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David and I are pleased to welcome you to
our 2024 Kiwanis International Convention in
the beautiful city of Denver.
This year, we Explore the Possibilities. We
come together to celebrate our organization,
the service work we do and the camaraderie
we share. It wasn’t so long ago that the
pandemic kept us from getting together.
Now we take nothing for granted and appreciate the freedom to
meet in person for fun, learning and conducting our business.
We have a lot to do this year. Job No. 1 is to do what we need
to do to keep our organization moving forward. A vote to
increase dues is part of our overall strategy to set Kiwanis on
a stronger nancial footing. We also propose reducing the
number of trustees on the Kiwanis International Board. This will
keep worldwide representation while meeting our duciary
responsibilities.
In addition to our business session, we have a Membership
Service Fair and education tracks. Explore the workshops
on strengthening club membership, fundraising, leadership
education and safeguards when using social media.
We have speakers to motivate and inspire you, Signature Project
awards to announce and an evening of Dancing Through the
Decades to wrap up our time together with a rousing gala.
You shine as Kiwanis ambassadors who give
their time and talents. Let this convention
be the light that leads the way to new
opportunities for children and communities
around the world!
Yours in Kiwanis service, 
Katrina Baranko 
2023-24 President 
Kiwanis International
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
10 A.M.2 P.M.
TOUR A LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES
PLAYGROUND (Preregistration required.)
Kiwanians who registered for this eld trip will travel
to an an amazing Landscape Structures playground
near Denver.
10 A.M. 
6 P.M.
HALL F
KIWANIS FAMILY STORE
Purchase or pick up your take-home gear, pins,
Kiwanis-branded apparel, meeting items and more.
The store will be open Wednesday-Friday.
NOON6 P.M.
HALL F
REGISTRATION & HELP DESK
Registered attendees from outside the United States
can check in and get their name badge, lanyard and
tickets to any special events they purchased. On-site
registration is available.
NOON6 P.M.
HALL F
DELEGATE CERTIFICATION ASSISTANCE
Club delegates may pick up their delegate cards,
which are required in order to vote on the Kiwanis
International Bylaws amendments, resolutions and
elections.
NOON6 P.M.
HALL F
KIWANIS MARKETPLACE
Get ideas from exhibitors and vendors, meet
candidates, reconnect with friends and learn more
about the Objects of Kiwanis. Enjoy activities
planned by sponsors and the Rocky Mountain
District Host Committee.
46 P.M.
HALL F
WELCOME RECEPTION & MEMBERSHIP FAIR
Explore the Kiwanis Marketplace while connecting
with friends. New this year is the Membership Fair.
Pick up tips from clubs that have been recognized for
increasing their membership. Enjoy snacks, a cash
bar and opportunities to win prizes from
sponsors and exhibitors.
WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY, JULY 4
7:309 A.M.
MILE HIGH
BALLROOM
SIGNATURE PROJECT BREAKFAST
(Additional ticket required, US$40)
Celebrate the best of the best Kiwanis club signature
projects. The top 10 nalists in each group will be
recognized — and then the bronze, silver and gold
awards for each will be announced.
9 A.M.5 P.M.
HALL F
REGISTRATION & HELP DESK
Registered attendees from outside the United States
can check in and get their name badge, lanyard and
tickets to any special events they purchased. On-site
registration is available.
9 A.M.5 P.M.
HALL F
DELEGATE CERTIFICATION ASSISTANCE
Club delegates may pick up their delegate cards,
which are required in order to vote on the Kiwanis
International Bylaws amendments, resolutions and
elections.
9 A.M.5 P.M.
HALL F
KIWANIS FAMILY STORE & MARKETPLACE
Get ideas and take home great gear, pins, Kiwanis-
branded apparel, meeting items and more. The store
will be open Wednesday-Friday.
9:30
11:30 A.M.
BELLCO
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2024 KIWANIS CONVENTION KICKOFF
Start your convention experience with the
pageantry, recognition and celebration of Kiwanis.
The opening session features Chris Singleton, a
former professional baseball player who was 18
when his mother died in a racially motivated mass
killing. He has dedicated his life to sharing his
message of love over hate.
11:30 A.M.
