Registration materials and the other information you need to prepare for the year's Mid-Year Conference is now available.

The conference, which will take place at the Holiday Inn on Wolf Road in Albany Feb. 24-26, will be an opportunity for training on a wide variety of subjects.

Those attending also will help replenish the district's Disaster Relief supplies, provide materials for this summer's season at Kamp Kiwanis, and honor Immediate Past Gov. Mike Malark and his lieutenant governors for their service during 2011-11.

The early registration discount for the Kiwanis International Convention has been extended to March 20. The convention will be June 28-July 1, 2012, in New Orleans.

It's a more significant convention than normal for New York Kiwanians since the delegates there will elect one of our own, current Kiwanis International President-Elect Tom DeJulio, as president of Kiwanis International for 2012-13.

While next June seems a long way off, those who take the time to plan early are able to save some money, by qualifying for a $105 discount from the full registration price. The cost rises $55 on March 20, and $50 more on May 14.

Registering early also shows additional support for President-Elect Tom from his home district.

Follow the link below to the Kiwanis International web site to register online. Other information on tours and events also is available:

• Registration
• Hotels
• Tours
• Convention Schedule

An indoor walk to benefit the KPTC North Shore will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the LIU Post Gym-Pratt Center.

The walk will take place on an indoor track and there will be a DJ, refreshments and other activities planned.

For more information, download the following forms:

• Event Flyer
• Sponsorship Form
• T-Shirt Ad Form

Distinguished Criteria Changed With the new year comes a new system for determining the distinguished clubs, divisions and districts. The system no longer uses points to determine the status. For more information, see the Kiwanis International Distinguished Criteria and the New York District Distinguished Member form.

New Members Being Inducted So far during the 2011-12 Kiwanis year, 122 new members have been inducted by Kiwanis clubs in the New York District. You can see who they are and what clubs and divisions they have joined. Milestone Club Anniversaries This Month Club Organization Date Years Chaffee-Sardinia January 28, 1947 65 Astoria-Long Island City January 7, 1987 25 Islips, Bay Shore January 13, 1987 25 View Complete List