Mid-Winter Conference

Thank you for registering for the 2026 U/I Mid-Winter Conference!! The conference will be 9am – 3:30 PM, with lunch on your own. Registration / Check-in begins at 8:30.

Agenda:

8:30-9:00am: Registration

9:00-10:00am: Governor welcome and Ice Breaker – Blair Hope

10:00am-11:00am Membership Training: Build, Nurture, Retain – Scott Smith

10-12:00pm Break out: Lt. Governors Training with Rhonda Vrell (11:15 am Introduction with EVERYONE)

11-11:15am: Break

11:15-11:30am: Who are you gonna call? – Chip Langerak. Have you ever wondered who you should call to get your question answered? I have! We’ll learn who are the key players that can answer your questions, and make your jobs easier

11:30-12:00pm: Awards and Partnerships – Chip Langerak. You may not know it, but Kiwanis International has a handful of really cool recognition programs and award programs. Recognizing your members is a terrific way to build strong clubs, and retain members. We’ll cover a few of our favorites, and let you know how to apply for them. We’ll also discuss the partner organizations we work with to help make a greater impact in our communities.

12:00pm-1:30pm: LUNCH on your OWN: Suggestions, Zuppas, Cost Vida, Noodles & Co., Greek Garden, Javier’s Mexican, Chick-fil-a, Red Fort-Indian

1:30pm-2:30pm: Group Training – Mandy Garcia. Presidents/ Vice Presidents Secretaries/
Treasurers (Officer Training) Kiwanis 101, Utah/Idaho 101, SLP 101 (Mandy)

2:30pm-3:30pm: Pool Party: If you want MORE from Kiwanis this Training is where
you want to be. Don’t miss out as we wrap up Spring Training.

Locations:

Utah Mid-Winter – April 11, 2026 9 AM – Lindquist Planning Center & Community Room 3434 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84401

Idaho Mid-Winter – April 18, 2026 9 AM – Hilton Garden Inn 1741 Harrison St. N Twin Falls, Idaho 83301

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