1 P.M.
HALL F
LUNCH
Join your fellow Kiwanians for a lunch buet in the
Colorado Convention Center. Lunch on this day
is included in the full convention package. Visit
exhibitors and sponsors in the Kiwanis Marketplace.
THURSDAY
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11:30 A.M.
1 P.M.
HALL F
BUILD A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
Kiwanians who registered for this service project will
help build Little Free Libraries.
EDUCATION BLOCK 1
11:45 P.M.
ROOMS
405407
HOLDING OURSELVES ACCOUNTABLE
FOR MEMBERSHIP
Learn how your members can take responsibility
for achieving goals — including ownership of club
membership growth. These accountability strategies
will help your club stay on track to achieve results.
This workshop is presented at the club level, but the
concepts are transferable to divisions and districts.
11:45 P.M.
ROOMS
403404
KIWANIS’ NEXT CAMPAIGN FOR KIDS
Kiwanis clubs are making a signicant dierence in
the lives of children around the world, and additional
funding would empower them to have an even
greater positive impact. Join us as we unveil our
groundbreaking global fundraising initiative and
learn how you can be part of this pivotal moment.
The possibilities are endless.
11:45 P.M.
ROOMS
401402
CLUB STORIES: SERVICE PROJECT SUCCESS
Service projects that excite your members and your
community help ensure your club’s success. Join us
to hear from clubs that have created meaningful and
sustainable service projects. You’ll nd ways to make
your club’s projects more eective and relevant to
those you’re serving.
11:45 P.M.
ROOMS
505507
NO MORE DRAMA: REDUCE CONFLICT IN
YOUR CLUB
Conict, when left unresolved, can be harmful to
clubs. As leaders, we need to be able to prevent and
resolve harmful conicts. We will discuss the benets
of healthy conict and what to do when conict
becomes destructive.
THURSDAY
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11:45 P.M.
ROOMS
503504
100 YEARS OF KEY CLUB: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
It’s almost here. In 2025, Key Club will mark its 100th
anniversary — and we’re not going to let such a
milestone moment go unnoticed. Discover what
we have planned and how you can help Key Club
celebrate a century of service leadership.
11:45 P.M.
ROOMS
501502
A SOLUTION FOR CLUB WEBSITES
Is your club, district or foundation looking for a
modern and easy-to-use website? Learn how Kiwanis
International can be a resource for your club.
11:45 P.M.
ROOMS
301303
TAKING OFF THE MASK
Trey Mock’s journey from aspiring performer to the
three-time NFL Mascot of the Year is a testament to
the power of authenticity, passion and connection.
As the ocial mascot of the Indianapolis Colts, Mock
reveals stories from the gridiron that have forever
changed his life.
EDUCATION BLOCK 2
22:45 P.M.
ROOMS
405407
BATTLING CLUB APATHY
Has your club lost its spark? Is attendance dropping
at meetings or service projects? Do too many
members just “phone it in”? Learn techniques that
will help you energize your members and bring your
club back to gold-star status.
22:45 P.M.
ROOMS
403404
OBJECTS OF KIWANIS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
The Kiwanis Objects have been guiding members for
100 years. Learn their history and how they can be
used today for membership growth.
22:45 P.M.
ROOMS
401402
CLUB STORIES: FUNDRAISING SUCCESS
Are your fundraising ideas growing stale? Do your
fundraisers not bring in as much money as they once
did? Hear from clubs of all sizes with surprising —
and wildly successful — fundraisers. They’ll share
their stories and inspire you to reimagine your
approach and replenish your service funds.
THURSDAY
8
22:45 P.M.
ROOMS
505507
THE SERVICE SOLUTION FOR STUDENTS
Students who volunteer experience increased
self-esteem, stronger connections to both school
and community, improved academic performance,
and a reduced tendency toward self-harming
behavior. Our Service Leadership Programs are the
prescription your club needs to guide students’
service leadership journey.
22:45 P.M.
ROOMS
503504
BUILDING THE FUTURE OF PLAY
Hear the latest trends in outdoor play from
Landscape Structures, a Kiwanis International
partner. Experts will explain how design and
inclusivity make play better for all children. Get
ideas to take back to your club.
22:45 P.M.
