Call 800-876-0010, elect Embassy Suites option, AND identify yourself by group code KIW to see if any rooms are available at our rate.  Our special rate deadline ended January 26.

Any problems, call the Embassy Suites Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach  Reservations Manager Patrice Gore at 843-497-7467,

or email patrice.gore@hilton.com    or   kingston.reservations@hilton.com

The conference's registration fee includes all conference materials, convention program, conference presenters and or/entertainment, use of Embassy Suites faciliies, Friday night opening session/social with heavy hors d'oeuvres, Saturday luncheon and Saturday night banquet.

**There is no guarantee that food functions will be available for your attendance if you register on-site; seating and food service will be on a first registered basis after JANUARY 30th until we have reached the maximum # we can accommodate.  Please do not mail registrations after JANUARY 30th.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:

Refunds will be made for any registration cancelled in writing to:

Conference Refund

Carolinas District Kiwanis

2008 Pinecrest Dr.

Greenville, SC 27858

Refund requests must be mailed, and postmarked by January 16, 2017 with an administrative fee of $20 being witheld.

Any cancellations after January 16, 2017, will result in no refunds of the registration fee; in the event of a last minute emergency, substitutions will be accommodated. 

You are responsible for cancelling or modifying your own hotel reservations.

DO NOT CALL THE KIWANIS DISTRICT OFFICE WITH CANCELLATIONS.

Highlights:

Awards for the 2015-2016 year will be announced, including:

Anna Mae Smith Award  *  Outstanding Lt. Governor of the Year  *  Interclub Award    Herb Hennig Award  *  Growth Awards  *  25% Net Growth Check presentations

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Keynote Speaker - Boys and Girls Homes Director Gary Faircloth

Gary Faircloth began calling B&GH “home” as a 15-year-old-boy after experiencing domestic turmoil. Now, he is humbled and honored to serve as President and CEO of the organization that made such a difference in his life.

Gary graduated high school in 1966 while living on campus – one of 13 boys who made it the largest Boys Home graduating class ever. With a desire to give back, he pursued higher education by attending community college, and eventually graduating from East Carolina University in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in social welfare and concentration in juvenile correctional services. Gary later received certification from the National Planned Giving Institute and completed studies with the Southeastern Trust School of Campbell University. He also attended the Institute for Healing Racism from which he became a certified trainer.

Returning to B&GH in 1972, Gary served in a number of key roles until 1988: Director of Social Services, Educational Coordinator, Associate Campus Director, Civic Club Coordinator, Director of Planned Giving and Director of Development. In 1989 he accepted a position as vice president for Starr Commonwealth Schools in Albion, Michigan where he worked until 2002. Gary was welcomed “home” in 2008 when he accepted his current position as President/CEO.

Saturday February 11   Idea Fair / Forums

9:15 - 9:45 am    Idea Fair

• Speaker and Program Suggestions/Databases
• Kiwanis Career Ladder
• Young Children Priority One/ The First 2000 Days
• The Dictionary Project
• Tips for Successful Membership Campaigns
• Building Signature Projects

10:00 - 10:50 AM  Concurrent Forums I

Boys and Girls Homes of NC - Get an overview on: the Kiwanis Cottage, foster care, their school, Flemington Academy, planned giving, major gifts and how this could help sustain the Kiwanis Cottage for perpetuity.

Engaging and Retaining Members - Members will not stay with a club for long unless they are engaged in relevant, productive service and feel valued for their contributions.  Come explore ways to ensure that your members are active and happy in their Kiwanis service.

Publicizing Your Club - In many communities, Kiwanis is “the best story that no one ever heard”.  Learn how to let your community know why you serve, what you do, and how you do it.  Find out how to access resources that can help you make your club more visible and better known in the community.

K-Kids - Come learn the fundamentals of our youngest service leadership program: how it’s structured, dues (if any), and how to open one.

Key Club - Come learn more about the largest high school service
organization in the world.

Aktion Club -  Come learn about our fastest growing Service Leadership Program for Adults living with disabilities and how you can start one.

11:00 - 11:50 AM  Concurrent Forums II

Techniques for Creative Fundraising - Fundraising is the fuel for our service.  Come explore methods of raising money for your club’s projects that go beyond traditional “pancake and peanut” events.

Strategies for Community Partnerships - Together we can do more.  Discuss strategies for forming partnerships with others in your community to expand your fundraising and service impact beyond your own membership.

Best Practices in Club Management - Tracking key indicators of your club’s performance can help you stay focused on your desired results and avoid common pitfalls in non-profit organization management.  Learn about some of the often-overlooked administrative aspects of managing a successful Kiwanis club and how to strengthen your club’s management.

Builders Club - Get updates on Builders Club including the chartering process as well as an ideas discussion/participative exchange on best practices and handling challenges.

Circle K - Come learn all about CKI: how it’s structured, the goals and visions, events making up the CKI year and where in the Carolinas CKI clubs exist.

Key Leader - This session will be to advance the participation and support of clubs and divisions through supporting students directly and through our District Foundation