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Experience LIONS CLUBS 98TH LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 98TH LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION HONOLULU, HAWAII JUNE 26 – JUNE 30, 2015 Lions and their families are invited to experience a unique opportunity to meet and network with Lions from around the globe in 2015. The Islands of Aloha are a scenic paradise for the senses and an exploration of the rich and Convention Highlights cultural history of the Hawaiian people. (Subject to Change) As soon as you step off the plane it's as if the volume on THURSDAY, JUNE 25 your senses has been turned up. Smell the fresh plumeria • Advance Registration Pick-up in the air; see sapphire seas, emerald valleys, and halos of rainbow arches. Feel the warm radiance of the sun on your FRIDAY, JUNE 26 • Exhibit Hall and Convention cheeks while you step into the ocean and feel a cool rush Services Center of water lift the sand from between your toes. • District Governors-elect Celebration Banquet Honolulu offers Lions, Leos and their guests an opportunity to visit the 50th State of the US and learn about its people, SATURDAY, JUNE 27 tradition and culture. Take advantage of Honolulu’s close • International Parade proximity to the other islands. Extend your stay and “island • Exhibit Hall and Convention hop” to one of the other exciting Hawaiian Islands. Services Center • International Show The Host Committee of Hawaii SUNDAY, JUNE 28 eagerly awaits your arrival! • Opening Plenary Session • Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center • Seminars MONDAY, JUNE 29 Fun Facts about Hawaii… • Second Plenary Session • Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center I Hawaii has no daylight savings time • Seminars • Melvin Jones Luncheon I Hawaii has the only U.S. city to be founded by royalty • Past International President/Past (Honolulu, on the island of Oahu), and hosts the only royal International Director Banquet residence on U.S. soil ('Iolani Palace) • District Governor/Past District Governor Banquet I Hawaii has two official languages — Hawaiian and English I Hawaii is the only place on earth that hosts all branches of the TUESDAY, JUNE 30 U.S. military • Voting and Convention Services Center I Hawaii is comprised of 137 islands, encompassing a land area • Final Plenary Session of 6,423.4 square miles (and only seven of these islands are • International Officers Reception inhabited) LETTER FROM 2014-2015 INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT JOIN US! Dear Lions: Joni and I want to see you in Honolulu, June 26-30 2015, for the 98th Lions Clubs International Convention. Photo Credit John Timmerman Honolulu welcomed Lions for the annual International Convention back in 2000 which drew over 18,000 registrants from all over the globe. We know you won’t want to miss attending the 2015 International Convention. Join us and your fellow Lions where we promise fellowship, an educational and inspirational program, exciting entertainment, wonderful cuisine, and incredible culture and scenery in one of the most beautiful cities in the entire world. Don’t miss this opportunity! Sincerely, Joe Preston 2014-15 International President International Convention 2015 1 Aloha Lions… WELCOME TO HAWAII! Oahu an Island Escape Beaches and beyond Honolulu is the host city of the Oahu is an island of activity Lions Clubs 98th International and you’ll find a variety of Convention and is located on activities at every turn. You can 5 the south shore of Oahu. tour the rainforests of Waimea REASONS Honolulu is also the capital of Valley , visit the top of the iconic You’ll Love Honolulu Hawaii and the most populated Diamond Head State city in the state of Hawaii. Monument for panoramic I Swim with green sea turtles views or kick back and watch off Waikiki Beach What to See the brilliant pastels of dusk During your visit to Hawaii, fade off of Sunset Beach. I Explore great beaches explore Oahu’s top sights and I Visit the iconic Diamond attractions . Here you’ll find The Hanauma Bay Nature Head everything from historic Preserve is a popular area for landmarks and treasured tourists, thanks to its crystal- I Experience a Hawaiian Luau monuments such as clear waters. You can snorkel Iolani I Relax and enjoy the cool Palace to world class shopping right off the beach or charter a trade wind breeze and flourishing arts and culture. boat and get up close to turtles, dolphins and tropical Shopping fish. Honolulu offers unique stores and retail establishments including the historic and diverse Ala Moana Shopping Center the largest shopping center in the state of Hawai’i and just minutes away from Waikiki. 