ROOMS
501502
INTRODUCING KIWANIS ENGAGE
Kiwanis International is about to launch our new
membership platform, Kiwanis Engage, which will
replace Kiwanis Connect. Discover this platform’s
new and enhanced features for members, clubs and
districts — and how it can maximize your Kiwanis
experience. (Session repeated Friday)
EDUCATION BLOCK 3
33:45 P.M.
ROOMS
405407
MAKING THE MOST OF SOCIAL MEDIA
The world connects through social media, so it’s the
perfect way to spread news about your club. Dive
into the latest strategies to maximize the impact of
social media and harness its power to attract new
members and actively engage current ones.
33:45 P.M.
ROOMS
403404
HOW TO EXCEL AT GRANT WRITING
Get tips from clubs that have successfully secured a
Kiwanis Children’s Fund grant. Learn about Children’s
Fund grant opportunities, making a case for grant
support and leveraging a grant award to receive
grants from other sources.
THURSDAY
CANCELED
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33:45 P.M.
ROOMS
401402
CLUB STORIES: MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
More kids need Kiwanis every day, so it’s critical that
we have more Kiwanians to help meet those needs.
We’ll share successful membership growth strategies
from a variety of clubs and provide tips to help your
club implement their tactics.
33:45 P.M.
ROOMS
505507
SERVICE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM UPDATES
Learn what’s happening with our Service Leadership
Programs, including updates to program materials,
UNICEF projects, retention and recruitment
strategies, and special programs for members.
33:45 P.M.
ROOMS
503504
LEVEL UP WITH LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
Promote the Kiwanis cause of education and literacy
through a Little Free Library. Get all the details, from
where to build and how to stock to how to engage
the community and encourage use. Thanks to
Kiwanis partner Little Free Library, you’ll leave with a
clear action plan in place.
33:45 P.M.
ROOMS
501502
KEEP YOUR CLUB SAFE IN CYBERSPACE
Clubs need to understand cybersecurity to keep
their members’ data safe. Learn how to combat
cyberthreats, recognize phishing, smishing and
vishing, and identify red ags in communications.
Gain insights on eective response strategies
and tools to safeguard your club and personal
information in the digital world.
44:45 P.M.
ROOMS
301303
2024 DUES INCREASE DISCUSSION
Delegates to the 2024 Annual Meeting have an
important decision to make: Should the dues paid
to Kiwanis International be increased to meet
the nancial needs of the organization? Kiwanis
leadership will present and take questions at this
town hall-style session. (Session repeated Friday.)
610 P.M.
COORS FIELD,
2001 BLAKE
STREET
COLORADO ROCKIES BASEBALL GAME
The rst 1,000 people who registered for the
convention received a free ticket to attend
the Colorado Rockies baseball game. Note:
Transportation to or from the game will not be
provided.
THURSDAY
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Visit the Kiwanis Marketplace in Hall F to take home great gear,
pins, Kiwanis- and Circle K International-branded apparel,
meeting items and more. Talk to the experts about Service
Leadership Programs, the Kiwanis Children’s Fund and partner
organizations. Meet members of CKI. Find resources for club
strengthening and opening. Have a seat and enjoy conversation
with fellow Kiwanians.
You can also visit exhibitors for fresh ideas on service projects
and fundraisers, shop for unique items, meet Kiwanis Launchpad
speakers and purchase copies of their latest books. And don’t
forget to visit candidates’ booths throughout the hall.
The Kiwanis
Mketplace
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
NOON-6 P.M.
Store opens
at 10 a.m.
THURSDAY
9 A.M.-5 P.M.
FRIDAY
9 A.M.-5 P.M.
SATURDAY
STORE &
MARKETPLACE
CLOSED
Registration and
delegate check-in
only, 7:30-10 a.m.
HALL F
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FRIDAY, JULY 5
9 A.M.5 P.M.
HALL F
REGISTRATION AND HELP DESK
Registered attendees from outside the United States
can check in and get their name badge, lanyard and
tickets to any special events they purchased. On-site
registration is available.
9 A.M.5 P.M.
HALL F
DELEGATE CERTIFICATION ASSISTANCE
Club delegates may pick up their delegate cards,
which are required in order to vote on the Kiwanis
International Bylaws amendments, resolutions and
elections.
