Make new friends from around the world. Learn more about servant leadership. Enjoy Chicago on the lakefront. CONGRATULATIONS!

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1 #KCIL18 Make new friends from around the world. Learn more about servant leadership. Enjoy Chicago on the lakefront. CONGRATULATIONS! You are officially registered to attend the, July 4 8, in Chicago. Get ready for the time of your life! You ll have a blast making new friends from around the globe and, of course, learning to make the world a better place. To get the most out of your convention experience, be sure to review the registration materials and complete the necessary forms. Download the official Key Club convention app to get updates and convention information on your phone. And don t forget to use #KCIL18 when you tweet and post about the convention! Get convention updates

2 Schedule WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 12:30 5:00 PM Registration 5:00 6:15 PM Opening Session (with CKI), Introduction of candidates 7:00 PM Dinner * 9:30 PM Fireworks off Navy Pier THURSDAY, JULY 5 8:30 AM Key Club Kickoff Session (Spirit wear) 9:00 Noon Meet and greet Noon Lunch * 1:30 4:15 PM Workshops 4:30 PM Candidates meeting 4:30 PM Dinner * 7:30 PM General Session (with CKI) 8:30 p.m. Talent judging 9:00 11:00 PM Dance and student lounge FRIDAY, JULY 6 7:30 AM International Council breakfast/advisor breakfast 8:30 AM General Session (w/o CKI) 9:45 11:30 AM Workshops 11:30 AM Lunch * 1:30 5:00 PM District caucusing 5:00 PM Dinner * 6:30 PM President s reception 7:30 PM Recognition Session Talent Show SATURDAY, JULY 7 8:30 AM Nominating Conference 9:00 AM General Session (with CKI) 10:00 11:45 AM Workshops 11:45 1:15 PM Lunch * 1:30 5:00 PM House of Delegates 5:00 7:00 PM Dinner * 7:30 PM Closing Session 9:00 11:00 PM Dance and student lounge SUNDAY, JULY 8 On Own Departures Schedule subject to change. For the most recent schedule, please visit keyclub.org/convention or download the Key Club convention app. * All meals on your own

3 Dress for success The official Key Club International dress code will be in effect during all official meetings of the convention as noted in the convention program. All participants are expected to abide by the dress requirements. BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL Dress shirts, slacks, neckties, sport or suit coats and dress shoes for boys; and dresses or suits, skirts, slacks and blouses and dress shoes for girls. Pack professional attire to wear for the House of Delegates, caucusing and recognition and closing session. Three business professional outfits are suggested. What to pack In addition to the appropriate clothing, be sure to bring: Signed medical release and code of conduct forms Signed certificate of election for delegates Costume, music or props for the talent show Headphones/ear buds KEY CLUB WOULD LIKE TO THANK Vision Partners BUSINESS CASUAL Slacks, collared shirts and non-athletic shoes for boys; and slacks, skirts, blouses or collared shirts and non-athletic shoes for girls. Pack business casual attire to wear for workshops and the community impact fair at the Kiwanis World Showcase. Three business casual outfits are suggested. CASUAL Shorts or jeans, collared shirts, sweatshirts or approved T-shirts (see below) and casual footwear, such as athletic shoes or sandals, are appropriate for boys; and shorts, skirts, skorts or jeans, collared shirts, sweatshirts or approved T-shirts (see below) and casual footwear, such as athletic shoes or sandals, for girls. The opening session and free times are the right times to wear your casual attire. Four casual outfits are suggested. Co-sponsor SPIRIT WEAR Bring your favorite spirit gear that best displays your district pride for a chance to win the prestigious title of most spirited district during our Thursday morning session. At no time will any clothing with inappropriate language or graphics be allowed. Any shirts, shorts or skirts deemed to be of inappropriate length will not be allowed. Remember to wear your name badge for all convention events. Total number of outfits does not include attire needed if traveling with a district tour. Service Partner Preferred Charities WANT MORE EXAMPLES? Check out the Business casual attire and Business professional attire boards on Key Club s Pinterest page at pinterest.com/keyclubint.

