District 1-M convention
October 26 - October 27
* *Official Convention Notice * *
Multiple District 1-M Lions of Illinois (A/K/A Lions District 1-M) will host its Annual Fall Convention on October 25 & 26, 2024 at the Champaign Holiday Inn, 1 Trade Center Drive, Champaign, IL. The Annual Elections of Officers will be held Saturday, October 26 at 11:00 AM.
Officers to be elected: District 1-M Governor, First Vice District Governor, Second Vice District Governor, and Foundation Trustee (2025-2027)
Our Guest Speaker is International Director Chris Carlone and his Partner in Service, Lion Kathy! Lot of Information and Fun will be had by all! Get your registration in as soon as possible!
Convention Schedule of Events:
| Friday | ||
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Registration Check in & Credentials | Conference Center Foyer |
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Silent Auction Check In | Grand Prairie 1 & 2 |
| 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Convention Kick off Dinner | White Oak 1 |
| 8:00pm – 10:00pm | Hospitality | Hospitality Suite |
| Saturday | ||
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Registration Check in & Credentials | Conference Center Foyer |
| 8:00am – ??? | Silent Auction and Vendors Open | Foyer & Grand Prairie 1 & 2 |
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Opening Session | White Oak 2 & 3 |
| Welcome & Introductions | ||
| Prelim Convention Report | ||
| Nominating Speeches | ||
| 10:05am – 10:45am | Eversight – Kara Kelly | White Oak 2 & 3 |
| 10:50am – 11:35am | Mind’s Eye – Jason Frazier | White Oak 2 & 3 |
| 1140am – 11:55am | Voting | Foyer |
| 12:00pm – 12:45pm | Lunch – PDG’s wear your Gov. Jackets | White Oak 1 |
| 12:45pm – 2:00pm | Business Session & Remembrance Ceremony | White Oak 1 |
| Voting Results & Acceptance Speeches | ||
| 2:05pm – 3:05pm | My Journey with Leaderdog – BJ Blahnik | White Oak 2 & 3 |
| 3:15pm – 4:00pm | LCIF | White Oak 2 & 3 |
| 4:05pm – 4:45pm | American Sign Language – Emily Taylor | White Oak 2 & 3 |
| 4:50pm | Silent Auction and Vendors Close | Foyer & Grand Prairie 1 & 2 |
| 5:30pm – 6:00pm | Reception for New Officers & ID | Foyer |
| 6:05pm – 6:30pm | Seating for Dinner open | White Oak 1 |
| 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Dinner – Keynote address, Awards | White Oak 1 |
| 8:30pm – ?? | Hospitality | Hospitality Suite |
You can register by filling out the next page and mailing that and a check to Lion Brad Cash at the address listed. Or click https://district1mlions.regfox.com/lions-of-illinois-district-1-m-convention-2024. To book your hotel room at the special Lions rate of $109 you can call the hotel direct at the number listed below. The cutoff to book rooms is Oct. 11! SO PLEASE BOOK NOW to ensure that there will be rooms available.
Hotel Reservations: Mention the Lions Club District 1M. Block prior to October 11, 2024, to reserve your room at these special Lions rates:
Standard and King Room rates are $109 per night + tax. You can book by calling 217-398-3400. Or online at Holiday Inn Champaign.