9 A.M.5 P.M.
HALL F
KIWANIS FAMILY STORE & MARKETPLACE
Get ideas and take home great gear, pins, Kiwanis-
branded apparel, meeting items and more. The store
will be open Wednesday-Friday.
99:45 A.M.
ROOMS
301303
2024 DUES INCREASE DISCUSSION
Delegates to the 2024 Annual Meeting have an
important decision to make: Should the dues paid
to Kiwanis International be increased to meet
the nancial needs of the organization? Kiwanis
leadership will present and take questions at this
town hall-style session. (Repeat of Thursday session.)
1011:30 A.M.
BELLCO
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KIWANIS LAUNCHPAD: EMBRACING CHANGE
Explore what’s possible when you and your club
embrace change. Learn from internationally known
speakers how to create lifelong, loyal club members
and incorporate new ideas to help your club soar.
Kiwanis Launchpads are short, high-impact and sure
to leave you lled with ideas to implement at home.
11:30 A.M.
1 P.M.
MILE HIGH
BALLROOM
KIWANIS SLP SHOWCASE OF SERVICE LUNCHEON
(Additional ticket required, US$35)
Join us for a dose of inspiration as we celebrate our
Service Leadership Programs: K-Kids, Builders Club,
Key Club International, Circle K International and
Aktion Club. Find out how you and your club can
support these dedicated Kiwanis family members
who are serving their communities and making a
global impact.
FRIDAY
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EXPAND CHILDREN’S
POSSIBILITIES
When you donate to the Kiwanis Children’s
Fund, you help Kiwanians reach kids around
the world. Gifts fund grants that allow clubs to
serve children through health and nutrition,
education and literacy, and youth leadership
developement.
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11:30 A.M.
1 P.M.
HALL F
LUNCH
Join your fellow Kiwanians for a lunch buet in the
Colorado Convention Center. Lunch on this day is
included in the full convention package.
11:30 A.M.
1 P.M.
HALL F
BUILD A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
Kiwanians who registered for this service project
will help build Little Free Libraries.
EDUCATION BLOCK 4
12:45 P.M.
ROOMS
405407
CLUB LEADER ACADEMY
Calling all club presidents, vice presidents, secretaries
and anyone else who is a club leader — regardless of
title! Take time to get reenergized and reinvigorated
and to nd out how that fresh energy will help you
grow membership.
12:45 P.M.
ROOMS
503504
RISK MANAGER GATHERING
Meet with other risk managers to get important
updates and share ideas.
12:45 P.M.
ROOMS
401402
SLP ADVISOR BOOTCAMP
This session will provide SLP advisors with fresh
insight into program changes in Kiwanis Service
Leadership Programs. Advisors will learn the best
practices from all programs on how to move ideas
into action. Leave with a roadmap to success for
the upcoming school year.
12:45 P.M.
ROOMS
505507
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP PLANNING SUMMIT
Governors, governors-elect, vice governors and
candidates for governor-elect work collaboratively
to create three-year growth and retention plans.
Through the summit, leaders will come away with
goals that span multiple years.
FRIDAY
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ROOMS
403404
CLUB MEMBERSHIP CHAIR HUDDLE
A club membership chair is integral to a club’s long-
term viability. Learn how to meet your membership
goals and expand your club’s reach. (Designed
for membership chairs, membership committee
members and those interested in boosting
membership eorts. Limit one member per club.)
12:45 P.M.
ROOMS
301303
BE AN INFLUENTIAL LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Discuss strategic planning, develop membership
retention and growth plans, and explore tools to
use with your clubs to strengthen membership and
enhance the membership experience. Discover how
to make the most of membership-focused division
council meetings. Bring three to ve goals you have
for your Kiwanis work.
12:45 P.M.
ROOMS
501502
CHILDREN’S FUND VOLUNTEER COACHING
Kiwanis Children’s Fund volunteers receive support
in understanding and enhancing their role, exchange
ideas and engage in strategic discussions with the
Children’s Fund team and fellow volunteers. Get
ready to be inspired!
EDUCATION BLOCK 5
33:45 P.M.
