District Convention

107th Annual District Convention

August 13-16, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton
Leominster, MA

Registration and Meals

Registration Deadline: July 31, 2026

Registration Cost: $50 plus meals.

Late registrations will be accepted through August 6, 2026 with a $25 late fee.


Hotel Reservations

Room Rate: $142/night (plus taxes)
Parking is included.
Room Block Deadline: July 20, 2026

If you have any issues with the online room reservation link, please contact the hotel at (978) 534-9000 and dial 0 to speak with someone at the front desk to assist with your reservation.


Tentative Schedule

Thursday, August 13, 2026

TimeSessionLocation
4:30 pm – 6:00 pmArrivals/Conference Check-InLobby/Concourse
6:00 pm – 10:00 pmKiwanis Social at Wachusett Brewery
with live music and food
($45 add-on)
Wachusett Brewery
Westminster, MA

Friday, August 14, 2026

TimeSessionLocation
8:30 am – 9:00 amOpening SessionSchubert/Strauss
9:00 am – 10:00 amEducational Sessions:
-Strengths Track – Introduction
-Technology
-Active Listening
Various Rooms
10:00 am – 12:00 pm2025-2026 District Board MeetingBoardroom
10:00 am – 11:00 amEducational Sessions:
-Strengths Track – Introduction
-Public Speaking
-Community Assessment
Various Rooms
11:00 am – 12:00 pmKiwanis PechaKucha
– Best Practices: Service Projects
– Membership Retention
– Recruitment
Various Rooms
12:00 pm – 1:30 pmKiwanis Foundation of New England LuncheonBrahms/Beethoven/Mozart
2:00 pm – 4:00 pmKiwanis Foundation of New England Board MeetingBoardroom
2:00 pm – 2:50 pmEducational Sessions:
-Leadership Development Roundtable
-Membership Engagement
-Treasurers Training
-Secretaries Roundtable
Various Rooms
3:00 pm – 3:50 pmEducational Sessions:
-Marketing
-Presidents Roundtable
-Secretaries Training
Various Rooms
3:00 pm – 5:00 pmKiwanis Amplify CapstoneSchubert/Strauss
4:00 pm – 4:50 pmEducational Sessions:
-Membership Committee Training
-Presidents Training
-Treasurers Roundtable
Various Rooms
6:00 pm – 7:00 pmSocial HourConcourse
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmBanquet: Retirement of the 2025-2026 District BoardBrahms/Beethoven/Mozart

Saturday, August 15, 2026

TimeSessionLocation
7:30 am – 8:30 amMemorial BreakfastBrahms/Beethoven/Mozart
9:00 am – 10:00 amEducational Sessions:
-Strengths Track – Power of Influence
-Conflict Resolution
-Youth Protection
Various Rooms
9:00 am – 10:00 amPast Lieutenant Governors Committee MeetingBoardroom
10:00 am – 11:00 amService ProjectHammerstein and Ellington
11:00 am – 12:00 pmEducational Sessions
– Strengths Track – Team Dynamics
– Empathy
– Mastering the Art of Fundraising
– Zeffy
Various Rooms
12:00 pm – 1:30 pmLuncheon: Focus on Foster CareBrahms/Beethoven/Mozart
1:30 pm – 2:30 pmMeet the CandidatesBrahms/Beethoven/Mozart
2:30 pm – 4:30 pmHouse of DelegatesSchubert/Strauss
6:00 pm – 7:00 pmSocial HourConcourse
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmBanquet: Installation of the 2026-2027 District BoardBrahms/Beethoven/Mozart
9:00 pm – 11:00 pmHospitalityHospitality Room

Sunday, August 16, 2026

TimeSessionLocation
7:30 am – 8:30 amBreakfastBrahms/Beethoven/Mozart
8:30 am – 9:20 amDistrict Chairperson Team Building SessionHammerstein
9:30 am – 11:30 am2026-2027 District Board MeetingSchubert/Strauss

Delegates and Elections

Each Kiwanis Club in good standing is entitled to three (3) voting delegates, one of whom should be the club president, and three (3) alternate delegates. In order to register your Kiwanis Club’s delegates, your club secretary needs to submit the delegate form below. The form may be mailed or emailed to District Secretary Judy Barrett by August 8, 2026.

Delegates will elect a District Governor and Governor-elect for the 2026-2027 Kiwanis Year and vote on amendments that have been brought forward to the House of Delegates.

Candidate for Governor

Karl Uzcategui, Kiwanis Club of Fairfield, CT

Declared Candidates for Governor-elect

Lindy Falconer, Kiwanis Club of Colebrook, NH
Patrick Tokarz, Kiwanis Club of Milford, CT

Proposed Bylaw Amendments

None to date.


Service and Fundraising

First Lady Amanda will host a silent auction to raise funds for charities supporting children in foster care. Additionally, the eKiwanis Club will host a hands-on service project during the conference. More details about these projects coming soon.

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