SWD Leadership Forum – SWD Foundation Fundamentals – SWD Membership Standards – Rebuilding the SW District
Mirror Room
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
SWD Foundation Meeting
Harbor Port 1
5:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Cash No Host Bar
Starview Ballroom
6:15 pm – 9:00 pm
SWD Family Foundation Barbecue Dinner
Starview Ballroom
Dress code
Women dresses, dress pants, skirts and nice top or blouse – no flip-flops or sneakers – no shorts
Men Collared shirts (button-down or polo), slacks chinos, khakis, or well-fitted dark wash jeans (no rips or tears), no flip-flops or sneakers, stylish sneakers are okay – no shorts
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Giant Slot Machine Build – Service Project (for the benefit of Bullhead Regional Food Banks)
Starview Ballroom
Saturday – August 23rd
7:00 am – 11:00 am
Registration
Bridgeview
7:00 am – 11:00 am
Delegate Credentials
Bridgeview
8:00 am – 9:15 am
Opening Session
Starview Ballroom
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Youth Protection – Presented By: Deborah Joselyn
Starview Ballroom
11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Kiwanis Family SLP Luncheon
Starview Ballroom
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
Education Session One
Turning Conflict into Collaboration Presented By: Katrina Baranko – Kiwanis International immediate Past President
Harbor Port 1
Don’t Meth with Us Presented By: Paul McQueary – Kiwanis Club of Farmington Rio Del Sol
Harbor Port 2
Don’t Die Until You’re Dead Presented By: Matthew Cantral – Kiwanis International Trustee
Harbor Port 3
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Education Session Two
Serving Above the Club Level Presented By: Katrina Baranko – Kiwanis International immediate Past President and Matthew Cantral – Kiwanis International Trustee
Harbor Port 1
Q & A on Non-Profits Presented By: Anne Wenzel – Kiwanis Club of Prescott – Owner of Wenzel Tax and Accounting
Harbor Port 2
Creating a New Way to Serve and Attract New Members Presented By: Chris Martz – Kiwanis International Director of Global Membership and Engagement
Harbor Port 3
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
House of Delegates Check-In
Bridgeview
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
House of Delegates
Harbor Port 1, 2, & 3
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Governors Reception Open until 10:00 pm
Starview
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Governor Don Townsend – Gala Dinner
Starview
Dress code
Women dresses, dress pants, skirts and nice top or blouse – no flip-flops or sneakers – no shorts
Men Collared shirts (button-down or polo), slacks chinos, khakis, or well-fitted dark wash jeans (no rips or tears), no flip-flops or sneakers, stylish sneakers are okay – no shorts
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Nick n’ Kid Band – Dance the Night Away
Starview
Sunday – August 24th
8:15 am – 8:45 am
Faith and Fellowship – Pastors Manual Escobido and David Brooks
Presented By: Matthew Cantrall -Kiwanis International Trustee
This 10-step program is designed to encourage Kiwanians to live life to its fullest and become better Kiwanians by actively engaging, taking on challenges, and living their dreams and not just dreaming the dream.
Serving Above the Club Level
Presented By: Katrina Baranko – Kiwanis International Immediate Past President Matthew Cantrall -Kiwanis International Trustee
This opened ended/roundtable type discussion shares insight to those looking to serve Kiwanis at a higher level. It not only allows Kiwanians to hear what it is like to serve beyond the club level but it also provides them a forum to ask questions of their elected Trustees/President about any concerns they may have about Kiwanis.
Turning Conflict into Collaboration
Presented By: Katrina Baranko – Kiwanis International Immediate Past President
This class is designed to help Kiwanis members strengthen teamwork and communication within their clubs and communities. This presentation offers practical tools to turn disagreements into opportunities for understanding, cooperation, and shared purpose.
Creating a New Way to Serve and Attract New Members
Presented By: Katrina Baranko – Kiwanis International Immediate Past President
Don’t just invite prospects to a meeting, instead learn how to create innovative and engaging service projects that double as powerful recruitment tools. Examine fresh approaches to existing projects that turn service into a magnet for growth and engagement. All this, while showing current members how impactful and valuable their work is to kids – a key to retention.
Q & A on Non-Profits
Q and A on Non-Profits
Presented By: Anne Wenzel, CPA – Kiwanis Club of Prescott – Owner of Wenzel Tax and Accounting, Prescott, AZ
Anne will share her wisdom and knowledge about the difference between 501c3’s and 504c4’s; quick (not detailed) explanation of 501c3 short and long forms. And Q and A on anything club or foundation related.
Note: this class is intended for AZ Kiwanians only, as laws may be different for NM and El Paso. Erica is working on getting information for our New Mexico and El Paso clubs.
Don’t Meth With Us!
Presented By: Paul McQueary – Kiwanis Club of Farmington Rio Del Sol
Paul will teach you how to educate children and families about the consequences of methamphetamines, arming them with the tools necessary to combat illicit drug use and addiction. To accomplish this, they go into the schools and engage students on a personal level, opening their eyes to a bright, drug-free future.
