2025 District Convention

August 15-17, 2025

Sheraton Denver Tech Center, Englewood, Colorado

Lifetime Membership Certificate

Presented to Kathy Williams. 2024-2025 Governor.

Presented by Ann Stelling.

Rod Ellerbusch Leadership Award

Presented to James Martin, Circle K District Administrator.

Presented by Ann Stelling.

Bob Garretson Distinguished Treasurer Award

Presented to Steve Otto for the work he’s done for both his home club and District Board as the Treasurer.

Presented by Ann Stelling.

Distinguished Key Club Governor 2024-2025

Presented to Elisa Williams. She increased Rocky Mountain District Key Club membership by over 10%, increased Key Club District Convention attendance by 10%, and met her fundraising goals for the year.

Presented by Ann Stelling.

Pat Rust Distinguished Secretary Award

Presented to Jeanette Bellinger of the Dubois Club for her hard work as her club secretary.

Presented by Ann Stelling.

Breakout Session Presenters Information
Many thanks to our Breakout Session Presenters!

Creating Tomorrow’s Leaders: Building Sustainable Student Led Kiwanis Programs: Michelle Hoffner [email protected] James Martin: [email protected], Shane Miller: [email protected]  

Clear, Consistent, Connected: mastering communication for Kiwanis Success: Andrea Weule: [email protected]  

Rebuilding existing Clubs: Brad Boyd: [email protected]  

Impactful Service: Creating Programs that Draw New Members to you Club: Rebecca MacVaugh: [email protected]  

Connecting Generations: Growing Kiwanis through Intergenerational Engagement: Ann Stelling: [email protected]  

A Fresh Look at Key Leader: Janelle Saar: [email protected]  

Nurturing Little Learners: Early Literacy and Learning Strategies and Fundraising: Suzanne Wheeler-DelPiccolo: [email protected]  

Raise the Stakes: Increasing your club’s impact to achieve Community Gold with Marketing: Holli Arnett: [email protected]  

Meetings that Matter: Bringing Fun and Energy to your Kiwanis Club: Heidi Yealey and Jason Roshek: [email protected] [email protected]  

Build and Nurture and Retain-The Power of AND: Dominick Breton: [email protected]  

Are you a Club or a Clique?: Brad Boyd [email protected]  

Maximizing Impact: The Role of Foundations in Kiwanis Service: Chris Scurto and Michael Malik: [email protected] [email protected]  

See you in Pueblo for DCON 2026!

Circle K International Rocky Mountain District Governor

Letter of Introduction

SOAR Brochure

CKI Presentation

Good morning Rocky Mountain District Kiwanians!

My name is Ann Margaret De Guzman and I proudly serve as the Circle K International Rocky Mountain District Governor! The SOAR program is RMD CKI’s outreach program to help raise money for our events and initiatives. We truly appreciate any support that you can provide for us!

Thank you all so much for your time and I am ready and excited to rise higher and service and reach beyond the peaks with you all by my side this year! 

Rising higher in service, reaching beyond the peaks,

Rocky Mountain District Governor

Circle K International (CKI)

Phone: (702) 722-4706

Email: [email protected]

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