Midwinter Conference

Midwinter Conference

March 21-23, 2025
Holiday Inn by the Bay
Portland, Maine


Conference Registration

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Late Registration Deadline: March 12, 2025 (plus $25)

Cost: $150 (includes conference, Saturday lunch, and Saturday dinner).
Add-ons: Saturday Breakfast, Sunday Breakfast

Hotel Reservations

We have secured a block of hotel rooms for $131/night plus tax.

Call-In Room Registration

Ph. 207.775.2311
Block Name: NE District Kiwanis
Three letter booking code: KIW

Online Booking Room Registration

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  2. Click “View Prices” button in upper right corner
  3. Put in the dates of the event
  4. Click the “Search” button

Midwinter Conference Agenda

Below is a preliminary agenda. More details will be added as the event approaches.

First time attending? Here is what to expect:

  • Each meal will include a program/speaker. More details on each will be coming soon.
  • Workshop topics include marketing/social media, technology, leadership, youth protection, district operations, service, club development, club operations, SLP, membership and fundraising. 
  • In addition to meals and educational workshops, there will be a silent auction and a service project on Saturday.
  • Social time is planned for both Friday and Saturday evenings, including a social hour before dinner and hospitality afterwards.

Friday, March 21, 2025

TimeEvent
4:00 pm – 6:00pmConference Registration Opens

Saturday, March 22, 2025

TimeEvent
7:00 am – 5:00 pmConference Registration, Exhibitors, and Silent Auction are open
7:30 am – 8:30 amBreakfast: Spotlight on Mental Health
9:00 am – 9:50 amOpening Session
10:00 am – 10:50 amEducational Workshops
10:00 am – 10:50 amPast Governors Committee Meeting
11:00 am – 11:50 amEducational Workshops
11:00 – 11:50 amPast Lieutenant Governors Committee Meeting
12:00 pm – 1:45 pmLuncheon: Spotlight on Service
– Featured Speaker: Stephanie
– Presentations from Kiwanis Foundation of New England
2:00 pm – 2:50 pmEducational Workshops
2:00 pm – 3:30 pmKFNE Board Meeting
2:00 pm – 5:00 pmService Project
3:00 pm – 3:50 pmEducational Workshops
4:00 pm – 4:50 pmEducational Workshops
6:00 pm – 7:00 pmSocial Hour
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmGovernor’s Banquet
– Keynote Speaker: Kiwanis International President Lee Kuan Yong
9:00 pm – 10:00 pmEvening Hospitality

Sunday, March 23, 2025

TimeEvent
7:30 am – 8:30 amBreakfast: Discussion on Dues
– Hear from Kiwanis International President Lee Kuan Yong about how the dues increase is allowing Kiwanis International to sustain and expand its impact.
– Hear from Finance Chair Bart Stevens about the Finance Committee’s proposed District Dues increase (to be voted on in August) and ask questions.
9:00 am – 12:00 pmDistrict Board Meeting

Special Guests

Lee Kuan Yong
Kiwanis International President

Kuan has been a member of Kiwanis International for 29 years and served the Kiwanis Club of Kuala Lumpur as president, secretary and treasurer. He has served as president of the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation, Malaysia; Malaysia District Governor; Kiwanis Asia-Pacific Chair; and Kiwanis International Trustee.

Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and accounting from the University of Manchester, England. He is also a fellow and life-member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.  His hobbies include history and ballroom dancing. He and his wife, Kon Cze Yan, have two sons, two daughters-in-law and one grandson.

Stephanie Feyler
Vice President, Camp Sunshine

Stephanie joined Camp Sunshine in 2023 as its Vice President of Program Operations and New Business Development. She brings a wealth of experience in non-profit and institutional development to focus on overseeing Camp Sunshine’s existing programs and expanding its reach and impact.

The New England Kiwanis Family has proudly supported Camp Sunshine for more than 20 years. Camp Sunshine, located on Sebago Lake in Casco, Maine (just 45 minutes north of Portland) provides respite to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Thanks to generous support of donors and volunteers Camp Sunshine offers weekend and week-long family camp sessions at no cost. Learn more about Camp Sunshine here.


Silent Auction

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