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 guest. Cost to attend is $75 per member or $50 per spouse/partner. Spouse/partner can be Kiwanian or non-Kiwanian.
Online registration closes at midnight on June 29, 2025.
Cancellation requests must be received prior to 2:00 pm on July XXX, 2025. 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
Join in and Make A Difference!
At the 2024 I-I Kiwanis District Convention, we will be holding a district wide service project. This year we have chosen to make Comfort Blankets for Kids. Our goal is to deliver 100 blankets to facilities in the Peoria area including the OSF Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, and St. Jude Clinic.
We will have work areas and tables set up in the foyer at the convention on Friday, August 16th and Saturday, August 17th. You can drop by any time those days and help at your convenience.
You have never done this before? No Problem!! We will have experienced leaders directing the process. Each blanket will be identified with the Kiwanis logo to recognize our part in Serving the Children of the World.
If you have good sewing scissors, please bring them.
Please ask your members and clubs to financially support this project. Materials have been purchased in advance. Our cost per blanket was approximately $7.00.
Donations will be accepted at convention or can be sent with your mailed registration.
Hotel Information
Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. Space is limited and the room block that is reserved for Kiwanis expires on July XXX, 2025. The discounted room rates for the weekend are $XXX/night. Guestroom rates are subject to 12% tax.
To reserve your room, please call
(800)547-0711 or (309)699-7711 Use the group code: KWNH24C
Hotel Address and Contact Information DoubleTree by Hilton 111 E 2nd St Davenport, IA 52801 (563) 322-2200
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Important Deadlines
Hotel Reservations: August 4, 2024
Online Registration AND Payment: August 5, 2024
Delegate Registration: Online submissions due August 5, 2024
Registration Cancellations: Email [email protected] by August 5, 2024
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.
Click Here for Delegate Registration
A delegate form that can be printed, completed, and mailed or faxed to the district office to certify delegates is also available at the site above for those who do not want to use the on-line delegate certification.
Please see below for information on:
Delegate requirements
District officer candidate biographies
Proposed bylaw changes
Tentative Agenda
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Thursday, July 31, 2025
6:30PM | Board Member & Committee Chair Dinner (Invitation Only)
Friday, August 1, 2025
9:00AM | 2023-2024 Board Meeting
11:00AM – 6:00PM | Registration
12:00PM | Lunch Buffet
11:00AM – 6:00PM | Service Project
1:00 PM – 2:00PM | PLGA Meeting
2:15PM – 3:15PM | PGA Meeting
3:30PM – 4:15PM | Forum I
4:30PM – 5:15PM | Forum II (First Timers Session)
5:30PM – 6:00PM | Cocktail Reception
6:00PM – 6:30PM | Entertainment – Penguin Project
6:30PM | Opening Session & Club Celebration Banquet (Distinguished & Century Clubs)
8:30AM – 10:00 AM | Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation Board Meeting
10:00AM – 11:30PM | 2024-25 Board Meeting
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | President & Secretary/Treasurer Leadership Training Workshops
House of Delegates
Saturday, August 2, 2025 Davenport, Iowa
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 2025-2026 District Officers, and proposed resolutions and bylaw amendments will be considered by the certified delegates.
Meet the Candidates & Proposed Amendments
The “Meet the Candidates” breakfast will be held on Saturday morning, August 2nd. 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. There will be a forum on Friday afternoon to hear a summary of any proposed bylaw amendments.
As a delegate, you are strongly urged to attend both of these important sessions. 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 2025-2026 Kiwanis year.
Governor
Mary Zeronas Kiwanis Club of Crestwood-Oak Forest Area Click Here for Biography
Governor-Elect
XXX Kiwanis Club of XXX Click Here for Biography
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Proposed Bylaws Amendments
Per Article XX, 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
Testing – District Convention
107th Kiwanis I-I District Convention
August 1-3, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton, Davenport, IA
Click Here to Register
Click Here for Delegate Registration
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 guest. Cost to attend is $75 per member or $50 per spouse/partner. Spouse/partner can be Kiwanian or non-Kiwanian.
Online registration closes at midnight on June 29, 2025.
Cancellation requests must be received prior to 2:00 pm on July XXX, 2025. 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
Join in and Make A Difference!
At the 2024 I-I Kiwanis District Convention, we will be holding a district wide service project. This year we have chosen to make Comfort Blankets for Kids. Our goal is to deliver 100 blankets to facilities in the Peoria area including the OSF Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, and St. Jude Clinic.
We will have work areas and tables set up in the foyer at the convention on Friday, August 16th and Saturday, August 17th. You can drop by any time those days and help at your convenience.
You have never done this before? No Problem!! We will have experienced leaders directing the process. Each blanket will be identified with the Kiwanis logo to recognize our part in Serving the Children of the World.
If you have good sewing scissors, please bring them.
Please ask your members and clubs to financially support this project. Materials have been purchased in advance. Our cost per blanket was approximately $7.00.
Donations will be accepted at convention or can be sent with your mailed registration.
Hotel Information
Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. Space is limited and the room block that is reserved for Kiwanis expires on July XXX, 2025. The discounted room rates for the weekend are $XXX/night. Guestroom rates are subject to 12% tax.
To reserve your room, please call
(800)547-0711 or (309)699-7711
Use the group code: KWNH24C
Hotel Address and Contact Information
DoubleTree by Hilton
111 E 2nd St
Davenport, IA 52801
(563) 322-2200
Kiwanis Gear
Remove?
Important Deadlines
Hotel Reservations: August 4, 2024
Online Registration AND Payment: August 5, 2024
Delegate Registration: Online submissions due August 5, 2024
Registration Cancellations: Email [email protected] by August 5, 2024
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.
Click Here for Delegate Registration
A delegate form that can be printed, completed, and mailed or faxed to the district office to certify delegates is also available at the site above for those who do not want to use the on-line delegate certification.
Please see below for information on:
Tentative Agenda
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Thursday, July 31, 2025
Friday, August 1, 2025
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Sunday, August 3, 2025
House of Delegates
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Davenport, Iowa
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 2025-2026 District Officers, and proposed resolutions and bylaw amendments will be considered by the certified delegates.
Meet the Candidates & Proposed Amendments
The “Meet the Candidates” breakfast will be held on Saturday morning, August 2nd. 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. There will be a forum on Friday afternoon to hear a summary of any proposed bylaw amendments.
As a delegate, you are strongly urged to attend both of these important sessions. 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
2025-2026 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 2025-2026 Kiwanis year.
Governor
Mary Zeronas
Kiwanis Club of Crestwood-Oak Forest Area
Click Here for Biography
Governor-Elect
XXX
Kiwanis Club of XXX
Click Here for Biography
(pic)
Proposed Bylaws Amendments
Per Article XX, 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
INSERT LINK Bylaws Amendment Proposals