DCON

District Convention


Under the Big Sky, United in Service


July 31 & August 1, 2026
Billings, Montana
Billings Hotel and Convention Center


To book a room at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center: Call the front desk at 406-248-7151 and mention the group block under Kiwanis Montana District Conference or go to their website at www.billingshotelmt.com and enter 129782 under the Group ID field. Make sure to choose the Double Queen room to book with the rate of $119 + taxes.

ON OR BEFORE JULY 9th, 2026
$50 - Registration Per Member
$150 - Meal Pass for All 4 Meals (2 lunches & 2 dinners)

AFTER JULY 9th, 2026
$100 - Registration Per Member
$300 - Meal Pass for All 4 Meals (2 lunches & 2 dinners)

REGISTER NOW

Questions?

Please contact the MT Kiwanis District Secretary, Kristel Callahan, at 406-490-2452 or email districtsecretary@mtkiwanis.org. Thanks!!



Schedule of Events - (Subject to Change)

Thursday - July 30th, 2026
10:00 a.m. - LTG Training by Chris Martz, Kiwanis International Staff
12:00 p.m. - LTG Lunch
5:30 p.m. No-Host Dinner RSVP Kristel 406-490-2452 — Asian Sea Grill, 1911King Ave West
5:30 p.m. Board and Past Governor’s No-Host Dinner with International President and Trustee — Asian Sea Grill, 1911King Ave West

Friday - July 31st, 2026
8:00 a.m. Golf at Peter Yegen Golf Club (Bob Keene) — 1390 Zimmerman Trail
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. MT District Board Meetings ‘25-’26 Board, Followed by ‘26-’27 Board
10:30 a.m. MT Foundation Meeting
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 1st Timers’ Welcome, Hosted by MT District Board
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Luncheon, Welcome by Governor Elaine Address by International Trustee
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Jenny McKinney, Fraud Awareness and Education
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Special K Presentation & Memorial Service, Dr. Jay Forseth
5:30 p.m. Dinner and Mustang Baseball Game — Dehler Park–2611 9th Ave North - Hospitality Room — Elaine’s Suite

Saturday - August 1st, 2026
7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Service Project: Fill Backpacks
8:30 a.m. Opening Session
    • Welcome to Billings, Mayor Mike Nelson
    • Presentation of Flags and Pledge
    • National Anthem by MSU-B Music Major Hayden Visser
    • West High School Key Club Class of ‘27 Jane Naef
    • Invocation, Dave Rye
    • Welcome & Introductions, Governor Elaine Stedman
9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Training Sessions
    • Secretary’s Session, Kristel Callahan, District Secretary
    • President’s Session, Chris Martz, Kiwanis Internatinal Staff
    • CANVA Training for other members, Jessica Kuipers
10:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Penny Ronning, Human Trafficking Task Force
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Interclub Luncheon, Presentation by Dave Curry
    • Invocation, Mardy Demarais
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Mental Health & Burnout Session
2:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Panel of Experts on Kiwanis Projects: AIDSpirit; Grants; Children’s Fund
4:15 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. House of Delegates, Parliamentarian Mary Williams
    • Sergeant-at-Arms, Ron Fischer
6:00 p.m. Dinner
    •Invocation, Mardy Demarais
    •Keynote Speaker. International President Michael Mulhaul
    •Awards, Past Governor Esther Fischer
    •Governor’s Remarks, Governor Elaine Stedman
    •Incoming Governor’s Remarks, Governor-elect, John Koppelman
    •Presentation: IMAGINE BELIEVE ACHIEVE, Luc Swensson
    •Installation of Officers, International President Michael Mulhaul
    •Hospitality Room — Elaine’s Suite