Update for District Convention
2022 27-D1 District Convention
The 27-D1 Convention is set for Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, 2022 at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. After a two-year absence it will be great getting everyone back together again. The Convention Committee is working on all aspects of the convention, from planning meals to making sure that they provide informative and timely breakout sessions. Please check the District 27-D1 website under the Conventions tab for the latest information and to stay informed. International Director Dr. Jose A. Marrero from Arecibo, Puerto Rico will be our guest for the weekend and will be the keynote speaker on Saturday.
Registration
The following fees will apply to the convention: a registration only fee of $20; a registration and luncheon fee of $48; a registration and evening banquet fee of $60; and a convention experience that includes registration, luncheon and banquet fee of $80. Registration is free for Leos attending the convention. You will have two options for registering for the convention. You may register online with a choice of payment options or you may download a paper registration form and submit it to the committee with your payment. Click here for instructions.
Housing
• Secure your housing for the convention by contacting the Chula Vista Resort at 1-844-468-6505 and use the booking ID number H73504 for the Lions room block. The room rate is $119 per night plus taxes. A one-night deposit is required when making a reservation. The room block will be held until February 8, 2022 at which time rooms will be provided on a space available basis at published rates.
Children's Vision Screening Plusoptix Training
• Lion Milo Parker, District 27-D1 Vision Committee Co-Chair has arranged for Plusoptix to conduct a training session on Friday, March 11, 2022, for the purpose of certification of new screeners and for current screeners to be recertified. Please see additional information on how to register for the training.
Display Tables
• Contact Lion Laurie Holthaus with questions regarding reserving display tables for the convention. The cost for non-Lions projects is $50 per table. Please use this form and submit by March 3, 2022. Checks should be made payable to 2022 District 27-D1 Convention.
Program Advertising
• The rates for advertising in the program book will be $50 for a full page and $35 for a half page. The inside front and back covers and the outside back cover will cost $100 and they are in color. Please contact Justin Wilson to arrange for submission of your content and to arrange for payment. His contact information is on the media kit download.
Raffle Prizes
• The committee is asking that clubs donate a raffle prize ($25 value) for the raffle on Saturday. The funds raised through the raffle will benefit district and state wide projects. Please contact 1st Vice District Governor Al Johnson to arrange delivery of your raffle prizes.
Convention Schedule
• Access the Convention schedule here.