88th Georgia District of Kiwanis International Convention

88th Georgia District of Kiwanis International Convention
August 17-19, 2007
Albany, Georgia

Sponsor Information

Why sponsor?

This conference will provide you with the ability to reach over 175 Kiwanis Clubs in the State of Georgia. This Convention enables Kiwanians to become more effective in serving the children of all of our local Georgia communities. Many of the participants are policy and/or decision-makers for their organizations and companies.

The Georgia District of Kiwanis is a part of Kiwanis International, the world’s largest service organization. There are more than 8,400 Kiwanis clubs with nearly 280,000 members in 96 nations and geographic areas. When you support Kiwanis, you are supporting Children.
At the Georgia District Convention, you will have the opportunity to exhibit your product/service as well as informally mingle with conference-goers. In addition, your company/organization will be featured in the Georgia Kiwanian Magazine which reaches over 10,000 households in Georgia.

If you have further questions, feel free to contact Trey Ragsdale, Georgia District Kiwanis Fundraising Chairman at (404) 259-4208 or trey@purepolitics.com.

Checks should be made out to Georgia District of Kiwanis and mailed to the

Georgia District of Kiwanis
P.O. Box 6618, Macon, Georgia, 31208

*A signed W-9 will be provided upon request.



Georgia District Kiwanis Convention

Who will be participating
The Georgia District International Convention will be held Friday, August 17 through Sunday, August 19, 2007 in Albany, Georgia. Below is a brief demographic breakdown on who generally attends the Convention.

• 500+ top community leaders attend each fall training


• Average Age is 57


• Men and women, all races


• Membership consists of elected officials, business owners and community leaders
  
• 74 clubs represented from all parts of Georgia


• Most of the Kiwanis Club Presidents & Secretaries will be present


• There are over 8,400 Kiwanians in the State of Georgia


• Average annual income $60,000
  
  Sponsorship levels:

Benefits of Sponsorship
Presenting Sponsor($5,000+)
Diamond($2,500+)
Platinum($1,500+)
Gold($1,000+)
Silver($500+)
Bronze($200+)
Friends of Kiwanis ($100)
(Further details about sponsorship levels will be provided)


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS


Friday, August 17, 2007

(Dress Code all Day – Casual)


2:00-6:00 Registration Hilton Gardens Inn
(Vendor table set up)

6:30 Dinner 1st Methodist Church

7:30 “Juke Box Saturday Night” Albany Auditorium


Saturday, August 18, 2007

Dress Code Saturday AM- Business casual or Kiwanis “uniform”
(Blue shirt and tan slacks/skirts)

Saturday Night Dress Code-Lt Governors, Black Tux/Semiformal Dress
Kiwanians and guest- Sunday Attire

7:00-8:00 Past Governors Breakfast Hilton Garden Inn

7:00- 8:00 Past Lt. Governors Breakfast Hilton Garden Inn

7:00 – 8:00 2006 – 2007 Board of Trustees Hilton Garden Inn

7:30-11.30 Registration/Kiwanis Store Darton College
(Vendor table set up)

8:45-10:00 Delegate Session Darton College

10:00-11:00 Education Session 1 Darton College

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

11:00- 12:00 Education Session 2 Darton College

12:45- 2:00 Awards Luncheon Hilton Gardens Inn
2:00- 6:00 Open

6:15 - 7:00 Lt. Governor Reception Hilton Gardens Inn

7:00- 9:00 Governor Banquet Hilton Gardens Inn

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Dress Code- Lt. Governors and spouses
Coat and Tie/Sunday Dress
Kiwanians and guest- Business Casual

7:00-8:00 2007/2008 Board of Trustees Hilton Gardens
Coffee and Danish

8:30-9:15 Memorial Service Hilton Gardens Inn

9:30-11:30 Installation Brunch Hilton Gardens Inn

11:30 88th Georgia District Convention Adjourns


Note: Sponsorship & vendor tables open Saturday, August 18, 2007.


