Great Lakes Conference

Kiwanis of Michigan Great Lakes Conference
August 14-17, 2025
Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites
100 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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Schedule At A Glance

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Thursday, August 14

  • 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm — Registration and Credentials
  • 3:00 pm — Exhibits, Foundation Silent Auction, District Store Set-Up
  • 6:00 pm — District Board Dinner by invitation only
  • 8:00 pm — District Board Meeting

Friday, August 15

  • 7:00 am – 5:00 pm — Registration and Credentials
  • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm — Exhibits, District Store & Foundation Auction
  • 9:30 am – 10:30 am — 2024-25 Lt. Governor Meeting
  • 10:00 am – 11:30 am — Start Strong at the Great Lakes Conference, First Time Convention Participants
  • 10:30 am – 10:30 am — 2025-26 Lt. Governor Meeting
  • 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm — Lunch hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Kalamazoo
  • 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm — Leadership Education Sessions
  • 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm — Opening Session
  • 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm — An Evening at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum
  • 6:00 pm – ??? — Enjoy Downtown Kalamazoo / Dinner On Your Own

Saturday, August 16

  • 7:00 am – 2:00 pm — Registration and Credentials
  • 8:00 am – 11:45 am — Exhibits & Foundation Auction
  • 8:00 am – 9:00 am — Breakfast with Friends
  • 9:00 am – 11:45 am — Leadership Education Sessions
  • 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm — Honors Lunch hosted by our Service Leadership Family
  • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm — House of Delegates [Download Certification of Delegates Form]
  • 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm — Governor’s Reception
  • 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm — Dinner hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Alpena

Sunday, August 17

  • 8:00 am – 9:30 am — Celebration of Life Breakfast hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Brooklyn
  • 9:45 am – 11:00 am — Retirement and Installation of the Michigan District of Kiwanis Leadership

Workshop Schedule

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Housing Information

Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites
100 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Group rate room booking starts June 1, 2025
Group Name “Michigan District Kiwanis Room Block 1”
Call (269) 343-3333 or click here for online booking.

  • Housing requests are not to be sent to the District Office.
  • Guests using the URL have a deadline of 11:59 PM EST the day BEFORE 7/23/25.
  • Guests calling in-house have a deadline of 5 PM EST on the day OF 7/23/25. The in-house team can be reached at (269) 343-3333, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM EST.
  • Discounted Hotel Reservations end July 27th.

Room Rates

  • Standard guestroom rate (single, double occupancy) = $140++/night
  • Upgraded guestroom rate (single, double occupancy) = $180++/night
  • Additional taxes, charges amount to 11% and includes: 6% Michigan sales tax, 5% accommodation tax, 4% occupancy tax (new – shared details in a separate email sent on 5/29)
  • Self-parking for overnight guests = $10/night
  • Valet parking for overnight and day guests = $30 before tip
  • Self-parking for DAY guests = $10/EXIT (guests will need a NEW exit sticker from YOU each time they exit)

Registration

  • One registration per Kiwanis member.
  • Everyone (Kiwanians and non-Kiwanians) must register if you are attending any part of the conference.
  • Early Registration, online only June 1 – July 18, $50.00
    Late registration, online only July 19 – August 1, $65.00
    NO ONLINE REGISTRATION AFTER AUGUST 1.
    Walk-In Registration at the Radisson Hotel in Kalamazoo, $75.00
  • Dress code for the convention is casual except for the Delegate Session which is Business Casual and the Governor’s Banquet which is Business Professional.
  • You may pick up your tickets during Registration Hours (they are included with your Registration Materials).
  • ALL EVENTS are Pre-Order Only. See On-Site Registration desk for any available tickets at the conference.
  • Additional meals can be purchased at Walk-In Registration based on availability. Only registered attendees may receive a meal ticket. SLP’s and children under 18 must have a purchased meal ticket for each meal attending.
  • Cancellation Policy: Cancelation requests must be received in writing by the District Office by August 1, 2025. Send email requests to: [email protected].
  • Delegate Registration: If you are a Delegate, make sure your Club Secretary has submitted the Certification Form [click here to download] to the District Office by August 1 to enable you to vote. Delegate forms MUST be signed by your club President and Secretary and can not be signed at GLC unless approved by Executive Director, Ben Probert.

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