4 4 CASUAL OUTFITS Your beloved tennis shoes and flip-flops should only be worn with casual outfits. Other casual clothes for district tours and dances. If you question whether or not something is appropriate, your best bet is just to leave it at home. Key Club swag! 3 BUSINESS CASUAL OUTFITS Khakis or dress pants (no jeans!) 3 Polos or dress shirts BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL OUTFITS Keep the skirt lengths appropriate, please. More formal dress or suit for Recognition Session if you want to really dress up! (You don t have to get this formal though.) + OTHER NEEDS Blazers, blouses and skirts or dress pants Undergarments Swim suit Toiletries Spirit wear Pajamas

5 Amendments All proposed amendments to the Key Club International Bylaws considered by the 2018 House of Delegates will be available online. Check keyclub.org/convention for all the details. If you need a hard copy, please call KIWANIS, ext. 273 (U.S. and Canada only), or (worldwide). Medical release and code of conduct forms To protect you in case of an emergency, Key Club International requires a medical release form for each attendee. The form (online) should be completed by your parent/guardian and signed by your parent/guardian and you. Attendees under the age of 21 will not be permitted to attend any part of the convention without submitting the completed and signed medical release form. By signing the medical form, you also are agreeing to abide by the code of conduct at all Key Club events. The code of conduct is written in full at keyclub.org/convention. Additional information BE A DELEGATE Each Key Club can select two delegates and two alternates to represent their club at the House of Delegates at the 2018 Key Club International convention. Delegates will elect the leaders of Key Club International and vote on any proposed amendments to the bylaws. This certificate of election must be completed and presented to the credentials desk at the international convention. This certifies that the persons named have been selected as delegates by the club. At the convention, there will be a credentials registration area, where each delegate will be issued a delegate wristband, which allows entry into the House of Delegates. TRAVEL BY AIR Chicago O Hare Airport or Chicago Midway Airport CONVENTION HOTEL All 2018 Key Club International convention attendees must stay at the convention hotel: Chicago Marriott Downtown, Miracle Mile 540 N. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL USA Find more information online at: keyclub.org/convention Remember to fill out your medical form and look over the code of conduct at bit.ly/keyclub2018.

6 Key Club delegate, As an uncompensated delegate to the Key Club International convention, a portion of your expenses may be tax-deductible if: You are a duly-chosen Key Club representative (rather than simply a member of the organization); and You perform Key Club duties while attending this convention. If you meet the requirements above, you might be able to deduct from your taxes reasonable travel, hotel and meal expenses, and registration fees as a charitable contribution to Key Club. If you attended as part of a district tour, please contact your district tour leader for a breakdown of deductible fees. Please consult with your tax adviser to determine how much can be deducted on your family s tax return. Personal expenses for sightseeing, district tours and meals not connected with the convention are not tax-deductible. Expenses for your parent(s) to travel with you also are not tax-deductible. Please fill out the information below for Key Club International records and share a copy with your parent, guardian or tax adviser. Name Club District This letter certifies that you are a registered delegate at the 2018 Key Club International convention in. Key Club International is a 501(c)(3) organization. Key Club International 3636 Woodview Trace Indianapolis, IN EIN #

7 Certificate of Election Each Key Club can select two delegates and two alternates to represent their club at the House of Delegates at the 2018 Key Club International convention. Delegates will elect the leaders of Key Club International and vote on any proposed amendments to the bylaws. This certificate of election must be completed and presented to the credentials desk at the international convention. This certifies that the persons named have been selected as delegates by the club. At the convention, there will be a credentials registration area where each delegate will be issued a delegate wristband, which allows entry into the House of Delegates. PLEASE PRINT: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the following members of the KEY CLUB of from (city), (state/province) are the duly elected delegates and alternates of this club to the. Delegates Alternates *Club president (sign) Date *Club secretary (sign) Date Note: Each chartered club in good standing is entitled to two delegates to the convention. Alternates should be chosen for each delegate. Each delegate shall be entitled to cast one vote. The alternate may cast the vote if the elected delegate is not in attendance at the convention. There shall be no voting by proxy. No club delinquent in the payment of international or district dues shall be considered in good standing. Please bring this certificate with you to convention! *If you re unable to get the signatures of your club officers, your district administrators may sign for you. keyclub.org