Southwest District Convention 2025 Schedule
Thursday – August 21st
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Governor Don Townsend – Lt Governor Appreciation Dinner
Bridgeview
Friday – August 22nd
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Registration
Drop off your canned and boxed food items
Bridgeview
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Delegate Credentials
Bridgeview
9:00 am – Noon
2025-2026 Lt. Governors Training
– Presented By: Erica Stephens – Governor Elect
Harbor Port 1
Noon – 1:00 pm
Lunch (On your Own)
1:00 pm – 3:45 pm
SWD Leadership Forum
– SWD Foundation Fundamentals
– SWD Membership Standards
– Rebuilding the SW District
Mirror Room
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
SWD Foundation Meeting
Harbor Port 1
5:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Cash No Host Bar
Starview Ballroom
6:15 pm – 9:00 pm
SWD Family Foundation Barbecue Dinner
Starview Ballroom
Dress code
Women
dresses, dress pants, skirts and nice top or blouse – no flip-flops or sneakers – no shorts
Men
Collared shirts (button-down or polo), slacks chinos, khakis, or well-fitted dark wash jeans (no rips or tears), no flip-flops or sneakers, stylish sneakers are okay – no shorts
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Giant Slot Machine Build – Service Project
(for the benefit of Bullhead Regional Food Banks)
Starview Ballroom
Saturday – August 23rd
7:00 am – 11:00 am
Registration
Bridgeview
7:00 am – 11:00 am
Delegate Credentials
Bridgeview
8:00 am – 9:15 am
Opening Session
Starview Ballroom
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Youth Protection
– Presented By: Deborah Joselyn
Starview Ballroom
11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Kiwanis Family SLP Luncheon
Starview Ballroom
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
Education Session One
Turning Conflict into Collaboration
Presented By: Katrina Baranko
– Kiwanis International immediate Past President
Harbor Port 1
Don’t Meth with Us
Presented By: Paul McQueary
– Kiwanis Club of Farmington Rio Del Sol
Harbor Port 2
Don’t Die Until You’re Dead
Presented By: Matthew Cantral
– Kiwanis International Trustee
Harbor Port 3
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Education Session Two
Serving Above the Club Level
Presented By: Katrina Baranko
– Kiwanis International immediate Past President
and Matthew Cantral
– Kiwanis International Trustee
Harbor Port 1
Q & A on Non-Profits
Presented By: Anne Wenzel
– Kiwanis Club of Prescott
– Owner of Wenzel Tax and Accounting
Harbor Port 2
Creating a New Way to Serve and Attract New Members
Presented By: Chris Martz
– Kiwanis International Director of Global Membership
and Engagement
Harbor Port 3
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
House of Delegates Check-In
Bridgeview
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
House of Delegates
Harbor Port 1, 2, & 3
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Governors Reception
Open until 10:00 pm
Starview
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Governor Don Townsend – Gala Dinner
Starview
Dress code
Women
dresses, dress pants, skirts and nice top or blouse – no flip-flops or sneakers – no shorts
Men
Collared shirts (button-down or polo), slacks chinos, khakis, or well-fitted dark wash jeans (no rips or tears), no flip-flops or sneakers, stylish sneakers are okay – no shorts
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Nick n’ Kid Band – Dance the Night Away
Starview
Sunday – August 24th
8:15 am – 8:45 am
Faith and Fellowship
– Pastors Manual Escobido and David Brooks
Harbor Port 1, 2, & 3
9:00 am – 10:30 am
2025 – 2026 Board Meeting
– Governor – Elect Erica Stephens
Mirror Room
Learn More about Education Sessions Below
Don’t Die Until You’re Dead
Presented By:
Matthew Cantrall -Kiwanis International Trustee
This 10-step program is designed to encourage Kiwanians to live life to its fullest and become better Kiwanians by actively engaging, taking on challenges, and living their dreams and not just dreaming the dream.
Serving Above the Club Level
Presented By:
Katrina Baranko – Kiwanis International Immediate Past President
Matthew Cantrall -Kiwanis International Trustee
This opened ended/roundtable type discussion shares insight to those looking to serve Kiwanis at a higher level. It not only allows Kiwanians to hear what it is like to serve beyond the club level but it also provides them a forum to ask questions of their elected Trustees/President about any concerns they may have about Kiwanis.
Turning Conflict into Collaboration
Presented By:
Katrina Baranko – Kiwanis International Immediate Past President
This class is designed to help Kiwanis members strengthen teamwork and communication within their clubs and communities. This presentation offers practical tools to turn disagreements into opportunities for understanding, cooperation, and shared purpose.
Creating a New Way to Serve and Attract New Members
Presented By:
Katrina Baranko – Kiwanis International Immediate Past President
Don’t just invite prospects to a meeting, instead learn how to create innovative and engaging service projects that double as powerful recruitment tools. Examine fresh approaches to existing projects that turn service into a magnet for growth and engagement. All this, while showing current members how impactful and valuable their work is to kids – a key to retention.
Q & A on Non-Profits
Q and A on Non-Profits
Presented By:
Anne Wenzel, CPA – Kiwanis Club of Prescott – Owner of Wenzel Tax and Accounting, Prescott, AZ
Anne will share her wisdom and knowledge about the difference between 501c3’s and 504c4’s; quick (not detailed) explanation of 501c3 short and long forms. And Q and A on anything club or foundation related.
Note: this class is intended for AZ Kiwanians only, as laws may be different for NM and El Paso. Erica is working on getting information for our New Mexico and El Paso clubs.
Don’t Meth With Us!
Presented By:
Paul McQueary – Kiwanis Club of Farmington Rio Del Sol
Paul will teach you how to educate children and families about the consequences of methamphetamines, arming them with the tools necessary to combat illicit drug use and addiction. To accomplish this, they go into the schools and engage students on a personal level, opening their eyes to a bright, drug-free future.