Kiwanis International is an organization that began almost 100 years ago and today provides global service to enrich and enhance the lives of children. In order to provide dynamic service to the Children of the World, it is necessary for Kiwanis Clubs throughout the New York District to have continuous growth in membership. Therefore, the Leadership of the New York District of Kiwanis International has arranged to have a Club Excellence and Membership Growth Summit as the major element of our 2010 Mid-Year Conference, which will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Honor's Haven Resort and Spa in Ellenville, New York.

Governor David and the entire Leadership Team are extremely pleased to announce that Kiwanis International President Paul G. Palazzolo will be attending and presenting the Club Excellence and Growth Summit along with a member of the International Office Staff.

Paul has also served as a member and Chair of many Kiwanis International committees. He was involved in the initial development of the Key Leader Program. In 2004 at the Kiwanis International Convention in St. Louis, MO, Paul was elected to the Kiwanis International Board of Trustees. And, at the 2007 Kiwanis International Convention in San Antonio, TX, Paul was elected as Vice President of Kiwanis International and is currently serving as the 2009-10 Kiwanis International President. The New York District is honored to have Paul visit our District and present a program called "Habits of Success" that will stress membership growth, club operations and the opening of new Kiwanis Family Clubs.

The Club Excellence Summit will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday March 6, 2010. Paul and a Kiwanis International Staff member will present a "how to" type program that will be both fast moving and interesting and will include all areas of membership growth and related matters. Paul will present ideas that have worked throughout the Kiwanis World, which will be of great use to your club in this vital area. You have the promise of Governor David that your club members will be better-educated and motivated Kiwanis members by attending this Growth Summit. Above all, you will receive training from experts in the vital area of Membership Growth.

Governor David and the entire District Leadership Team look forward to seeing a large and enthusiastic from your club in Ellenville, NY on Saturday, March 6, 2010.

One registration form, available below, is all that's needed to register for the conference and the hotel. Registration is due by Feb. 20.

• Tentative Conference Schedule Updated March 1
• Disaster Relief collection
• Kamp Kiwanis Baby Shower
• 2010 Kamp Kiwanis Wish List
• Annual Basket Raffle
• Convention Journal Advertising Order
• Forum Schedule Updated March 1
• Registration Form
• Scrapbook and Bulletin Contests
• Honor's Haven Resort and Spa web site
• Travel Directions