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District 1-M convention

October 25

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* *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.

 

District 1-M convention

Details

Date:
October 25
Series:

Venue

Holiday Inn Champaign
101 Trade Ctr Dr.
Champaign, Illinois 61820
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