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| Date/Time | Title | Location |
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| June 17, 2025, 8 p.m. | Caucus of the Whole | Virtual |
| All CKI members are welcome to attend this virtual event. Register today! | ||
| Time | Title | Location | |
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| 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | CKI Next Up (invitation only). | Room 403 | |
| CKI Next Up is engaging interactive leadership development for rising CKI leaders. Nominated participants will explore and learn how to apply leadership styles, personal values, self-advocacy, public speaking, grit and goal-setting in their CKI roles. The training helps participants better understand the Next Up concepts and apply lessons in real-world scenarios. | |||
| Presenters | Melissa McMann, SLP Education and Training Administrator | ||
| Noon-3 p.m. | Registration and check-in. Grab your badge and swag. | Exhibit Hall B | |
| 3:00 p.m. | CKI Opening Session doors open. | Room 406 | |
| 3:30-4:30 p.m. | CKI Opening Session. 2024-25 President Taylor DiCicco welcomes everyone to the convention. | Room 406 | |
| 4:30-6:30 p.m. | District Caucusing. Your voice matters. | Room 402-406 | |
| 6:30-8 p.m. | Dinner on your own. Grab some friends and check out Pittsburgh’s dining scene. | ||
| 8-10 p.m. | Fellowship Mixer. Join us for fun and fellowship with CKI peers. | Even Hotel (Serenity Rooms) | |
| Time | Title | Location | |
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| 7-9 a.m. | Breakfast on your own. | ||
| 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Start your morning strong with yoga! Don’t forget to bring the yoga mat from your room. | Even Hotel (Serenity Rooms) | |
| 9-9:30 a.m. | Kiwanis Kickoff Session flag-bearer lineup. | Exhibit Hall B | |
| 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Kiwanis International Convention Kickoff. | Exhibit Hall A | |
| The joint kickoff session for Kiwanis International and CKI features beloved actor and activist, Martin Sheen. | |||
| Presenters | Martin Sheen | ||
| 11:30-1 p.m. | Lunch & Kiwanis Marketplace | Exhibit Hall B | |
| Lunch is included with registration. During lunch, attendees will be able to peruse the vendors in Kiwanis Marketplace. | |||
Workshops |
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| 1-1:45 p.m. | Fundraising Frenzy | Room 402 | |
| Want to have fun and practice your fundraising skills? Want to meet your peers and practice collaborating? This workshop is the one for you! During this session, you will play a fundraising game. Your team will work together to plan a pretend fundraiser and compete to raise the most (pretend) money. The winning team earns a prize, so let the best fundraiser win! | |||
| Presenters | Amber Morgan & Judi-Ann Patterson | ||
| 1-1:45 p.m. | CKI Next Up: How to Persevere with Grit. | Room 403 | |
| Open to all CKI members and Next Up participants. This session will help participants better understand the Next Up concept of grit and apply lessons in real-world scenarios. | |||
| Presenters | Melissa McMann, SLP education and training administrator, and Michelle Study-Campbell, executive director of Youth Programs | ||
| 1-1:45 p.m. | Own the Stage: Confidence and Improv in Public Speaking | Rooms 404-405 | |
| This workshop equips college students with essential skills for confident and adaptable communication. The first half explores the importance of public speaking, strategies for overcoming anxiety, and the power of presence. The latter half engages participants in a fun, interactive comedy-improv activity to build spontaneity and the ability to think on their feet. By the end of this session, you’ll have practical techniques to enhance your public speaking confidence and develop valuable improvisation skills, empowering you to engage any audience. | |||
| Presenters | Pri Saxena and Andrew Jimenez | ||
| 1-1:45 p.m. | Leading with Impact: Building High-Powered Teams for Success | Room 406 | |
| Success as a club or district leader depends on the strength of your team and how you run it. This interactive workshop led by CKI New Jersey District Immediate Past Governor Sanya Majmudar will provide key strategies to build a high-functioning, motivated team. Participants will explore practices in conflict resolution, delegation, communication and team motivation. Attendees will learn and develop their skills in leadership, collaboration and team building/management. | |||
| Presenters | Sanya Majmudar | ||
| 1-1:45 p.m. | Who’s Robert and Why Does He Rule? | Room 407 | |
