Workshops and Forums
2025 KNOWLEDGE SHARING FORUMS
Time | Forum | Presenter | Forum Information | Room |
| 1:00 – 1:45 | Navigating Change: Engaging New Perspectives for Sustainable Growth | IPG John Chave, Kiwanis Club of Barrie, Canada President Ross Brezovar, Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach (Aruba) DP Paulette Kirkland, Kiwanis Club of Friends Across Boarders – Jamaica Moderator: DP Dora Henry – Kiwanis Club of Castries – St. Lucia | Navigating Change: Engaging New Perspectives for Sustainable Growth is an interactive forum designed to inspire bold thinking and fresh ideas. We will explore strategies to navigate uncertainty, embrace new perspectives and foster long-term impactful growth. Come prepared to pivot your approach or sharpen your strategy and drive meaningful change within your club. | Hennipin |
| Mastering Grant Writing 101 – How Service Clubs Can Find and Secure Funding for Community Impact | DA Builders Clubs – Bahamas Dominique Rolle – Kiwanis Club of New Providence | Unlock the secrets to successful grant writing with Mastering Grant Writing 101-How Service Clubs Can Find and Secure Funding for Community Impact! This dynamic forum is designed to empower service clubs with the tools and strategies needed to identify funding opportunities, write compelling proposals. This is a gateway to securing the funding for your club to fuel its mission of improving one community and one child at a time. | Salon A | |
| Developing Effective Leaders in Kiwanis | DT Leighton McKnight, Kiwanis Club of North St. Andrew – Jamaica | Elevate your leadership potential at the Developing Effective Leaders in Kiwanis forum! This transformative forum is designed to empower Kiwanians with the essential skills needed to lead with purpose. Discover the importance of utilizing a leadership style that inspires others, fosters teamwork, and amplifies your club’s impact in the community. | Oakes NW | |
FRENCH – Build, Nurture and Retain Construire, Nourrir, et Retenir | DLG Maggie René- Corail , Kiwanis Club Coeur De Creole – Martinique DLG Marcelle Rose –Elie, , Kiwanis Club Coeur De Creole – Martinique | Membership is what we do. Build. Nurture. Retain is how we do it! L’adhésion est ce que nous faisons. Construire. Nourrir. Retenir est comment nous le faisons ! | Niagara | |
| 2:00 – 2:45 | Innovative Fundraising Ideas and Alternative Revenue Streams for service organizations: Best Practices for Sustainable Growth | DP Chandra Fergusson, Kiwanis Club of Fort Montague – Bahamas DLG Hollis Francis, Kiwanis Club of St. John’s Antigua PG Chuck McIlravey, Kiwanis Club of Barrie Canada | Discover strategies to fuel your club’s future at the Innovative Fundraising Ideas and Alternative Revenue Streams for service organizations: Best Practices for Sustainable Growth! Traditional fundraising isn’t enough, join us for a dynamic session where creative approaches and ideas beyond bake sales and raffles and best practices will be shared. Learn how to diversify your income sources, leverage untapped resources, and ensure long-term sustainability for your club. Get ready to supercharge your fundraising efforts and make a bigger impact! | Oakes NE |
| Empowering the Next Generation: Building Strong Service Leadership Programs and their Impact on Kiwanis | District Administrator, K-Kids and Builders, Caribbean Atlantic District: Zelma Daisley – Kiwanis Club of Barbados South Assistant District Administrator, CKI Eastern Canada – Deanna Fisher, Kiwanis Club of Windsor | Get ready to shape the future with Empowering the Next Generation: Building Strong Service Leadership Programs and their Impact on Kiwanis! This inspiring forum is your opportunity to learn how to develop vibrant service leadership programs that not only empower young people but also strengthen our mission. You will gain the tools and knowledge to cultivate the next generation of leaders, ensuring a legacy of service and impact. Be a champion for youth empowerment! | Oakes NW | |
| Embracing AI: Unlocking New Opportunities for Growth and Community Impact | Makenzie Carroll, Information Security Specialist, Kiwanis International | Discover how generative AI like Microsoft CoPilot, Google Gemini, and Chat GPT can be used practically to make your club tasks, projects, and events more efficient, creative, and productive. We’ll explore user-friendly tools that can bring immediate benefits. | Salon A | |
| FRENCH – Developing Effective Leaders in Kiwanis | DG Paul Touissant – Kiwanis Club Schoelcher, Martinique | Elevate your leadership potential at the Developing Effective Leaders in Kiwanis forum! This transformative forum is designed to empower Kiwanians with the essential skills needed to lead with purpose. Discover the importance of utilizing a leadership style that inspires others, fosters teamwork, and amplifies your club’s impact in the community. | Niagara | |
| 3:00-3:45 | Build, Nurture and Retain | Emily Saalfrank, Area Director, Kiwanis International | Oakes NE | |
| Mastering Public Speaking and Presentation Skills: Techniques for Engaging and Inspiring Members | DP Hugh Anthony Simmonds, PhD Kiwanis Club Toronto Caribbean | Unlock your potential to captivate and inspire with Mastering Public Speaking and Presentation Skills: Techniques for Engaging and Inspiring Members! This forum is designed to elevate your ability to communicate with confidence, clarity, and charisma. Whether you are addressing a small group or a packed room, you will learn techniques to engage your audience, deliver impactful messages and leave a lasting impression. This session will equip you with the tools to become a powerful persuasive speaker who can rally your members and drive your club’s success! | Oakes NW | |