ROOMS
405407
MEMBERSHIP DUES: THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Discover mobile payment services — alternative
methods for collecting member dues more
eciently. Current users of Venmo, Cash App,
PayPal, Zelle and automatic payments share how
the platforms work, best practices for clubs and
billing processes.
33:45 P.M.
ROOMS
403404
CONQUERING THOSE CHALLENGING
CONVERSATIONS
During this rapid-re (and fun!) skill-building
presentation, Launchpad and Kiwanis Amplify
speaker Anne Bonney will ignite your courage to
conduct dicult discussions. Learn how to start the
dialogue, keep the exchange constructive and rescue
the conversation if it takes a wrong turn.
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33:45 P.M.
ROOMS
401402
CLUB STORIES: CLUB REVITALIZATION
How can Kiwanis clubs revitalize themselves when
membership stagnates and interest runs low? Texas-
Oklahoma District Governor-elect Bobby Quinten will
share the strategy that his home club, the Kiwanis
Club of Manseld, used to rebuild successfully after a
dramatic membership drop in 2020.
33:45 P.M.
ROOMS
505507
YOUTH PROTECTION 101
Learn more about youth protection and why it’s
so important to our work in serving the children
of the world. Understand how your diligence in
safeguarding our programs can protect not only
your club but your community as well.
33:45 P.M.
ROOMS
503504
CLUB STORIES: BUILDING BUILDERS
Builders Club is a fantastic way to get middle school
students engaged in service and leadership at an
early age. Learn how clubs have been successful
in building robust Builders Club programs in their
communities.
33:45 P.M.
ROOMS
501502
INTRODUCING KIWANIS ENGAGE
Kiwanis International is about to launch our new
membership platform, Kiwanis Engage, which will
replace Kiwanis Connect. Discover this platform’s
enhanced features for members, clubs and districts
— and how it can level up your Kiwanis experience.
(Repeat of Thursday session.)
33:45 P.M.
ROOMS
301303
BURNING OLD HABITS: LESSONS FROM ZOZOBRA
Learn how the Kiwanis Club of
Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S., turned
a dying signature project into
a nationally recognized,
60,000-attendee event in just
a few years. Their tips might
re up your club’s approach
to a longstanding project of
its own.
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Shop convention gear and Kiwanis-branded products.
Visit the Kiwanis Family Store in the Marketplace.
WEDNESDAY
10 A.M.-6 P.M.
THURSDAY
9 A.M.-5 P.M.
FRIDAY
9 A.M.-5 P.M.
SATURDAY
CLOSED
kiwanis.org/store
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45 P.M.
BELLCO
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POWER OF PERSEVERANCE KEYNOTE SESSION
“Never. Ever. Give. Up.” Diana Nyad spoke these
words to a cheering crowd after becoming the rst
person to swim from Cuba to Florida. A prominent
sports journalist, ling over 30 years for National
Public Radio, The New York Times and others, Nyad
has earned her place as one of our compelling
storytellers. The subject of “NYAD” — a feature lm
starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster — she
will inspire you to keep reaching for your goals.
FRIDAY
Be sure to stop by the CKI booth in the Kiwanis Marketplace
to meet the university/college members of the Kiwanis
family and learn about the amazing work they do on their
campuses, in their communities and around the world.
CIRCLE K INTERNATIONAL
IS HOLDING ITS CONVENTION ALONGSIDE KIWANIS
AT THE COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER.
CKI!
Shop convention gear and Kiwanis-branded products.
Visit the Kiwanis Family Store in the Marketplace.
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SATURDAY
Post your convention photos to Instagram or X (formerly
Twitter) with the hashtag #KiwanisCon24 and you’ll get a
print of your photo! Make sure your social media account
is public — photos won’t print from private accounts.
Photos can be picked up
in Exhibit Hall F.
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SATURDAY, JULY 6
78:15 A.M.
MILE HIGH
BALLROOM
DISCOVER WHAT IS POSSIBLE: A CELEBRATION
OF THE KIWANIS CHILDREN’S FUND
(Additional ticket required, US$50)
Join us for a celebratory breakfast as we launch our
rst-ever fundraiser solely supporting the Kiwanis
community and the children we serve. Discover the
possibilities in supporting the Kiwanis Children’s
Fund: Hear from a distinguished speaker, honor
special Kiwanians for their support and dedication,
and discover how we can impact 10 million children
globally.
