District Convention 2026

September 10-12, 2026

Registration is $190 US (Canadian at par)

Silver Reef Casino Resort
4876 Haxton Way
Ferndale, WA 98248

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Schedule

The latest Schedule-At-A Glance (6/9/2026)

Silver Reef Casino Resort Map

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Housing

Book your stay at Silver Reef Hotel Casino Resort!

Use the link to book your room for the Pacific Northwest Kiwanis 2026 District Convention (DCON) for the dates of ARRIVING: 09/09/2026 and DEPARTING: 09/13/2026

 Silver Reef Casino – Booking System

Group Code – BKG1496
Group Password – 18142836

Guests can also call the hotel Toll Free at (866) 383-0777 to book your room and ask for the Pacific Northwest Kiwanis 2026 District Convention (DCON) (Group Code – BKG1496 along with the date(s) you would like to book at the group rate.

Please make your reservations before the deadline date of: 08/11/2026

Silver Reef Casino Resort offers a fun and safe gaming and entertainment experience. With 206 guest rooms & suites, golf at the Loomis Trail Golf Course, beautiful Mt. Baker views, oversize bathrooms,  free Wi-Fi, in-room coffee makers, irons, hairdryers. Book a tee time at Loomis Trail Golf Course or a relaxing massage at The Spa or dine at one of our specialty restaurant options.

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Highlights

Pacific Northwest Kiwanis District Convention

Connect. Be Inspired. Make an Impact.

Join us for an unforgettable District Convention – where leadership, service, and community come together.

For just $190, you’ll experience a weekend filled with powerful ideas, meaningful connections, and practical tools you can take back to strengthen your club and community.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Michael Brand
Transformational Leader & Nonprofit Strategist
Michael Brand helps service clubs rethink what’s possible. His message is clear: transformation is no longer optional, it’s essential.
He equips clubs with practical tools to grow membership, engage members, and expand their impact in meaningful, lasting ways.

Mark Moder
Executive Director, Wild Bird Charity
Mark leads one of the most impactful hunger-relief efforts in the Northwest.
Wild Bird now provides weekend food bags to nearly 1,400 children each week across 49 schools. His work is a powerful reminder of what local service can achieve when clubs and communities come together.

Paul Palazzolo
Executive Director, Kiwanis International
A lifelong Kiwanian, Paul brings decades of leadership and service to his role guiding Kiwanis worldwide. From Key Club member to International President, his journey reflects the very best of our organization.

At District Convention, Paul will offer an exclusive look at his vision for what comes next, sharing how Kiwanis can grow its reach, strengthen its clubs, and harness the collective power of our members to make an even greater impact in communities around the world.

Mario Bruni
Kiwanis International Trustee – Canada & Caribbean Region
With more than four decades of Kiwanis service, Mario brings deep experience in membership growth, leadership, and district impact. A past governor and champion of initiatives like The Formula and Eye of the Tiger, Mario understands how to build strong, thriving clubs.

Levi & Stephanie Ware
Co-Founder, Melodic Caring Project
Levi Ware and his wife, Stephanie, co-founded the Melodic Caring Project, a Washington-based nonprofit that brings the power of music to children and families facing serious illness.

By connecting patients with world-class musicians, Broadway performers, and a dedicated team of “Rockologists,” Levi’s work creates meaningful moments of joy, healing, and connection when they are needed most.

Featuring artists such as Brandi Carlile, David Crosby, and Mumford & Sons, this inspiring work demonstrates the extraordinary impact of service through creativity.

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Why Attend?

• Gain practical ideas to strengthen your club
• Be inspired by real stories of impact
• Connect with Kiwanians from across the Pacific Northwest 
• Return home with renewed energy and purpose

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A Community Making a Difference

From feeding children in need to supporting families and building stronger communities, Kiwanis continues to lead with service and heart. This convention is your opportunity to be part of that momentum.

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Register Today

Join us. Be inspired. Take the next step in your Kiwanis journey.

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Registration Forms

US Registration Page
Canadian Registration Page

Additions to Your Registration
Use this link for items you forgot or want to add to your original registration.
(Prices are not at par for Canadians for additions.)

CLE Schedule

Delegate Form

Display Table Request