| Ever wonder how a meeting is supposed to operate or how to conduct business in the CKI House of Delegates? Join us as we go over the basics of parliamentary procedure and allow you to practice the ins and outs of Robert’s Rules of Order. You will also learn more about the upcoming changes to CKI starting this October. | |||
| Presenters | Madison Burt, Taylor DiCicco, Robert Shuck | ||
| 2-2:45 p.m. | Marketing 101: Meh to Magnificent | Room 402 | |
| Are you ready to take your club’s marketing from meh to magnificent? Join us for Marketing 101. This is not your typical snooze-fest lecture, but a high energy, interactive workshop designed to spark creativity and boost your club’s presence both on and off campus! | |||
| Presenters | Michael Mullisky | ||
| 2-2:45 p.m. | Next Up: Goal Setting. | Room 403 | |
| Open to all CKI members and Next Up participants. This session will dive into how to transform your leadership goals into actionable plans. | |||
| Presenters | Melissa McMann, SLP education and training administrator, and Michelle Study-Campbell, executive director of Youth Programs | ||
| 2-2:45 p.m. | Ignite Engagement: Mastering the Art of Dynamic Workshops | Rooms 404-405 | |
| Elevate your facilitation skills! This workshop teaches CKI members and Kiwanians to design and deliver engaging learning experiences. You’ll learn to define objectives, structure content and effectively use interactive elements and technology in presentations, forums and other group settings. Gain practical skills and resources to create impactful events in your district and beyond. | |||
| Presenters | Jennifer Hethcox | ||
| 2-2:45 p.m. | Growth From All Angles | Room 406 | |
| Learn new growth techniques and strategies to help grow your club and district. In this interactive workshop, you’ll speak with CKI leaders to gain new growth strategies related to membership initiatives, social media outreach, chartering clubs and more. | |||
| Presenters | Maddi Litvan, Dylan Weinrich, Lucie Nguyen, Jose Mendez, and Angelo Ciardella | ||
| 2-2:45 p.m. | The 5-Minute Fix: Master Your Day Before It Starts | Room 407 | |
| Struggling to balance CKI, school and everything else? In just five minutes a day, you can regain control of your schedule — and your sanity. This workshop is based on Cal Newport’s time-blocking method from his book “How to Become a Straight-A Student” and teaches a simple, low-stress way to manage your tasks, reduce getting overwhelmed and get more done in less time. Whether you’re leading a club, planning a fundraiser or preparing for midterms, you’ll leave with a personalized strategy to stay organized, focused and ahead of the game — in just five minutes a day. | |||
| Presenters | Shrandhaa Srikanth | ||
| 3-4 p.m. | Service with Caitlin’s Smiles. | Room 404-405 | |
| Caitlin’s Smiles supports children with serious health challenges by helping them explore their creative talents in arts and crafts. Join us to put together craft kits for kids in hospitals throughout Pennsylvania. | |||
| Presenters | Cheryl Hornung | ||
| 4-4:30 p.m. | Kiwanis Launchpad | Hall A | |
| Join 2024-25 CKI President Taylor DiCicco and 2024-25 Vice President Madison Burt as we honor the 100th anniversary of Key Club International and its legacy of empowering generations of young leaders. In this inspiring session, you’ll hear from three accomplished Key Club and CKI alumni who have carried Key Club’s core values into their personal and professional lives. | |||
| 4:30 p.m. | Evening of exploration (on your own). | ||
| 8-10 p.m. | Movie night and popcorn. Hang with your CKI friends, eating popcorn and watching a movie selection from the Events and Awards Committee. | Even Hotel (Screening Room) | |
| Time | Title | Location | |
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| 7-9 a.m. | Breakfast on your own. | ||
| 8 a.m. | CKI House of Delegates doors open. | Room 404-405 | |
| 8:30-11:30 a.m. | CKI House of Delegates. | Room 404-405 | |
| Your voice matters! Have a say in the future of CKI. | |||
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Kiwanis Launchpad: Forging the Future. (If time allows.) | Exhibit Hall A | |
| (If time allows) In this powerhouse presentation, you’ll be inspired and motivated by speakers to increase your impact when helping the children you serve — and to enhance your leadership skills in both your club and community. You’ll hear from the director of the Fred Rogers Institute, and from an engaging speaker who will teach you how to find joy in conflict through curiosity. | |||
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch and Fellowship. Lunch is included with registration. | Exhibit Hall B | |
Workshops |
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| 1-1:45 p.m. | We Really Are Burned Out | Room 402 | |