7:3010 A.M.
HALL F
REGISTRATION, HELP DESK & DELEGATE
CERTIFICATION
Registered attendees from outside the United States
can check in and get their name badge, lanyard and
special event tickets.
On Saturday, club delegates may pick up their
delegate cards, which are required to vote on
the Kiwanis International Bylaws amendments,
resolutions and elections.
8:30 A.M.
1 P.M.
(Doors open
at 8 a.m.)
BELLCO
THEATRE
2024 KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL
ANNUAL MEETING
Get informed about the business of Kiwanis
International. Delegates will elect the organization’s
leaders and vote on changes to the Kiwanis
International Bylaws.
710 P.M.
MILE HIGH
BALLROOM
KIWANIS DANCING THROUGH THE
DECADES GALA (Additional ticket required, US$80)
Make sure to pack an outt that reects your favorite
decade! Whether it’s go-go boots or platform
heels, you’ll want to bring your dancing shoes to
the closing-night gala featuring Your Generation
in Concert™. This eight-piece band performs songs
from ve generations of pop, rock, dance and R&B
hits.
SATURDAY
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Front row from left: Kiwanis International Executive Director Paul Palazzolo,
Executive Director Emeritus Stan Soderstrom, President Katrina Baranko,
President-Elect Lee Kuan Yong, Immediate Past President Bert West, Vice
President Michael Mulhaul. Second row: Linda I. Lawther, Daniel M. Leikvold,
Gary S. Graham. Third row: Hope Markes. Fourth row: Gary Jander, Steven
R. Ingram, Trinidad P. “Toto” Gonzales, Vincent G. Salembier (deceased). Fifth
row: Chang-Ching “Susan” Hsu, Cathy Tutty. Sixth row: Dennis G. Baugh,
Mohan Lamsal, Matthew Cantrall.
2023-24 KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL
Bod of Trustees
Offics
President Katrina J. Baranko
President-Elect Lee Kuan Yong
Vice President Michael Mulhaul
Immediate Past President
Bert West
Kiwanis International
Executive Director
Paul Palazzolo
Executive Director Emeritus
Stan Soderstrom
Trustees
Dennis G. Baugh
Matthew Cantrall
Trinidad P. “Toto”
Gonzales
Gary S. Graham
Chang-Ching
“Susan” Hsu
Steven R. Ingram
Gary Jander
Mohan Lamsal
Linda I. Lawther
Daniel M. Leikvold
Hope Markes
Jackie Sue McFarlin
Éliane Ott-Scheer
Cathy Tutty
Martien Van der Meer
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Front row from left: Kiwanis Children’s Fund International Executive Director
Paul Palazzolo, Executive Director Emeritus Stan Soderstrom, Immediate
Past President Filip Delanote, President Amy Zimmerman, President-elect
Robert Maxwell, Vice President Lenora Hannah. Second row: Brenda Leigh
Johnson, Richard Poulton, Robert M. Garretson. Third row: George Yoshida,
Babukrishna Karki, Francesco Valenti.
2023-24 KIWANIS CHILDREN’S FUND
Bod of Trustees
Trustees
Robert M. Garretson
Brenda Leigh Johnson
Babukrishna Karki
Michael Mulhaul
Richard A. Poulton
Francesco Valenti
Bert West
George Yoshida
Offics
President Amy L. Zimmerman
President-elect
Robert S. Maxwell
Vice President Lenora Hanna
Immediate Past President
Filip Delanote
Kiwanis Children’s Fund
International Executive Director
Paul Palazzolo
Executive Director Emeritus
Stan Soderstrom
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KIWANIS ANNUAL REPORT
2023–24 Kiwanis Leadship Bod
& Svice Leadship Proams Leads
Kiwanis Asia-Pacic
Chair
Sujan Shrestha
Kathmandu, Nepal
Kiwanis International-
Europe President
Josy Glatigny
Boerdange, Luxembourg
Kiwanis Youth
Programs Chair
Karin Church
Los Alamos, New Mexico,
U.S.
