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2010 District Convention

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This page contains information about our 2010 district convention, to be held on the 3rd and 4th of September, 2010 in Rotorua, New Zealand. The convention will be hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Roto Whenua.

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About the Venue and Accommodation:
The convention is being held at The Sudima Hotel.
The Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua, 1000 Eruera Street, Rotorua, is the largest hotel in the area and enjoys a location that is second-to-none. It is set on the shores of beautiful Lake Rotorua, adjacent to the world famous Polynesian Spa complex and just a short stroll to all the attractions in Rotorua’s vibrant city center, Convention Centre and Energy Event Centre.

A convention accommodation rate of NZD $125.00 per twin room per night including breakfast and GST (tax) has been negotiated. Accommodation should be booked directly with the Hotel as soon as possible (freephone in New Zealand: (0800)Sudima or (0800)783-462 - from abroad +64(7)348-1174), Website www.sudimarotorua.co.nz quote "Kiwanis Conference"). The convention committee will not be able to guarantee room availability for room bookings made after 1 August, 2010.

Convention Theme:    

Feel the Spirit!

Rotorua is New Zealand's premier tourist destination:

 
 Rotorua is world-renowned for its natural attractions. Experience soothing mud pools, shooting geysers and relax in the thermal pools located around the city. There are peaceful bush walks, and your regular thrill-seeking attractions.

Links with information about Rotorua:
Rotorua Tourism Marketing. Rotorua's Information and Travel Office Rotorua Attractions and Activities

Convention Program:
 
 All functions, meetings and assemblies will be held in the hotel.
 
 It is too early to have even a draft program but note that the main convention business will take place on the Friday and Saturday. More details will appear here as they become available.

Program - Pre-convention - Thursday, 2 September, 2010 Delegate ribbon
  Time ? District Foundation Trust meeting (for Foundation trustees)
  14:00 2009/2010 district trustees meeting (for 2009/2010 district officers - observers welcome)
  17:00-19:00 Governor's cocktails (invitation only). The governor thanks his team.
  19:00 Dinner for past governors
  Time ? Divisions 6 and 7 Council Meeting
  Time ? Convention committee barbecue for all not involved elsewhere at Kevin and Keri Hollamby’s place, 15 Paul Street, Rotorua. There is a cost of NZ$10 per person. Bring your own drink as limited beverages will be available.
Program - Day 1 - Friday, 3 September, 2010
  Time ? Welcome events and business sessions
  Time ? Partners program (itinerary T. B. A.)
  Time ? Assemble for evening function. Irish theme. Live music.
 
Program - Day 2 - Saturday, 4 September, 2010
  Time ? Continued business sessions
  Time ? Formal evening function with live music.
 
Program post-convention - Sunday, 5 September, 2010
  09:00 2010-2011 district trustees meeting (for 2010-2011 district officers - observers welcome)

District Foundation
The NZSP District Foundation will have some interesting opportunities available for convention attendees. See the District News Page.

Partners Program
Friday, 3 September, 2010 - 10:30 to 15:30.  Maori cultural performance, thermal area visit, gondola ride and much, much more.  See the detailed program here (78 KB).

Registration Fees:
The full registration fee for all Kiwanis members or partners or guests is NZ$250. This includes convention sessions, meals, Friday and Saturday evening functions). The full registration fee for partners includes the partners program. Full registration closes on 15 August, 2010.

There is a partial registration fee of NZ$175.00 for those interested in attending either Friday (including the evening function) or Saturday (including the evening function). The partners program on Friday is included as part of the partial registration fee for the Friday. For those visitors wanting to attend Saturday evening event only, the cost is $95.00 per person. This is to be paid with a registration form and with the same deadlines as full registrations as numbers are required for catering purposes.

Children under the age of 12 do not need to register and there is no program for them.

Partial registrations are not otherwise available.

To download a convention registration form in PDF format:

in English en française
2010 district convention registration form (99 KB). Document d'enregistrement et information - 2010 convention du district (153 KB).
Convention registration forms can also be requested mail from the convention chairman.

Convention registration forms can also be requested by post from the convention chairman or the district secretary.

Please complete one form for each person attending either the convention, or the partner's program or the Saturday evening event. Print information clearly on the forms.

Convention Newsletters
See the Convention Newsletter No. 1 here (128 KB) and Convention Newsletter No. 2 here (120 KB) for more information.

Convention Contact Details:
Further information can be obtained from:
    Mike Boyd
    2010 district convention chairman
    Telephone: +64(7)348-5591
    Fax: +64(7)348-7728
    Email: mikeboyd@kinect.co.nz 		    Christine McMillan
    2010 district convention secretary
    Telephone: +64(7)544-6187 (home)
    Email: c-mcmillan@vodafone.co.nz

Get psyched!

The Kiwanis Club of Roto Whenua is looking forward to seeing all district Kiwanians and their partners at the convention, and they are committed to providing you all with an entertaining and fun experience.

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 Page last updated by webmaster@kiwanis.org.nz (David Fentress) on 26 July, 2010.
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