CAPITAL DISTRICT GOES COUNTRY!

94TH ANNUAL KIWANIS INTERANATIONAL CONVENTION GOES TO NASHVILLE
JUNE 25TH - JUNE 28TH, 2009

Here we GO, "On-To-Nashville, Music City, USA"! Capital District delegates, Kiwanis convention-goers, and guests are signing up NOW! Register EARLY for DISCOUNTS on Registration & Hotel Rates!

by Nancy Cressy, 2009 On-To-Nashville Convention Chair

It’s that time of year again! Enjoy Nashville! It's full of FUN things to see and do! Be with your Capital District team and fellow delegates from our 179 Clubs. Meet new Kiwanis friends from around the world. Exchange ideas! Attend workshops and seminars. Be at the planned Kiwanis entertainment featuring the Grand Ole Opry and see Nashville's many city’s sites. Remember, it called "MUSIC CITY"!

It’s time to make reservations to attend the 94th Kiwanis International Convention in "Music City", Nashville, Tennessee! It's the home of Country Music's Hall of Fame & Museum, our Kiwanis Night at the Grand Ole Opry, great BBQs, and line dancing just to name a few. Music abounds from country, jazz, blues, classical to rock 'n roll. And don't forget to take a side trip to Graceland, home of Elvis, in Memphis before or after the convention. Make it a grand vacation!

A great convention program for clubs has been planned including sessions on membership retention, growth and leadership. There will be exhibits to give you new ideas for service, the Kiwanis Store and a Key Leader for Adults session. Meet new friends and reconnect with 'old' ones.

Do your Kiwanis' business by attending the delegate session and voting for Past-Governor Jerry Peuler, who is running for International Trustee. Four candidates are running for the three vacant positions on the Kiwanis International Board and Jerry needs full support from the Capital District to get elected. Every club must have two (2) delegates at caucus and voting at the Business Session. Suggested delegates are the current President and President Elect. A Past-Lieutenant Governor can be a delegate for your club if necessary. Let's have a full turn out!!

The beautiful Loews Vanderbilt Hotel has been designated as the official hotel for the Capital District. Save $55! Registration for the Convention is $195 before May 1st, after May 1st price goes up to $250, so register early.

Registration forms for the Convention and Events, plus the Hotel accommodation forms are now available. Go to www.kiwanis.org then click on "Convention 2009 Nashville" for all forms, the schedule, convention highlights and places to visit. Check out the website for complete information and "sign up early". Don’t miss out - register now!!

See ya'll in Nashville!
Nancy Cressy, District Chair, On To Nashville