Circle K International
President
Zak Kahn
Northeastern University,
New England District,
U.S.
Key Club International
President
Kyle Hanson
Beaverton High School,
Pacic Northwest
District, U.S.
The 2022-23 annual report is available
online. Scan this QR code or go to
kiwanis.org/annualreport to read
about the impact Kiwanis clubs and
our Service Leadership
Programs had on
communities around
the world! You can also
review our audited
nancial statements.
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Alabama
Keith McKendall
Hoover, Alabama,
U.S.
Australia
Ian Randall Hampton, Australia
Austria
Franz Holzer Bocksdorf, Austria
Belgium-Luxembourg
Dominique Swerts Huy, Belgium
California-Nevada-Hawaii
Carole Farris Hanford, California,
U.S.
Capital
Eric Lamb Ruckersville, Virginia,
U.S.
Carolinas
Donnie Ellis Concord, North Carolina,
U.S.
Colombia
Vilma Cecilia Elles Dominquez
Sincelejo/Sucre, Colombia
Eastern Canada and the Caribbean
John Chave Innisl, Ontario, Canada
Ecuador (provisional district)
Ramiro Vicente Aguilar Pozo Ibarra, Ecuador
Florida
Prairy Riehl Orlando, Florida,
U.S.
France-Monaco
Geneviève Donet-Monteagud
Aix-en-Provence, France
Georgia
Brent Leslie Macon, Georgia,
U.S.
Germany
Marco Duden Zeven, Niedersachsen, Germany
Iceland-Faroes
Björn Kristinsson Reykjanesbæ, Iceland
Illinois-Eastern Iowa
J. Thomas Willis Addison, Illinois,
U.S.
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India (provisional district)
Khushwinder Khushwinder Delhi, India
Indiana
Douglas McMillan Valparaiso, Indiana, U.S.
Italy-San Marino
Francesco Garaa Reggio Calabria, Italy
Japan
Shuji Miyazaki Tokyo, Japan
Kansas
Dawn Gabel Hays, Kansas, U.S.
Korea (provisional district)
Hwang Kyoung Suk Incheon, Republic of Korea
Kentucky-Tennessee
Jim Gazay West Liberty, Kentucky, U.S.
Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee
John Fry South Fulton, Tennessee, U.S.
Malaysia
Siew Oon “Michael” Chiew Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Michigan
Renea Callery Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
Minnesota-Dakotas
Bradley Knudson Bottineau, North Dakota, U.S.
Missouri-Arkansas
Paul Sherman Springeld, Missouri, U.S.
Montana
Esther Fischer Harlowton, Montana, U.S.
Nebraska-Iowa
Dale Doudna Johnston, Iowa, U.S.
Nepal
Tirtha Kumar Singh Kathmandu, Nepal
Netherlands
Christ Van Oevelen Wouw, Netherlands
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New England and Bermuda
Eliezer Rivera Keene, New Hampshire, U.S.
New Jersey
Howard Gordon Mount Freedom, New Jersey, U.S.
New York
Lucien Giancursio Rochester, New York, U.S.
New Zealand-South Pacic
Danielle Desarmagnac Nouméa, New Caledonia
Norden
Svein Aanerud Haugesund, Norway
Ohio
Jason Miller Bowling Green, Ohio, U.S.
Pacic Northwest
Nicholas Hafez Forest Grove, Oregon, U.S.
Panama (provisional district)
Henry Sanchez Panamá, Panama
Pennsylvania
Conrad Schlesinger Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Philippine Luzon
Glenda Hufano Manila, Philippines
Rocky Mountain
Ann Stelling Greeley, Colorado, U.S.
Romania (provisional district)
Simona Dragu Turnu Magurele, Romania
Southern Philippine
Evangeline “Gigi” Chan Chu Ormoc City, Philippines
Southwest
Mary Skalkoyannis Peoria, Arizona, U.S.
Switzerland-Liechtenstein
Anita Turel Bevaix, Switzerland
Taiwan
Tsung-Hsun Lin Taichung City, Taiwan
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Kids Need Books!
Join us in bringing books to children and families
through Little Free Library book-sharing boxes.
