2022 District Convention

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This page contains information about our 2022 district convention which was held 19-22 August, 2022, in Nouméa, New Caledonia.   The convention was hosted by the Kiwanis clubs of Division 6.
 

 
Nouméa Convention Logo
About the Venue and Accommodation :
 
  The convention business sessions were held at the Province Administration Building auditorium in Nouméa.  The social events were held on the Friday in the same building and on the Saturday in the Trois Mâts Restaurant in Nouméa.
 
The official convention hotel was the Nouvata Hotel, 123, Promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata, Nouméa 98800, New Caledonia.  Tel. +687()260512.  3½ star hotel.
 
Nouméa and New Caledonia :
 
 New Caledonia in Melanesia is an oasis in the South Pacific, a land of contrast, splendour and excitement.  Whether you are wanting unspoilt, deserted beaches, the bright lights of nightclubs and casinos or cuisine unlike any you have experienced, you will find it all here.
 
Convention Program :
 
 
Program - Pre-convention - Thursday, 18 August, 2022
 Evening Governor's function to thank her 2021/2022 district officers and support team.
 Evening NZ-SP Past Governors dinner and discussion.
 
Program - Pre-convention - Friday Morning, 19 August, 2022
 AM District Foundation Trust meeting (for Foundation trustees).
 
Program - Day 1 - Friday Afternoon, 19 August, 2022    At the Province Sud Assembly Building (Hôtel de la Province Sud)
 PM Opening ceremony.
  •  Entry of the country flags (Key Club Anova).
 •  Welcome by organizing committee chair.
  •  District anthems and Melodia Choir flag parade.
 •  Invocation.
 •  Reading objectives in English and French.
 
 PM Business session 1.
 •  Announcements and logistics.
 •  Opening remarks by the governor.
 •  Apologies.
 •  Club roll call.
 •  Remembrance ceremony – candles - reading - minute of silence.
  •  Adoption of the rules and procedure of the convention.
 •  Appointment of a parliamentarian and scrutineers.
 •  Announcement of motions and resolutions.
 •  2022-2023 International District Advisor presentation.
 •  Approval of the minutes of the 2021 e-convention.
 •  Short entertainment.
 
 PM Workshop : braiding and making wreaths of flowers (to be projected).
 
 PM Afternoon tea – shériff.
 
 PM 2021-2022 Governor’s address.
 
 PM Close of the session.
 
Program - Day 1 - Friday Evening, 19 August, 2022    At the Province Sud Assembly Building (Hôtel de la Province Sud)
 Evening Cocktail reception followed by diner (finger food) in the Hall of Honor.  The function is reserved only for those who have paid for the entire convention.
  •  Speechs of the authorities present (President of the Province Sud, Mayor of Nouméa).
  •  2021-2022 Team Recognition.
 
Program - Day 2 - Saturday, 20 August, 2021    At the Province Sud Assembly Building (Hôtel de la Province Sud)
 AM Past lt. governors breakfast (location unknown).
 
 AM Business session 2.
 •  Announcements and logistics.
 •  District treasurer’s report and exchange rate balance.
 •  Resolutions and amendments.
 •  District Foundation Trust report.
  •  General chair reports (in the convention booklet).
 •  Short entertainment.
 
 AM Morning tea - sheriff.
 
 AM Workshop : membership : evolution of the clubs for 5 years Bernard Désarmagnac.
 
 AM International Counsellor address : Trinidad “Toto” P. Gonzales.
 
 Noon Lunch.
 
 PM Dumbéa River Club : glasses for Vanuatu.
 
 PM Speaker : Lionel Loubersac.
 
  Business session 3.
  •  Announcements and logistics.
  •  Election of officers : Foundation trustee, governor-elect, governor-designate.
  •  Announcements of appointments : district treasurer, Forum – Questions from the audience district secretary.
  •  2020-2022 district awards : awards for the district’s best flagship project, banner patches for clubs present at the convention, banner patches for participation in District Projects, Clinton Green award, communication award for best division, communication award for best club, best division award (Lt. governor ratio, teleconference attendance, member motivation), best club award in NZ, NC and PF (secretarial reports, attendance at teleconferences with support team, membership innovative projects in clubs), John Bell scholarship.
  •  Presentation of the 2023 Convention.
  •  Forum – questions from the audience.
  •  Short entertainment.
 
 PM Afternoon tea - sheriff.
 
 PM Governor elect 2021-2022 address.
 
 PM Introduction of District team 2022-2023.
 
 PM Closing remarks by 2020-2022 District governor.
 
 PM Close of convention.
 
 Evening Diner and Fun.  Masquerade Ball in the Trois Mâts Restaurant in Nouméa.  The theme is "Blue Lagoon".
 
Program - Post Convention - Sunday, 21 August, 2022
 AM Farewell (Brunch).   On Duck Island (Iles aux canards).
 
 Afternoon 2022/2023 district board meeting.   On Duck Island (Iles aux canards).
 
Registration Fees :
 
  The full registration fee for all Kiwanis members and guests was NZ $ 290.  Note that the full registration fee for partners or guests includes both the evening sessions but participation in the partners program incured an additional charge payable on the day.
 
Convention Contact Details :
 
  Doriane Berger was the 2022 district convention secretary:
 
NZ-SP District home page

 

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