Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. Space is limited and the room block that is reserved for Kiwanis expires on July 7, 2026.
Hotel Address and Contact Information Crowne Plaza 3000 South Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62703-4395 (217) 529-7777
Kiwanis Gear
Kiwanis Gear will be available this year. Your order can be picked up at DCON or for a fee delivered to your home. Orders are not guaranteed by convention date, if you choose to ship to your home. The store closes Sunday, July 12, 2026 11:59 PM CDT.
Registration payment by check: Must be postmarked by July 24, 2026
Delegate Certification: Mailed form must be received at the District Office no later than July 24, 2026 or submitted online by July 24, 2026
Registration Cancellations: Email [email protected] by July 24, 2026
Delegate Information
Only ONE (1) Delegate Certification Form should be completed for each club. The Delegate Certification should be completed by either the current Club Secretary or Club President.
Kiwanis Children’s Fund & Kiwanis Possibility Project
CLE President*
CLE Secretary*
Value of Kiwanis membership
3:55 – 4:45 PM
KCF grants
Growth and engagement scorecards
*CLE is a single session that spans Educational Forums Sessions 3 and 4
Saturday August 1, 2026
Plaza A
Plaza B
Plaza C
Plaza D
2:15 – 3:00 PM
KNRF
First Timers
Club Treasurer
K-talks – Fundraising
3:15 – 4:00 PM
Kiwanis Children’s Fund
Membership Rubric
Growth and engagement scorecards
Building a Leadership Pipeline
4:15 – 5:00 PM
Support an SLP
Communication – Creating or Resolving Conflict
Club Membership Plan
Value of Kiwanis membership
House of Delegates
Saturday, August 1, 2026 Springfield, IL
The House of Delegates will begin promptly at 10:30 AM on Saturday. A report on the status of the I-I District, election of 2026-2027 District Officers, and proposed resolutions and bylaw amendments will be considered by the certified delegates.
Meet the Candidates & Proposed Amendments
The “Meet the Candidates” session will be held on Saturday morning, August 1st. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear a series of questions proposed by the current district leaders, providing the attendees the opportunity to learn more about each candidate.
As a delegate, you are strongly urged to attend this important session. Information on the Candidates for District Office, details of the Proposed Amendments, and Delegate Rules set-out in the I-I District Bylaws are available below.
Certification Rules & Instructions
Only one Delegate Certification Form should be completed per club.
Delegate Certification must be completed by either the Club Secretary or the Club President.
Each Kiwanis Club in good standing in the I-I District is entitled to three (3) certified delegates at the District Convention.
To be in good standing, a club must be current on all dues and new member fees owed to the I-I District and Kiwanis International.
If a club has no members attending the convention, they can have ONE current or former Lt. Governor from the club’s Division represent and vote on behalf of the club at the House of Delegates. They still must complete the form for this to happen. Any current or Past Lt. Governor may represent no more than ONE Kiwanis club.
Delegate Responsibilities
The duties of the delegates at convention are of utmost importance and include:
Study the qualifications of candidates for district office as presented on the I-I District website and published in the convention program.
Promptly attend the “Meet the Candidates” breakfast on Saturday to meet and learn more about the candidates for district office. All candidates will be asked to answer questions proposed by the Elections Committee.
Promptly attend the House of Delegates on Saturday morning at 10:30 AM.
Vote according to their best judgment and in the best interest of the club the are representing on the issues presented.
Utilize every opportunity to gather information to take back to their club for inspiration, motivation, and new ideas for service, membership growth and FUN!
Present a complete convention report to the club upon return from convention.
The members of the I-I District listed below have completed the proper paperwork and are in compliance with the district bylaws and policy statement as candidates for District Office for the 2026-2027 Kiwanis year.
Per Article 13, Section 1 of the I-I District Bylaws, bylaw amendments may be submitted by any club in good standing or by the District Board of Trustees and must be received by the District Executive Director at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of the District Convention.
Bylaw Amendments to Date: Strikeouts are proposed for deletion Underline are proposed for addition
District Convention
108th Kiwanis I-I District Convention
July 31 – August 2, 2026
Crowne Plaza, Springfield, IL
(Club President or Secretary Only)
Quick Links
Registration
All convention attendees are required to register and pay the registration fee.
Members may utilize the same form to register themselves and their partner or spouse. Cost to attend is $50 per attendee.
Online registration closes at midnight on July 24, 2026.
Cancellation requests must be received prior to 2:00 pm on July 24, 2026. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after this date.
Please make all checks payable to I-I Kiwanis District and mail the check with your email confirmation to:
Illinois-Eastern Iowa District of Kiwanis
District Convention Registration
P.O. Box 71
Galva, IL 61434
Service Project
The I-I District Convention Service Project be the James Project.
About Janus Project: thejamesproject127.com
Additional information coming soon!
Hotel Information
The Kiwanis Hotel Room Block expires July 7, 2026
Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. Space is limited and the room block that is reserved for Kiwanis expires on July 7, 2026.
Kiwanis Group Code: K4K
Hotel Address and Contact Information
Crowne Plaza
3000 South Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703-4395
(217) 529-7777
Kiwanis Gear
Kiwanis Gear will be available this year. Your order can be picked up at DCON or for a fee delivered to your home. Orders are not guaranteed by convention date, if you choose to ship to your home. The store closes Sunday, July 12, 2026 11:59 PM CDT.
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Important Deadlines
Hotel Reservations close July 7, 2026
Online Registration closes July 24, 2026
Registration payment by check: Must be postmarked by July 24, 2026
Delegate Certification: Mailed form must be received at the District Office no later than July 24, 2026 or submitted online by July 24, 2026
Registration Cancellations: Email [email protected] by July 24, 2026
Delegate Information
Only ONE (1) Delegate Certification Form should be completed for each club. The Delegate Certification should be completed by either the current Club Secretary or Club President.
(Club President or Secretary Only)
A delegate form that can be printed, completed, and mailed to the district office to certify delegates is also available here.
Please see below for information on:
Tentative Agenda
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Educational Forums
July 31, 2026
August 1, 2026
House of Delegates
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Springfield, IL
The House of Delegates will begin promptly at 10:30 AM on Saturday. A report on the status of the I-I District, election of 2026-2027 District Officers, and proposed resolutions and bylaw amendments will be considered by the certified delegates.
Meet the Candidates & Proposed Amendments
The “Meet the Candidates” session will be held on Saturday morning, August 1st. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear a series of questions proposed by the current district leaders, providing the attendees the opportunity to learn more about each candidate.
As a delegate, you are strongly urged to attend this important session. Information on the Candidates for District Office, details of the Proposed Amendments, and Delegate Rules set-out in the I-I District Bylaws are available below.
Certification Rules & Instructions
Delegate Responsibilities
The duties of the delegates at convention are of utmost importance and include:
House of Delegates Important Links
Standing House Rules
How to Become a Candidate
District Bylaws
District Policy Statement
2026-2027 Candidates for District Office
The members of the I-I District listed below have completed the proper paperwork and are in compliance with the district bylaws and policy statement as candidates for District Office for the 2026-2027 Kiwanis year.
Governor
Tracy Armstrong-Fyffe
Kiwanis Club of Quincy
Click Here for Biography
Governor-Elect
Robert “Bob” France
Kiwanis Club of Bloomingdale-Roselle
Click Here for Biography
Proposed Bylaws Amendments
Per Article 13, Section 1 of the I-I District Bylaws, bylaw amendments may be submitted by any club in good standing or by the District Board of Trustees and must be received by the District Executive Director at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of the District Convention.
Bylaw Amendments to Date:
Strikeouts are proposed for deletion