With books available 24/7 in neighborhoods around
the world, Little Free Libraries remove the barriers
to book access.
The Little Free Library nonprofit organization is
excited to be an official literacy partner of Kiwanis
International!
Stay in touch | © LittleFreeLibrary.org/Kiwanis
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Your opinion matters to us. Following each
convention workshop, kindly scan this QR code
to participate in a survey about your experience.
Your valuable input helps us organize future
Kiwanis International education events. Thank
you for your contribution!
Give us
feedback!
Texas-Oklahoma
Kathy Culbertson Gordon, Texas, U.S.
Utah-Idaho
Scott Smith Ogden, Utah, U.S.
Western Canada
George Taven Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Wisconsin-Upper Michigan
Timothy Lubinsky Ripon, Wisconsin, U.S.
Texas-Oklahoma
Kathy Culbertson Gordon, Texas, U.S.
Utah-Idaho
Scott Smith Ogden, Utah, U.S.
Western Canada
George Taven Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Wisconsin-Upper Michigan
Timothy Lubinsky Ripon, Wisconsin, U.S.
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life in every corner of the play space, every swing and every
slide. The playground is a canvas for interaction, imagination,
cooperation, freedom and fun. Here, every laugh and shared
moment is a step towards a brighter, more connected future.
We’re not just celebrating play, we’re inviting you to create
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Welcome to our world of play.
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MAP
MAIN LEVEL
+
WELTON STREET
14TH STREET (city view)
SPEER BOULEVARD
(mountain view)
STOUT STREET
RESTROOMS
ELEVATORS (ACCESSIBLE)
PUBLIC ESCALATORS
PUBLIC STAIRS
CHARGING STATIONS
CONCESSIONS
INFORMATION
FIRST AID STATION
+
North Shuttle Drop-o
LIGHT RAIL STATION
South Shuttle Drop-o
West Shuttle Drop-o
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• Kiwanis
keynotes
• Kiwanis
Launchpad
• House of
Delegates
BELLCO
THEATRE
Ballroom Pre-function
(Lower level)
CAFE
Guest
Services
507
506
505
504
503
502
501
UPS Store
407
406
405
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403
402
401
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303
302
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MILE HIGH
BALLROOM
(Lower level)
BELLCO
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©2024 Landscape Structures Inc. All rights reserved.
PLAY
CONNECTS
US.
PLAY
CONNECTS
US.
#playconnectsus
To learn more visit us at playlsi.com/shapedbyplay
At Landscape Structures, we see the beauty of play come to
life in every corner of the play space, every swing and every
slide. The playground is a canvas for interaction, imagination,
cooperation, freedom and fun. Here, every laugh and shared
moment is a step towards a brighter, more connected future.
We’re not just celebrating play, we’re inviting you to create
connections—between kids, families and in communities.
Welcome to our world of play.
Proud Partner of
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EXHIBIT LEVEL
14TH STREET (city view)
WELTON STREET
SPEER BOULEVARD
(mountain view)
STOUT STREET
F
E E E E
LOBBY
LOBBY
Terrace
Terrace
LOBBY
LOBBY
HALL F
HALL EHALL D
PARKING GARAGE
PARKING GARAGE
HALL C HALL B HALL A
• Helpdesk/registration
• Kiwanis Family Store
• Kiwanis Marketplace
• Luncheon Thursday
& Friday
• Kiwanis
keynotes
• Kiwanis
Launchpad
• House of
Delegates
BELLCO
THEATRE
RESTROOMS
ELEVATORS (ACCESSIBLE)
PUBLIC ESCALATORS
PUBLIC STAIRS
CONCESSIONS
EMERGENCY STAIRS
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MAP
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KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2024
LOWER LEVEL
WELTON STREET
14TH STREET (city view)
SPEER BOULEVARD
(mountain view)
STOUT STREET
RESTROOMS
ELEVATORS (ACCESSIBLE)
PUBLIC ESCALATORS
PUBLIC STAIRS
Ballroom
Pre-function
Optional
Breezeway
MILE HIGH BALLROOM
• Signature Project Breakfast
• SLP Showcase of Service Luncheon
•Celebration of Kiwanis Children’s
Fund Breakfast
• Dancing through the Decades Gala
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