Online registration is open for the 94th Annual Kiwanis International Convention, June 24-24, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Information on the New York District dinner at the Kiwanis International Convention is now available.

The dinner will take place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Conference Center on Thursday, June 25. The entertainment will be by Ciara Lynn, a native of Rochester.

All the other information you need to complete your registration for the convention is there as well. There are discounts available if you complete your hotel registration by April 25, and the convention registration by May 1.

You can also view a video invitation to attend the convention from International President Donald Canaday and Kiwanis CEO Rob Parker.

You can help shape the future of Kiwanis by representing your club as a voting delegate. Kiwanis clubs in good standing are allowed two representatives in the House of Delegates. Give your club a voice and vote! Here's how to get started.

1. Download your delegate certification form. If you are a delegate for your club, give the form to your club secretary to sign and submit to Kiwanis International by April 30 so your delegate certification materials can be included in your on site registration packet. Note: When you register for convention, the same form will be sent with your registration receipt.
2. Study up on matters to be voted on, including candidates for International office. Biographical sketches of the candidates and proposed Amendments and Resolutions will be posted here in May.

Don't miss this dynamic inspirational comedian, who'll infuse laughter with thought-provoking moments during the opening session (2- 4 p.m., June 25).

Known as a breath of fresh air in a sometimes-suffocating world, Laipply draws from his vast array of experiences that include jobs on a cruise ship, at a camp and as a part-time auctioneer and weekly columnist. (If you've seen him perform at a Key Club or Circle K International convention, you know what we mean!)

Laipply will share his humor and wisdom on topics from change to teams to setting goals, and he'll top it off with a performance of The Evolution of Dance. Laipply’s video recorded more than 10 million views in two weeks on the Web.

• Meet new friends—and reconnect with old ones. Build lasting friendships with people who share your mission to help children around the world.
• Sharpen your leadership skills. As a Kiwanian, you're already a leader. Hone your skills at workshops and through the example of fellow Kiwanians from around the world.
• Do business. Shape Kiwanis' future by electing leaders, amending Bylaws, and approving resolutions.
• Meet the leaders. Learn how Kiwanis International Board members, district leaders, and staff are working for Kiwanis and your club.
• Have a blast! Head to the Grand Ole Opry, home of the world’s longest-running radio broadcast.

(Source: Nashville Convention Bureau)

1. Hear the music where music lives: We're proud of the title "Music City"—nowhere else can you hear such diverse sounds as Americana, country, rockabilly, jazz, blues, classical, gospel and rock 'n roll. Every honky tonk and club showcases a different songwriter waiting for the next big break.
2. Hit the Hall: Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Choose from more than 100 top hits and burn your own CD. Music prevails in Music City! You will see permanent and changing exhibits devoted to musical legends featuring original costumes, instruments, interactive exhibits, etc.
3. Ride the Row: Visit historic RCA Studio B by taking a trolley tour of Music Row to the famous recording studio where Elvis recorded more than 200 songs. Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, Eddy Arnold, and many more recorded classic hits here. Not surprisingly, the heartbeat of Music City is driven by music—from country to classical.
4. Visit the Home of the Greek Gods: In Nashville's Centennial Park, you'll find the world's only full-scale reproduction of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The Parthenon houses an art gallery and museum as well as Athena Parthenos—at almost 42 feet in height, it's the tallest indoor sculpture in the Western world.
5. Take In a Songwriters-In-the-Round Show: It's simple. It's classic. It's uniquely Nashville. In a city of working musicians and songwriters, there's no better way to hear the music. Typically called a "writers night," several singer/songwriters sit on stage accompanied only by a microphone, a guitar and their immense talent. These shows can be found in small, intimate clubs like the famed Bluebird Café.
6. Kick Up Your Boot: At the Wildhorse Saloon, they serve up country that kicks! Take a break from line dancing to enjoy the famous barbecue. Daily lessons are free for those adventurous enough to scoot onto the dance floor. Country's brightest stars often perform here, too.
7. Visit the Ryman Auditorium: Sure, it's the "Mother Church of Country Music," but artists such as Jon Bon Jovi and Tony Bennett regularly perform on its legendary stage. The world's greatest stars have performed at the Ryman, from Caruso to Cash.
8. Take a Timeless Journey: The stars of the Grand Ole Opry perform every Friday and Saturday night. With more than 80 years under its belt, the Opry shows no signs of slowing down. It's the world's longest-running radio broadcast.
9. Salute: Three U.S. Presidents called Tennessee home–Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson. You can revisit the past at The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson. Polk is buried on the grounds of the historic State Capitol building.
10. Visit Honky Tonk Highway: Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Legends Corner, Second Fiddle, The Stage, Bluegrass Inn and Robert's Western World are all experts at serving up cool longnecks and hot country music. You never know who you'll see in these Lower Broadway clubs in the shadow of the Ryman. Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Terri Clark all began their careers at Tootsie's.

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