2 Honolulu, HAWAII For the Family On Oahu, there’s a wealth of activities that will create indelible family memories. You’ll find family fun everywhere on Oahu. See the fish at the Waikiki Aquarium , pet a dolphin at Sea Life Park or get a bird’s eye view of a giraffe at the Honolulu Zoo . Explore Hawaiian artifacts in the Bishop Museum . Many of Oahu’s resorts even offer fun programs for the keiki (kids). You’ll find something to charm any What to Eat & Drink child, from surfing lessons in Waikiki Honolulu is a modern city that to horseback rides at Kualoa Ranch . offers a unique mix of food Whatever you choose to do, just don’t establishments, including a forget to bring your camera. variety of culinary delights influenced by the various ethnic groups found on the islands. The restaurants in Honolulu feature everything from traditional Hawaiian food and local Pacific Rim fare to your favorite national restaurants. Oahu’s restaurant scene is renowned for Hawaii Regional Cuisine, a culinary movement that combines fresh, local ingredients with the cooking techniques and flavors of the MC&A, our official local tour company, world. If you want to eat like a local, you can try a traditional is offering Lions specially-designed fully plate lunch at laid-back, mainstay eateries found in escorted tours to enjoy the best Honolulu neighborhoods just outside Waikiki. has to offer including tours that showcase the island’s natural highlights such as No first-time visit to Oahu is complete without experiencing rainforests, mountains, beaches and a Hawaiian luau . Sunset is the perfect time for a traditional more; unique destination experiences Hawaiian luau on the shores of Oahu. Dine on kalua pig from visiting the historic Dole Plantation, cooked in an imu (earth oven), haupia (coconut pudding) and to sampling the merchandise at a poi (Hawaiian taro starch). Settle down under the stars while macadamia nut farm; the chance to travel you listen to live music and watch skilled performances of back in time to discover and experience the hula, Tahitian dance and the thrilling Samoan fire-knife Polynesian culture and cuisine at the dance. There are several luau venues throughout Oahu Polynesian Cultural Center; and Lions can including many at the major hotels in Honolulu. learn about the “Day of Infamy” at Pearl Harbor while touring the USS Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri. International Convention 2015 3 Aloha Lions … Weather What to Experience It's warm in Hawai’i (average year-round Extend your stay in paradise and add a Pre-or- temperature 77° F (25° C), so pack your Post-Convention tour with one of our preferred tour summer attire—but bring a light jacket or companies. Did you know that there are six major sweater for the evenings. Suits and ties islands in Hawaii? They include Kauai, Oahu, are very rarely worn in Hawai’i. Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii Island. Each island is unique in its own way each with its own Don’t forget to bring some casual dress clothes or character and style. resort wear. You can buy an “aloha shirt” and flip- flops (or slippers, as the locals call them) when you Not sure which island to visit? Then contact one of arrive. our preferred tour companies who are experts on Hawaii. They are offering a variety of tours to fit your interests and budget. Let them help you plan Booking Next Year’s International your dream trip to make the most of your 2015 Convention Travel is easy as ABC with Honolulu convention experience! the Global Online Booking Tool from Star Alliance Conventions Plus Hawaii is one of the top global vacation destinations, so book your tour early to lock-in the best price and ensure that your dream trip doesn’t sell out. No matter where you are traveling from, the Star Alliance™ network offers you a wide choice of flights to the Lions Clubs 98th International Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii. With over 21,900 flights a day to 1,329 destinations across 195 countries, the Star Alliance is the best choice for flights to the International Convention in Honolulu. Search "LCICon" from LCI's home page. The Star Alliance convention code will be posted soon with details on the special discount for travel to Honolulu. No matter which Star Alliance member airline’s frequent flyer program you belong to, you can earn and redeem miles across all 28 airlines. 4 Honolulu, HAWAII REGISTER NOW! Register by January 9, 2015 to take advantage of early registration pricing. REGISTER FOR THE CONVENTION and LCI ticketed events at LCICon For Lions groups or 10 or more, contact LCI’s Registration Dept. ( [email protected] ) for additional information. RESERVE YOUR HOUSING - Take advantage of LCIs' reduced rates and stay with your delegation, register and reserve your room by January 9 2015. You need to register for the international convention before you can reserve a hotel room. Housing reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis, so book early to secure your housing and stay with your delegation.