| Feeling exhausted, unmotivated or overwhelmed? This workshop dives into burnout — how to recognize it, address it and understand who is responsible for preventing it. We’ll explore key statistics and practical solutions, and wrap up with a fun game of Burnout Bingo to help you reflect and recharge! | |||
| Presenters | Taylor DiCicco | ||
| 1-1:45 p.m. | Kiwanis, We Are A Family | Room 403 | |
| The growth of CKI is not just about recruitment and retention. It’s also about building Kiwanis family relationships. Join CKI Florida District Immediate Past Governor Jose Mendez for this interactive workshop revealing tips and tricks for receiving greater financial support and mentorship from Kiwanis as well as fostering more collaboration with K-Kids, Builders Club, Aktion Club, and Key Club. | |||
| Presenters | Jose Mendez | ||
| 1-1:45 p.m. | Brick x Brick: Sustainable Futures through Education and Empowerment with UNICEF | Room 404-405 | |
| A UNICEF USA representative will share how CKI members are empowering women and students in Cote d’Ivoire, a country halfway around the world, and impacting their lives, livelihoods and futures. We’ll then go over tangible ways in which CKI members can activate throughout the year to create even more change for kids around the world! | |||
| Presenters | Emma Newell | ||
| 1-1:45 p.m. | Future of CKI | Room 406 | |
| Let’s brainstorm CKI’s future plans and provide feedback on our structure as we shape the next 77 years. | |||
| Presenters | Michelle Study-Campbell and Michele Schilten | ||
| 2-2:45 p.m. | The You Factor: Personality Meets Leadership | Room 402 | |
| In this workshop, you’ll be able to learn more about your personality and leadership type as you engage in exciting interactive activities. As you navigate the differences in personalities and how they impact leadership, you’ll learn how you can best use your personality type and the personalities of those around you to lead a successful team. | |||
| Presenters | Dylan Weinrich | ||
| 2-2:45 p.m. | The 5 Questions of Recruitment and Retention | Room 403 | |
| Recruitment and retention are the foundation of CKI, but where do you begin? This interactive workshop will walk through the five most important questions you must ask yourself to help recruit and retain members. With group activities, new recruitment ideas and plenty of discussion, you’ll leave with innovative strategies to help your club and district grow and thrive. | |||
| Presenters | Madison Burt | ||
| 2-2:45 p.m. | Leading with Purpose: Mental Health Advocacy for Student Leaders | Room 404-405 | |
| Presented by Active Minds, the nation’s leading nonprofit for youth and young adult mental health, this interactive session will help CKI leaders become mental health advocates on campus. You’ll learn how to take care of your own mental health as a student leader, have supportive conversations with peers and promote meaningful mental health initiatives in your community. Whether you’re organizing events, leading service projects or simply looking to strengthen your leadership with a focus on wellbeing, this session will show you how to make mental health a central part of your impact. | |||
| Presenters | Brett Curtis | ||
| 2-2:45 p.m. | Supporting Community College CKI Clubs | Room 406 | |
| Learn how to revive inactive clubs and support ones that are struggling. You’ll also discover recruitment strategies and benefits specifically geared toward community college students. This workshop is best geared toward club leaders. | |||
| Presenters | Shayna Achamizo & Dylan Caraballo | ||
| 3-3:45 p.m. | CKI Alumni Networking Event. | Room 406 | |
| All CKI alumni are invited to participate in a networking game brought to you by the Events and Awards committee! | |||
| 4-4:30 p.m. | CKI Keynote: Scott Bearby | Room 406 | |
| Past CKI International President Scott Bearby reflects on how the leadership skills, values and connections built through CKI continue to shape his personal and professional journey today. | |||
| Presenters | Scott Bearby | ||
| 4:30-5 p.m. | Awards and Closing Ceremony rehearsals. (Outgoing and incoming international boards only.) | Room 406 | |
| 5-7 p.m. | District dinners and awards ceremony preparation (on your own). | ||
| 7-7:30 p.m. | Awards and Closing Ceremony doors open. | Room 406 | |
| 7:30-9 p.m. | Awards and Closing Ceremony. | Room 406 | |
| Celebrate the amazing accomplishments of CKI members, clubs and districts. | |||
| Time | Title | |
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| 7:30-9 a.m. | Board breakfast and meeting (incoming and outgoing boards members only). | |
| All day | CKI attendees depart. See you next year! | |