Travel Information


Hilton Garden Inn Albany
** Two night Minimum**
$99.00 + 14% tax
101 S. Front Street
1-877-782-9444

Albany, GA 31701
229-888-1590


Comfort Suite Merry Acres
1-888-762-3939
$79.00 + 14% tax
1400 Dawson Rd.
229-888-3939

Albany, GA 31707

Quality Inn Merry Acres
1-888-452-7721
$69.00 + 14% tax
1500 Dawson Rd.
229-435-7721

Albany, GA 31707


Courtyard Marriott
1-800-321-2211
$79.00 + 14% tax
3019 Kensington Court
229-889-8015

Albany, GA 31707

Jamison Inn
1-800-526-3776
$62.00 + 14% tax
2720 Dawson Rd.
229-435-3737

Albany, GA 31707


Airline/Car Rentals

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY)
ASA (Delta Airlines) (local office) (229) 883-0548
Avis (local office) (229) 435-2404
Budget (local office) (229) 430-2243
Hertz (local office) (229) 435-1751

Georgia District Kiwanis Winter Leadership Conference

Sponsor Information

Why sponsor?

This conference will provide you with the ability to reach over 170 Kiwanis Clubs in the State of Georgia. This training conference enables Kiwanians to become more effective in serving the children of all of our local Georgia communities. Many of the participants are policy and/or decision-makers for their organizations and companies.

Finally, the Georgia District of Kiwanis is a part of Kiwanis International, the world’s largest service organization. There are more than 8,400 Kiwanis clubs with nearly 280,000 members in 96 nations and geographic areas. When you support Kiwanis, you are supporting Children.
At the Georgia District Winter Leadership Conference, you will have the opportunity to exhibit your product/service as well as informally mingle with conference-goers.

If you have further questions, feel free to contact Trey Ragsdale, Georgia District Kiwanis Fundraising Chairman at (404) 259-4208 or trey@purepolitics.com.

Checks should be made out to Georgia District of Kiwanis and mailed to the
Georgia District of Kiwanis
P.O. Box 6618Macon, GA 31208


Who will be participating

The Georgia District Kiwanis Winter Leadership Conference will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2007 in Perry, Georgia. Below is a brief demographic breakdown on who generally attends the Winter Leadership Conference.

• 400-500 top community leaders attend each fall training
• Average Age is 57
• Men and women, all races
• Membership consists of elected officials, business owners and community leaders
• 174 clubs represented from all parts of Georgia
• Most of the Kiwanis Club Presidents & Secretaries will be present
• There are over 8,300 Kiwanians in the State of Georgia.
• Average annual income $70,000

Sponsorship levels:
Diamond($2,500+)
Platinum($1,500+)
Gold($1,000 +)
Silver($500+)
Bronze($200+)
Friends of Kiwanis ($100)


Perry Travel and Local Information
Georgia National Fairground & Agricenter

The conference is going to be held at Georgia National Fairground, which is located at 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA 31069-1367. A map of the Georgia National Fairground can be found at www.gnfa.com . Parking is free.

Getting Here From South Georgia/Valdosta (Traveling North on I-75)

Exit 134 • To Enter South Gate: Turn right at end of the exit ramp Take first left onto Fairgrounds

Exit 135 • To Enter West Gate: Turn right at end of exit ramp Turn right at first traffic light West Gate entrance on left • To Enter North Gate: Turn right at end of exit ramp Proceed straight through traffic light North Gate entrance on right • To Enter East Gate: Turn right at end of exit ramp Proceed straight through traffic light Proceed past North Gate entrance East Gate entrance on right Follow drive to Security Office

Getting Here From North Georgia/Atlanta (Traveling South on I-75)

Exit 135 • To Enter West Gate: Turn left at end of exit ramp Turn right at first traffic light West Gate entrance on left • To Enter North Gate: Turn left at end of exit ramp Proceed straight through traffic light North Gate entrance on right • To Enter East Gate: Turn left at end of exit ramp Proceed straight through traffic light Proceed past North Gate entrance East Gate entrance on right Follow drive to Security Office

Exit 134 • To Enter South Gate: Turn left at end of the exit ramp Cross over the interstate, take first left onto Fairgrounds