| Keep your Club Safe in Cyberspace | Makenzie Carroll, Information Security Specialist, Kiwanis International | Gain valuable insights into the latest cyber threats and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to spot and manage them. This is essential in today’s digital age for safeguarding your member and club’s data and reputation. | Niagara | |
| Building Stronger Communities Together: The Power of Collaboration through Kiwanis Partnerships” | Lorrey Arial Bonilla, Executive Director Kelly Bol, Early Learning Training & Events ConsultantHayley Wutzke, Early Learning Training & Events Consultant Early Childhood Community Development Center. (ECCDC) | Join us for an inspiring session on “Building Stronger Communities Together: The Power of Collaboration through Kiwanis Partnerships”. Explore how strategic partnerships and collaboration can amplify your impact, drive community development, and foster lasting change. Learn from real-life examples and gain insights into how Kiwanis can be a powerful catalyst in building stronger, more resilient communities. Do not miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to a brighter future for your community! | Salon A |
Time | Forum | Presenter | Forum Information | Room |
| 8:45am – 10:30 | SUMMIT: Engage and Evolve – Building Our Kiwanis Future | GE Cynthia and members of 2023 Long Range Planning Committee | Step into the future of service with Engage and Evolve – Building Our Kiwanis Future! This interactive and engaging summit will see Kiwanians working in groups to identify solutions to areas of concerns expressed by members in the recent Member Engagement Survey. Come prepared to collaborate and have meaningful discussions as we seek new ways to engage members, expand our reach and evolve our organization. Join us as we pave the way for a brighter, more vibrant Kiwanis future – your voice and your vision are key to our success! | Oakes Ballroom |
| FRENCH: SOMMET : S’engager et évoluer – Construire notre avenir Kiwanis | DG Paul Touissant – Kiwanis Club Schoelcher, Martinique | Entrez dans l’avenir du service avec Engage and Evolve – Construire notre avenir Kiwanis ! Ce sommet interactif et engageant verra les Kiwaniens travailler en groupes pour identifier des solutions aux domaines de préoccupation exprimés par les membres dans le récent sondage sur l’engagement des membres. Préparez-vous à collaborer et à avoir des discussions constructives alors que nous cherchons de nouvelles façons d’impliquer les membres, d’étendre notre portée et de faire évoluer notre organisation. Rejoignez-nous alors que nous ouvrons la voie à un avenir Kiwanis plus brillant et plus dynamique – votre voix et votre vision sont essentielles à notre succès ! | Niagara | |
| 9:00am – 9:45 | Youth Protection | DLG Beverley Thompson, Youth Protection Manager, Kiwanis Club of New Kingston, Jamaica | Salon A | |
| 10:45-11:30 | Unlock the Power of Connection: Enhancing Member Engagement in Kiwanis | Emily Saalfrank Area Director, Kiwanis International | Engaged members are the heartbeat of Kiwanis, driving impactful service and fostering a sense of belonging. Discover strategies to strengthen connections, boost participation, and create meaningful opportunities that inspire members to lead and serve with passion. Let’s build stronger clubs, retain dedicated members and amplify our impact together! Join the conversation and take member engagement to the next level! | Salon A |
| Kiwanis Foundation of Canada | PG Chuck McIlravey, Secretary of the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada | Penninsula | ||
| Stay Energized: Self-Care Strategies to Prevent Service Burnout and Keep Your Passion Alive | DP Dr. Nicola Yard, Kiwanis Club of Pride of Barbados PLG Deborah Knight, Kiwanis Club of Toronto | Keep your passion for service burning bright with Stay Energized: Self-Care Strategies to Prevent Service Burnout! This forum is designed for those who give their all but sometimes forget to recharge. Learn practical, effective self-care techniques to maintain your energy, enthusiasm, and well-being while serving others. Discover how to balance your commitment to Kiwanis with your personal needs, ensuring that your passion stays strong and sustainable. Whether you are feeling the first signs of burnout or simply want to boost your resilience, this forum will equip you with the tools to stay motivated, inspired, and ready to make a difference! | Hennipin | |
FRENCH Embracing AI: Unlocking New Opportunities for Growth and Community Impact Adopter l’IA : Déverrouiller de nouvelles opportunités de croissance et d’impact communautaire | DG Paul Touissant – Kiwanis Club Schoelcher, Martinique | Discover how generative AI like Microsoft CoPilot, Google Gemini, and Chat GPT can be used practically to make your club tasks, projects, and events more efficient, creative, and productive. We’ll explore user-friendly tools that can bring immediate benefits. Découvrez comment les IA génératives comme Microsoft CoPilot, Google Gemini et Chat GPT peuvent être utilisées de manière pratique pour rendre vos tâches, projets et événements de club plus efficaces, créatifs et productifs. Nous explorerons des outils conviviaux qui peuvent apporter des avantages immédiats. | Niagara |